In despair

[rainy4u]

Suffering chronic pain, was on Amitriptyline 150mg each night. Have been taken off it now. I ended up suffering extremely dry mouth, sore gums and then got bad ulcers on my tongue. Have been off Amitriptyline for about 2 weeks now, feeling so much pain, don't sleep, last 3 days feeling nauseated, can't stand the smell of food. Specialist took me off it because I am on WorkCover, solicitor took my case to court for dental problems the Amitriptyline caused. Feeling in bad despair, can anyone help me or offer any advice?

[misty14]

Hi rainy

So sorry to read of your problems with Amitrptyline. You say your specialist took you off it and I wonder could you try to get an appointment with him to discuss other pain relief options as your now suffering?. X

[rainy4u in reply to misty14]

I called him, but did not get any other help. Had facet joint injections yesterday, I am hoping that will give me some relief.

[rainy4u]

Thank you so much, I welcome any help I can get at the moment. Will look up what your suggesting, thanks again

[rainy4u]

Thank you for your help and advice, I will give your recommendations a try, anything is worth trying at this point of time.

[rainy4u]

Will do. Had injections yesterday so I will see how it works out, then look at the herbal remedies

[Zander01]

Hey there. I was put pn Amitryptiline for combined nerve pain and depression. It dropped my BP so much that my legs became so weak that I dropped to the ground and badly broke my leg. Needed nails and screws. On Christmas eve. Not used it since - obviously. Anyway, what is your pain caused by, if you don't mind me asking?

[rainy4u]

So sorry for late reply, I was put on it for nerve pain, have 2 impingements in my spine along with osteoarthritis and facet joint problems. I am sure they put me on it as well to help me sleep better, as also suffering chronic depression.