Re: Elavil and Synthroid

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I have taken Synthroid since 1980, after my Thyroid was removed.

One of my doctors started me on Elavil for FMS in 1997 and I took it until

another doctor took me off it a couple of years ago. It did help me to sleep a

little better, but didn't make a huge difference. But then, I do live on

Coca-Cola every day...that is the *only* thing I drink. I did have quite a bit

of weight gain when taking it. The main reason my doctor took me off it is that

my liver enzymes elevated while taking it and she decided maybe I should stop

it. (The enzymes haven't gone up any more since)

I've been on Serzone for FMS and depression for almost a month now. I do seem to

be resting somewhat better on it.

Gentle Hugs,

Jacqui

" Anything less than mad, passionate, extraordinary love is a waste of time.

There are too many mediocre things in life and love shouldn't be one of them. "

[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I have taken Synthroid since 1980, after my Thyroid was removed.

One of my doctors started me on Elavil for FMS in 1997 and I took it until

another doctor took me off it a couple of years ago. It did help me to sleep a

little better, but didn't make a huge difference. But then, I do live on

Coca-Cola every day...that is the *only* thing I drink. I did have quite a bit

of weight gain when taking it. The main reason my doctor took me off it is that

my liver enzymes elevated while taking it and she decided maybe I should stop

it. (The enzymes haven't gone up any more since)

I've been on Serzone for FMS and depression for almost a month now. I do seem to

be resting somewhat better on it.

Gentle Hugs,

Jacqui

" Anything less than mad, passionate, extraordinary love is a waste of time.

There are too many mediocre things in life and love shouldn't be one of them. "

[Guest guest]

How many on the list are taking or have taken Elavil for FMS? I just

started it a week ago after trying Prozac for a month (it gave me insomnia -

not good for us!).

I am on Remeron for depression. After loosing my mother, my grandmother, my

MIL, my father, my FIL and fighting with my brother while settling our dad's

estate, in only 6 years, I finally gave up fighting and trying to be

" strong " . About the point where I was considering giving away all my

(cherished) craft supplies " since I wasn't using them " , I recognized I was

heading to the bottom. I have to say, I'm much happier now, and actually

get to sleep every night. Much better than before.

By the way, I think part of my improvement is due to the liquid minerals

I've been taking (sold at Sam's Club). I've been on them for two months,

and I can tell big difference! Anyone else try this?

Which liquid minerals are you speaking of? I take vitamins C, A & D,

calcium, E, zinc, and ginger every day. If I miss more than a day or so, I

can tell a difference. I also try to take some protein pills from GNC which

I think help me a lot as well. I dislike taking them since they seem to

catch in my throat (they are originally horsepills! They are so big,

they're the only pills I've seen with a choking warning on the label! Even

cut down, they seem not to go down easily.) so I'm not as diligent about

taking them. I'm always on the lookout for anything thing that might help.

I can't take regular multivitamins since the regular vitamin C hurts my

stomach. I can do the estered vitamin C just fine.

Thanks

Darcy

[Guest guest]

How many on the list are taking or have taken Elavil for FMS? I just

started it a week ago after trying Prozac for a month (it gave me insomnia -

not good for us!).

I am on Remeron for depression. After loosing my mother, my grandmother, my

MIL, my father, my FIL and fighting with my brother while settling our dad's

estate, in only 6 years, I finally gave up fighting and trying to be

" strong " . About the point where I was considering giving away all my

(cherished) craft supplies " since I wasn't using them " , I recognized I was

heading to the bottom. I have to say, I'm much happier now, and actually

get to sleep every night. Much better than before.

By the way, I think part of my improvement is due to the liquid minerals

I've been taking (sold at Sam's Club). I've been on them for two months,

and I can tell big difference! Anyone else try this?

Which liquid minerals are you speaking of? I take vitamins C, A & D,

calcium, E, zinc, and ginger every day. If I miss more than a day or so, I

can tell a difference. I also try to take some protein pills from GNC which

I think help me a lot as well. I dislike taking them since they seem to

catch in my throat (they are originally horsepills! They are so big,

they're the only pills I've seen with a choking warning on the label! Even

cut down, they seem not to go down easily.) so I'm not as diligent about

taking them. I'm always on the lookout for anything thing that might help.

I can't take regular multivitamins since the regular vitamin C hurts my

stomach. I can do the estered vitamin C just fine.

Thanks

Darcy

[Guest guest]

We should start a club for people like us...I lost my mother my father my

grandmother, our dog, and a beloved horse and a failed adoption after 12 years,

all in a matter of a year. That was 6 years ago.

I have taken elavil. It helps alot, actually, but has helped me put on tons of

weight in a short time. :-(

I also take synthroid. (thyroid surgery years ago.)

Right now I am off all meds, except synthroid and advil and excedrin.

