attitude toward gp and uro/andro/endo prescriptions

General Discussion
#1

my doc told me to try

amitriptyline hydrochloride ((with cortisonics and other integators)

i’m worried to take this drug.

is a ssri but i was assured that may be prescribed for other conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),[5] chronic pain, tinnitus, chronic cough, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), fibromyalgia, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, male chronic pelvic pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetic peripheral neuropathy, neurological pain, laryngeal sensory neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrom and painful paresthesias related to multiple sclerosis. (wiki)

what to do …

#2

I was offered an anti-depressant as well, but I turned it down. The reason is obvious.

#3

yes, me too

another drug i’m advised to take was a mild anxiolitic for pelvic tension/bowel
but also is not good for obvious reasons

for sure is better wellbutrin (bupriopion)

#4

It’s actually an old tricyclic antidepressant with a long safety record.

It’s pretty amazing in that it treats a number of unrelated conditions as well (e.g. neuropathy, MS).

I have used it as needed (4-5x a month) when I’m really sleep deprived. It will make you very groggy so try to take it in the evening (~ 7pm latest) as grogginess can carry over to next day.

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#5

one also advised me pregabalin (against pelvic anesthesia/cloggyness)

between amitriptyline, propantelin\bromazepam, pregabalin,
maybe i give a chance to pregabalin (but not sure because of sides)

fuck, happy new year :smiling_imp:

#6

Ditto