Q: What are symptoms of the swine flu? A: Swine flu symptoms are similar to those of the regular flu: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have reported more gastrointestinal-like symptoms, like diarrhea and vomiting.
Amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain: An Assessment. Amitriptyline (once known by the brand name Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is often prescribed in low doses to treat neuropathic pain. Before there were any FDA-approved drugs to treat fibromyalgia, amitriptyline was also frequently prescribed off-label to treat FM symptoms. Although it is no longer considered a first-line treatment for fibromyalgia, a number of FM patients still find it helpful.
1 Some studies show that taking SAMe may reduce fibromyalgia symptoms of pain, fatigue, and stiffness. 2  The studies supporting the use of SAMe for fibromyalgia help are small, and not all have found a benefit. 3  More research is needed. 4  SAMe is not found in food, but can be taken as a supplement in the form of a tablet.