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Early Retirement from Work.

Morning Everyone. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia/chronic pain syndrome. It has taken 4 years to get to this point as I also have spinal degeneration in my neck and lower back which was clouding the symptoms of the fibromyalgia. I had a spinal fusion on C4 C5 & C6 C7 last August butMorning Everyone. I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia/chronic pain syndrome. It has taken 4 years to get to this point as I also have spinal degeneration in my neck and lower back which was clouding the symptoms of the fibromyalgia. I had a spinal fusion on C4 C5 & C6 C7 last August but

Ijo1in Fibromyalgia Action UK

Is neuropathic pain and hyper mobile joints a disability?

Is chronic pain due to strain and injuries of hyper mobile joints classed as a disability, I've had steroid injections ,physio and acupuncture in the hips ,im now taking amitriptyline every night to help but I haven't disclosed this at work and I'm struggling with the amount of work that they keep dumpingIs chronic pain due to strain and injuries of hyper mobile joints classed as a disability, I've had steroid injections ,physio and acupuncture in the hips ,im now taking amitriptyline every night to help but I haven't disclosed this at work and I'm struggling with the amount of work that they keep dumping

Cazzie66in Pain Concern

Insomnia is driving me crazeeeee!

Since i stopped drinking and paid meds my insomnia has become unbearable. I've tried amitriptyline, gabapentin, tamazapam, zopiclone to name but a few, some prescribed others not...I'm desperate! I do all the sleep hygiene stuff, regular bed/wake times, shower before bed, no tech unfortunately haven'tSince i stopped drinking and paid meds my insomnia has become unbearable. I've tried amitriptyline, gabapentin, tamazapam, zopiclone to name but a few, some prescribed others not...I'm desperate! I do all the sleep hygiene stuff, regular bed/wake times, shower before bed, no tech unfortunately haven't

BenandTedsDadin Anxiety Support

Acid reflux hell

Hey everybody. New to this page. Ii suffer with acid reflux. Ii have a hiatus hernia which drs won’t operate on. It causes so much pain in my chest my throat burns constantly, nothing helps ii have two pantoprazole in the morning an 300 ranitidine at night. Gaviscon Alday!! Try to avoid anything thatHey everybody. New to this page. Ii suffer with acid reflux. Ii have a hiatus hernia which drs won’t operate on. It causes so much pain in my chest my throat burns constantly, nothing helps ii have two pantoprazole in the morning an 300 ranitidine at night. Gaviscon Alday!! Try to avoid anything that

Littleone88in Oesophageal Patients Association

A victim of general ignorance : A salutatory lesson

I've recently had cause to look through my GP medical record for the last 15 years. It's reminded me of things I'd forgotten and helped me see patterns I'dnever realised before. Although I recall I had symptoms of PLMS decades ago, I didn't know it was that at the time and it bothered my (ex) wifeI've recently had cause to look through my GP medical record for the last 15 years. It's reminded me of things I'd forgotten and helped me see patterns I'dnever realised before. Although I recall I had symptoms of PLMS decades ago, I didn't know it was that at the time and it bothered my (ex) wife

Manervain Restless Legs Syndrome

Gp, sc, drugs.

Been to my Gp. Quite confusing. Said about not absorbing b12 tablets. She thought my b12 deficiency dietary at start?? I eat meat regularly and have diary eggs and do not have to omit anything. So why do i get no benefit from tablets ?? I asked about doing sc b12 injections at home and having a IM oneBeen to my Gp. Quite confusing. Said about not absorbing b12 tablets. She thought my b12 deficiency dietary at start?? I eat meat regularly and have diary eggs and do not have to omit anything. So why do i get no benefit from tablets ?? I asked about doing sc b12 injections at home and having a IM one

