Migraine overview
A migraine is a headache that can purpose intense throbbing suffering or a pulsing sensation, typically on one facet of the head. It's often accompanied with the aid of nausea, vomiting, and excessive sensitivity to mild and sound. Migraine assaults can closing for hours to days, and the discomfort can be so excessive that it interferes with your each day activities. For some people, a warning symptom viewed as an air of secrecy takes location until now than or with the headache. An air of secrecy can consist of visible disturbances, such as flashes of mild or blind spots, or different disturbances, such as tingling on one thing of the face or in an arm or leg and concern speaking.
My experience-Amitriptyline side effects
Hello fellow migraineurs. Over the past year, my migraine frequency has increased to an average of about 2 days/week, and sumatriptan has become less effective as an abortive/rescue med. I saw my PCP about it earlier this week and she prescribed 10mg amitriptyline as a preventive. I haven't started taking it yet because I'm anxious about possible side effects. Can folks who have had experience with amitriptyline (either positive or negative) please share what it was like for you?
I'm mainly concerned about weight gain and sexual side effects. I'm already on an SSRI, have struggled with weight my entire adult life, and have a low sex drive. My PCP assured me that I'm unlikely to experience these side effects significantly at such a low dose. If the amitriptyline doesn't help, my next step may be seeing a neurologist to explore other options.
I would love to hear your thoughts, warnings, or (hopefully) reassurances. Thank you!
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