not feeling too great - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

Isew4work · 07-24-2003, 05:32 PM

HI, I just wanted to let you know that the reason I am not posting very much is because I am really not feeling too great. I am trying to go off of the amitriptyline at night (just 10mg) because I am gaining weight and I really don't want to be on it anymore. IT also causes me major heartburn. So in trying to get off of it, I am getting mild jaw pain and headaches during the day. I am taking motrin but it doens't seem to help. I am also stressed and trying to keep the house quiet while my husband sleeps during the day. Thank God tomorrow is the last day of that, next week starts normal hours. So say a little prayer for me, not feeling good at all, an tired of being the noise police, mommy on duty, taxi driver, cheif cook and bottle washer! I am a bit tired and worn tonight. The tens machine works but I think I might need another adjustment to my splint, locking up again. ONe step forward, two steps back sometiems, huh?
Thanks,
Mary

totallyconfused · 07-24-2003, 05:38 PM

Hi Mary,

I am sorry you are hurting.

TC

[This message has been edited by totallyconfused (edited 10-29-2003).]

TiffanyAnn · 07-24-2003, 05:50 PM

Hi Mary:
I'm so sorry to hear you are hurting again. Stress just seems to make the symptoms so much worse. I'm sure it will help when your husband goes back on days. If the medication you have been on is helping you maybe you should consider just cutting your dose down for a week or two and then try going off it again. I always find that if I taper off medications, going off is made so much easier. I used to be in a hurry to get off medications in the past too but then I finally said "oh the heck with it, I am going to do whatever I have to do to continue on and if that means taking medications so be it". I totally understand though when a medications is causing you problems like weight gain it becomes even more important to get off it ASAP. So, maybe consider tapering off instead of going off all at once, that might help. Hang in there.
Tiffany

DianeTMJ · 07-24-2003, 05:51 PM

Hello Mary -
Oh my goodness Mary, I was just going to post to see how you are doing.
(((((Mary)))))
Mary, might I suggest something. I know how badly you want to get off the drug. However, it is addictive, so your body might be use to it being in your body. What you need to do is gradually wing off of it. Unless you haven't taken any for awhile now. If it has been just a 2-3 days, then start tonite with like taking 3/4 of the pill. Then do that for a couple of days, then just keep stepping back cutting that pill smaller and smaller until you are off of it. But if it has been a few days, then you are most likely getting towards the end of your body wanting it, so don't do the step down program.
Call you NM Dentist, let him know you think you might be ready for another adjustment.
Also, when I was coming off the valuim, I started taking 2 Magnesium with Calcuim, made by Metagenics. I would take about an hour before bedtime. Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer. Be careful though, it can cause the runs if you take to much

You take it easy Mary, we are praying for you!
Hugarooneys
Diane

CherylLynn24 · 07-24-2003, 06:39 PM

Mary,

I'm sorry to hear that things haven't been really good for you lately. I think that the girls are right....try weaning off of it, it may work out better for you. You are right, it's ALWAYS one step forward, two back. You're in my thoughts.
Take Care,
Cheryl