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Amatriptoline side affect?

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dee01002
dee01002

Finally got a appointment with a gp yesterday although I had to move surgerys. He said with no doubt he believes I have fibromyalgia!  And wrote it on my notes (never has a doctor before) I was prescribed Amatriptoline (sorry if tjats spelt wrong) took one ladt night this morning I woke with disgusting breath. Feeling ok I got on with housework.. while walking room to room my legs buckled and I half fell my back in agony and me in tears. Couldn't move at all not even my head! Finally got to a sitting position stayed for a hr or so I am now able to walked (hunched) can't bend or carry anything. Could this be a side affect of Amatriptoline?  The leaflet mentions over 100 but nothing quite like this. I'll make a doc appointment in a couple days if not improved,  not wanting to hassle my new gp. Thanks for reading x

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  • dee01002
    dee01002

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    Thank you for all your replys. I got stuck on the floor lastnight trying to get out of bed for the loo my 10 year old had to help me up rolleyes so phoned the gp just to ask if it could be amatriptoline.  They said they didn't think so I'm only on 10mg  but I'm to go in for an appointment tomorrow. . As my husband says one side of my back and hip is sticking out a scarey amount and very swollen/tight..  Times like these you really start to see whos there for you. My daughters been a saint I wouldn't manage without her! Will let you know what the gp says smile
    • christine26761
      christine26761 dee01002

      Posted

      Hope all goes well for you at the docs..my husband is my saint, he is on a carers pension, he is my carer...although we have a good superannuation pension too..all helps..we are in Oz, so you might get this the next day...hoping for a good report for you..
  • nicki
    nicki dee01002

    Posted

    Hello, I have been on Amotripoline for two years to help my RA, plus Fibromyalga, I found them a bit light headed plus not quite with it, but now I think they work well for me. I also found out about a Machine a bit like a Tens but it works with differant 'Waves'. It's quite expensive but my son bought a second hand one for £400, Dr.Steel off good Mornig tv also used it for pain etc. I've been useing mine 6weeks and it's working for me! It's an Alpha Stim, I've more energy, sleep well & lots of problems that Fibro I suffer with have eased off. Hope this info help.

     

    • christine26761
      christine26761 nicki

      Posted

      Yes it does take a bit of time for them to settle, but when they do..wow! That sounds great Nicky-the machine , I have a circulation booster which has many different strengths , I use it a few times a day...I sit diwn and just put my feet on it..it's really good, really helps me not get those horrid muscle cramps in my legs too, also makes me enjoy walking, it's like a  tens machine..it also has little pads that I can put on other ares of pain as well..I'm in  Australia, don't know where you are, some things are called different names in different countries...you just end up trying everything out there for sure..until you find what works for you...
  • christine26761
    christine26761 dee01002

    Posted

    Never heard of that as a side affect before good to check with the GP, but I have known Fibro sufferers that this has happened to, my legs sometimes feel sooo heavy, but not buckled under me...thinking of you....stay strong..:-) xx
  • dee01002
    dee01002

    Posted

    Hi got a lovely GP today.  Who thinks its all fibro related as my muscle down one side is swollen and tender . I did get the feeling she was trying to catch me out a bit to start with but realised I was in alot of pain. She give me 2 weeks of dhiydrocodeine and dicloflenac with my amitrptyline (sorry for all spellings) and to go back if I'm not on the mend. Also advised 20 mins if heat then 20 mins of ice yet to try that as its so cold here (East Scotland)
  • christine26761
    christine26761 dee01002

    Posted

    That's great Dee I'm sooooo happy for you...stay strong....:-) xx gee Scotland hey, that's were my dad was born, I live in Tasmania Australia, just getting into our summer..yay...Fibro hates the cold..
    • dee01002
      dee01002 christine26761

      Posted

      Oh I'm sure my cousins just moved there for work! It was so nice to get such a lovely GP will be sticking to her from now on smile
  • anne90395
    anne90395 dee01002

    Posted

    Hello,

    Yes just wanted to add my two pennoth. I gradually built up to 50mg of amitriptylene, helps with the sleep, not so much with the pain. It was used as an anti- depressant, not so much now, as there are better ones. That is all I am on, my doc doesn't believe at just throwing painkillers at this, because of the horrible side effects. From what I have heard, many people have loads of painkillers but still feel pain, so I can understand where he is coming from.

    Take care, Anne

    • christine26761
      christine26761 anne90395

      Posted

      I'm like you Anne, my doc is the same, just the one medication. But I do take Osteo  Panadol every 6 hours when the pain is not good...at least that won't harm you..it flushes out..no buildup..so far so good, I've had it for about 17 yrs now, it's much better than it was pain wise.. seems, getting the right med and taking it at the right time..  I' and if course thw right doc..they must know about Fibro forsure..:-) xx
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