Dreams about falling down/ being unable to use my legs?

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I continually have been having dreams about being unable to use my legs or falling down while walking and not being able to get back up. I was diagnosed with Lupus in January and have been taking Cymbalta (20mg) and Tramadol as needed. Would my medications cause weird/nightmarish dreams like this?

[lupus-support1 Administrator]

Welcome to LUpus Patients Understanding & Support (LUPUS) at HealthUnlocked.

My first question would be to ask why you were prescribed Cymbalta.While this drug can be used to treat Fibromyalgia or pain (neuropathic/musculoskeletal) it is also prescribed for depression and anxiety. It is very possible that your dreams are an unconscious expression of what you are fearful or anxious about. When we are asleep, we cannot control what is on our mind!

As this is clearly very private, perhaps it might be better to discuss this more privately, if that is what you would like to do?

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I look forward to talking with you more!

Sometimes we need to talk to people who understand and who are not family or friends.

Be well!

Ros