Hi,
After over 30 years of abdominal pains, over the last six months I have pushed for an official (rather than assumed) diagnosis of my problem. Yesterday, the GI doctor confirmed that my pain is due to a combination of IBS and adhesions from previous surgery. I also have a large loop of redundant colon and, I suspect, endometriosis. Pain management is therefore the way forward. He has prescribed 10mg daily of the AD amitriptyline for six months.
As I have never taken this kind of med before, please could anyone tell me about their experiences with it? The doctor said that the main side effect is drowsiness so I should take it before bed. My worry is that I have to get up really early for work, so don't want any more brain fog than usual! Would it be better to take it early evening, about 12 hours before I get up?
Also, from what I understand, it has an effect on the pain receptors in the gut so that they are not so over-sensitive to stimuli. If that is so, does this effect last after I stop taking the med?
I am seeing the GI doctor for a review in six months, but he seemed to think that I would probably cancel this as I would be a lot better!!
Again, I want to thank everyone for this fantastic site. I have found that the diet and Acacia are really helping me to reduce the severity of my symptoms. Although I don't post much, I browse the boards daily as there is so much help, support, encouragement and information here. It really makes me feel that I am not the only person who has to put up with this.
Thanks in advance.
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