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Ive been in treatment 5.5 months & while I am progressing and seeing very good results...I still have pain almost everyday. I started out taking 5 drugs to help with everything & am down to my last one that I am currently trying to wean. My question is I have gone from taking 10mg amatriptyline(a antidepressant for pain) to 5 mg. My pain has spiked back up to an 8 consistantly. Am I doing the right thing or am I not ready to be off of everything? Has anyone had this happen? I keep thinking maybe my body is just getting used to being off something but im afraid i am stirring things up. If anyone can give me any advice or let me know if you have been through something similiar:) I would really appreciate it.
Amy
Sorry that you're in pain - I
Sorry that you're in pain - I know it can be awful. I would probably ask Dr B. Although, I might try cutting one of the 5 mg's in half. So, instead of jumping right back up to 10mg - I'd be taking 7.5 mg. Might be worth a shot?
Amy, I HOPE you are feeling
Amy, I HOPE you are feeling better. Please keep us posted. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.
Had my phone appointmt. with
Had my phone appointmt. with Matia today & she did give me something to help with the pain. It is really bad & it gives me a false feeling of all of the accomplishments I have had. If one drug could bring everything back with a vengence what does that mean???? I may just go back on it until I am in a better place to fight through the pain better. I have gone off of all other drugs and I am so proud of that but until I am more stable i will take just a small dose. Matia didnt disagree with this but I will give it a couple more days.Just feeling really defeated right now:((((
I am sorry to hear about your
I am sorry to hear about your pain Amy. I hope you feel better soon.
Hey Amy,
Hey Amy,
I had a very similar situation to yours. I was on several drugs and Amitriptyline was the last one and the toughest one. Just go slow and listen to your body. Dr. B will be there for you helping you all the way. This pain is temporary.
Sending prayers your way...
Lisa Ann... I started taking
Lisa Ann... I started taking the 10mg again because this was the worst time of year to try to do it especially with 3 kids! I just didn't want to ruin their Xmas but I will try again when I am a little more stable. My pain shot up almost immediately & I went down to 1/2 dose. By day 3 I was in hospital pain so I took a full dose that night. It has totally screwed everything up because Matia had to try to compensate for the pain & we ended up changing everything. today is the first day after a week that I feel ok.....so mad at myself! Did you suffer horribly through it or was it not so bad? Just some words of advice would help:)
Ally... You have such a beautiful way of saying things. Your words of encouragement really help:) Hope your healing is moving in a good direction & you are able to enjoy your baby:) my 3rd is 18 months & no matter how much I was suffering I tried to relish every moment because I knew she was my last:)))
Amy