Fibromyalgia Questions (Page 15)

Okay to take extra strength tylenol with anti-depressant apo-amitriptyline (amitriptyline hcl)?

I just started this anti-depressant for chronic pain purposes a week ago and I just got my period today and i'm having terrible cramps. may i take extra-strength tylenol while on this depressant? (extra-strength just because that's what I have in my medicine cabinet). Additional info: I'm 19... read more

Does elavil show in a urin test?

just to let people know i was not asking because of abuse it makes me stay awake till like 3 then fall asleep then i dont remember anything when i wake up like i fell asleep an dont know how i got back in bed thanks for ur answers

Re: Meloxicam, can I stop taking sudden?

How does Elavil affect blood glucose levels in people w/diabetes?

I am a diabetic and use to take Elavil yrs. ago and it worked well for my depression. Now I have to watch what I take because the potential to raise or lower my glucose levels. I have tried just about every anti-depressant out there thru the yrs. and Elavil (amitryptline) has been the best for me.... read more

Savella - How long did it take to work for you?

Hi Everyone, I've just begun taking Savella for my Fibro. I'm on my 14th day of the triaition pack (50 mg/2 a day). I really don't feel like I'm getting any relief. I have so much pain in my lower back, buttocks and legs, especially when I sit. In addition, to not feeling any pain relief, I'm super... read more

What anti depressant is not contraindicated with Cymbalta?

I take 90 mg Cymbalta daily for pain management for Fibromyalgia; my therapist has recommended an anti-depressant for Major Depressive Disorder that is in a Moderate state and has been for 6+ months.

Gastroparesis and taking my meds, a delay in meds working?

Ever since I was diagnosed in '07/2011, it seems to me that it takes much longer for my meds to take affect. I have a pacemaker implanted to make my stomach work. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this type of situation. I can take my tramadol and it takes up to 4 hours to get relief.... read more

Can I cut my 75 mg Elavil tablet in half?

I am having terrible night sweats! Help! Does anyone know something that can get rid of these? Help!

Recent med changes. Higher dose of Lamictal. Trazadone and added prazosin. Sorry if I misspelled these. I know some of it may be hormones. But since the med changes it's like I've gone swimming. Night sweats then chills and trembling. I need some relief!

Is nabumentone the same as gabapentin?

I've been on amitriptyline for 2 months now and have been having severe dry eyes and constantly?

... blinking. My eye dr gave me a steroid drop for it. Is it possible that it's caused from the amitriptyline? I really don't feel any relief for my fibro pain nor sleeping problems either. My ms is not complying with me and don't understand what it is. Help me!!

I'm wanting to know if I need to stay on Meloxicam long term?

I started taking 7.5 mg of Meloxicam once daily in March 2014 for fibromyalgia symptoms and pain. It's working great but I'm wondering if I can stop and start this protocol as the symptoms flare up. I am an active 52 year old woman, I work four nights a week as a waitress. The only other pill I... read more

Is it safe to take both Tramadol and Carisoprodol togeather?

I am in a great deal of pain all of the time from arthritis and nerve pain. I have been using Tramadol 50mg several times a day,for the pain but, it didn't help very much, so I was given a perscription for Carisoprodol 350mg, once a day,for muscle spasms I was experiencing. Are they safe taken... read more

Problems w/ Linzess. I've been taking Linzess for a little over two months now?

... I keep having 1 to 3 days with no bm or very unproductive BMs. Then I'll have a very, very "productive" bm, followed by hours of diarrhea! It is so frustrating. Usually I'll just try to drink water and wait it out. Sometimes I'll give up and take Immodium. Either way, the cycle seems to... read more

Lyrica recommended dose for high pain?

My cousing diagnosed with fibro. and take this pill 150mg at evening 7 pm for 2 months but did not affected, not doctor raised to 225mg , I just read everyone take this 1 morning and 1 evening, so, should she take 150mg at 8a.m. and 8p.m. (daily 300mg) or continue with slow doctors dose raising?