Oh, but I am done with amitriptyline whether it caused it or not because who can PROVE it didn't cause it? And, I have enough pills that they can use them for confetti for New Year's Eve in Time...
The Neurologist didn't seem to think that it was characteristic of amitriptyline to cause seizures. He said antidepressants give you a smaller seizure threshold if your brain waves spike. Now I am...
Yeah... I was more scared for my poor 9 year old son watching and calling 911. I feel like I take whatever chemical stew I have to just to put a smile on my face make it through the day so I can have...
I have to say... I have noticed that we "fibromites" as I have seen said here, are some of the healthiest eaters. It seems in our quest to be pain free we will try just about every special diet. I...
I always feel like I am "whining" too :), but my therapist says I don't "whine" enough and end up doing things that my body really doesn't have the capacity to do while remaining out of extreme flare...
You can even start by parking farther away from the store. :) I eventually built up to running, but it took MONTHS. 20 minutes 3 times a week...dancing or walking, then 20 minutes 2 times and once 30...
I tried amitriptyline for a week and 2 days... until I had a series of seizures on Sat night. Going into a neurologist today to make sure it was just the medication today. I had never had a seizure...
If I pretend when I am feeling good that I don't have fibromyalgia, will it just go away and disappear? Unfortunately, my magical thinking has not cured me over the last 11 years. I don't even like...
I wanted to say that I have been thinking of everything that has been said to me even though I had not had time to reply. I can't access this forum from work, and had a weekend guest...and of course...
Luvzminis, I know there are good things out there to see, but when I am exhausted I have a harder time, and that is what truly frustrates me. I know I have a blessed life otherwise and so many...
Hi getting by, I don't have a bed buddy, but I have a kind of home made one with rice inside and a heating pad. Maybe I will find relief from the weather when I move to southern CA. I often don't...
My full blown symptoms start in college at 23... I did independent study and changed to a program where I would graduate sooner. That was before fibro meds. For my master's, I was on cymbalta so it...
Yup, I have decided winter is pure evil. My spine feels like it is being strangled when I go out into the cold. I am glad I don't live any further north, but the DC metro area's weather fluctuates so...
Go for it! As long as you have a support system around you, you might as well try it. If it isn't working then you can try something new....
ak, You said it! That broom handle comment really rang true. Sometimes I am more depressed and angry after a level 8-10 flare is over because I feel like a bus hit me and I am exhausted. After the...
Good for you! Quitting smoking is healthy choice for you! :smile: And for me too! Hahaha! Every time someone else quits smoking, I think the selfish thought that there is one less person causing my...
Hi! I am new here, but have had fibro for 12 years, so 2001 was when the symptoms started. I went to a barrage of dr.s, and would just go to the ER or urgent care when I was doubled over in pain for...