I most definitely believe that the meds can cause weight gain. I have always been overweight. But since I have been on this roller coaster ride of fibro, its been even more difficult weight wise. With trying different meds, on and off I have gained almost 25 lbs. in the past few years. Up until I started this MFP program almost 2 weeks ago I weighed the same as when I delivered both of my kids. And I also agree that the depression part of this illness impacts the weight. Comfort eating, wanting to sleep the day away, etc. I would recommend talking to your doctor about using a med where weight gain is not a prominent side affect or just push yourself hard to get out of your comfort zone. Make sure you get up, shower and get dressed, everyday...make sure you are getting some form of exercise everyday...its all about establishing good habits and routines. Stick with it! I wish you the best!

Nicole

There are many medications that are proven to cause weight gain, blood pressure meds and the fibro meds as well. I am on 2 that are known to cause the weight gain. I was on 3 but I did take myself off of one of them because they had me on 2 blood pressure meds and I didn't see the point in taking both of them. I have lost a little weight since but I'm not sure if it's because I stopped the medication or if it's the dieting.

I've been on Cymbalta for about 5 months now and while it certainly helps my fibro, it has made weight loss impossible.