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Posted by emmanuel98 on July 19, 2010, at 20:34:00
In reply to feeling better today, posted by inanimate peanut on July 19, 2010, at 10:15:45
Parnate insomnia s***ks. But one thing I found is that, even when I don't sleep, or just barely sleep on parnate, I'm not tired the next day. What wears me down is just the boredom of being awake all night.
> I'm feeling better today-- no urges to cry either. I think maybe my body just needs to be stable for awhile. I only got 3 hours of sleep though, which is going to catch up with me at some point today (and no naps because I already took my Parnate).
Posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2010, at 21:27:48
In reply to Re: I think nortriptyline makes me cry, posted by bleauberry on July 19, 2010, at 19:46:21
Blue I do agree about your body letting you know as I tried to go down on the silly dose of luvox and go to 5mg of lexapro with it and found it made me worse. Wierd as last night took the 50mg of luvox deciding to abandon lexapro . But woke early for synthroid and something told me to take also 2.5mg lexapro and did and seemed a bit more assertive today not as whimpy. I do think Peanut wants to persue the parnate though. Phillipa
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 20, 2010, at 15:28:40
In reply to Re: I think nortriptyline makes me cry » bleauberry, posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2010, at 21:27:48
I'm definitely feeling better today even with a full night's sleep. I cleaned the kitchen that hadn't been cleaned for a month because I was too depressed to do it and vacuumed the whole house and did laundry. Plus, I had kind of a happy mellow peaceful feeling yesterday for a little bit. I'm liking this alot! I'm still depressed but I'll take any bump I can get! It does seem to wear off at night and then I feel like crap again, which is sad. I hope it continues to get better! It's all worth it if it works, all the vital-taking, all the risk, all worth it :-).
Posted by europerep on July 20, 2010, at 17:02:59
In reply to definitely feeling better- gotta love that nortrip, posted by inanimate peanut on July 20, 2010, at 15:28:40
glad to hear that! keep an eye on the BP, or maybe two, especially now that it's coming on, but other than that, it sounds good...
Posted by jade k on July 20, 2010, at 19:46:14
In reply to definitely feeling better- gotta love that nortrip, posted by inanimate peanut on July 20, 2010, at 15:28:40
Hey peanut,
Thats awesome! For you of course, but also for me. I started Nortrip about a week ago but I'm only on 50mg.
Gettin all that work done is def a good sign. Glad things are finally lookin up!
~Jade
Posted by morgan miller on July 20, 2010, at 22:37:20
In reply to definitely feeling better- gotta love that nortrip, posted by inanimate peanut on July 20, 2010, at 15:28:40
What dose are you at now and how long have you been on it?
Posted by morgan miller on July 20, 2010, at 22:38:09
In reply to definitely feeling better- gotta love that nortrip, posted by inanimate peanut on July 20, 2010, at 15:28:40
Great to hear you're feeling better!
Posted by morgan miller on July 20, 2010, at 22:39:11
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nortrip, posted by jade k on July 20, 2010, at 19:46:14
Jade do you notice anything so far?
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 21, 2010, at 14:20:48
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nortrip, posted by morgan miller on July 20, 2010, at 22:37:20
70 mg for 3 days
Posted by morgan miller on July 22, 2010, at 9:39:24
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor » morgan miller, posted by inanimate peanut on July 21, 2010, at 14:20:48
> 70 mg for 3 days
Have you upped your dose? How are you feeling?
Sorry I'm actually selfishly curious : )
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 22, 2010, at 14:49:22
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor, posted by morgan miller on July 22, 2010, at 9:39:24
I haven't upped my dose but it isn't making me feel better like it was, which makes me really want to up it. I better hold out here at 70 for at least a week+.
Posted by jade k on July 22, 2010, at 15:01:11
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor, posted by inanimate peanut on July 22, 2010, at 14:49:22
> I haven't upped my dose but it isn't making me feel better like it was, which makes me really want to up it. I better hold out here at 70 for at least a week+.
Hi peanut!
I think you should hold tight. It can take some time to figure things out, but I don't think its wise at this point to make any moves, as far as increasing your meds. But keep us posted as to how its going and what you're doing, okay?
