This has been a lifesaver for me as someone with ms. I would spend so many days couch bound and in severe pain from bad headaches and migraines. Within a couple weeks I noticed a difference and now three months in I think I have had maybe one day with a mild headache.
I was placed n this med for Fibromyagia nerve pain and for horrible migraines that would last days at a time. I was warned not to try and do much the first few days. Took about a week for the loopiness to level off, but was fine. This med definitely helps control the migraines and helps me to sleep a normal amount every night. It is a very helpful drug ~
I took 1st dose last night and am so drowsy I zoned out and missed the last 2 minutes of your video haha had to go back and watch again. Holy moly I wish I knew not to take this the night before I have to go out!
Magnesium is best for muscle relaxation and Tachycardia, take it in the morning and evening before bed. It will take a bit of time (like a week or so to work) but definitely worth the try. My Doctor prescribed it to me and it worked. Sometimes lack Of vitamins, like B12 and Magnesium, in your body will cause a lot of damage. B12 is good for nerves, of course in low doses. Take care and good luck.
Thanks for your insights Krystal! I took my first 10mg tablet last night for severe femoral nerve pain (also a Friday coincidentally, although my GP hadn't said anything about that, just to take it at bedtime). Given that some people are on doses up to 300mg I didn't expect many side effects but that one tablet knocked me out pretty well for 11 hours apart from odd wakeful moments with vertigo (I suffer from OSA too so am used to this) and really vivid dreams.....i felt washed out and drowsy when I woke up but was normal after showering, breakfast & coffee. Am hoping the drowsiness wares off after a few days and that constipation doesn't occur: one of the reasons I came off codeine after a few weeks was because of that and it's actually worse than the pain (for me).
The drowsiness it a really common experience thankfully which made me feel so much better about it knowing it would most likely go away :) Fingers crossed for you that it gets better soon and takes the pain away!
I'll pray that the side effects stop and that the pain leaves, so you won't need the meds at all 🙏 But thank you for sharing your honest experience, I think it can help people, and this vid has got a lot of views already.
This video is helpful. I took it 6 years ago for Interstitial Cystitis. It worked well. Eventually as I repaired bladder lining with Aloe & low acid diet, I weaned off slowly. Now back starting 10mg again due to chronic gastritis. See how it goes this time.
Great video and well presented. Just been given amitriptyline by docs and was going to take it tonight...Work tomorrow at 7am. Glad I watched first 😅 could've been a rough day. Fingers crossed it helps 🙏
My specialist just started me on Amitriptyline 10mg. Also on a Friday night. I was so tired on Saturday morning, my eyes were heavy. But the symptoms of tired we're gone by Sunday and Monday
Thanks for sharing your experience, appreciate a first hand take - I had a similar reaction the first 3 days, fell asleep on the bench-press at the gym between sets, nodded off in the shower... twice - haha! That said it defiantly helps with my nerve pain, I'm at least getting a few hours sleep now - fulltime work is defiantly a stressor for it.
@@zonnebloem100 Started at 10mg before bed and upped to 20mg a week later, I have quite pervasive nerve pain. Side effects are mostly needing to sleep more, fatigue (pretty intense till around midday) and increased appetite - I've not noticed any weight gain *yet* but I'm a pretty active person and my weight fluctuates depending on my training - defiantly getting more cravings for sweet things, which is out of character for me - but apparently that's normal because having a mild depression is fairly common with chronic pain, which amitriptyline also helps treat - all in all, I feel much more balanced mentally and physically, hoping the side effects subside after a few weeks; I'll let you know.
Not been funny but is your doctor thick?Clearly you’ve got transgeminal neuralgia ? I have been given these as well as carbamazepine they really work BUT it’s impossible to function & have a normal life I feel your pain it’s awful the worse pain I’ve EVER experienced & believe me I’ve been through some pain child birth etc hope you get better soon sending you my love ❤️❤️❤️
How's it going? I'm on 25 per night, work a normal enduring 38 hour per week shift Use it for insomnia and depression Been in it for a year now, but still feel comfortably slow in the morning If that makes sense
I had numbness and tingling sensation in my hands, pressure in chest area, uncontrollable tingling in my face and difficulty in breathing,... which my doctor diagnosed me with anxiety, so he advised me take this
I was diagnosed with Coronavirus and I started getting SEVER MINGRAIN HEADACHES SO PAINFUL my primary Dr. couldn't help me so they refer me to a Neurologist and she prescribed me Amitriptylin 25mg it has helped alot with pain.
