Hey everybody peeps
I’m an old timer who’s had ms for at least 25 years.
I haven’t been on here for a while and am grateful to have a friend in Tasmania who I’ve been communicating with for at least 10 years and who I met on this forum.
I’ve been taking Amitriptyline and Gabapentin for around 15 years and I’d like to ask if anyone knows which drug is the most harmful. I know that Gabapentin can give an increased appetite. Thanks for any information 
Wendy x
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No personal experience, but this link is from the professor of neurology at Barts.
Amitriptyline: the neurologist’s dirty little secret
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Hello from another old-timer, Wendy. Although I think you were here before I was.
x
From another old timer here, well it’s been a long time since I’ve seen your name pop up, you were on here a lot when I was new to the forum, I’ve had nrspms for nearly 19yrs, you always like to have a good chat. So I’ve only ever taken Gabapentin, did for about 15yrs then came away from it as I was no longer getting any benefit, I did but weight on when taking it, after discussions with my GP, Neuro and MS nurse I decided Amitriptyline wasn’t for me. Apart from taking Baclofen for spasms and stiffness I look after the ms myself, hot or cold pads, mindfulness and meditation, but these things aren’t for everyone.
Good luck to you Wendy, take care and chin up.
Jean x
Blimey, it’s good to see some familiar names. I’ve not been on the site for a while since it changed and the community changed as well. Hope you are all doing as well as possible.
Mick
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