Posted by Michelle123 on January 9, 2005, at 18:04:11
In reply to Re: Bipolar ll: Tried it all! Nothing works-Need HELP » Michelle123, posted by Ritch on January 8, 2005, at 16:49:13
> Could you tell us what meds you are currently on now, and what your latest change with meds was?
I am currently about to try naltrexone for the first time with the omega 3 fish oil.
Have you tried any Neurontin for the sleep maintenance and irritability issues? Have you been checked out for a possible sleep disorder or thyroid trouble, etc.?
Yes I have tried that and it did help a little with restless leg syndrome but not too much with the rest. Also, the sleep study indicated that I never get past stage 3, however, no recommendations were made and nothing ever came of it. Due to not getting to REM (however, i am always in a semi-conscious dream state- I control my dreams)i do not qualify for narcolepsy.
There has been *one* med that I've found in the last several years that seems to really work well on sound sleep and that was Keppra.
Never tried that one (Wow a new one)What were the downsides of the mood stabilizers you mentioned.. particularly Depakote and Trileptal?
Both made me extremely groggy and the depakote increased joint pain.Also, a few people have asked about combinations of meds and YES I have tried several, unfortunately the combination makes for even more side effects which really decreases the likelihood that I will tolerate them and therefore, haven't had success with that either.
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