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Mace223

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Mace223
Mace223

Hi I was told by the doctor , just after Christmas that I have fibro. The pain is manly in my arms. This last week it as been in my feet, toes, back and

Fingers. I take amitriptaline for the pain and to help me sleep. It worked at first 10mg but I need to take 30mg for them to work.

Is there anyone can help with any advice.

Take care Mace

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  • Maggers
    Maggers Mace223

    Posted

    Hi Mace

    Hi Mace

    It may be that a different drug will work better for you.  Doctors usually try good old amitriptyline first. 10mg working up. I couldn't take it because it gave me palpitations and vivid nightmares.  There is always gabapentin  amongst others to try.  Speak to your GP and/or rheumatologist to see if they can suggest something to help. I know it takes a while to get into the system an settle.    I am presently exploring hypnotherapy to help me.  Good luck No doubt someone with more experience will be along soon to reply.  Take care.

    • Mace223
      Mace223 Maggers

      Posted

      Thank you for taking the time to reply. Will go back to doctors and ask the questions.

      Take care.

  • bluesman
    bluesman Mace223

    Posted

    That is a very low dose of Amitriptyline so check with your doctor. I find valerian root tablets excellent to help me sleep. I also take calcium, magnesium and vitamin D tabs available as a single tablet at Boots. I take 3 times the RDA but do seek medical advice. Good luck.
  • clare90244
    clare90244 Mace223

    Posted

    Hi Mace223,

    Only newly diagnosed myself so I don't have any sound advice as yet...only to share I am similar to yourself.

    I fell ill in Jan, December I had problems with my shoulder by February the pain and what they thought to be tendonitis moved to my wrists then elbows and various other places. Only March was it thought to be Fibro and I was put on Amitriptiline 20mg too to help aid my sleep pattern...it could well be increased if necessary but up to now 20mg. Come to think of it I had a bit of pain in my lower back earlier in year too. I get the impression it moves about?? All the very best and hope you find the answers you are looking for x

  • christine26761
    christine26761 Mace223

    Posted

    That rotten Fibro, pain us just everywhere....I take Amitriplyne too, 25 mg per night...it really works very well for me for the last 16 years, was on 10mg for 3 months..didn't do too much.....apparently  there are lots of different meds that people say work for them...I guess it's just trial and error, hope you get something that works for you really soon......remember less stress is the key to living with this Fibro..it just flares up soo bad when your worried or stressed out..be blessed Mace..have a lovely day..:-) xxxx
  • anne90395
    anne90395 Mace223

    Posted

    Hello Mace,

    I take 50mg Amitripylene, not the highest dose by far! It works for a certain extent for sleep, not so much for pain. It does keep me asleep in the morning, so great if you don't have to get up early! There are some side effects I am concerned about, so will be seeing my Doc soon. I think lifestyle changes and things such as pacing and relaxation are the way to go.

    Take care, Annne

  • arwen1972
    arwen1972 Mace223

    Posted

    You can try putting magnesium flakes in your bath. They can help with the muscle pain.
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