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09-09-2013, 11:59 AM | #1 | |||
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this is a new medication prescribed to me
because i awake from my throbbing in my knees hips shoulder elbows head have had been experiencing headache over a month the area where the hematoma grew is still the main sore spot to the point i scratch the painful area it never went away it is only somethings i live with so far i don't notice any difference with the new drug only on it for a week i'll give it some more time no side effects thank you Lord so many meds to be continued someone who cares
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09-09-2013, 04:00 PM | #2 | |||
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Hi Eva,
Nortriptyline is of the older tricyclic class of antidepressants. They are often prescribed in light doses (like yours) for chronic & neuropathic pain, particularly at bedtime to help patients sleep the night through. I'm taking amitriptyline 10 mg. myself for just that purpose, and it works quite well as long as I go to bed within a few minutes after taking it. If I wait more than about an hour, it sometimes doesn't/will not work for me. It's worked for me from day 1, so if it doesn't help you any within the next week or so, I'd call your doctor & let him/her know. S/he may try switching you to another or upping the dose. Hoping it helps you, Doc
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09-09-2013, 04:12 PM | #3 | |||
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take care and be well someone who cares
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09-10-2013, 12:22 AM | #4 | |||
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Eva,
If you are also taking gabapentin, there is some evidence that gabapentin and nortriptyline may work more effectively in combination for neuropathic pain than either does separately, and it may be this combination that your doctor is seeking to balance. There is a current thread about this in PN Tips, Resources, Supplements & Other Treatments Nortriptyline + Gabapentin found most effective Doc
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"Thanks for this!" says: | eva5667faliure (09-10-2013) |
09-10-2013, 09:31 AM | #5 | |||
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Happy Birthday again! interesting you should mention that as my last monthly visit to my pain specialist and on that visit i had my eldest child Saraeve 32 suffered her first grand-maul seizures April 30th 2003 and has been on all seizure meds including neurontin she having been a all one could think of even removing part of her occipital lobe and in the end a VNS Implant permanent bilnding in her right eye got off subject he did mention neurontin i opted not to take the neurotin in fear of side affects however because no side affects with this new drug in my system i might give it a try and oh boy have i learned much about the mysterious brain she is an inspiration self published book of poetry earned the title "slam master" again off subject bottom line i will talk to my daughter and doctor next visit as she too understands cocktail meds to do the job yes i read up on it happy to see fibromyaligia is not perceived to be to be in our "head" thank you for all you offer in the way of making a difference someone who cares
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09-29-2013, 04:25 AM | #6 | ||
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I've been taking Nortriptyline for about 5 years for nerve pain in my lower back and I've never experienced any negative issues with it. It has been a wonderful drug for me as far as the physical effects. I have nerve damage in my lower spine as well as Sciatica and the pain is unbearable at times and the Nortriptyline is the most effective drug at relieving the nerve pain.
I stopped taking it for about 6 months a couple of years ago and started again because the pain became unbearable and nothing else was effective at controlling the pain -- it works far better for nerve pain than narcotics, which I take for bone and muscle pain in my arms and legs due to fractures and soft tissue damage. Having taken it now twice, I will note that it takes about 3-4 weeks for the Nortriptyline to start to be effective. However, if you really feel the problems are caused by the Nortriptyline (ie the problems started when you started taking it), by all means see please go see your doctor ASAP and ask for something else. I am sorry you if are having issues with it. I have taken drugs which disagreed with me and it is very frightening experience. |
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09-29-2013, 10:32 AM | #7 | |||
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thank you for that the time line it is helpful to me and many others may your pains subside i pray for miracles someone who cares
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09-29-2013, 10:35 PM | #8 | |||
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[QUOTE=Dr. Smith;1013403]Hi Eva,
Nortriptyline is of the older tricyclic class of antidepressants. They are often prescribed in light doses (like yours) for chronic & neuropathic pain, particularly at bedtime to help patients sleep the night through. I'm taking amitriptyline 10 mg. myself for just that purpose, and it works quite well as long as I go to bed within a few minutes after taking it. If I wait more than about an hour, it sometimes doesn't/will not work for me. It's worked for me from day 1, so if it doesn't help you any within the next week or so, I'd call your doctor & let him/her know. S/he may try switching you to another or upping the dose. Hoping it helps you, Doc Hi Doc Glad to hear your having some luck with amitriptyline. I'm taking amitriptyline too for small fiber neuropathic pain. I started 2 mos ago taking only 5 mgs. I split a 10 in half so I could get used to any side effects. (Im very sensitive to all medications ). I just started taking 10 mgs. 3 nights ago. So far it doesn't make me drowsy right away like you, but it does help me to sleep a little better. I usually take it a couple of hours before I go to sleep. Are you taking it for pain or to sleep? You said 10 mgs. works quite well for you, was wondern how you meant that. Would be glad to know if only 10 mgs. is helping you. Do you take anything else with it for your pain? I also take 300 mgs. lyrica, which is not working so well. So the med starting working for you right away. I will give mine a couple of weeks, I hope I do as well as you have. Thanks PS I just wanted to add that my neurologist gave me a script for Nortriptyline also, he said to try if the Amitrip dosent help..when are your thoughts? Marie |
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09-29-2013, 10:51 PM | #9 | |||
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Glad to hear the Nortriptyline is working good for your nerve pain. I get skeptical with these drugs. I recently started taking Amitriptyline 10 mgs. I started with a "baby" dose .5 for about 3 mos on & off. Trying to get used to some side effects. I just started taking 10 mgs, 3 nights ago. It helps with sleeping, but its not doing much for my small fiber neuropathic pain. I also take 300mgs Lyrica. Do you think the Nortriptyline could work well with Lyrica too? My Neurologist also gave me a script for Nortriptyline , in case the Ami doesn't help. How much do you take? I just hope I dont have to get up to a high dosage for some relief. I have also taken drugs and had a very frightening experience. Thank you. |
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