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I am taking mainly naproxen 500 mg twice a day and 20 mg amytriptylene for fibromyalgia pain. it does help, but i have put about 16kgs since sept 14. i need to lose weight but it's not coming off. i am finding that my legs feel different, as if they're no

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Diet and exercise: The amitriptyline dose is low and likely not related to weight gain. Aerobic exercise is a very important part of the treatment of fibromyalgia so you need to start a regular exercise program. You also need to minimize carbohydrate intake and control portion size to lose weight.

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A member asked:

I am taking mainly naproxen 500 mg twice a day and 20 mg amytriptylene for fibromyalgia pain. it does help, but i have put about 16kgs since sept 14. i need to lose weight but it's not coming off. i am finding that my legs feel different, as if they're no

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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