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kirsty08752
kirsty08752

So been to the doctors this morning an due to all the anti inflammatory my kidneys now are only working 50% Which as made me really dwn. So he as now give me amitriptyline 10mg an tried to get me appointment for the rheumatology but at the moment no appointments available 😢. am in so much pain this last week an feeling like I can't cope an it's killing me because my poor family dnt no how to help me other than do everything for me so heartbreaking 💔💔 xx

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  • Mens
    Mens kirsty08752

    Posted

    Morning Kirsty

    sorry to hear your so down, and I'm happy to hear you have a loving family to help.

    im on Amitriptline I'm now only on 75mg a day (1 in morning 2 at night) was on 150mg a day. Yes not good. But they did help a lot, for the pain an depression,  an they do help you sleep too,  I hope that bit of info does help,  I've had fibo 10yrs or more.  And so wished more people under stood it, especially my sons! But good luck and hope not too long await for your appointment x

    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 Mens

      Posted

      Hi half pint

      Yes I am lucky to have the help an support from my family my husband is my rock at the moment. I no what u mean tho about ppl understanding my daughter be the same at times..

      Am not sure if am gonna be able to take these tablets due to the kidney problem thanks for replying take care kirsty xx

  • donna28192
    donna28192 kirsty08752

    Posted

    hello kirsty ,, if it helps i know how you feel but just to let you know that i take amitriptyline also ,i take it at night and it does help . hope you feel better soon xxx
    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 donna28192

      Posted

      Hello Donna thanks just takes it out of you doesn't it. I feel sometimes am fighting a losing battle. My gp as told me to take 2 at night nw they are only 10mg but won't higher them until I see rhymatoligist an pain specialist. Thank you hope u are feeling better as well xxxx
    • donna28192
      donna28192 kirsty08752

      Posted

       kirsty , does yourGP understand fibro? not all are sympathetic are they? the down days are really bad arnt they? i find it so hard to explain to other people , do you ?
    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 donna28192

      Posted

      Hi Donna I dnt they do to be honest. This gp I am seeing now seems to be sympathetic he. They just keep telling me tho I have to wait to see the specialist to get the right medication..

      Yes it is so annoying when you have the down days especially when you can't shift them. My husband seems to understand most of the time he is really supportive but it is so frustrating dives me mad xxx

  • christine26761
    christine26761 kirsty08752

    Posted

    I take 25mg of Amitriptilyne too before bed about 7pm it has

    worked for me for over 16 years now, getting the right dose but

    did take a few months but..if i wasnt a zombie all day..i would not be able to sleep for the pain..but its been great now for a long

    time years...but do get your kidneys checked regularly,

    be blessed kirsty, renember less stress is the key to living with

    Fibro.,,gave a lovely day..😚

    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 christine26761

      Posted

      Hi Christine am on taking 2x10mg. Since they have put me on to 2 a night I have noticed I am sleeping a bit better only waking up about twice a night nw where some nights ad be lucky to get 2hrs sleep

      Gentle hugs Kirsty xx

    • christine26761
      christine26761 kirsty08752

      Posted

      It does take a while to get the dosage sorted, once mi e was..it was great.😴😚 have a loveky day abd be bkessed..👌👍
    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 christine26761

      Posted

      Hopefully be sorted soon but I am feeling better an sleeping better enjoy ur day xxx
  • konnie48710
    konnie48710 kirsty08752

    Posted

    Not living in the UK I don't know your medical system, but when I was living in the USA, was when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and you know how costly things are there.  I found I could not take most medications used for the illness, including Amitriptyline, because they all made me so sleepy I couldn't function throughout the day.  At that point in my life I felt so old, and I wasn't even 50. My neurologist at the time suggested acupuncture, also a costly venture, but it was so well worth it.  After a few visits I felt as though I no longer had fibromyalgia.  I wish I could still go.

    Now that I live in Poland, I don't have access to this service close by to my town.  The doctors here have me on an anti-inflammatory called Olfen Uno 500 mg per day which does help a lot, but probably would not be good for you and your kidneys.  Acupuncture, however, could possibly help you tremendously.  It could make your kidneys stronger and help your fibromyalgia.  If you feel as badly as I did, anything is worth a try.

    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 konnie48710

      Posted

      Good morning Konnie

      I haven't been to bad off amitriptyline but mine is only a low dose. I am wanting to acupuncture but not Ye been able to book appointment Thro one think and another but I am going to give it a try. I will try anything that could possible help me. Thank you for your reply and advice Kirsty x

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