Amitryptilene knocked me out

theresa4

Spoke to the GP as I had run out of pregablin but as it had stopped working for the nerve pain I discussed with him restarting amitryptelene instead. NOw I remember why I stopped taking it. I havent been awake properly for 2 days although at least I can say ive slept
My face is constantly that tingly numb feeling you get after aneasthetic at the dentist when its wearing off, and I feel so spaced out. Thats on low dose he wants me to double it????
I will probably get used to it I suppose If I bear with it like he said. Good isnt it either in pain and exhausted or spaced out and useless. I am having to concentrate really hard and slowly to type this message in what a life. please soemone tell me it will get better it feels like a constant battle between pain and drugged up.
IUm at the hospitalo tomorro for my ENT appointment so maybe they will get to the bottom of my ear pain and deafness, throat soreness and swollen glands constantly then next tuesday at the other hospital to determine what we should do about the cimzia that is not really working anyway. OH joy.
Any peacew and love to all I feel so chrismassy NOT.

Love to all
Theresa x

dreamdaisy

Oh dear, it's not getting any better for you, is it? I think you need to find the right balance of everything - and I know how hard that can be. I think that those on amytryp take it quite early in the evening, to ensure a good night and a not-so-groggy next day, but your reaction to it seems extreme. I am not a doc, and I don't understand all the ins and outs, but I am sure there is something out there for you, it's just a matter of finding it. I wish you well. DD (who is also on a similar quest)

theresa4

HI DD
Thanks fpor the reply, thats me extreme reasction to every med apparently Im very sensitive.
All this on top of my marraige struggling yet aghain. I swear my husband thinks Im making it all up. We cant even have a kiss cos I have cold sores (AGAIN).Not to mention sleeping so much with the amytr... I know he feels depressed with work but I cant take on board his stuff I can barely cope(ok cant cope) with my own and hes never been a talker anyway. Real men dont talk. His major issue is the lack of sex and without it we dont cuddle (his choice not mine) hes always had a high drive but so have I up til getting RA and I certainly didnt ask for it. Im at a loss for what to do Im half tempted to walk out.

Theresa

dreamdaisy

We don't cuddle any more either - I'm too bl**dy hot with the meds and too sore with all the affected joints. He's too tired with work and the driving and as for anything else? Forget it, too old, too sore, too tired, too much pain and don't bend that well anymore. I don't kiss him much either now thanks to the yellow furry tongue - who the hell wants to be kissed with the equivalent of a bath sponge flicking at your tonsils? I wouldn't. I am not sure I would agree with your comment that the 'real men don't talk' tho, I think they do - not often, true, but they do and they also cry. It's the weaker ones who confuse machismo with silence, strength with not displaying emotion. I think you both need some time, and some help, but from the sounds of it he ain't gonna accept anything from anyone. Do you think he blames you for all of this? Does he have any idea of what exactly is going on with the RA or does he ignore it? I probably should have PMed this to you - damned if I am going to type it all out again tho! I have to go to bed now, I am tired. Sorry - but you know I haunt the forums like some waif and stray, I'll be about tomorrow. PM me
if you want, or come to this thread. Take care. DD

sharmaine

Hi Thersa

Yes, amitryptiline certainly knocks you out. I used to take 3 up until my first TKR but now only take one at night. I generally take mine about 9pm and by 11.00 pm I'm ready for bed and a good night's sleep. I do have some weird and wonderful dreams on them. Last night I was being chased by an alien who wanted me to be the mother of his children! I share these with my husband every morning and we have a good laugh.

amitryptiline are very powerful relaxants - I wish I had these when I suffered from PMT!

Take care.
Sharmaine

theresa4 wrote:

Spoke to the GP as I had run out of pregablin but as it had stopped working for the nerve pain I discussed with him restarting amitryptelene instead. NOw I remember why I stopped taking it. I havent been awake properly for 2 days although at least I can say ive slept
My face is constantly that tingly numb feeling you get after aneasthetic at the dentist when its wearing off, and I feel so spaced out. Thats on low dose he wants me to double it????
I will probably get used to it I suppose If I bear with it like he said. Good isnt it either in pain and exhausted or spaced out and useless. I am having to concentrate really hard and slowly to type this message in what a life. please soemone tell me it will get better it feels like a constant battle between pain and drugged up.
IUm at the hospitalo tomorro for my ENT appointment so maybe they will get to the bottom of my ear pain and deafness, throat soreness and swollen glands constantly then next tuesday at the other hospital to determine what we should do about the cimzia that is not really working anyway. OH joy.
Any peacew and love to all I feel so chrismassy NOT.

Love to all
Theresa x

barbara12

Hi Theresa
You do get used to them, I started on 10mg am now on 25mg....i take them around 8 o'clock in the evening....by 10 I am ready for bed....but I don't feel has tired in the morning has I used to.
I have quite naughty dreams ....so I dont tell hubby ) )
Barbara x

dorcas

Hi Theresa x:)

I'm on Amatriptyline too.. and just as the others have said I take mine in the evening around 8pm to avoid the hangover effects it gives me next morning if I take it any later.

stick with it Theresa... it's a very useful and effective drug.

Iris xx

ps..I laughed at Barbara's 'naughty dreams' side effects .... x x

tillytop

Hello Theresa

Just wanted to say that I am so sorry you are continuing to have such a difficult time of things and that I am thinking of you.

Tilly xxx