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Re: ECT Update » pink123

Posted by Nohope on August 16, 2003, at 20:00:44

In reply to Re: ECT Update, posted by pink123 on August 16, 2003, at 14:53:31

Hi,

> I am concerned that the ect is not helping to its full capacity. Are you taking any meds? What does the doc say about when the positive effects should kick in?

No, I stopped taking meds shortly before beginning ECT. Therefore, as my doc reminded me, the ECT must help me from my *unmedicated* baseline, which is a pretty hideous baseline. Comparing how I am feeling now to what I would be feeling like after 2 weeks without medication, ECT must be working to some extent. However, given that so far the side effects have been minimal, I will ask for more potent treatments (e.g. higher dose, bilateral)

> I am having trouble locating certain threads that I am trying to follow, so if you could give me a hint as to how to manage this board, I'd really appreciate it.

I use the search function to find relevant threads - beyond that I can't suggest much.

> By the way, does ect make you gain weight?

For me: not at all. My appetite actually seems "normal" for the first time in many years. In fact, I am steadily losing the weight I have gained from medication.


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