Also TTC

[sbelle474]

Hey guys! I haven't been on here in a long while. I have been keeping everything under check with Elavil and occasionally pain meds.
I plan on stopping Elavil when trying to concieve. Has anyone here stopped taking Elavil when trying to concieve? If so, what did you use in the interim to stop the bladder pain? Any help you can give is appreciated! Thank you!

[Braedley]

hi sbelle474, I was actually allowed to use Elavil while TTC and during my pregnancy, as well as tylenol arthritis 3x/day...my doctor spoke to a neonatal team first to ensure its safety and all, and got me to call Motherisk at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Kids (in Canada) and checked things out with them...also talked to my OB/GYN about use during breastfeeding, and she also said it's not a problem...
this is what was ok'd for me, but ultimately it is up to you and your doctor(s), but the Motherisk team are a wonderful bunch with a wealth of knowledge on all medications, OTC items, you name it...
where are you located? Canada or US?

[JadensMa]

I am currently TTC and quit taking Elavil. I am currently in pain and hope to get pregnant soon. I remember with my son I basically went into remission with my IC and my Endo. I honestly didnt realize how much the Elavil was actually working until I quit taking it!

Good Luck!

[an0bgobeloba]

i weaned my dosage down and then stayed on until i actually got pregnant. it's very hard to "get pregnant" when you have pain :( good luck...i'll be checking back for news!!!!!