So far I have resisted taking anti depressants for the neuropathic pain in my hands but the pain is getting worse and doesn't respond to tramadol.
I have been prescribed various drugs at different times and I wonder which one would be the best to try.
These are cymbalta, lyrica, gabepretine and any other suggestions out there.
I would prefer a drug that doesn't affect my weight.
Any advice welcome.
Amitriptyline helps me massive nerve pain in both feet and lower legs toes it does effect weight gain i tend to blow up fluid retention ringing in ears very constipation,
dry mouth, blurred vision hyperactivity excitement,drowsiness,sweating,
I've been prescribed amitriptyline. So far they are working. Didn't know about weight gain from use, but for me this can't be a bad thing because I've been losing too much weight recently.
Takes 4-6 weeks for the drug to kick in
For me the tabs have worked very quickly for pain. If used as a depressant then maybe longer?
I am on pregablin have noticed a change in weight which I am battling with but as the consultant said to me this week what is best the chronic nerve pain I was experiencing or the little extra weight gain. As they have made a big difference not like the amitriptyline that made me feel like I was in a world of my own completely drugged up all the time and sleeping not good.
I've recently started gabapentin which the pain specialist told me is better than pregabalin in terms of weight gain. Ive been taking it for about 5 weeks now with no weight gain, thankfully. He wants me to start Duloxitine in September as he says its excellent for nerve Pain.
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Jo x
I use Dosolupine, it's the same family as Amitriptyline , but for me it doesn't have the cardiac side effects and I haven't put any weight on either.
Dihydrocodeine is the one that is most effective for me, but then it only dulls pain.
Nerve damage and back pain - help or advice needed
Nerve pain/damage 
Mild nerve damage, L5 spine
