Anyhoo, he started me on ELAVIL, 25 mgs. - 1 tablet one hour before bedtime. I am still waking up 3-4x and looking at the clock, not sleeping very soundly. I am still extremely exhausted every day. ALthough I do realize I have only taken it 3 nights, does it take a while to kick in does anyone know?

I am feeling pretty much relieved that I finally have a diagnosis to relate to everything I am feeling. I feel a sense of peace and relief if you can understand that LOL! Thanks everyone!

Sandra

I wasn't able to take Elavil, not sure how long it takes to work, but I usually try & give new meds at least 2 weeks. I guess you could call your doctor or wait until your visit next month & see if he'll increase it or maybe add a sleeping pill also, I suffer with terrible insomnia. I used to look at the clock every hour, my pain doc gave me an oldie but goody as he says: Temazepam. I now seem to be able to get 4 - 6 hours of straight sleep most nights. I'm still fatigued, but I guess that will never change.

I take a nap in the afternoon because most days I'm up between 4 & 5:30 a.m.

I hope you can get the right combo of meds for you

I take 50mg elavil every night. It takes about 2 weeks to a month for it to get into your system.When I first started it I had nightmares and the rhemy said it was a side effect from the elavil.They went away after awhile.I also take a muscle relaxer too. I think they help with sleep better than the elavil.The elavil makes me feel like a zombie the next day.He may have to up your dose.hope this helps.