Myofascial Pain Syndrome Support Group

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body. It may be related...

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anyone ever take elavil?

sultandave
sultandave
i know your probably sick of seeing me on this board....lol but im trying to gather info on what might be the best solutions for me. i just wanted to know if any of you ever took it? did it help with the pain and depression this syndrome causes?
javagoat
javagoat
It didn't really do not for me but I've it help some people.
bisja
bisja
sultandave do not have an answer for you about the med. but just wanted you to know no one is sick of you and keep posting as you get answers we all get ideas and answers. :)
Katty2
Katty2
I agree with Bisja. Never feel that anyone would get "sick of seeing you on this board". We all have questions, concerns and sometimes need to just vent to others that understand. We are here to support each other. Sorry but I haven't taken Elavil. Taken Flexeril, Roboxin and currenly Valium. BTW, another website to check for a trigger point therapist is www.bonnieprudden.com. Kat
Zingara
Zingara
I was prescribed Elavil recently. My doc felt that it was a good drug for treating the pain/depression combo. It's an old antidepressant and is fairly inexpensive. I couldn't tolerate it because it made me sleepy but I'm hypersensitive to side effects.

I think Jesse has experience with it . . .

Good luck and keep us posted!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi there Dave
I take 50mg of Elavil. Generic name is Amatriptilyne. It is one of the cheapest drugs out there. It is a tried, tested and older anti-depressant when used in low dosages, is helpful for people in chronic pain. I began Elavil shortly after Gabapentin, and I have not had side effects. I do beleive it helps with the pain, and also sleep. I sleep without a problem, that is the only time I have 0 pain.
Dave you may want to try it, as it could kill 2 birds with one stone for you, depression and pain. Again, for chronic pain is has quite a few studies on it as it is an older drug. You may want to consider it. I think it runs me 8.00 for a 30 day supply.
And no Dave, post away! I hope to answer your questions as best as I can. take care jess