Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 474819

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I'm here

Posted by Maxime on March 23, 2005, at 22:45:45

Hi.

I haven't been able to get out of bed let alone to the computer. I can't respond to the Babble Mails I have received or the posts on the board so I will do an abridged version here.

I want to thank everyone who has reached out to me and told me to not give up. It means a lot to me especially when I have no support here in real life.

TAMARA, you are a special person for making those initial phone calls. I don't know if I can make the follow up call right now. My word find is so bad I don't think I would be able to make myself understood on the phone.

ED, you are a sweetheart. Period. xxxx

PHILLIPA, your words of encouragement are so kind.

SCOTT, I wish I could "make you come out here" and get me and bring GG with you.

ACE, I am thinking about you as come off the Nardil. You can do it!

"C", your post made me cry so hard because you nailed it on how I feel.

MILAN KUNDERA CHARACTER, your babble mail touched me very deeply.

The situation is that I have tried everything. Like I have said before over 40 meds and various combos. Parnate was the last med that pooped out on me. I tried Nardil twice and was so violently ill on it that it's clearly not for me.

Treatment wise I have the option of ECT which I will not do. DBS study isn't going to happen.

Now I have no more energy to look into anything else. So I will stay in bed and wait. Going into the hospital isn't an option because what the f*ck can they do? I will get tricked into having ECT.

I have no money to go anywhere for consultations. I now have 3 dollars to my name. 3 dollars. That's it. I have no income. I have nothing.

I know that my eating disorder makes my depression worse, but where am I suppose to get treatment? Do I look anorexic? No. There was a point when I was 70 pounds but that is not the case anymore. My metabolism is screwed up.

My pdoc doesn't even know what to do anymore. And no I can't find another because it would take months and months and I would have to see someone in my f*cking postal code area because Quebec has to be so "distinct" that it sectorized psych services! And I live in a French area and I although I am bilingual, I can't see a psychiatrist who is French. I can't explain how I feel in French. I already saw him (the one in my postal code area) 2 years ago and he told me that if I had a boyfriend and a sex life that I would be fine. I waited 9 months for this pdoc and that was what he came up with.

So I am in a cage and there is a big lock on it and I don't know how to get the key.

Maxime

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If I were thinking clearly, Leonard, I would tell you that I wrestle alone in the dark, in the deep dark, and that only I can know. Only I can understand my condition. You live with the threat, you tell me you live with the threat of my extinction. Leonard, I live with it too.
- The Hours

 

Re: I'm here

Posted by Racer on March 23, 2005, at 23:09:21

In reply to I'm here, posted by Maxime on March 23, 2005, at 22:45:45

I'm so sorry, Maxime, and hope that things improve soon. I've been pretty much where you are, only without the option of going IP even if I wanted to, and it is not pretty. You're right, the support of people here can be very helpful, even if you do have real life support.

If you'd like to babblemail me, I'm here. I really have had a recent experience with no med options, a lousy doctor in my case, and unable to see a way out. I wasn't 70 pounds at the time, but I was actively restricting, and quite undernourished. I can tell you some of what helped me -- besides Scott's emails. He is one of the best people I can think of.

 

Re: I'm here » Maxime

Posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2005, at 23:12:09

In reply to I'm here, posted by Maxime on March 23, 2005, at 22:45:45

Thanks for Posting Maxime. Make your daily goal to Post l Thread on this Board. Maybe someone will say the thing that makes your brain go "click" there is hope for me. For there is. I don't know if you read the long Thread that Dr. Daniel Hoffman responded so thoughtfully to. He explains in great detail the rEEG and how it is leading to a whole new way of Rxing for pts. I'll find the link and try to Post it for you. Love and Hugs Phillipa, J

 

Re: I'm here » Maxime

Posted by Phillipa on March 23, 2005, at 23:17:36

In reply to I'm here, posted by Maxime on March 23, 2005, at 22:45:45

Here's the Link I found it!
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20050322/msgs/474760.html
Hope you find it useful. It's quite long but very informative. Fondly, Phillipa

 

Re: I'm here » Maxime

Posted by SLS on March 24, 2005, at 8:36:17

In reply to I'm here, posted by Maxime on March 23, 2005, at 22:45:45

Hi Maxime

> So I am in a cage and there is a big lock on it and I don't know how to get the key.

