Posted by mayzee on July 25, 2006, at 21:16:38
In reply to Re: Everyone PLEASE share your EMSAM updates » mayzee, posted by laima on July 25, 2006, at 0:57:46
Hi Laima,
I went to see my internist today; didn't want to wait till the next pdoc appt. He confirmed the low blood pressure: 80/60, but said it's only a problem if the symptoms are a problem to me (which they are when I have the fatigue, dizziness, darkened vision, etc.) And he tested for and confirmed the orthostatic hypotension. But he doesn't want to give me anything for it. Just said to drink lots of water, eat more salt, and talk to my pdoc.
Same drill for the insomnia/sleep fragmentation. He didn't want to give me anything for that either. Said I should try vigorous physical exercise. Of course that makes sense, but even before I had all the dizziness, etc. I could never get myself to exercise even though I know it will help. Too depressed & no energy. Now I'd be afraid I'd fall over! Anyway, I will bring these up with the pdoc next week.
I was always someone who couldn't imagine taking more drugs to deal with drug-induced side effects, but I'm starting to catch on. If I could feel like I did on those 3 good days last week it would definitely make the side effects worth it!
--Mayzee
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