I'm on Elavil 10mg now (along with the rest of the SP and Webslave protocol). The Elavil was started 1 wk ago. How long does it take to get to max effect for those of you who are on it. I believe Carl said he uses Elavil at this dosage.
Thanks
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time for Elavil to get to max effect
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mbaker
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time for Elavil to get to max effect
Age: 45; Onset: Jan 2007; Initial | Symptoms: perineal, pubic, penile, right testicle pain, pain while sitting; Current | Symptoms: 95% better; very seldom do I have pain now; caffeine was the culprit; Helps: No caffeine (even decaf), Red tea, Getting exercise, Pure Encapsulations Nutrient 950 multi-vitamin; Hurts: Caffeine, sometimes when my l5s1 back issue acts up.
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BigStoneMax
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Elavil
Hi,
It has been my experience that 10mg of Elavil does not do much for me. I would need a higher dosage.
The problem I have with Elavil is it makes it difficult for me to urinate. At one time I was on a high dosage for depression. I had to stope because of urinary retention.
It has been my experience that 10mg of Elavil does not do much for me. I would need a higher dosage.
The problem I have with Elavil is it makes it difficult for me to urinate. At one time I was on a high dosage for depression. I had to stope because of urinary retention.
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Key words here, Bigstone was on a high dosage which can cause the retention.
10mg is nothing and can cause slight retention ( which is helpful for me because of frequent urination issues) and some hard dry stools which can be taken care of by high fiber, fruits and otc stool softeners and lots of water.
I felt it worked for me right off the bat in frequency regards. My main purpose for the Elavil low dosage is I think it's effect on helping with my anxiety. I have much less of it from my over all protocol and adding the Elavil. In turn it helps quiet my nerves and has allowed healing. No magic bullet though. It's a slow process for my muscles in my perineum to heal.
10mg is nothing and can cause slight retention ( which is helpful for me because of frequent urination issues) and some hard dry stools which can be taken care of by high fiber, fruits and otc stool softeners and lots of water.
I felt it worked for me right off the bat in frequency regards. My main purpose for the Elavil low dosage is I think it's effect on helping with my anxiety. I have much less of it from my over all protocol and adding the Elavil. In turn it helps quiet my nerves and has allowed healing. No magic bullet though. It's a slow process for my muscles in my perineum to heal.
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I encourage anxiety prone UCPPS people to consider L-Theanine
Age, 44 onset age 37 Feb 2006 Freq. need to urinate. Sensation of having to urinate soon after going. Perineum discomfort/burning/tightness, pubic area discomfort @ times,poor urine stream, post urine dripping/spray. All symptoms have improved with my protocol. At the worst I give it a 1 to 2 on irritation and discomfort and frequency. Helps: Elavil 5mg for anxiety and mast cell protection, (will only take it as needed) self internal PT as needed, stretching, walking, stairmaster cardio workout and light weights, reducing stress, moment to moment relaxation, deep breathing relaxation and using a Theracane. Makes worse: sitting for long periods, stress, over focusing on it. Currently 95%-98% recovered. Stay positive, relaxed and control your anxiety.
I encourage anxiety prone UCPPS people to consider L-Theanine
Age, 44 onset age 37 Feb 2006 Freq. need to urinate. Sensation of having to urinate soon after going. Perineum discomfort/burning/tightness, pubic area discomfort @ times,poor urine stream, post urine dripping/spray. All symptoms have improved with my protocol. At the worst I give it a 1 to 2 on irritation and discomfort and frequency. Helps: Elavil 5mg for anxiety and mast cell protection, (will only take it as needed) self internal PT as needed, stretching, walking, stairmaster cardio workout and light weights, reducing stress, moment to moment relaxation, deep breathing relaxation and using a Theracane. Makes worse: sitting for long periods, stress, over focusing on it. Currently 95%-98% recovered. Stay positive, relaxed and control your anxiety.