I think I am in remission!!!

Did your GI or your GP prescribe the Elavil for you? I am looking into it myself ... both my mother and my husband think that I need to take something for the depression (I have clinical depression on top of the depression that comes from being an IBS sufferer). Can you tell me more about how it helps you psychologically/emotionally? ------------------~If I'm gonna go down, I'm gonna do it with style ... and you won't see me surrender~

Way to go Sandwomin!Glad you have had such a great improvement, and didnt just fall off the face of the earth. A wedding will definetely be something to look forward to. take care Jenni

Sandwomin-I have been thinking about posting about you for the last couple of days to see if you were OK. I know how bad off you were for a while. I'm SO happy that you're doing better. Debbie

Thanx for the responses maggie and lefty. I am going to try to talk to a doctor about Elavil and Paxil .. see which one might help me best. I am leaning towards Paxil right now, as I have heard Elavil has quite a few side effects. Now, to find a doctor .. I don't have one right now! :/------------------~If I'm gonna go down, I'm gonna do it with style ... and you won't see me surrender~

Hey, Sandie - I'm so glad to hear how well you are these days!! And, having been through my own wedding 3 months ago, I know it can get stressful, so please feel free to e-mail me if you want to vent/have questions/whatever! I feel like a pro at weddings now! So glad to hear you're better!! ------------------"Welcome anything that comes to you, but do not long for anything else." -Andr� GideMissycat

ElavilDepression (with or without symptoms of anxiety or sleep disturbance), chronic pain (from migraines, tension headaches, diabetic disease, tic douloureux, cancer, herpes lesions, arthritis, and other sources), pathologic laughing or weeping caused by brain disease, and bulimia.Amitriptyline and other tricyclic antidepressants block the movement of certain stimulant chemicals (norepinephrine or serotonin) in and out of nerve endings, having a sedative effect and counteracting the effects of a hormone called acetylcholine (making them anticholinergic drugs). One widely accepted theory of depression says that people with depression have a chemical imbalance in their brains and that drugs such as Amitriptyline work to reestablish a proper balance. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for Amitriptyline's clinical antidepressant effect to come into play. If symptoms are not affected after 6 to 8 weeks, contact your doctor. Tricyclics can also elevate mood, increase physical activity and mental alertness, and improve appetite and sleep patterns in depressed people. These drugs are mild sedatives and are useful in treating mild forms of depression associated with anxiety. Amitriptyline and other tricyclic antidepressants have been used in treating nighttime bed-wetting in young children, but they do not produce long-lasting relief. These drugs are broken down in the liver.Usual Dose����������������������������� Adult: 25 mg 3 times per day, increased to 150 mg per day if necessary. Dosage must be tailored to your specific needs. Adolescent and Senior: lower doses are recommended, generally 30 to 50 mg per day."American Medical Association"