Thank You but I been home trying to get better from this horrible headache Some Dr. say I'm still positive But I was first diagnosed on March 2,2021 then I took a second test on March 16,2021 then because my headache were so severe I went to E.R the Dr. retest me On April 4 was still showing Positive but I'm feeling slowly feeling better I have been of work since March 2,2021 because of this horrible Coronavirus.
Awh I am super sorry you had the CNS effects of covid. This is why the vaccine is important since full blown covid has shown to have concussion like effects for months after. Hopefully the medication keeps working
I’ve only just discovered your video. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and experiences. So relatable. I was told that taking a low dose shouldn’t cause weight fan but even watching my diet would result in 0.5kg weight gain per week roughly. As for Physio, I totally understand- maybe Bob and Brad (RU-vidrs) who create useful videos and are knowledgeable. All the best ☺️💜🌼
Thanks for sharing your experience, I have just started my Amitriptyline for my pain (Also neck related) I fully understand what you mean by FUZZ! I hate it !! But hearing your story is giving me some hope.
@@Krys579 Thanks Krystal, I am fortunate enough to be 33 married with 1 child, so weight gain is not something I am overly concerned with. However I can understand why people struggle with this Med. Take care and hope you find the right balance for you ❤
I take it 1 in. Afternoon 1 at night yes I take it for fibromyalgia and it helps my daughter takes 50 mg helps her pain and mental health as well all meds have side affects put on weight or headaches or that’s how meds are
Hopefully they help and that you can find something good for the long-term. Even with work taking care of yourself is still a priority!! As for the side effects the start sounds super scary. And it's not noticeable at all the weight gain. So hopefully for your own mental health the medicine side effects will stagnate from here on. The pills are surprisingly pretty though 😂
You ve done a gud job thanks fr sharing u r experience to b honest I m suffering from maralgia paresthetica past few days I hv been struggling frm nerve pain on my thygh latr my doctor prescribed me this tab half of 25mg hope I'll get a bettr result...
Two years ago l had heart failure spent two weeks in ICU lucky to be here, now around march ( UK lock down ) l began to experience numbness and burning in legs feet arms Dr says it's nerve pain and prescribed 10mg Amitriptyline in the leaflet it says do not take if you have heart problems 🤔 l still haven't and my legs kill, anyone else taking these with heart problems and have you experienced any side effects, thank you
@@yvonnecichocki7415 thank you for your reply my doctor doesn't seem to sure however months later a second doctor told me to take Lyrica Pregabalin 25mg twice a day and a third Dr says no don't take them 🤷 meanwhile the burning and numbness goes on. Can you tell me is you have had any side effects while taking yours, l know everyone is different
Nice to hear the effects from someone who has taken this medicine. Doctor has offered this because of nerve pain due to bulging disks in back and neck. I worry about how addictive this drug is, is it addictive? It’s the only thing stopping me from trying it.
I have never became addicted to anything, but here's the thing about addiction... if you have pain and something takes it away, you don't want to stop using it, right? So if it works and you can't live normal without it, go for it... 2 weeks in myself and hasn't really helped yet... but I'm optimistic... anything is better than the headaches from percocet...
Thank you, after a year being offered this drug I have now been taking it for a week hoping it will help nerve pain. So far so good, not much pain relief yet, I know it takes few weeks to feel effects. I’m 35 and had severe back pain since early 20s and diagnosed with arthritis and disk bulges in neck, currently waiting to see spine surgeon, I’ll do anything to rid this pain that’s taking over my life
@@Cryptosavage. I have been taking them on and off for 8 months now with the advice to take 2 a night if needed. I don’t take them every night as they make you feel abit drowsy the morning after. They work/ help me sleep but I still suffer with pain and awaiting treatment. I was worried about addiction as a family member became addicted to them and worried as painkillers isn’t treatment needed to fix my back they only mask the pain.
Prescribed for nerve pain after failed back surgery. This drug is evil. Caused me horrendous tinnitus and caused me to have road rage. Hearing problems and aggression are a listed side effect. When I reported this to the doc, he upped the dose. HUGE MISTAKE. side effects worsened and it didn’t help with the nerve pain. I’d much rather live with the pain than deal with tinnitus and aggression, something I’ve never had before. It’s an antidepressant type drug and NOT a pain reliever. If you’re not depressed, DONT TAKE IT
I'm picking up this medication in a few minutes today, I'm afraid to start this pill. The side effects I'm hearing are scaring me. I'm already suffering from clogged ears and so I definitely don't need to experience any ringing in the ears. Ugh I don't know about this pill. I was prescribed this by my neurologist who suggested it would help with my head pressure thats cause probably by migraines or tension type headache. And he also also did ask if I sleep at night and I said rarely, i struggle and then he gave me 10mg to take once every night before bed.
