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Posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
I have unipolar depression with painful flashbacks and OCD. I have tried:
Lithium
Divalproex Sodium
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Topiramate
VerapamilParoxetine
Sertraline
Venlafaxine
Mirtazapine
Buspirone
Desipramine
Clomipramine
Tranylcypromine
Selegiline
Nefazodone
Buproprion
MaprotilineOlanzapine
Risperidone
Quietiapine
ZiprasidonePemoline
Methylphenidate
DextroamphetamineTramadol
NaltrexoneRopinirole
Pramipexole
BromocriptinePindolol
Thyroid SupplementationI'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.
Posted by MM on July 16, 2001, at 17:38:14
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
Good Luck Sal. What about magnetic nerve stimulation or w/e?
Posted by Maisy on July 16, 2001, at 17:39:23
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
I will certainly pray for you. I have to tell you that up until a year or so ago I was totally ignorant about mental illness (I hate that term). But I suffered a severe, acute onset of postpartum depression of which I have recently relapsed due to what is thought to be an underlying depressive disorder. I never imagined the hell that it would be. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to go thru. Now, when I think of the horrible suffering that people experience it breaks my heart. Every Sunday at church I pray for all those who suffer from mental disorders. Good luck to you!!
Posted by Diane J. on July 16, 2001, at 17:47:07
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
Dear Jason,
I will pray for you, yes. You have tried so many medications...do you also see a therapist who you can talk to about your life? I also have unipolar depression and OCD and I take Effexor. But it would not work for me without having someone to talk to...
Hoping you find health and contentment,
Diane J.
> I have unipolar depression with painful flashbacks and OCD. I have tried:
>
> Lithium
> Divalproex Sodium
> Carbamazepine
> Gabapentin
> Lamotrigine
> Topiramate
> Verapamil
>
> Paroxetine
> Sertraline
> Venlafaxine
> Mirtazapine
> Buspirone
> Desipramine
> Clomipramine
> Tranylcypromine
> Selegiline
> Nefazodone
> Buproprion
> Maprotiline
>
> Olanzapine
> Risperidone
> Quietiapine
> Ziprasidone
>
> Pemoline
> Methylphenidate
> Dextroamphetamine
>
> Tramadol
> Naltrexone
>
> Ropinirole
> Pramipexole
> Bromocriptine
>
> Pindolol
> Thyroid Supplementation
>
> I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.
Posted by Zo on July 16, 2001, at 18:02:35
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
Sal, You know we are ALL behind you! 100%!
And Reboxetine looks *way* promising!
Let us know when you leave?
Love,
Zo
> I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.
Posted by Janelle on July 16, 2001, at 19:23:01
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
SalArmy4Me, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You sound so defeated, which I can understand, given all those meds you listed that you've tried. I hope your trek to Mexico is successful and not too much of a hardship. Do you live near the border of Mexico (I do and if I was up to it, I'd go down there and get the Reboxetine for you!)
Keep us updated on how you are faring. All the best.
-Janelle
Posted by bob on July 16, 2001, at 20:28:12
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
> I have unipolar depression with painful flashbacks and OCD. I have tried:
>
> Lithium
> Divalproex Sodium
> Carbamazepine
> Gabapentin
> Lamotrigine
> Topiramate
> Verapamil
>
> Paroxetine
> Sertraline
> Venlafaxine
> Mirtazapine
> Buspirone
> Desipramine
> Clomipramine
> Tranylcypromine
> Selegiline
> Nefazodone
> Buproprion
> Maprotiline
>
> Olanzapine
> Risperidone
> Quietiapine
> Ziprasidone
>
> Pemoline
> Methylphenidate
> Dextroamphetamine
>
> Tramadol
> Naltrexone
>
> Ropinirole
> Pramipexole
> Bromocriptine
>
> Pindolol
> Thyroid Supplementation
>
> I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.Sal:
What about VNS? Apparently people who respond to ECT seem to also respond to VNS. It doesn't have memory loss associated with it.
Posted by susan C on July 16, 2001, at 22:13:08
In reply to Re: Let me introduce myself, posted by bob on July 16, 2001, at 20:28:12
Bob, have you had VNS procedure? pdoc recommened I looked into it as a possiblity, local U doing study, so first equipment and battery and surgery would be free and also because some pdoc recommend ECT to me, but I can't bear the thought of the surgery.
>
> Sal:
>
> What about VNS? Apparently people who respond to ECT seem to also respond to VNS. It doesn't have memory loss associated with it.
Posted by Willow on July 16, 2001, at 22:58:30
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
SalArmy4me
As a child I went to many different Sunday schools, the most memorable one being way out in the middle of nowhere. It was a white church. For some reason a picture of Jesus with children and lambs in a meadow sticks out in my mind when I think of this church.
I haven't talked to Him in a long time, but tonight I'll thank Him for helping you out as you have helped many of us.BEST WISHES, on your journey!
