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I've been prescribed Amitriptyline for my fybromyalgia.

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Taz_10
Taz_10

My question is have many found this to be usefull? The fibro seems to be acting up over the last few days and I am wondering if it's just due to the cold weather we're having or that I should go back to the gp?

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  • brenda2
    brenda2

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    I found it very useful at a very low dose when I was first diagnosed -it made all the difference to me . It will help in the areas around sleep . This will allow you to repair as most people with FM can not get into restorative sleep . It is part of the tool kit not the whole cure . Very best of luck . Bx
  • anne17
    anne17

    Posted

    I've found it very helpful - I struggle to sleep without it. My pain is always worse when its cold so it could be the weather but won't hurt to see the GP just in case.
  • Taz_10
    Taz_10

    Posted

    Thanks Brenda and Anne. I called the GP and I am now on 30 mg per night. I have seen from other posts that there are many people who are on this and seem to take way more than I do so feel a bit better about it all. I am still learning what I can get away with with my body and what I can't without paying for it later. I have found that I can no longer do zumba which I loved and feel sad that it's gone. I have put about a stone on as a result which is also something I am not very happy about. These may seem trivial to some but I have always been slim fit and healthy so it's hard to take. I am going to try Yoga and see if that helps me get back on track. Thank you again for taking the time to reply. xox
  • jo64855
    jo64855

    Posted

    I know it's been awhile but i wanted to point out i also suffer more during the winter months and find light therapy and vit D help.. as well as the amitripline smile
  • princessemh89
    princessemh89

    Posted

    Like you, I have just been prescribed Amitriptyline so I am hopeful that it will do some good! Let us know how you get on.
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