I have severe burning in my bones and my doctor has added in amitriptyline will this help and what does should I take
Is amitriptyline used for neuropathic pain?
Question posted by Anonymous on 15 Aug 2013
Last updated on 18 August 2013 by fibrosufferer2
Added 15 Aug 2013:
They don't really know what causing the burning in my bones weather its linked to my fibromyalgia they don't really know
7 Answers
fibrosufferer2
18 Aug 2013
I have been on elavil for years for fibromyalgia. It does help! I started Topamax recently too and that works too.
bruthd
16 Aug 2013
I took Amitriptyline for a number of years a long time ago and it helped with my fibro pain, but helped more so with sleeping which is always a problem for me. Look at the long term side effects, I stopped taking it because of those. It also gives a very dry mouth. I had no problem with weight gain,
skepsel
18 Aug 2013
T took Elavil for many many years and suffer with cotton mouth, very annoying but helps me sleep so I deal.
Skepsel
Inactive
16 Aug 2013
I am on Amitryptaline primarily for bladder pain. Bladders have the most nerves of any organ. When I first started taking Amitryptaline it was just as effective as 15 mgs of Oxycodone. I was amazed! Now that I've taken it for a few years it isn't as effective. I'm hoping to take a "medication vacation" from it so hopefully it will have a strong effect once again. EJ23
sheila7281
16 Aug 2013
Amitriptyline does help neuropathic pain. This is an oldie but goodie medication. It helps a lot of pains. It is worth the try. It could possibly cause some weight increase but if it helps the pain then a few pounds might not be a bad thing. I started back on the med to help me to sleep, IBS, Fibromyalgia and IC. I am on a lower dose but know I can increase the dose if I like to try. I recently stopped Gabapentin since it was not helping my herniated disc anymore. I am doing better and the medication helped me when I was acute. Though my Fibromyalgia is a little more and my hands and feet hurt more. For now I am trying to cut out a bunch of dietary supplements. We are stopping one at a time over a period time to not shock or flare my body with the changes.. So far I have cut our 3 this summer and feel no worse. Then at some point I might try to consider upping the Amitriptyline again. But my doctor does believe less is best.
I hope the med helps. it is so difficult to constantly be in pain. I refuse to let it beat me! Though it can be difficult I also believe our attitude reflects how we feel. When you find out what is causing the burning let us know. but I would call your pharmacist and ask him if any of the meds you are on can cause these symptoms. or a combination of meds. A while back I decided every time a doctor wanted to start me on a new med I go to my PCP and she says yes or no. Or how to start and how long to try. This way having one doctor over looking my medications. She looks at me as a whole versus specialist who look for the best way to heal your issue he specializes. Make any sense?
Sheila7281
lady2882
15 Aug 2013
Yes I have used amitriptyline for my neuropathic pain and it works very well. I worked up to 50 mg to start and was at that dose for a few years then had to go up to 75mg but was at that dose for over 10 years with great success.
Unfortunately I have to taper down on it now due to other health issues due to an interaction in meds. I'm hoping that the new med will help with my pain as well as the amitriptyline does. If not then I will ask to go back on it.
kathyhanson
15 Aug 2013
ngk,
I was given amitriptyline last month for neuropathic pain. I cannot take any of the other common meds for neuropathy. I must say that I have a decrease in the intensity of my pain. Yahoo!!! I am taking 25mg per day, but my doctor wants me to titrate up to 50mg. The only side effects I've noticed are the tendency to get light headed if I stand too quickly and I'm a little grumpier than usual. Of course, it takes a couple of months for our bodies to get used to the meds. I hope you find relief.
Kathy
Emeraldgirl
15 Aug 2013
Hello
I think that we have communicated before. Yes amitriptyline can be used for neuropathic pain. So can gabapentin and pregabalin, but I think that you have tried these already. What is the cause of this burning sensation in your bones?.
Take care CMP
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