Posted by ChicagoKat on October 11, 2012, at 13:09:00
In reply to Last time I Ask for Med Advise As Know Some Get Fr, posted by phillipa on October 11, 2012, at 12:26:46
Oh Phillipa, your post made me feel so sad for you :( It really sucks you've lost your sense of taste and smell, and I certainly know of no med that could help with that. But I am gonna offer some advice as to your other issues.
1. You need a new pdoc, no doubt about it. Your current one sounds like an uncaring idiot.
2. Do you get your thyroid levels checked regularaly? If not, you really should, levels can change a lot, and as you probably know, your thyroid pill (is it synthroid=levothyroxine? I'm guessing it is, if not, it should be), but anyways, your thyroid pill has a very narrow therapeutic index. Given the symptoms you are describing it sounds like it's possible your levels are too high. Is there a reason you can't take it in the morning? Cos it can really wreck sleep. And fyi, you probably know this, but if your levels ARE too high, it can be contributing to anxiety. And if the levels go too low, that can make depression worse. So it's really important to have levels checked regularly, But I have just remembered that you are a nurse and you probably already know all this, if so, I apologize! :P
3. Have you ever tried Nardil? It's an MAOI that blows anxiety out of the water, for me at least,and I've heard others say the same. I think it was Scott who told me the mechanism of how this works; something to do with GABA, and I was told it's the only MAOI that does this. Point is it really helps with anxiety, and it helps a LOT with depression too. Only problem is, MAOIs like Nardil are a pain in the *ss, what with washouts and food and drug iinteractions. But IMO Nardil is WELL worth the trouble.
4. What do you take for your arthritis? Have you tried Mobic? I've taken it before for my arthritis and it really helped. Yes, I am 20yrs younger than you and I already have arthritis. Unfortunately, it runs in the family and gets pretty severe by the time one gets older. But, no matter; above all, I SO wish I could give you those 20yrs you want back!
5. I'm sorry, that's the only advice I have. Hopefully one of our resident experts like Scott will chime in. But I am curious...you mentioned Greenville...do you live in Mississippi? My Dad used to live there; he was in Starkville, and I always loved so much to visit him there, especially during the winter!!!
I really hope you can find some answers. I hope my post helped, even if only a little bit. Hang in there and take care of yourself.
Kat
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