Posted by KaraS on August 28, 2005, at 23:54:39
In reply to Re: Dexedrine update, posted by Sarah T. on August 28, 2005, at 12:31:15
Hi Sarah,
> That's very interesting that your doctor thinks your anxiety stems from the rapid heart rate and not the other way around! You mentioned a hyper-adrenal problem. Do you have elevated cortisol, either elevated urinary, salivary or plasma cortisol?
I've never had cortisol tests. I'd like to but I don't have health insurance right now so I haven't been able to. I suppose if the beta blockers work as the Dr. intends, that will bolster his theory though without the need for cortisol tests.
> Does the atenolol have noticeable side effects? If so, what are they? I know that some of the older blood pressure medications can cause depression (just what we need!) and fatigue.No side effects yet but I'm still on a small dose. It should have less potential for causing depression since it's more cardio selective. I'm also thinking that I won't be on a big enough dosage to cause fatigue but who knows. Time will tell soon enough whether it causes me more depression or fatigue.
> > >> I wonder if you'd need a nightguard at all if you never took an SSRI. I added an update to that research on night guards last night so hopefully you read that update as well. It really is a racket that the d*mn things cost so much for so little work and product. > > k>>
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> Yes, I did read your update on the health board. Thank you again for doing all that work. I definitely need to replace my current mouth guard, and your research has been a great help.
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> Have a good Sunday!
>
> S.
I'm going to order the cheap StressGard this week so I'll be able to report back on that one shortly.Take care,
K
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