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Originally Posted by kazzak21
Hi there. Great to find a fellow runner. I have yet to be diagnosed with anything specific. But have had most ruled out due to blood tests. I'm awaiting some nerve conduction studies.
I'm not a doctor but a physio. Pleased check with a relevant medical professional. I have taken 10mg of amitripyline on and off for a couple of years for neck and nerve problems. You need to take it earlier in the evening to counteract the dizziness effects, I find 6.30pm is about right. Start with half a tablet if better and build to 1. It helps me sleep with the nerve stuff and is an antidepressant taken at higher levels. Please don't take my advice unless checking with Dr or pharmacist.
I too am going to get gradually back into my running. Good luck.
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It's so great to hear from a fellow runner. My prescription was for 25 mg. I was taking 1/2 of these per night. I think taking it earlier might be a good way to handle this. Maybe I should call and ask for a lower dose.
Good luck with your running. There were many times I just wanted to quit. I often would feel "sandpaper" in my shoes and my legs felt like tree stumps, but with each run things seemed to get a little easier. I am up to 20 miles per week now. But it took about 8 months to get here. I have only ran about 9 miles this week due to the weather. I can really tell a difference. My legs and feet have been on fire.
By the way, I had to have a skin punch biopsy for diagnosis.