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Sunnyvale, CA

I just started on 10 mg of Amitriptyline a week ago. My sleep has worsened( waking 3-4 times a night, trouble falling asleep, waking too early) excruciating pain especially in legs too, although hands arms and back and neck too! How long does it take the Elavil to work? Is my dosage too low? Also Restless leg syndrome symptoms coming back after over 2 years too.

December 21, 2018
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I started on 10mg then my rheumatologist upped it to 50g. It has been a saviour for me!! I hadn’t slept this well in ten years! I get usually at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep and it completely took away my leg pain and cramping at night! Wouldn’t even think of going without it now! 😀

December 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm on nortriptyline which is similar I believe and that took 4-6 weeks to settle in my system, but once it did settle, the side effects reduced and I found it helped a lot

December 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Wow hun u sound like me just dont give up n to no theres not just u out their hope it helps,my sleep pattern is just crazy n i also got diagnosed with sleep apnea due to the fibro so i wear a mask every night coz without it i stop breathing please if ur worried about the sleep bit av a word with ur doctor x

December 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

So sorry to hear about all the pain you are in. You are in my prayers.

December 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I first started on ten mg by my doctor then my rheumatologist raised it to 50mg and I am so thankful everyday!!! Best sleep ever!

December 31, 2018

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