"Ok, selfish post...
I have shingles. It hurts like a fucker and I'd like some sympathy please.
Also,any tips for dealing with the pain???!"
Oh no meets for you for a while then...hope it goes for you soon but know it can linger for a upto a month |
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"I was prescribed amitriptyline for my pain a few years back.Isnt that an antidepressant ?
Don't think so, I was given that for my sciatica a few months ago "
Can be used for a variety of things but I think it's used for depression also |
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"I was prescribed amitriptyline for my pain a few years back.Isnt that an antidepressant ?
Don't think so, I was given that for my sciatica a few months ago "
pretty sure it is but maybe it works for other things too lol |
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"I was prescribed amitriptyline for my pain a few years back.Isnt that an antidepressant ?
Don't think so, I was given that for my sciatica a few months ago pretty sure it is but maybe it works for other things too lol"
It's used as a muscle relaxant too. I take it to help with fibromyalgia
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"I was prescribed amitriptyline for my pain a few years back.Isnt that an antidepressant ?
Don't think so, I was given that for my sciatica a few months ago pretty sure it is but maybe it works for other things too lol
It's used as a muscle relaxant too. I take it to help with fibromyalgia
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amitriptyline is an antidepresant, its also a mussle relaxant given to aid nerve pain. I cant take it cause it turns me into a zombie for 8 hrs after I wake up & thats me taking it before going to sleep at only 10mg |
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"amitriptyline is an antidepresant, its also a mussle relaxant given to aid nerve pain. I cant take it cause it turns me into a zombie for 8 hrs after I wake up & thats me taking it before going to sleep at only 10mg "
Skyhook is fairy spot on, it all depends on the dosage, it reacts well for nerve pain and the nerve system from doses of around 10 - 50 mg, depression requires much higher doses of upto 250mg
For pain it is best taken at night around 30 mins before going to sleep
If on a high dose of 50mg or more, you cannot "just stop" taking it, you need to cut down by 10mg per week until down to 10 or 5mg and then stop.
Your doctor will ensure the correct dosage for your cause & treatment |
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"You could try a bath with either bi carb soda I think it helps the itching. I feel for you. Had a bad case of chicken pox at 26 nearly lead to shingles.  )  "
I feel for you with adult chicken pox.
I had it as a kid...then again a few years ago. It really is worst thing ever had. X |
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Just kidding lol,get well soon x