this is getting old part 3 - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

mrs.confused · 07-28-2005, 06:12 PM

well hubby went to dr. today. they said that it is never related, they put him on amitriptaline( not sure of spelling) elivil. if he is no better in 2 weeks they are sending him to a neurologist. starst taking it tomorrow night. dont know if it will help or not. I started to get him to put him on neuroten. still the same old thing. I WISH I COULD DIE!!

KelliD · 07-28-2005, 08:06 PM

Hi Mrs. C - When my odyssey toward diagnosis began, I too was given Amitriptyline for pain. It helped *me* hugely. I still use it as needed. I would suggest he take it around 6pm..or two to three hours before bedtime. It *should* help alleviate the pain enough to help him sleep and by taking it a while before bedtime, he should be able to avoid most of the associated sleepiness that can come with that med.

Refresh my memory: have the docs done an MRI, LP or EP's? I got the med to help me cope with pain while I awaited testing. If they have not done those tests and you want MS ruled in or out for peace of mind and so you can develop a game plan and get on with life, you should insist to the docs. Remember: you're not paying them to ignore you! THEY work for YOU.

mrs.confused · 07-29-2005, 07:18 AM

not yet that is what he is doing too. they are sending him to a neurologist in 3 months. long wait huh? oh well just have to tough it out . part of life i guess

susara · 08-05-2005, 11:30 PM

i am sorry to hear about your husband. it must be very hard for you. hang in there.

Jewel2 · 08-06-2005, 12:09 AM

Hi Mrs. C,
I'm really sorry to hear about your husband's situation. Like KelliD said, Amitriptylene can really help with nerve pain. It also helps with falling asleep. Hopefully that will help him with the long wait to see the neuro. He's not alone in the often slow diagnostic process.

Honestly, I'm concerned about you as much as your husband. It's obvious you feel a lot of despair about his situation and life in general. That is such an awful feeling - I've been there. I want you to know that we're here for you. You might also consider seeing a counselor to help you process all that is going on in your life. You're carrying a big burden right now and it is very difficult to do that alone. I hope that you read this and feel the concern I have for you - I'm not judging you at all, I'm just very worried about your emotional health.

Take care and let us know how you're doing, okay?

Julie