need info please

Posted By Dallas Pengelly on August 01, 1999 at 10:12:37
Hi:  My daughter has been in hospital 3 months.  Admitted for stomach problems.  Now cannot walk, use her hands, mentality about 5 year old.  Myopathy induced because of excessive prednisone first 4 days.  Now say has Guillain Barre possibly.  Have been giving chemo - cyclophosphamide and now say should take amitriptyline along with all other meds so that she can walk again.  She does not walk due to severe pain in feet, but never given analgesic for this.  Docs say ami will be answer - but we have read this is for depression and how does it aid in getting rid of foot pain.  I know it is brain neuron drug as well, but still seems far fetched for what is prob with daughter.  She is on so many drugs now and there seems no end in sight.  Can you help and possibly tell us what is usual drug for Guillain and is possible to walk again.  Will hands be normal again.  Thanks Dallas










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