Nackapanin Pernicious Anaemia Society

Diagnosis

My GP did a questionnaire about fibro with me and it stated that I have a definite diagnosis of fibro and hes referring me to a Muscoskeletal specialist. I'm on amitriptyline 50mg each night but I still wake up in severe pain. My GP didn't really tell me much and I forgot to ask because I'm so tiredMy GP did a questionnaire about fibro with me and it stated that I have a definite diagnosis of fibro and hes referring me to a Muscoskeletal specialist. I'm on amitriptyline 50mg each night but I still wake up in severe pain. My GP didn't really tell me much and I forgot to ask because I'm so tired

Zmcqin Fibromyalgia Action UK

Consultation today

So I went in for my consultation with the rheumatologist today but when I got there I was told she's gone off sick & will be seen by the new registrar She saw me and stated they wanted to do more bloods as my response to the Pred is not typical to someone with GCA. So I asked her what they think isSo I went in for my consultation with the rheumatologist today but when I got there I was told she's gone off sick & will be seen by the new registrar She saw me and stated they wanted to do more bloods as my response to the Pred is not typical to someone with GCA. So I asked her what they think is

Tooyoung1in PMRGCAuk

Amitriptyline update

Amitriptyline update, you was all correct and the bloody stuff made my RLS/PLMD Worse. Also didn't help my spinal pain at all. My GP has recommended Pregabalin to battle both RLS and Spine pain and my question is does anyone have success with Pregabalin with RLSAmitriptyline update, you was all correct and the bloody stuff made my RLS/PLMD Worse. Also didn't help my spinal pain at all. My GP has recommended Pregabalin to battle both RLS and Spine pain and my question is does anyone have success with Pregabalin with RLS

Paul007in Restless Legs Syndrome

Discouraged-looking for help!

Hi all! Looking for some advice, I have not been formally diagnosed with fibromyalgia yet however, it has been suspected from my GP. I have tried Naproxen, dicyclomine sodium and now I’m on amitriptyline to help me manage my full body chronic pain and chronic fatigue which also seem to not be workingHi all! Looking for some advice, I have not been formally diagnosed with fibromyalgia yet however, it has been suspected from my GP. I have tried Naproxen, dicyclomine sodium and now I’m on amitriptyline to help me manage my full body chronic pain and chronic fatigue which also seem to not be working

Charlie_2004in Fibromyalgia Action UK

fibromyalgia

Been like this for the past 2 weeks where I sleep for about 12 hours then I’m awake for 30+ hours in agony all the time. Literally no medication works for me at all apart from cannibas. Recently started fentanyl patches at 25 micro grams every 3 days + some sort of oral morphine yet still no relief fromBeen like this for the past 2 weeks where I sleep for about 12 hours then I’m awake for 30+ hours in agony all the time. Literally no medication works for me at all apart from cannibas. Recently started fentanyl patches at 25 micro grams every 3 days + some sort of oral morphine yet still no relief from

Jack97in Fibromyalgia Action UK

Restless Legs tonight

Has anyone took endep to wean them selves off pramipexole. I was prescribed it yesterday cause l have Augmented from been on Pramipexole 0.125 for 3 years February next month. I missed it tonight cause l havent been sleeping. So l can at least see if l sleep Thursday night Aust time. Its been a hellHas anyone took endep to wean them selves off pramipexole. I was prescribed it yesterday cause l have Augmented from been on Pramipexole 0.125 for 3 years February next month. I missed it tonight cause l havent been sleeping. So l can at least see if l sleep Thursday night Aust time. Its been a hell

Boss15in Restless Legs Syndrome

In desperate need of some help regarding laparoscopy surgeon.

This is a very long post so if you don’t read all of it I won’t be offended, maybe read first and last paragraphs for the short(ish) version. My diagnostic laparoscopy is this Thursday and as I outlined in my previous post I have been incredibly nervous about the outcome. I am completely willing toThis is a very long post so if you don’t read all of it I won’t be offended, maybe read first and last paragraphs for the short(ish) version. My diagnostic laparoscopy is this Thursday and as I outlined in my previous post I have been incredibly nervous about the outcome. I am completely willing to

Ejrnin Endometriosis UK

constipation caused by amitriptyline

I`ve been on amitriptyline for many years for different reasons. Due to a period of insomnia I recently had to increase it to 75 mgs which made my IBS-C much worse. I am slowly reducing the dose and am now back to 50mgs and aiming to reduce further - but the constipation is still bad. I`m taking fybogelI`ve been on amitriptyline for many years for different reasons. Due to a period of insomnia I recently had to increase it to 75 mgs which made my IBS-C much worse. I am slowly reducing the dose and am now back to 50mgs and aiming to reduce further - but the constipation is still bad. I`m taking fybogel

jankein IBS Network

Is Amitriptyline making my depression worse?

