Posted by tom2228 on July 15, 2014, at 11:53:50
In reply to Re: Intranasal ketamine - Anyone? » tom2228, posted by SLS on July 15, 2014, at 10:10:52
> > rTMS is currently (still) redefining "treatment resistance" for me...
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> Can you give me a brief description of your treatment resistance?over 45 meds, combinations including MAOIs + TCA + stimulant + others...
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> Have your doctors described the type of case for which rTMS is deemed ineffective?No. It's trial and error. I would suggest stopping theorizing about why you can rule out a certain potentially helpful treatment and just go for it. Depression kills.
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> Thanks.
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> > Had remission scores last week and this week no major pain except for a few dull moments here and there. Making a lot of growth since beginning a month-ish ago, especially socially.
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> Great!
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> > regarding intranasal ketamine being "weak"... don't write off something until you've tried it, especially something different from the standard slew of medications. being so pessimisitic is PART of having "treatment resistance". attitude plays a huge role in placbo effects guys
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> If I opt for intranasal ketamine, I would have to find another doctor. My current doctor refuses to use it.
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> - ScottI understand the difficulty finding a new doctor given the complexity and risk of your drug combination. Fortunately if you do TMS you can see the TMS provider and keep your old doc if you need to.
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