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Amitriptyline - When I feel I am not sad and my depression is underself control, I wish to not take?
Question posted by karlamari... on 30 Apr 2012 • 6 answers
Related support groups: depression, amitriptyline, anxiety and stress, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome
sheila7281's response: You are on an very high dose and might consider cutting back the dose to start. I would ask your doctor and if he agrees this could also help cut back the drowsiness in the morning. I only take 25MG. at night to assist with my sleep and chronic pain ...
Has anyone have a prolasped rectocele - how long till you were pain free?
Question posted by sheila7281 on 29 Apr 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: pain, fibromyalgia, surgery
sheila7281's comment: Thanks Laura. I am also a nurse and read too much online! I know better than that. My doctor said 6 week recovery but I am hoping for less so I can enjoy some of my time off. She told me the dissovable stitches are not the quick ones and can take 6 ...
Would Amitriptyline help the severe pains and tingling feelings?
Question posted by tambala on 28 Apr 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: pain, amitriptyline, nerves, tingling
sheila7281's answer: Yes the medication can help with pain. It is used for so many types of pain. But I would think your friend would also need another or different type of medication that works on nerve pain. I would check with your doctor about a medication that helps ...
Someone stole my pain meds and have one days supply I am at lose as what to do. I think that I?
Question posted by trendy73 on 21 Apr 2012 • 5 answers
Related support groups: tylenol, pain
sheila7281's response: Do you have any idea on who could of stolen the pills? This is a serious issue and I agree about calling the police and filing a report. I am sure after doing all of this your doctor would refill the perscription. Some how you need to figure out who ...
Hi friends and newbies, can I count on you all for support? I've started a taper off of my pain?
Question posted by Anonymous on 12 Apr 2012 • 21 answers
Related support groups: pain, oxycodone, withdrawal
sheila7281's response: If your able to cut back and tolerate your pain level I believe your doctor will be happy. Sometimes we need to reset the brain because it gets to use to what we take. Since I cut out Cymbalta I have been taking less narcotics. Go figure and when I ...
Has anyone suffered from more fatigue while taking Cymbalta with a glass of wine?
Question posted by susiebrown on 10 Apr 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: cymbalta, alcohol, fatigue, wine
sheila7281's comment: Cymbalta made me so tired I had a hard time staying awake in the morning. Also it is also possible other meds you are taking have same side effects. Put them all together and your more fatigue. Since I came off the Cymbalta a lot of my fatigue is ...
Has anyone suffered from more fatigue while taking Cymbalta with a glass of wine?
Question posted by susiebrown on 10 Apr 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: cymbalta, alcohol, fatigue, wine
sheila7281's answer: Alcohol should not be drank with Cymbalta. It will increase the side effects of Cymbalta. Everyone these days is low in Vit D. It is like they just figured this out. Also check with the doctor if your concerned about the way you felt. Hope your ...
Question about Oxycontin and pain?
Question posted by chief000731 on 7 Apr 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: oxycontin, roxicodone, pain
sheila7281's comment: I am a nurse. I too worry about the pain medications. Though you are taking much more than me. It sounds like you have good caring doctors and that is so important. My pain specialist tells me the same thing about not trying to come off everything ...
Question about Oxycontin and pain?
Question posted by chief000731 on 7 Apr 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: oxycontin, roxicodone, pain
sheila7281's comment: I am a nurse. I too worry about the pain medications. Though you are taking much more than me. It sounds like you have good caring doctors and that is so important. My pain specialist tells me the same thing about not trying to come off everything ...
Question about Oxycontin and pain?
Question posted by chief000731 on 7 Apr 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: oxycontin, roxicodone, pain
sheila7281's response: That is a lot of medication for a long time. Does the medication work for you? Sometimes we need to change up what is taken to trick the brain. If you are concerned about the amount of narcotics get a 2ND opinion. Do you have LFTs blood tests drawn ...