Amitriptyline is an antidepressant but is also used for chronic pain and for people with insomnia.
I've added this one to my list of meds that have been tried and don't work with me....but again, that's me....and we're all different. I didn't have any side effects from this either and there are quite a few side effects associated with it....ie: weight gain, dry mouth, changes in appetite, muscle stiffness, nausea, urinary retention and some others... Kevin Weilacher N.E. Ohio (Canton) ________________________________ From: Regina Rummel <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 9:29:32 AM Subject: [TMIC] Amtriptyline I met a woman at the gym also afflicted with TM. The pain she suffers is close to a ten and yet, she walks with a cane and can do Tai Chi (sp?). I tried, but my balance is so bad, I just cannot do it, and dropped out of that class. The point I'm making is how differently TMers function. My pain is a five and I seem to handle it without pain meds, just Neurontin. And I'm not even sure Neurontin really helps. But I need a walker when I'm out. Sometimes I wonder if I would be willing to trade her pain with going shopping without needing a walker, or holding on to somebody's arm. Maybe. Maybe not. She swears by this Amtriptyline. She says that she takes it at bedtime and has no problem sleeping. Her brother who is a orthopedic surgeon gives it to his patients for sleeping. Are you familiar with this medication? Wishing you well. R