Weeping Willow
Posted by bob on July 16, 2001, at 23:11:48
In reply to Re: Let me introduce myself, posted by susan C on July 16, 2001, at 22:13:08
> Bob, have you had VNS procedure? pdoc recommened I looked into it as a possiblity, local U doing study, so first equipment and battery and surgery would be free and also because some pdoc recommend ECT to me, but I can't bear the thought of the surgery.
> >
> > Sal:
> >
> > What about VNS? Apparently people who respond to ECT seem to also respond to VNS. It doesn't have memory loss associated with it.
Susan:I came very close to getting into a study near where I live, but did not quite fit the protocol requirements. There is a chance of another study starting there, and I will try again if the opportunity arises. I admit, the surgery is scary, and I have my reservations... but when I think about all the pain I've had going on and off medecines - withdrawl, side-effects, non-response etc... I don't have much to lose. It is supposedly a relatively low risk surgery, and I've heard good things about it. Of course, I'm sure that less-than-stellar outcomes wouldn't be highly publicized as of yet, since it has not been FDA approved for depression. It's an unknown, so it is a very hard decision, but ECT does NOT warm the cockels of my heart. The remainder of my life spent with these aimless drug trials is not very consoling either. If this board, or my experience for that matter, is representative of the population-at-large for refractory depression, than I feel that pharacological treatments have a long way to go.
Posted by Elizabeth on July 17, 2001, at 0:24:16
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
> Tramadol
I didn't know that. How'd it go?
My own list (unipolar recurrent depression with melancholia without full interepisode recovery, panic disorder (not sure about agoraphobia), REM sleep behaviour disorder, chronic insomnia):
fluoxetine
sertraline
paroxetine
buspirone
nefazodone
venlafaxine
bupropion
mirtazapine
nortriptyline
amoxapine
desipramine (currently at 200 mg, about 2 weeks)
phenelzine
tranylcypromine
isocarboxazid
selegilinevalproate (as Depakote)
lithium carbonate
lamotrigine
gabapentinpemoline
methylphenidate
d-amphetamine
mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall)olanzapine
risperidone
quetiapine
thioridazine
molindone
droperidol (don't ask)pindolol
propranolol
atenolol
clonidineclonazepam (still using)
diazepam
alprazolam
chlordiazepoxideestazolam
temazepam
zolpidem (still using)buprenorphine (still using ad hoc)
morphine sustained-release (MS Contin)
tramadolI think that's it.
You're in my thoughts. Good luck in Mexico.
-elizabeth
Posted by Else on July 17, 2001, at 8:19:48
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
> I have unipolar depression with painful flashbacks and OCD. I have tried:
>
> Lithium
> Divalproex Sodium
> Carbamazepine
> Gabapentin
> Lamotrigine
> Topiramate
> Verapamil
>
> Paroxetine
> Sertraline
> Venlafaxine
> Mirtazapine
> Buspirone
> Desipramine
> Clomipramine
> Tranylcypromine
> Selegiline
> Nefazodone
> Buproprion
> Maprotiline
>
> Olanzapine
> Risperidone
> Quietiapine
> Ziprasidone
>
> Pemoline
> Methylphenidate
> Dextroamphetamine
>
> Tramadol
> Naltrexone
>
> Ropinirole
> Pramipexole
> Bromocriptine
>
> Pindolol
> Thyroid Supplementation
>
> I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.Minor tranquilizers?
Could you have PTSD? (painful flashbacks and all?)
Posted by Else on July 17, 2001, at 8:21:45
In reply to Re: Let me introduce myself, posted by Else on July 17, 2001, at 8:19:48
> > I have unipolar depression with painful flashbacks and OCD. I have tried:
> >
> > Lithium
> > Divalproex Sodium
> > Carbamazepine
> > Gabapentin
> > Lamotrigine
> > Topiramate
> > Verapamil
> >
> > Paroxetine
> > Sertraline
> > Venlafaxine
> > Mirtazapine
> > Buspirone
> > Desipramine
> > Clomipramine
> > Tranylcypromine
> > Selegiline
> > Nefazodone
> > Buproprion
> > Maprotiline
> >
> > Olanzapine
> > Risperidone
> > Quietiapine
> > Ziprasidone
> >
> > Pemoline
> > Methylphenidate
> > Dextroamphetamine
> >
> > Tramadol
> > Naltrexone
> >
> > Ropinirole
> > Pramipexole
> > Bromocriptine
> >
> > Pindolol
> > Thyroid Supplementation
> >
> > I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.
>
> Minor tranquilizers?
> Could you have PTSD? (painful flashbacks and all?)Never mind what I wrote. I'm sorry if it sounded pretentious.
Posted by Gerry S. on July 17, 2001, at 9:10:34
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
Sal:
I will pray for you. From what I can tell you are a wonderful caring person. God will take care of you.
Try to think positive,
Gerry.
