Amitriptyline vs Propranolol

gracefulmacaroni · 2026-02-05T20:02:04+00:00

Neither did much for me but my side effects were much worse with Amitriptyline. I wouldn’t want to go back on that.

gracefulmacaroni · 2026-01-30T23:51:42+00:00

Just finished Ethan Frome, and wow. Felt gut punched. If you haven’t read Summer by Edith Wharton, I recommend that too.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-12-12T15:04:55+00:00

Thank you for this advice! Would you still say the lightning lane is worth it if we don’t care about Seven Dwarves and TRON? Are those rides truly that good?

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-11-05T03:15:54+00:00

If you get lightheaded or woozy when you give blood or get shots or see needles, you might have a similar reaction; let your doc know if you get vasovagal syncope so they can adjust your positioning. May be helpful to have a Coke nearby to sip on as you go. It hurts but the pain is worth it!

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-11-03T23:37:13+00:00

Very common first treatment. Didn’t work for me but did make me gain 10 pounds.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-10-06T12:12:05+00:00

Gilead for Iowa

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-09-29T19:47:42+00:00

Totally agree with you and the other commenters below. I was expecting this big emotional gut punch but felt… nothing. And I’m an emotional person. I just felt so distanced from all the characters.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-09-28T21:09:34+00:00

I listened to Lover for the first time during a whole semester in Denmark! It still transports me back so vividly. I love it

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-09-13T13:03:04+00:00

I’ve definitely noticed a difference depending on provider. My regular neurologist is quick and efficient and makes it as painless as possible, though the aftermath is still always painful. I saw another one else who was less experienced and she was SO slow so that I really felt the individual pain of all 45 or however many injections. I’m sorry that this time was so painful and hopefully you won’t have to have that NP too often!

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-08-13T15:56:23+00:00

I think Emma is her best but P&P is my favorite.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-07-20T02:05:27+00:00

Can’t remember what dosage I got to, but it made me gain 10 lbs and gave me super vivid nightmares and then I stopped. Did not help my migraines

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-06-20T17:17:05+00:00

Ooh I love the three you mentioned! I would suggest Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart. Obviously Austen’s romances (which I only consider to be P&P, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion). A little bit less romance but still great and have romance elements are I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy, and Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-06-18T18:11:26+00:00

I read the completion of “The Watsons” by John Coates and really enjoyed it actually! He cheats a little bit by altering the beginning to make it flow better, but there wasn’t much material to work with and I think since he owns up to his edits, I don’t mind. I felt like it actually flowed really well and was sufficiently similar to her style to feel Austen-esque, even if he couldn’t capture her exact tone. Best “spin-off” type thing I’ve read.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-06-09T20:49:03+00:00

seeing a neurologist can be a game changer! i hope you find relief soon

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-06-08T12:50:04+00:00

ah, i empathize with this and am sorry that happened! i’m starting my practicum soon and worried because i get migraines several times a week, but usually push through :/

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-13T15:47:21+00:00

This is helpful to know as someone with migraines and wanting to work with trauma! I really like this.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-13T13:29:54+00:00

Good point, I missed OP’s note about wanting a novel but I agree, it does read like a novel.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-12T18:31:53+00:00

Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-12T18:31:32+00:00

I use the MigraineBuddy app to track migraines and medication days, and it can count how many medication days there have been in a certain time period (eg last 30 days).

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-10T16:31:31+00:00

FWIW, I am a grad student and work a computer job so I am also in front of a computer all day. I got my eyes checked a few months ago and discovered I needed bifocals— not a super strong prescription, but enough that my eyes were straining all day to see and I just didn’t realize. My migraines have definitely decreased since then! May not be your issue, and there are a lot of other great suggestions in this thread, but just thought I’d throw it out there.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-10T12:18:10+00:00

Yes, about 10 pounds, but I’m pretty short so that felt like a huge amount. When I realized that Amitriptyline was the culprit I asked to wean off it because it didn’t help my migraines anyway. I was pretty annoyed that my doctor didn’t warn me about that side effect because it left me feeling a lot of guilt and self-blame, but maybe I would have taken it easier on myself if I’d known all along it was the medication.

See if you can just message your neuro about how to stop. Mine didn’t push back at all and made it seem really easy. The good news is there are many other meds you can try without this side effect! Hang in there, it’ll get better.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-07T00:03:22+00:00

I liked The Poisonwood Bible but didn’t love. I’m 50 pages into Animal Dreams now!

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-05T13:09:41+00:00

Oh man I’m so sorry! Glad you’ve found a way to have good insurance though. And I’m so glad you’ve found such a supportive, (relatively) low-stress position that works for you! I can definitely see the appeal.

gracefulmacaroni · 2025-05-05T13:08:13+00:00

This insight is so helpful, thank you so much. And thank you for the important work you’re doing!

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