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@shanai 

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Amitriptyline

Has anyone had amitriptyline before for pain? How did it effect you?
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@mutley64 

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Amitriptyline

Morning all I've been prescribed Amitriptyline for neuropathic pain in feet and hands which seems to be getting worse and I'm getting on a daily basis. Having read about possible side effects I am really reluctant to start taking this. Chronic fatigue is my most difficult symptom together with p...
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@choozysuzy 

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amitriptyline.

I started with mild symptoms on 2nd Jan,they gradually became worse until Sunday when they crept right up to my chest and therefore "a hug".I called the ms nurse Monday morning and she called me back to discuss the situation.I couldn't get to see my neuro til today.I saw the registrar and he was gr...
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@Vik8 

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Vik8

Amitriptyline

Anyone else on this? How do you find it? Day 2 on it but not sure its helping
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@shannyszu 

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shannyszu

Amitriptyline

Hello, just got my ms diagnosis so haven't got my ms nurse in place yet, I started amitriptyline 10mg a week ago and I believe is causing me to have blurred vision and pain in my eyes, has anyone else had this please, have tried to contact the doctors with no success so far and also ms nurse but as ...
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@eharrison 

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eharrison

Amitriptyline

Interested in hearing experiences using amitriptyline for leg pain thought to be nerve pain.
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@Mimilaroux 

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Mimilaroux

Amitriptyline

Hi, So I've been prescribed 10mg of amitriptalyine daily but am wary about taking it. I don't want something that's going to give me loads of side effects or make me sleep all the time - fatigue does that anyway ? So do any of you wonderful people have any advice or stories that might help persuade/...
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@Dbear 

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Dbear

Amitriptyline

Hi, has anyone used Amitriptyline for nerve pain?
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@PJW72 

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PJW72

Amitriptyline

I’m on the Above tablets to help me sleep and to ease the pain I seem to be getting aching hands and fingers Was wondering if anyone else takes this pill .
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@petal87 

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Amitriptyline

Hello all, Does anyone take his for sleep issues? I’ve only just started taking it and have slept better (not amazingly mind) but I am hungover and spaced out in the day. I’m just not sure wether is worth pushing through to see if it improves or muddle along as I have done for so long. Would be gre...
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