Posted by v on July 17, 2001, at 11:16:52
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
sal... i just wanted to wish you well and hope you find what you are looking for soon... i don't pray very often but am certainly putting out good thoughts for you
v> I have unipolar depression with painful flashbacks and OCD. I have tried:
>
> Lithium
> Divalproex Sodium
> Carbamazepine
> Gabapentin
> Lamotrigine
> Topiramate
> Verapamil
>
> Paroxetine
> Sertraline
> Venlafaxine
> Mirtazapine
> Buspirone
> Desipramine
> Clomipramine
> Tranylcypromine
> Selegiline
> Nefazodone
> Buproprion
> Maprotiline
>
> Olanzapine
> Risperidone
> Quietiapine
> Ziprasidone
>
> Pemoline
> Methylphenidate
> Dextroamphetamine
>
> Tramadol
> Naltrexone
>
> Ropinirole
> Pramipexole
> Bromocriptine
>
> Pindolol
> Thyroid Supplementation
>
> I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.
Posted by Kingfish on July 17, 2001, at 11:16:55
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
Good luck.
- K.
Posted by sl on July 17, 2001, at 11:22:35
In reply to Re: Let me introduce myself, posted by Willow on July 16, 2001, at 22:58:30
*blink* You went to my church as a child?
In wisconsin?
It's a little white church in the middle of nowhere, the sunday school is a separate building.
And at the front of the church, on the left, is a pictre of jesus with children in a meadow. Ohwait, it might be sheep too. I'm not sure anymore.Sounds very similar. :)
sl
> As a child I went to many different Sunday schools, the most memorable one being way out in the middle of nowhere. It was a white church. For some reason a picture of Jesus with children and lambs in a meadow sticks out in my mind when I think of this church.
> I haven't talked to Him in a long time, but tonight I'll thank Him for helping you out as you have helped many of us.
>
> BEST WISHES, on your journey!
> Weeping Willow
Posted by sl on July 17, 2001, at 11:31:08
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
> I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.
We're all praying for you in our own way, and I have faith that God hears even the oddest forms of prayer.
I could already tell you were going downhill lately and was trying to send you happy thoughts. :)sl
Posted by Mr.Scott on July 17, 2001, at 12:38:54
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
You have always been there for everyone on this board, always coming up with good links and suggestions. We are also here for you.
Also, I was surpised to hear you haven't used Klonopin. It has a pretty good anti-dread, Anti-psychological pain, Anti-OCD, antianxiety drug.
Keep us posted.
Mr.Scott
Posted by Willow on July 17, 2001, at 12:42:18
In reply to Re: Let me introduce myself » Willow, posted by sl on July 17, 2001, at 11:22:35
> *blink* You went to my church as a child?
> In wisconsin?
> It's a little white church in the middle of nowhere, the sunday school is a separate building.
Our classes where in the basement, and we would go upstairs to sing or outside to play. I'm up in Northern Onatario, though I believe there may be some similarity to Wisconsin.> And at the front of the church, on the left, is a pictre of jesus with children in a meadow. Ohwait, it might be sheep too. I'm not sure anymore.
>
> Sounds very similar. :)
Sounds identical!! Do you know what denomination it was? Very nice people.Willow
Posted by mila on July 17, 2001, at 22:11:24
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
dear Jason,
I wish you relief from suffering and eventually a full recovery. Have a safe and succesful journey.
You are a good person. Thank you for everything.
mila.
Posted by Anna Laura on July 18, 2001, at 7:19:10
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
> I have unipolar depression with painful flashbacks and OCD. I have tried:
>
> Lithium
> Divalproex Sodium
> Carbamazepine
> Gabapentin
> Lamotrigine
> Topiramate
> Verapamil
>
> Paroxetine
> Sertraline
> Venlafaxine
> Mirtazapine
> Buspirone
> Desipramine
> Clomipramine
> Tranylcypromine
> Selegiline
> Nefazodone
> Buproprion
> Maprotiline
>
> Olanzapine
> Risperidone
> Quietiapine
> Ziprasidone
>
> Pemoline
> Methylphenidate
> Dextroamphetamine
>
> Tramadol
> Naltrexone
>
> Ropinirole
> Pramipexole
> Bromocriptine
>
> Pindolol
> Thyroid Supplementation
>
> I'm going down to Mexico to get Reboxetine, in a last-ditch effort to avoid ECT. Somebody pray for me.I'm sorry to hear about that; hope you'll get better soon.
Anna Laura
Posted by JohnL on July 18, 2001, at 18:47:22
In reply to Let me introduce myself, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 17:13:09
I indeed will pray for you.
If you are familiar with any of my posts, then you know which drugs I respect the most. I didn't see them on your list.
John
Posted by bob on July 18, 2001, at 19:07:23
In reply to Re: Let me introduce myself, posted by JohnL on July 18, 2001, at 18:47:22
> I indeed will pray for you.
>
> If you are familiar with any of my posts, then you know which drugs I respect the most. I didn't see them on your list.
> JohnJohn:
Could you please tell me what drugs you "respect the most" that weren't on his list? Are they FDA approved drugs?
Bob
Posted by Elizabeth on July 18, 2001, at 20:59:08
In reply to Re: Let me introduce myself, posted by bob on July 18, 2001, at 19:07:23
> Could you please tell me what drugs you "respect the most" that weren't on his list? Are they FDA approved drugs?
< g >
I'm not sure which ones he means, either. John???
-e
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