Struggling with weight gain and other affects

I’m currently on 50mg of Amitriptyline for interstitial cystitis. I’ve been taking it for several months. I’d say it’s not really helping with my pain as I still get monthly flares, I probably have 1 week out of the month where the pain is manageable and just “background noise”.

I am going to go back to the doctors in the next few weeks to ask for further testing to rule out endometriosis and such as I literally just got the diagnosis based off of my symptoms and urine samples alone so I want more investigation.

I ideally don’t want to be on medication but my pain makes it hard for me to differentiate IC pain or UTI so I’ve been on a lot of antibiotics unnecessarily and want to avoid that as much as I can so I’m sticking with the medication atm.

But it’s come with a lot of side affects such as weight gain, I’ve almost gained 3 stone in the last year as my appetite feels uncontrollable. I also have acid reflux issues, currently being referred for possible sleep apnea (the dry mouth is the worst) and I’m constantly tired (I really struggle to get up in the morning, I would sleep all day and night if I could). And I know that amitriptyline isn’t helping on top of these issues so I just don’t know what to do right now. Can anyone relate? Or offer any advice? TIA

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u/jehehsheh — 9 days ago

How to get over the “I don’t want to date until I better myself” feeling?

I’m always saying I don’t want to date until I lose weight and get into shape, or straighten my teeth or get nicer clothes or whatever it may be. I just never feel good enough for someone to date me but I would like a partner. Anyone else feel this? How to overcome it?

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u/jehehsheh — 16 days ago

How to get over the “I don’t want to date until I better myself” kind of feeling?

I’m always saying I don’t want to date until I lose weight and get into shape, or straighten my teeth or get nicer clothes or whatever it may be. I just never feel good enough for someone to date me but I would like a partner. Anyone else feel this? How to overcome it?

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u/jehehsheh — 16 days ago

How to get over the “I don’t want to date until I better myself” feeling?

I’m always saying I don’t want to date until I lose weight and get into shape, or straighten my teeth or get nicer clothes or whatever it may be. I just never feel good enough for someone to date me but I would like a partner. Anyone else feel this? How to overcome it?

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u/jehehsheh — 16 days ago

[Discussion] What motivates you when you’re really struggling?

I’m looking for any and all motivational tips to get healthier, physically and mentally. I’ve had issues with my body image and diet for years, I’ve fluctuated so much. Atm my weight just keeps increasing, I’m struggling with eating too much/unhealthily and I feel like it’s a battle I’m so unhappy.

I quit vaping several months ago and around the same time I started amitriptyline for pain issues and they’ve both definitely increased my appetite. I’ve done extensive research on exercise and diet so I know what I have to do, it’s just the doing it bit and staying disciplined I’m struggling with.

I do 15k steps every week day along with twisting, bending, lifting etc due to work and I’m hyper mobile so I’m struggling to want to do any form of exercise after work (but I know I need to start strength training to help my hyper mobility) as I’m exhausted and iron deficient atm. Any tips would be greatly appreciated !! TIA

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u/jehehsheh — 18 days ago

Req £30, UK, repay 18/06, PayPal, looking to borrow for essentials

Any help appreciated even if it’s not £30, TIA!

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u/jehehsheh — 28 days ago

Why does my cat meow like this when she “finds food”?

This is her after finding a piece of chicken I left on a plate. She always does that meow when she finds food. Anyone know why? Anytime I hear it I always have to check on her because I think she’s hurt! Maybe just an orange cat thing? I have 2 other cats so I don’t know if she’s trying to tell them?

u/jehehsheh — 1 month ago
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My cat likes to eat human snacks

My younger brother had cupcakes in his room and my cat got into them and ate the cakes and well as the wrappers !! And if I drop a crisp on the floor she’ll eat it etc she’s so weird honestly. Anyone else’s cat like this ??

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u/jehehsheh — 2 months ago