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hello,

Does anyone take Amitriptyline for pain relief for fibro as I have just started it,

Thanks

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Hello, yes I do! I have been on it for a couple of years now. I take it for my fibromyalgia/ nerve pain.

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Dizzytwo

Hello and welcome to our very friendly group :) amitriptyline tends to be the first go to medication most doctors prescribe for those diagnosed with Fibro. It's like everything else medication and none medication therapies don't work for everyone. It's a case of test it and see I'm afraid. Everyone reacts differently. It not one pill fits all. I do hope you find it works for you.

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Flyby7

Hi it for about 5 years for nerve pain and my Fibromyalgia aswell

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Ninapod

I have been taking it to help me sleep. The doctor did not tell me it was also for pain. However, it definitely seems to work: I don't sleep without it!

Hi yes I do, have been on it a while and it helps me with the nerve pain and sleep x

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DRicho15

I was on it for five yrs but to severe dry mouth /dehydration I've been taken off it and I am on Gabapentin.

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Callyv

Yes, mainly for headaches but I find it helps with my pain levels in general

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fabpup01

Hi Missjen, I've been on Amitriptyline for a number of years. Started on 10mg and now on 75mg taken in the evening. It definitely does help and aids sleep to some degree. I doubt that I would ever sleep if I didn't take it. Good Luck

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Yulduz

I take Notriptyline (similar?) for migraines/post-concussion, but haven't found it changes anything about my fibro pain.

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Mille21

Hi missjen Ive tried amatrypaline I only took 1 but could have taken up to three but I felt so groggy the next day I was having great sleep but didn't help pain but it may be different for you take care xx

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