Guest guest Posted October 29, 2000 Report Share Posted October 29, 2000 Laurel, Elavil also causes NK cell count to decline, thus weakening immune system further as PWC's already have below-normal NK cell counts. Steve B. Re: Trudy: Elavil > In a message dated 10/29/2000 12:37:59 AM US Mountain Standard Time, > egroups writes: > > << Actually, there are studies in the medical literature that show that > Elavil (Amitriptyline) can produce brain tumors. >> > > Eek! Brain tumors? Well, that's enough to get me to start weening off the > stuff! How long is considered long term? I always thought Elavil was one of > the only " safe " long-term antidepressants. Perhaps I will try something > natural like Valerian Root instead. Thanks Trudy :-) > > Laurel > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2000 Report Share Posted October 29, 2000 Steve, Could you please tell me where you found this inormation about the elavil. Also i had my endocrinilogist take my HGH but i saw in some of your emails you mention the IG-1 test are they both the same test. Thank you or ANY INO. jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2000 Report Share Posted October 29, 2000 Jill, If your dr. tested your HGH level he did it with the IGF-1 test. The Elavil info. regarding it's depressing NK cell counts was part of a synopsis of a research study posted on CFSResearchegroups ; in addition, someone on this list posted that elavil can cause brain tumors. I don't know if there is any research backing that claim. Steve B. Re: Re: Trudy: Elavil > Steve, Could you please tell me where you found this inormation about the > elavil. Also i had my endocrinilogist take my HGH but i saw in some of your > emails you mention the IG-1 test are they both the same test. > Thank you or ANY INO. > jill > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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