Jill

I take women mega vitamins from GNC

RE: Elavil and Synthroid

How many on the list are taking or have taken Elavil for FMS? I just

started it a week ago after trying Prozac for a month (it gave me insomnia -

not good for us!).

I am on Remeron for depression. After loosing my mother, my grandmother, my

MIL, my father, my FIL and fighting with my brother while settling our dad's

estate, in only 6 years, I finally gave up fighting and trying to be

" strong " . About the point where I was considering giving away all my

(cherished) craft supplies " since I wasn't using them " , I recognized I was

heading to the bottom. I have to say, I'm much happier now, and actually

get to sleep every night. Much better than before.

By the way, I think part of my improvement is due to the liquid minerals

I've been taking (sold at Sam's Club). I've been on them for two months,

and I can tell big difference! Anyone else try this?

Which liquid minerals are you speaking of? I take vitamins C, A & D,

calcium, E, zinc, and ginger every day. If I miss more than a day or so, I

can tell a difference. I also try to take some protein pills from GNC which

I think help me a lot as well. I dislike taking them since they seem to

catch in my throat (they are originally horsepills! They are so big,

they're the only pills I've seen with a choking warning on the label! Even

cut down, they seem not to go down easily.) so I'm not as diligent about

taking them. I'm always on the lookout for anything thing that might help.

I can't take regular multivitamins since the regular vitamin C hurts my

stomach. I can do the estered vitamin C just fine.

Thanks

Darcy

[Guest guest]

We should start a club for people like us...I lost my mother my father my

grandmother, our dog, and a beloved horse and a failed adoption after 12 years,

all in a matter of a year. That was 6 years ago.

I have taken elavil. It helps alot, actually, but has helped me put on tons of

weight in a short time. :-(

I also take synthroid. (thyroid surgery years ago.)

Right now I am off all meds, except synthroid and advil and excedrin.

Jill

I take women mega vitamins from GNC

RE: Elavil and Synthroid

How many on the list are taking or have taken Elavil for FMS? I just

started it a week ago after trying Prozac for a month (it gave me insomnia -

not good for us!).

I am on Remeron for depression. After loosing my mother, my grandmother, my

MIL, my father, my FIL and fighting with my brother while settling our dad's

estate, in only 6 years, I finally gave up fighting and trying to be

" strong " . About the point where I was considering giving away all my

(cherished) craft supplies " since I wasn't using them " , I recognized I was

heading to the bottom. I have to say, I'm much happier now, and actually

get to sleep every night. Much better than before.

By the way, I think part of my improvement is due to the liquid minerals

I've been taking (sold at Sam's Club). I've been on them for two months,

and I can tell big difference! Anyone else try this?

Which liquid minerals are you speaking of? I take vitamins C, A & D,

calcium, E, zinc, and ginger every day. If I miss more than a day or so, I

can tell a difference. I also try to take some protein pills from GNC which

I think help me a lot as well. I dislike taking them since they seem to

catch in my throat (they are originally horsepills! They are so big,

they're the only pills I've seen with a choking warning on the label! Even

cut down, they seem not to go down easily.) so I'm not as diligent about

taking them. I'm always on the lookout for anything thing that might help.

I can't take regular multivitamins since the regular vitamin C hurts my

stomach. I can do the estered vitamin C just fine.

Thanks

Darcy

[Guest guest]

Dear Sharon,

I too take Elavil for sleep and I find that it really helps me sleep more

soundly. I usually only take it if i am having troubles or if i start to

feel as I may have a rough night getting to sleep. I like the fact that it

helps me get deep sleep but i think for me it makes me sleep too soundly. It

is hard to believe that is even possible since a lot of us have trouble

getting a good nights rest to begin with.When I take the Elavil i wake up

really dragged down.and un motivated. I am wondering if anyone else

experiences the same effect. Please feel free to share and if you know a way

to " snap out of it " let me know that too. Sometimes I put off taking it

because of that reason. Good luck w/ it. It does effect all people

differently as do most meds. Carl'a s

Elavil and Synthroid

> Good Morning!

> How many on the list are taking or have taken Elavil for FMS? I just

> started it a week ago after trying Prozac for a month (it gave me

insomnia -

> not good for us!). I am also taking Synthroid for my hypothyroidism, a

> fact known to both my rheumy and my PCP. I hav read that Synthroid and

> Elavil can cause some nasty problems when used together. I have noticed

> that I sleep a lot (12-15 hours!). Now that I've added caffeine back into

> my day, I am sleeping less, and I feel pretty good. Before, I ached all

> over and my quality of life was pretty low. I could barely walk, and I

> found it really hard to sleep. So, I'm happy to find drugs that help!

> Anyone have problems, who might have used both Synthoid and Elavil?