~Jade
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 22, 2010, at 18:53:07
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor » inanimate peanut, posted by jade k on July 22, 2010, at 15:01:11
Thanks Jade-- I think you're right. I still feel pretty good, just not as good as those couple days. I definitely won't do anything for a few more days at the earliest. BP and temp reading still rock solid
peanut
Posted by morgan miller on July 24, 2010, at 21:41:39
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor, posted by inanimate peanut on July 22, 2010, at 18:53:07
I.P., how's it going lately? Still on the same dose?
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 24, 2010, at 22:15:57
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor, posted by morgan miller on July 24, 2010, at 21:41:39
same dose still-- it's been a week. I plan to increase soon to see if I can have more days like the 2 days of relief I had early last week. I know I should probably stay at this dose another week, but I don't know why I should bother to stay here when it's stabilized at a non-helpful state and a higher dose could lead to improvement.
Posted by morgan miller on July 24, 2010, at 23:30:33
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor, posted by inanimate peanut on July 24, 2010, at 22:15:57
I understand your feeling impatient. Ask Scott what he thinks. It wouldn't hurt to wait another week and see what happens with this same dose.
So are you at least feeling better than before you started?
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 25, 2010, at 12:34:02
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor, posted by morgan miller on July 24, 2010, at 23:30:33
I can't tell that I'm feeling any better than before I started it now-- maybe a little but mostly back to baseline.
Posted by morgan miller on July 25, 2010, at 13:48:23
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor, posted by inanimate peanut on July 25, 2010, at 12:34:02
That sucks, hopefully you will notice a permanent positive change with your next dose increase.
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 26, 2010, at 7:22:05
In reply to Re: definitely feeling better- gotta love that nor » inanimate peanut, posted by morgan miller on July 25, 2010, at 13:48:23
Starting tonight I'm increasing my nortriptyline by 10mg per night up to 100mg. It's been 10 days and it;s currently doing nothing. It's time to move on I'm afraid.
Posted by morgan miller on July 26, 2010, at 18:21:59
In reply to nortriptyline increase » morgan miller, posted by inanimate peanut on July 26, 2010, at 7:22:05
Good luck!
Posted by morgan miller on July 29, 2010, at 23:04:47
In reply to Re: nortriptyline increase » inanimate peanut, posted by morgan miller on July 26, 2010, at 18:21:59
How's it going after the last increase?
Posted by inanimate peanut on July 30, 2010, at 0:40:45
In reply to Re: nortriptyline increase, posted by morgan miller on July 29, 2010, at 23:04:47
Now at 100mg. Sadly, no change. Not sure how I will proceed. Sitting here at 100mg for at least a week I think. I am so disappointed, since I had those 2 great days I thought this might actually be an answer, but I spent all day in bed today.
Posted by morgan miller on July 30, 2010, at 2:01:38
In reply to Re: nortriptyline increase, posted by inanimate peanut on July 30, 2010, at 0:40:45
Damn, sorry to hear that. You may want to call on Scott for his thoughts. I think he believes 150 mg is often needed for a therapeutic effect.
I would keep taking it, especially if you are not experiencing any bad side effects. Maybe just stay at 100 mg for a week and wait till you get some good advice. Who knows, maybe it will just take a week or two at 100 mg or higher to reach blood levels that with have a greater impact. I hope so for your sake.
Take Care,
Morgan
Posted by morgan miller on July 30, 2010, at 2:04:16
In reply to Re: nortriptyline increase » inanimate peanut, posted by morgan miller on July 30, 2010, at 2:01:38
What about trying something like Concerta or Focalin XR to help get you out of bed and motivated during the day? Just a thought. I've thought about it for myself. There is some evidence, not much though, that methylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate may actually be neuroprotective. But then again there's evidence that many things are neuroprotective and who knows if they really are or not.
Posted by inanimate peanut on August 4, 2010, at 21:40:04
In reply to Re: nortriptyline increase, posted by morgan miller on July 30, 2010, at 2:04:16
my doc won't mix parnate with stimuants sadly
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