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Posted by 2sense on December 12, 2002, at 16:31:27
I am sort of at a stand still. I can take an SSRI and "feel better" and have no sex life -- which for me is very important as it is to my husband -- or I can go on an older tricyclic (ex. Pamelor is the pdoc's suggesiton) or something else -- and long ramp up with weight gain, etc.
There doesn't see a way out .... any suggestions -- I've tried them all the AD's and I, like the pdoc, is at a loss.
We may add T3 to my thyroid treatment -- since it seems that it can make a drastic change in mood -- but I am not too hopeful.
Posted by Madge on December 12, 2002, at 16:44:12
In reply to any input, posted by 2sense on December 12, 2002, at 16:31:27
Hi,I have tried alot of AD's. I was on Paxil for almost 3 years with great success except very difficult to achieve orgasm on higher doses. I also gained 10 lbs but got it off with exercise good protein diet. Then, Paxil started giving me vaginal dryness and I couldn't take it any more. I have tried Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Nortriptoline, and FINALLY have started taking Remeron with great success. It is not an SSRI so NO SEXUAL SIDE effects. It's great. Side effects that are bothersome are immediate weight gain ( I gained 10 lbs in first two weeks) Haven't gained or lost any since (been on Remeron 4 weeks now) I am meeting with my psychopharmacologist Monday who says thre are ways to counteract the weight problem. I'll let you know what drugs he recommends.
HOpe this helps ;)
Posted by oracle on December 12, 2002, at 17:27:53
In reply to any input, posted by 2sense on December 12, 2002, at 16:31:27
> There doesn't see a way out .... any suggestions -- I've tried them all the AD's and I, like the pdoc, is at a loss.
So you have really tried all of them ? All 30-40
of them ?
Posted by jralphc on December 12, 2002, at 17:38:28
In reply to any input, posted by 2sense on December 12, 2002, at 16:31:27
I've also tried nearly everything, and the entire class of SSRIs destroys my sex life, too. Have you tried Wellbutrin? That works fairly well for me and I lost weight on it. But after a significant relapse, I am now adding Adderall to it with good results so far. You may benefit from one of these alternative meds, like Adderall, modafinil, thyroid supplementation or an anti-seizure med.
Don't give up hope--if your p.doc. is willing to work with you, there's a drug or a combination of drugs out there that will help. I believe there are quite a few of us who are not well-served by existing ADs meds, even though they do work wonders for lots of folks.
Take care,
JC
Posted by 2sense on December 12, 2002, at 21:07:06
In reply to Re: any input, posted by oracle on December 12, 2002, at 17:27:53
I am on Wellbutrin SR 150 2X a day and Ritalin for ADHD -- and the Synthroid for the Hashimotos.
Yes -- I really have tried them all -- you name the SSRI -- or the variant thereof, or the tricyclic or variant thereof and the mood stabilizer/anti-convulsants.
I am not certain -- and neither is the pdoc I have actual chemically based depression -- it is very circumstantial -- but then again... who knows. I do know that when I worked outside the home I felt fine -- it wasn't until things crashed at work (I was a doe whistle blower -- and not by choose -- there went all my years of hard work), had many miscarriages and then 7 years of real health problems -- including the undiagnosed Hashimotos and that has to be checked and kept in check and I havne't found a good endocrinologist .... My husband is moody to say the least -- borderline and/or untreated bi polar -- and I stay at home now 7 years -- my bonus baby well she is nearly 7 and I want to go back to work and regain some self esteem (I have a 13 1/2 year old and a 16 year old) and I am very tired, weary and yes grumpily angry at having litttle control over my life since I don't make $$$ -- I am not valued for what I do and come from a long line of dysfunctionals -- I want to do things -- but with kids -- especially of varying ages and add to it the husband situation and the families who aren't close by -- say nothing but negative things (you've been ill because God is punishing you OR you've been ill all this time because it is your plight in life to suffer or my husband's favorite: I am successful and you fail -- it is your punishment from God -- with friends like these - I'd rather run with Job's crowd :=)
Thanks for the info -- I had high hopes for Lexapro -- but no go. Some people are highly sensitive to drugs and curses if I am not one of them.
Thanks again for ALL your input and compassionate -- still any and all input is welcome.
I realize that taking an AD that may or may not make me feel way better may be a trade off for *great* sex -- but for me and the pdoc understands -- what's the use of feeling great if you can't enjoy something that you REALLY enjoy!!!
Signing off ... just my 2sense
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