>

> By the way, I think part of my improvement is due to the liquid minerals

> I've been taking (sold at Sam's Club). I've been on them for two months,

> and I can tell big difference! Anyone else try this?

>

> Thanls! I hope you are all doing well today.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I take Elavil for sleep. I don't know if you were told this...You have to

take the Elavil about 2-3 hours before bedtime, or you WILL NOT get up in the

morning.

Misy

[Guest guest]

Hi all!

I was on Elavil and I gained 40lbs and I was doing so good before that. I

was changed to Imipramine instead and I lost 10lbs in 2 weeks without trying.

Angel Hugs+Love

aka Spark

[Guest guest]

Carla,

Thanks for the input. It's reassuring to know that someone else gets groggy

on Elavil! I have started taking it as early as 6:00 pm so it won't

interfere with too much of the following morning. I've felt much better

today, but I've drunk two cups of caffeinated tea! I had been

de-caffeinating myself. I'd rather do a bit of caffeine, if that's what it

takes!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Carla,

Thanks for the input. It's reassuring to know that someone else gets groggy

on Elavil! I have started taking it as early as 6:00 pm so it won't

interfere with too much of the following morning. I've felt much better

today, but I've drunk two cups of caffeinated tea! I had been

de-caffeinating myself. I'd rather do a bit of caffeine, if that's what it

takes!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Jillie wrote:

I have taken elavil. It helps alot, actually, but has helped me put on tons

of weight in a short time. :-(

Sorry about the weight gain! That certainly doesn't help, does it? So far,

I've actually lost 9 pounds in a month! I find I crave protein more now,

and I've quit drinking sodas. Lots of water, though!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Jillie wrote:

I have taken elavil. It helps alot, actually, but has helped me put on tons

of weight in a short time. :-(

Sorry about the weight gain! That certainly doesn't help, does it? So far,

I've actually lost 9 pounds in a month! I find I crave protein more now,

and I've quit drinking sodas. Lots of water, though!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Darcy wrote:

Which liquid minerals are you speaking of? I take vitamins C, A & D,

calcium, E, zinc, and ginger every day. If I miss more than a day or so, I

can tell a difference.

Hi Darcy!

I buy this 33 oz. bottle called " Liquid Minerals " at Sam's Club. It has 74

minerals, plus Vitamin C, Aloe, and antioxidants, plus ginseng, ginkgo, and

mint teas! It is amazing, and it tastes wonderful! You drink 2-4

tablespoons per day (I take 4), and it is much nicer than swallowing a bunch

of pills. I also take one Centrum per day.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

How much does the liquid minerals cost? (if you don't mind me asking?) Does

it make you feel less dragged down and groggy ,and does it make an all

around difference in how you feel in general? I have been having the worst

week that i have ever had this week and i am looking into something that

will help pull me out. (something good that won't be a waste of time and $$

to try). thanks once again...Carl'a

Re: Elavil and Synthroid

> Darcy wrote:

> Which liquid minerals are you speaking of? I take vitamins C, A & D,

> calcium, E, zinc, and ginger every day. If I miss more than a day or so,

I

> can tell a difference.

>

> Hi Darcy!

> I buy this 33 oz. bottle called " Liquid Minerals " at Sam's Club. It has

74

> minerals, plus Vitamin C, Aloe, and antioxidants, plus ginseng, ginkgo,

and

> mint teas! It is amazing, and it tastes wonderful! You drink 2-4

> tablespoons per day (I take 4), and it is much nicer than swallowing a

bunch

> of pills. I also take one Centrum per day.

> Sharon

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Carl'a wrote:

How much does the liquid minerals cost? (if you don't mind me asking?) Does

it make you feel less dragged down and groggy ,and does it make an all

around difference in how you feel in general?

It costs about $10.00 per bottle. that is very reasonable for the benefits!

I think that is making a big difference for me now. My nails are actually

long again! I had been so used to shorties (from the constant breaking)

that it's weird having long ones again. I am not pain-free, but I am so

much more a part of the world around me. As I said, I have only been on it

for two months, but my hubby is convinced. He's going on it tomorrow! My

FIL put me onto it. He's had arthritis for years, and he has been taking

the liquid minerals for about four years. He loves it!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Carl'a wrote:

How much does the liquid minerals cost? (if you don't mind me asking?) Does

it make you feel less dragged down and groggy ,and does it make an all

around difference in how you feel in general?

It costs about $10.00 per bottle. that is very reasonable for the benefits!

I think that is making a big difference for me now. My nails are actually

long again! I had been so used to shorties (from the constant breaking)

that it's weird having long ones again. I am not pain-free, but I am so

much more a part of the world around me. As I said, I have only been on it

for two months, but my hubby is convinced. He's going on it tomorrow! My

FIL put me onto it. He's had arthritis for years, and he has been taking

the liquid minerals for about four years. He loves it!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Carl'a wrote:

That is a good idea to take the Elavil much earlier so the effects

aren't so bad in the morning. Does that seem to help eleviate the problem?

