Posted by Karen Moore on August 8, 2004, at 13:57:38
In reply to Re: Opiates for depression » BarbaraCat, posted by jerrympls on August 3, 2004, at 22:24:05
Jerry,
Thanks so much for posting this excellent concrete list. I'm just starting to do some backup research in this area. I've been on a very low dose (15mg) of oxycodone for the past few months and the results have been startling. Over the past 3 years I've tried over 30 medications to treat a vicious mixed state dysphoria and NOTHING has worked, actually most have made me much sicker. The oxy has been a huge relief, I haven't felt this close to "normal" in ages. And no, it has NEVER made me euphoric, I'm not happy because I'm high. I'm not actually "happy" in fact: I'm STABLE. And not tearing the hair off my head in clumps.I think you mentioned in one of your posts that your psychiatrist is in research. Do you know of any current studies going on in opiates area of research? My psychiatrist is NOT in research so I know her willingness to prescribe opiates is highly precarious. And I live in New Mexico so the likelihood of finding anyone else here to prescribe is extremely low. She is hoping to align herself with some current research. And if I have to move my official residence to San Diego, I will. Because without oxy I am literally disabled.
If anyone out there has any information on recent/ongoing studies re: opiates PLEASE post, and THANKS in advance!
Cheers,
KM
poster:Karen Moore
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