Head Pain 5. Also exercising has gotten hard lately.
So I haven't really gained weight, but I haven't lost any either - which wouldn't bother me, except that I'm putting in three and four days at the gym on top of walking between 10 and 20 miles a week, where as before I was putting in... basically zero gym days and walking half as much (it was winter, after all). I'd say it's worth asking your doctor about. The drowsiness and dry mouth wore off in less than a month. Do you find yourself reaching for abortive Migraine meds week after week? All have reduced my migraine frequency and severity.
I've been on amitriptyline for 22 months. I see that nortriptyline seems to be better tolerated but I don't want to lose what relief I've gained - is this worth bitching about/pushing for? I started going to the gym in January, started going very regularly in February, started to lose weight, and then... just stopped.
Again, that's not a huge amount, but it's enough to bother me (especially considering I'm, y'know, getting back in shape).
I've been on amitriptyline for about 4 years now. But getting better and going back down (which I did clear with my neuro) did help that problem at least a bit.Lastly, uh, migraines. Some days I'm a 0. I'm really aware of my heart. That's about all my frame can handle.
I'm finally back to a good place emotionally. I mean, that feels like something worth mentioning.Now, after a lot of googling (which I realize is sometimes a dangerous thing in and of itself) I'm finding that nortriptyline seems to be very similar, except better tolerated. That's the best advice I would give, they'd be the best to know.I tried ami and gained 15 lb, then plateaued when I started counting calories and cycling 40-60 miles a week but didn't lose. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies.
I've had a to quit a great job because of this. Look Honestly, searching for nor vs ami is what lead me to this whole thing in the first place. Whether migraines, cluster headaches, or whatever head pain you experience.
Prophylaxis or preventative medications may be prescribed to raise the migraine threshold and reduce the number of Migraine days a patient experiences.
So what I say next just may be bitching, but I'd like to get some opinions.The side effects I am having are... really mostly annoying, and pushing frustrating.
My mood is fine, great even (maybe thanks to the the fact that I'm not constantly in pain). I was going to try it a while back but the side effects seemed odd to me- weight loss, loss of taste, hair loss.
Dry Mouth 4. When I first started I took it when I went to bed around 9 pm and could easily get up for work at 8 the next morning.
The pill was not very effective, so the nasal spray has been such a great switch for me.I've never been on amitriptyline because I learned the hard way that triptylines + me = BAD, but I did take nortriptyline for several years for chronic migraines. Most days I'm a 1.
Whether you need to lose 2 lbs or 400 lbs, you are welcome here!Press J to jump to the feed. I didn't take amitriptyline that long I was only on it for about a week and it gave me severe anxiety. I also have an emergency number I can reach her on. now I'm on imipramine which seems to be working well. They have different ingredients as well. Taste Problems 7. I think much of the reputation for "better tolerability" comes from the better interaction profile.All of that said, everyone responds to every med in a unique way and it could be the miracle drug for you so it might be worth trying out. It's weird, and hard to explain, but it's like my heart is too shallow in my chest. Increased Hunger 6.
But my doctor switched me to nortryptyline and I started at 10mg and I'm up to 25mg but I've been taking it for about 5 months, and it only helps a little with my migraines, but I take it in combination with other things. I gained back all the weight and more. Hey, folks.
Successful preventative treatments can usually reduce your dependence on abortiv… She told me that it wasn't for IBS but it may help with some of its symptoms. Unintentional Characteristics. In 2019 I finally got pregnant, 3 times, and miscarried every one. Currently I'm on 20mg/day.tl;dr at the end since this is kind of a short novelFirst and foremost, I have to say that the change is radical. So they're fewer and farther between, but they're worse. :/ My doc switched me to another tricyclic (might have been nori?) I'm wondering if this might be an option for me, if my side effects are even worth worrying about, and what your experiences have been with either amitriptyline, nortriptyline, or both.Additional relevant info: I have another appointment in July and I will mention my side effects to my neuro, of course. I just recently switched to the nasal spray form of imitrex and it has worked tremendously for me. With each miscarriage I gained more weight. On this med I have gone from 108lbs to ~122lbs. One. Initial weight loss followed by overall weight gain after 1 year of SSRI treatment is a common clinical finding that was not noted in initial acute SSRI drug trials. Within a week my pains went away and have been gone now for 2 years. I've had had to walk it back to taking it at 5 pm now and am not able to wake-up until around 9. Hundred. Weight Gain But my doctor switched me to nortryptyline and I started at 10mg and I'm up to 25mg but I've been taking it for about 5 months, and it only helps a little with my migraines, but I take it in combination with other things. I know my mom could never take cipro, but was ok taking levaquin. Dizzy 2. One day a nurse practitioner prescribed me nortriptyline to trial. We support each other, and spread knowledge about our various conditions.Press J to jump to the feed.