Posted by SLS on November 25, 2000, at 19:16:54
In reply to Re: Does Galactorrhea cause weight gain? » SLS, posted by shellie on November 25, 2000, at 12:03:45
> Hey Scott. This thing about the antipsychotics pooping out after a few days is very strange--I wonder how your pdoc will explain if, if he is able to. It does give you a lot in common with Anita
> (better than being alone).It is. I just wish we could all be together in Paradise - the paradise that can be life without mental illness.
> I'm wondering if you've ever added thyroid to your cocktail. Some years ago my hair started falling out-went to endocrinologist-test negative, hair still getting thinner. Went to vitamin, natural, MD, had me take my temperature every morning-was very low; put me on thyroid (armour natural t3 & t$). Hair stopped falling out in very short time. No difference noted in depression (which was pretty much under control at that time). Two weeks ago doubled thyroid and don't know if it is effecting depression, but definitely giving me more energy.
Thanks for reminding me about thyroid. I will be sure to add it to my list and tell my doctor about it. I once tried T4 Synthroid in addition to a high-dosage Parnate + desipramine combination. I liked how I felt on it. However, I gave up the Synthroid when we abandoned the core regime. T3 Cytomel makes me feel MUCH more depressed.
> Sent by pdoc to get thyroid tests (waiting until after Christmas).
FRIG the tests. Titrate the thyroid for optimal antidepressant effect. When treating TRD depression, thyroid is used as a drug to augment antidepressant therapy, and not as a hormonal supplement. You don't worry about blood-tests and normal ranges. You just use it.
After reading some of what you have written (I'll need to take some time to get through it thoroughly), I can't help but to be excited for you at the proposition of you trying Mirapex (pramipexole). Mirapex will give you a completely different type of dopamine enhancing effect as compared to the stimulants you have had trouble with in the past.
I also like the idea of adding low-dosages of either Zyprexa or Risperdal for you. I know you were unhappy with what you experienced the first day after taking Risperdal. I may have asked this before, and if I have, please forgive me, but what EXACTLY did you experience. Describe it in as much detail as possible. How much did you take? Even 1mg could have been too much. Risperdal usually doesn't produce much weight gain. You might also take a look at Seroquel.
When you say that you couldn't speak, is it because you literally could not form words and vocalize them no matter how hard you tried, or did you just feel mute and have difficulty getting words out fluently and without clear pronunciation?
> Anyway, I am very reluctant to give up nardil;
I would feel reluctant to recommend that you do. If your doctor recommends it, that's another story.
> I used to consider it my best friend in the world; now, although it is not giving me the relief it once did, I am most comfortable with it as my starting point.
It probably is your best starting point. If you are going to give it up, it would be for another MAOI like Parnate or Marplan. Just for the heck of it, post a question regarding adding Eldepryl (selegiline), a selective MAO-B inhibitor, to Nardil. AndrewB or Adam would be the best sources of information. If you don't, I will. I am going to ask my doctor at my next visit to switch me from Parnate to Nardil. Nardil has been one of my best friends too. I really like the idea of Nardil + Zyprexa.
SERZONE: What was your experience with this drug?
> BTW, if what you told me about yourself is true (a couple posts ago when referring to intellect and humor), and I have no reason to believe it is not--I will be afraid to write to you when you find your right medication combo.
The more of my talents I recover, the more invisible I like to make them. I remain very, very accessible and am quite humble. It is only during such protracted periods of poor function that I feel it somehow emotionally necessary to look for affirmation.
> Of course, then you will probably not have the need to write.
This is a very estute and honest anticipation. It's sort of like when you say to an aquaintenance who is moving away, "We'll stay in touch", and although it is a sincere sentiment at the time, you never do. I don't know how I will feel when I awaken from my nightmare and become part of the world. One way or the other.
> I will send you pictures!
I can't wait!
Love,
As always,
ScottMirapex.
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