I no understand, my GP gave me a 10mg script for this to help with my bilat6eral knee replacement depression and no sleepy side effects or any side effects.
Endep 25 gave me tinnitus so now I wanna stop cos I already lost my hearing overnight. I was on Endep10 back then but was told they doubted it was the Endep as it was a low dose.
I just got these medicine precribted but on monday I have an theorie exam for my drivers licence. Should I still take them now or should I wait till after the exam?
My doctor told me to wait for the weekend because of the drowsiness and he prescribed it on a Tuesday. Ask them if it’s ok, but if you can wait, might be more ideal!
some people feels good after using this medicine.. but some faces side effects of this medicine... i know a person who has pain below ear, no other problem, his sleep cycle was good.. doctor gave hi amitriptyline... after completion of dose sleep problem started..
1st week in for me for sciatic nerve pain from a bulging disc. Angry and tired. No patience at all but willing to wait the stated 4-5 weeks to get rid of this grinding dull ache in my leg and butt.
Same question from me. How are you feeling now? Just asking because I have had sciatic pain for good 5, 6 months now and am on Amitriptyline 25 mg for 4 months. I wonder if the pain ever stops and if so, what has helped you?
i am taking 25mg for 35 days with milk,,, but i worry that milk is the reason it did not work for me so far,,, or am i wrong?? or should i give it a more time??
Thanks for explaining how it works but I'm already draging because I have had fibromyliga for most all of my life and I'm older woman I would not be able too function own that I'm already about too cry because I have too get up without any sedation .I use gabapitin for nerve pain it don't make me drag but it don't stop all of the pain either but I did use pain clinic never again horrible idea.
Hi, so... My doctor prescribed me THIS for some type of tachycardia that I was diagnosed and... This is an antidepressant, not a beat regulator or something like that and I'm kinda confused right now and i don't wanna take it because I discovered it has a lot of side effects.
Yo I'm in the same boat, just picked these up from the pharmacy and read the side effects can be strokes or heart attacks. I am depressed though, this shit is scary.
If you’re concerned, definitely ask your doctor about it and tell them that you want to look into other options. I personally don’t use this medicine as an anti-depressant. My specialist said it doesn’t work as an anti-depressant until a much higher dosage than the one I’m on, so endep can definitely do different things!
I was prescribed 10mg. After taking my first dose.i did not sleep for the whole night.i had pain in the back of my head.also was very restless..that night and day.ii was feeling very down for that whole day.drowsy tired and liuggy and weak..
Magnesium is best for muscle relaxation and Tachycardia, take it in the morning and evening before bed. It will take a bit of time (like a week or so to work) but definitely worth the try. My Doctor prescribed it to me and it worked. Sometimes lack Of vitamins, like B12 and Magnesium, in your body will cause a lot of damage. B12 is good for nerves, of course in low doses. Take care and good luck.
i have been taking amitriptyline 25 mgs for ibs with milk since 35 days,, i think i made a mistake,,, or is it ok to take with milk for ibs,, does it absorb with milk?? i am confused😕😕😕
I’m due to start these, nervous about the first one. I’ll do as you suggest and take them on a Friday . Iv got nerve issues in my head which are really painful. Thanks for the video
Hi thanks for making this video . can i ask does it help with all nerve pain . im on high pain reliefe and doc has prescribed this . i have a fantastic doc surgery and polite helpful non judgmental group of heros. im going to start tonight and wanted to ask if any food is best with it ect
For some people it really does! I found after a while it didn’t but that could be dosage or just me tbh. I’m so glad to hear you’ve got a great support team. Wishing you all the best ❤️
@@Krys579 I just messaged my doctor about getting off it, but I think I may just stop taking it on my own. I’ve been on it for a little over 3 weeks and I’ve been feeling sad/anxious :( too much stress already with ‘rona world and ibs, ya know
I just started this medication a week ago for my migraines. 1 pill 10 mg @ night. It’s been a week and I want off of it 😞 Sleeping good, but I’m so dizzy, dry mouth, eye pressure and constipated. I’m so drowsy and my eyes hurt my brain when they move. Ah! How are you doing on it?
@@gabih7481 I am not going to take it. The only medication that works for me is Maxalt. The only problem I take it more than I should, and I ran out of it quickly
