It's getting bad really bad it's all I think about lol
Now you've mentioned it- I want some...
Very large Easter egg here
I have heard some people say hy crave sweet things on amitriptilyn so might be something in it but I did not and my diet very healthy
Easter egg choc's the best.
Sure are mmmm lol
I've always had a thing for chocolate lol! But I haven't seen an increase since being on amitriptyline. I tried giving it up for a year beginning new year but lasted a month and now I'm just careful with how much I eat
I tried a hour and failed lol can't do it
I don't smoke or drink I need something lol
It does seem unfair gaining weight without any change in diet. We are not supposed to drink on amitriptyline either, so glass of wine for a treat gone! Be nice if we could have a treat without any adverse effects..
its easy to put it on not so easy getting it off I lost 2 stone before I was on amitriptyline all I did was cut off cake and biscuits sweets etc
My downfall is crisps, and wine, and now chocolate. Need to do some exercise!!
You are it's called typing lol lol the weather been good I can't walk far at the moment
I think I missed the good weather, my day off it rained... hoping for a good summer. Might make us all feel better! 
I have been on Amitriptyline for a few years now and it has caused significant weight gain. I developed chocolate cravings which is not like me at all.
I am in a lot of pain all of the time and depressed so I have decided to ween myself off of it as clearly it is not helping with the pain or depression issue. I will have to seek alternative meds. Being overweight is very bad for your health and I am now trying to address this issue. My health is bad enough without adding more problems.
Hiya Sarah, Amitriptyline was first used as an anti-depressant.a long time ago..then they realised it stopped pain at the nerve end from travelling around the body..hence we use it for our Fibro pain etc,,,..I've been on it over 16 years now...( never had it increased) the bonus is I reckon I would probably have depression too if it wasn't for them...but I take 25ng at night before bed and I have a great nights sleep and no pain, making so much easier to cope with bad days...have you tried making your own chocolates..I do..and believe it or not it's healthy...cacao powder and coconut oil...fillings I just sisk then bend raw cashews to a butter,then add whatever flavour I want...very easy...must be kept in fridge though..worth a google...worth a try..do hope things get better for you Sarah..have a lovely day..be blessed..:-) xx
Hi Christine
Thanks for that useful info Christine. Sadly my amitriptyline is no longer working for me. It took a while to find the right doasge for me because I was suffering from a lot of its side effects. I'm sort of trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea. I am in so much pain now that I figured I had nothing to lose to ween myself off it. I have become rather disillusioned with all these drugs. According to my GP I have been on everything available. Many weeks at the pain clinic proved a waste of time. I have to say my psychologist lost all credibility when she suddenly asked my about my sex life!!! I can barely walk and she asks me that.
I will definitely check the chocolate making idea.
O' Sarah, that is just awful, most of us on here seem to take it too..not everyone obviously.......I really hope you find something soon that works well for you.....I must say, however, it was the Rhumo that gave me the right meds..my GP was quite oblivious to Fibro at the time.....way back then..have a lovely weekend Sarah, be blessed..gentle hugs from across the seas..:-) xxxx
Hi
Yes, I have only been to the Rhumi once to confirm the fibro but I have now been told by the physio that it is chronic pain syndrome. I did say about seeing the Rhumi again and the GP said that they would only prescribe the same drugs. The GP seems to have a lot of experience of this illness with other patients and has been very supportive so I cant knock her. Its only the rare days when I feel a bit better that keep me going otherwise I might as well give up on everything. Sorry to be so blunt but that is the truth of it. I'm very torn as I am a spiritual person and I dont agree with suicide.
Gentle hugs to you Christine and I hope you have a good weekend xx
Poor you, really feeling for you...it's great that your go understands Fibto..not many really do...as far as the physio diagnosing CPS..they are not the doctors..unfortunately we do get lots of professionals trying to help, but they just confuse us..lots of hot water bottles are great for pain ..but of course less stress is great..hope you find something that really works well for you..in the meantime, get informed by try googling as much info as you can..this can be a bit confusing too, but there is always a little aha moment..have a lovely day Sarah..gentle hugs.....be blessed..:-) xxx
glad you don't believe in suicide, Fibro must not beat us-win, there is help out there ...
For migraines I highly recommend trying Feverfew and Magnesium. You need a high dose, so do your research on, e.g. Amazon. This was life changing for my husband, a life long migraine sufferer (and least likely person on Earth to embrace a homeopathic remedy!).
If that doesn't work you look at Beta Blockers or steroids.
And try to figure out your triggers, e.g. cheese, flashing lights.