Posted by jbarton83 on August 17, 2008, at 14:17:18
In reply to Re: So many meds, no relief, I need help, posted by jbarton83 on August 10, 2008, at 9:44:49
I'd like to give everyone an update.
I had some blood tests done and my iron and testosterone levels were very low. Now I am on an iron supplement and testosterone gel. This has definitely increased my physical energy and reduced my fatigue, but my brain has still been mush. I have mental energy, and I am even able to focus on my work. However, I feel like crap, find pleasure in nothing, hate everyone, and just generally feel dysphoric all the time.
Since I theorized I may have some endogenous endorphin related issues, I tried to convince my doctor to prescribe me Buprenorphine (Subutex). He wasn't very eager to do this, but I was able to get a prescription for Tramadol.
I took the Tramadol last night and this morning, and noticed a huge difference. In fact, I have felt pretty relieved so far, and I didn't have to take any Adderall this morning in order to function. It will take a few more days for me to decide if it is placebo effect or not.
I plan on adding Remeron tomorrow (SNRI + Remeron seems to be a promising combo). Does anyone know if this is only the case for Effexor + Remeron, or should any SNRI + Remeron or SSRI + NRI + Remeron work? Radical speculation welcome.
Thanks for the responses so far.
James
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