And also ...does taking it earlier make you want to sleep earlier? See , you

thought that i was helping you and actually you are helping me!!!

Carl'a,

You're so very welcome! I think we're all helping each other! I take the

Elavil around 6 pm, and it finally kicks in around 9:30. Since I have a

slow thyroid, I metabolize medicines slowly. They take longer to kick in,

and the effects last longer. By the way, I have a " yippee " for the day. I

stayed on our tread mill for 10 minutes today! That's a big deal for me!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Carl'a wrote:

That is a good idea to take the Elavil much earlier so the effects

aren't so bad in the morning. Does that seem to help eleviate the problem?

And also ...does taking it earlier make you want to sleep earlier? See , you

thought that i was helping you and actually you are helping me!!!

Carl'a,

You're so very welcome! I think we're all helping each other! I take the

Elavil around 6 pm, and it finally kicks in around 9:30. Since I have a

slow thyroid, I metabolize medicines slowly. They take longer to kick in,

and the effects last longer. By the way, I have a " yippee " for the day. I

stayed on our tread mill for 10 minutes today! That's a big deal for me!

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Jacqui wrote:

I have taken Synthroid since 1980, after my Thyroid was removed.

One of my doctors started me on Elavil for FMS in 1997 and I took it until

another doctor took me off it a couple of years ago. It did help me to sleep

a little better, but didn't make a huge difference. But then, I do live on

Coca-Cola every day...that is the *only* thing I drink. I did have quite a

bit of weight gain when taking it. The main reason my doctor took me off it

is that my liver enzymes elevated while taking it and she decided maybe I

should stop it. (The enzymes haven't gone up any more since)

I've been on Serzone for FMS and depression for almost a month now. I do

seem to be resting somewhat better on it.

Hi Jacqui!

Thanks for the response. I used to live on colas and any other soda, but I

recently kicked the habit! I am now craving less carbs, and I find myself

wanting fresh veggies and more protein! Can you imagine that? I've lost 9

pounds, and I feel much better. (I have about 51 more to go!) I will be

sure to mention the liver enzymes to my rheumy in two weeks when I return

for FU. Thanks!

Hugs to you, too. I hope you're feeling better.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Jacqui wrote:

I have taken Synthroid since 1980, after my Thyroid was removed.

One of my doctors started me on Elavil for FMS in 1997 and I took it until

another doctor took me off it a couple of years ago. It did help me to sleep

a little better, but didn't make a huge difference. But then, I do live on

Coca-Cola every day...that is the *only* thing I drink. I did have quite a

bit of weight gain when taking it. The main reason my doctor took me off it

is that my liver enzymes elevated while taking it and she decided maybe I

should stop it. (The enzymes haven't gone up any more since)

I've been on Serzone for FMS and depression for almost a month now. I do

seem to be resting somewhat better on it.

Hi Jacqui!

Thanks for the response. I used to live on colas and any other soda, but I

recently kicked the habit! I am now craving less carbs, and I find myself

wanting fresh veggies and more protein! Can you imagine that? I've lost 9

pounds, and I feel much better. (I have about 51 more to go!) I will be

sure to mention the liver enzymes to my rheumy in two weeks when I return

for FU. Thanks!

Hugs to you, too. I hope you're feeling better.

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Good for you , Sharon!!! You are right ...that is a big deal!! I am so happy

for you!

Re: Elavil and Synthroid

>

> Carl'a wrote:

> That is a good idea to take the Elavil much earlier so the effects

> aren't so bad in the morning. Does that seem to help eleviate the problem?

> And also ...does taking it earlier make you want to sleep earlier? See ,

you

> thought that i was helping you and actually you are helping me!!!

>

> Carl'a,

> You're so very welcome! I think we're all helping each other! I take the

> Elavil around 6 pm, and it finally kicks in around 9:30. Since I have a

> slow thyroid, I metabolize medicines slowly. They take longer to kick in,

> and the effects last longer. By the way, I have a " yippee " for the day.

I

> stayed on our tread mill for 10 minutes today! That's a big deal for me!

> Sharon

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am so glad to hear it was just not me!! What is the brand name of this drug?

I've not heard of it.

Jillie

Re: Elavil and Synthroid

Hi all!

I was on Elavil and I gained 40lbs and I was doing so good before that. I

was changed to Imipramine instead and I lost 10lbs in 2 weeks without trying.

Angel Hugs+Love

aka Spark

[Guest guest]

Jillie... Imipramine is the brand name as far as I can tell. Maybe do a

search but I am sure this is not a generic name. Angel Hugs+Love aka

Spark.

[Guest guest]

Imipramine is Trofranil. Imipramine is the genetic name. I take it.

Irene

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