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Posted 11/1/2013 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi me again,

I have fibromyalgia as already discussed, with many symptoms, pain, fatigue, anxiety, sleep problems, IBS, nerve pains / sensations, muscle twitches

The doc put me on beta Blockers, propranolol. Im also on Amitriptyline 50mg, due to very fast heart rate (often over 100 whilst at rest) I also get tremors and palpitations...Does anyone find that beta blockers help with these symptoms?

Do a lot of these symptoms seem like anxiety problems?

Any advice - would be much appreciated :o)
Posted 11/2/2013 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I am on Metoprolol ER which is a beta blocker, it's job is to slow down the heart rate, which I find it does. Maybe you should talk to your doctor about a benzo for the anxiety instead of the Amitriptyline. I know that Amitriptyline can speed up the heart so maybe that is causing your other problems. I had a bad experience with Amitriptyline and will never take it again, and other's have had success with it. How long have you been on it?
Posted 11/2/2013 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
I take .25mg of Metoprolol at bed time, it will wear off after I am up and around, this is what I want because
i am very active and the full .50 made me just drag my feet and had no get up and go, yes it does slow the
heart down, if you are a man the ER can cause some recreational problems.

Larry ***
Posted 11/2/2013 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Wackers and welcome to the A/P!

I am sorry to hear of  your trouble with anxiety and symptoms.:(

However, the beta blocker should help with your increased heart rate. How long have you been taking your Rx?

Your symptoms do sound like anxiety, so along with your meds, I can recommend doing the coping skills in our Resources. (main page, 1st post) The breathing and progressive muscle relaxation as well as the meditation video are great at bringing down overall stress levels and symptoms.

Keep us posted as to how you are doing. We understand and care, and are here to support you during this time.

Scaredy Cat

Posted 11/2/2013 5:10 AM (GMT 0)
I was once on a beta-blocker for anxiety and while it slowed my heart rate down to where I couldn't go into a panic attack, it also made me feel so depressive that all I wanted to do was lay down on the couch and face the backside. When I told the doc I was very depressed, he took the beta-blocker away and I didn't feel depressed any more (at least, not in that strange sort of way the drug made me feel). So be careful with what dosage he puts you on!
jl
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