I’ve had depression and anxiety on and off for years now and have tried Citalopram and Sertraline which do seem to help a bit. About 2 years ago I started getting ill and have now been Diagnosed with Endometriosis. It was recommended to me to go on Amitriptyline as it’s an antidepressant but also canI’ve had depression and anxiety on and off for years now and have tried Citalopram and Sertraline which do seem to help a bit. About 2 years ago I started getting ill and have now been Diagnosed with Endometriosis. It was recommended to me to go on Amitriptyline as it’s an antidepressant but also can

BembaGirlin Anxiety and Depression Support

Gastro consultant results ibs d diagnosis

Had an appointment with gastro consultant today he told me that I have ibs and didn’t think there was a need to have any cameras etc as no inflammation or blood etc in stool tests and bloods all fine. He has referred me to a dietitian to do a low fodmap diet. However I have tried this myself and thoughtHad an appointment with gastro consultant today he told me that I have ibs and didn’t think there was a need to have any cameras etc as no inflammation or blood etc in stool tests and bloods all fine. He has referred me to a dietitian to do a low fodmap diet. However I have tried this myself and thought

Shoforin IBS Network

New hypothyroidism diagnosis

Firstly, I’d like to apologise for my complete ignorance regarding the thyroid. Visited my GP yesterday to talk about recent blood test, both my December and January tests show a low T4. Doctor gave me a prescription for 50mg of Levothyroxine daily, told to have further bloods done in 6 weeks thenFirstly, I’d like to apologise for my complete ignorance regarding the thyroid. Visited my GP yesterday to talk about recent blood test, both my December and January tests show a low T4. Doctor gave me a prescription for 50mg of Levothyroxine daily, told to have further bloods done in 6 weeks then

SimbaTin Thyroid UK

Way is so hard to deal with anxiety and depression ?..

Having another horrible day with this not ending anxiety e depression,,, i have been taking this medication for 15 days and it feels like I’m getting worse ..I’m taking Escitalopram 5mg every morning... I tried somany different medication and I always give it my best shot normally about 8 weeks butHaving another horrible day with this not ending anxiety e depression,,, i have been taking this medication for 15 days and it feels like I’m getting worse ..I’m taking Escitalopram 5mg every morning... I tried somany different medication and I always give it my best shot normally about 8 weeks but

Bela64in Anxiety and Depression Support

Pills and pain

Hi, I am on 200mg (yep 200) of Amitriptyline. I'm on quite a lot other pills. Sometimes you can go onto a medication which contra-interact with another meds might be the problem. It can sometime be that it's one or the other... try taking one away and see if it reduces the problem. Also ask for a differentHi, I am on 200mg (yep 200) of Amitriptyline. I'm on quite a lot other pills. Sometimes you can go onto a medication which contra-interact with another meds might be the problem. It can sometime be that it's one or the other... try taking one away and see if it reduces the problem. Also ask for a different

Fenric71in Pain Concern

Your thoughts on amitriptyline, if you have already been prescribed this medication

I have seen numerous comments and sites suggesting that amitriptyline is good for not just depression, but also for pain/nerve pain and or relating to ibs pain. I've only ever taken citalopram 10mg which has not done much for my ibs pain and thinking about switching to amitriptyline. Has anyone had anyI have seen numerous comments and sites suggesting that amitriptyline is good for not just depression, but also for pain/nerve pain and or relating to ibs pain. I've only ever taken citalopram 10mg which has not done much for my ibs pain and thinking about switching to amitriptyline. Has anyone had any

Ashley45in IBS Network

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