How Amitriptyline Changed My Fibromyalgia Journey

Hey friends,

Living with fibromyalgia is such a wild ride—if you know, you know. Some days are okay, but others feel like you’re carrying a hundred-pound weight while trying to remember why you walked into the kitchen. It’s exhausting in every way—physically, emotionally, mentally. So, like a lot of you, I’m constantly on the hunt for something that could actually make a difference. Recently, I started reading about amitriptyline. Apparently, it’s been around for a while as an antidepressant, but people with fibro have been using it because it can help with pain and sleep. And honestly, the idea of better sleep? Yes, please!

But here’s the thing: I’ve also heard there are side effects, like drowsiness or weight gain, and that kind of gives me pause. I mean, I already feel like I’m running on fumes most days—do I really need anything else that makes me feel groggy? Still, the idea that it might help with that deep, unrelenting pain we all know too well is super tempting.

So now I’m torn. Have any of you tried it? What was your experience like? Did it actually help with the pain or improve your sleep? Or maybe you found something else entirely that works for you—whether it’s meds, supplements, therapy, or even some kind of magical self-care routine. I feel like the best advice comes from others who truly get what it’s like to live with this, so I’d love to hear what’s worked for you (and maybe what hasn’t).

Let’s share some tips and tricks—because honestly, we could all use a little extra support, right? :purple_heart: