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lyn45943
lyn45943

Has any one else been prescribed Amitriptyline? Did it work? Was there side effects? The list is horrendous!!

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  • leona18728
    leona18728 lyn45943

    Posted

    Pain is such a personal thing and different in each individual,

    I've been in horrendus pain for weeks in most of my joints chest knees and feet, I wouldn't get through my day without pain releif and although I'm on a maximum dosage I still feel terrible pain constantly,

    I dread to think how I would be without pain releif, but we keep going, good luck

    • shelagh6
      shelagh6 leona18728

      Posted

      leona, you don't say what pain relief you are on, maybe you could add something like Paracetmol, Asprin to Codiene. I can't takeNSAISs but an Asprin added to my Dihydrocodiene and Paracetmol takes some of the swelling down and eases the pain a little. You probably already know that but you aren't here to ask so don't be offended.

      hope you have a better day today

      Take care and stay warm!

      Shelagh

      xxx

    • leona18728
      leona18728 shelagh6

      Posted

      Hi No offence taken 😄

      I've been on naproxen 200mgx3

      And take paracetamol as well, Gabapentin x3

      I can take NSAISs luckily I can take anything so lucky in one way

      Hope your feeling ok

      Big hugs of comfort xx

  • denise56617
    denise56617 lyn45943

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    I have been on them for 12 months. I started off an a very low dose 10mg, then went up to 25mg but they made me very groggy in a morning. I am now taking 20mg - they took a few weeks to kick in but I sleep a lot better and am not in as much pain now. I have a dry mouth during the night but just have a glass of water at my bedside. They have also helped with my irritable bladder - I used to get up at least 3 or 4 times a night but sometimes sleep through now. I have put on a few pounds but am normally very slim so it hasn't been a problem. I have a larger appetite than I used to have so just watch what I eat and my weight has not increased since the initial few pounds. I know a lot of people won't take prescription meds but they have allowed me to return to work albeit on reduced hours. I am hoping that eventually I will be able to reduce my tablets again or stop them completely but at the moment they work for me. I also take vitamin D and magnesium supplements, do Tai Chi and meditate most days. I also manage some gentle exercise - mainly stretches and walking. Hope some of this is of use. Let us know how you get on.biggrin
    • leona18728
      leona18728 denise56617

      Posted

      Hi yes I'm going to try vitamin B and magnesium I've been reading a lot of positive results on it lately,

      tai-chi wow I joined a class a few years ago with a lot of persuading from a friend, when I walked in the local hall was full of people a lot older than myself,I thought what has she brought me to, well after an introduction we started, I was shattered to say the least, I only managed four weeks, so much for me sniggering at the oldies who were brilliant and jumped over me head 😄

      I teach meditation and take relaxation classes twice a week, it's good for the body and soul,

      I still work full time and do a lot of walking when I can. X

    • christine26761
      christine26761 denise56617

      Posted

      Denise, I've been on Amatriptilyne too,  now for 16 years...haven't been increased either.. I take 25 mg just before bed..I too sleep like a baby..pain free too..I have no problem at all with prescription meds..if you have a good doctor you trust...I believe it's ok..I too was a bit groggy in the morning at first...but once up and dressed etc...I'm fine....hope things turn out well for you..be blessed and have a nice day:-) xxxx
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