Posted by Maxime on April 17, 2005, at 16:45:13
In reply to Re: Help! Depression back--I see pdoc on Monday » ixus, posted by gardenergirl on April 17, 2005, at 14:28:20
Hi GG. I am sorry the beast is back. You know, many people feel decreased anxiety on Parnate. It's KNOWN to be activating, but it isn't always the case. I think you should give it shot.
BTW, how did ever get a doctor to give you Armour? I would really like to try that for my hypothyroidism. Do you have to have more frequest blood levels done.
Topomax was a disaster for me - acne, loss of brain cells, UTI and eventually psychosis. What a trip!
((( GG ))) Hang in there. Let us know what you decide or what change is made. I really think you should try Parnate because since you feel like crap now, well ....
Thinking of you. I wish I could be more help to you since you have helped me so much.
Maxime
> Hi ixus,
> My pdoc and I have talked about switching to Parnate before. We were a bit concerned about the transition and didn't want to rock the boat. But I suppose if I am already depressed, how much worse can it get? (I'm afraid to find out, though).
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> And regarding anxiety, well, I don't experience it overtly. When Nardil kicked in I realized I must have some underlying anxiety, because I suddenly felt much more confident. So I don't know if that will make a difference if I switch. Does Parnate make anxiety worse at times?
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> And I felt much better before the Topamax, which is why I am discontinuing it.
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> Usually when I see my pdoc I have an idea of what I want or what the plan is. Now----no ideas. I am totally in her hands, which is kind of scary for me. But I guess that is how depressed I feel.
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> Thanks for you input.
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> gg
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