:-(

I wish I knew the emoticon for someone shedding a tear. That would be me right now. Your description is exactly how I feel sometimes. Some others things that I feel includes feeling trapped inside my body. Or being chained to the bottom of a mirky ocean while watching the rest of the world up above me, on land, and dancing and laughing and enjoying the free air to breath.

I have been severely depressed for the last 25 years. I was diagnosed 22 years ago. I experienced only one period of remission. It lasted only 9 months. I have tried 63 different medications, including investigationals, in a multitude of combinations. I spend most of my time sitting or lying on the couch and participating on Psycho-Babble. I can only read between 2-4 sentences at a time. I mostly just skim. It is unusual for me to read 10 posts and respond to 5 during the day. I don't maintain relationships and never have the energy or motivation to pick up the phone. I have gone years without being in contact with my brother, who only lives 1 hour a way. I can't remember a damned thing. Learning new words or factual details is a difficult chore. I have no libido. I usually eat cereal or a bagel. Anything that takes more than 5 minutes to prepare seems like too much effort. I can't add single-digit numbers in my head. Thank God for ten fingers and the use of base 10 as our number system. I ussed to go to the gym four days a week when I was bodybuilding. I have seen all of my hard work atrophy to almost nothing and with a new coating of over 30 pounds of excess fat. I guess that's enough for now.

My most immediate recommendation for the both of us is that we minimize the any anxiety that might be present. It really doesn't matter how you go about it. Anxiety is often the single most associated feature of depression that leads to suicide. Anxiety makes the experience of life much more painful.

This is your homework:

Research and make a list of strategies to minimize your anxiety. Also make a list of the drugs you have already tried and comment on each one as to whether it was a success or a failure, and why it was discontinued. If you need help, just ask for some in this thread or create a new thread devoted to anxiety.


If anxiety is not a problem for you, then never mind. :-)


- Scott

 

Re: I'm here

Posted by Spriggy on March 24, 2005, at 11:02:11

In reply to Re: I'm here » Maxime, posted by SLS on March 24, 2005, at 8:36:17

I've been following your posts, and although I haven't responded. I want you to know I am praying for you Maxime.

It's soooo hard to understand sometimes why God allows us to suffer so much. I love Him with all my heart but that is one question that always seems to come up unanswered for me.

I know that when we suffer, often a compassion is formed in us for other's that would not have been there prior to our own suffering-- I know it can produce patience and a character that we did not know before.

But sometimes, it is just "too" much.

I told my husband the other day, I really feel like God should've allowed us to have at LEAST 3 times out in our lifetime... times when we can wave up a white flag to Him and just say, " Okay now, this is ENOUGH!"

But for whatever reason, He doesn't always listen to my request on how He should do things differently.

I don't have any good answer or the correct wording to make you come alive again and leave thsi mental torment. I wish I did.. I would say it for you in a heartbeat.

But I can promise you one thing.. I will be praying for you. I know sometimes that means nothing to someone but when I say I am praying.. I mean I really am praying.

So today, as I pray for you. I will ask the Lord to touch your mind, give you supernatural peace and restore joy in your life like you have never known before.

Then I pray, that one day, you will look back on all this suffering and say, " Okay.. now I understand that season and the reasons' why?" and YOU will be able to encourage other people walking through their own valley's to not give up because you WILL KNOW THERE IS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

I hope I Didn't sound too preachy but you are on my heart and I am lifting you up in prayer.

(((((((HUGS))))))

 

something to read

Posted by Spriggy on March 24, 2005, at 11:11:58

In reply to Re: I'm here, posted by Spriggy on March 24, 2005, at 11:02:11

I wanted to share this with you.. It was something I read through when I was in my darkest moments.. those days when death seemed like the only answer and I just longed for peace. The days when I cried out to God to help me, heal me, and it seemed like He was so far away and would not answer me.

King David wrote this in a time in his life when he too, was suffering from intense pressure, depression, and anxiety. He was questioning God and God's very presence. He was crying out from the depths of his being asking his God.. "where are you?"

" Day and night I only have tears for my food. My enemies surround me and say, " where is this God of yours?" ,
My heart is breaking as I remember how things used to be, I would walk among the crowds, leading them to a great procession to the house of God. There was singing and joy and giving thanks, it was the sound of a great celebration."

" why am I so discouraged? Why am I so sad? I whould put my hope in God. I will praise Him again. He is my Savior and God.

Now I am deeply discouraged BUT I will remember your kindness."

" O God, my rock, I cry, " why have you forsaken me? Why must I wander in DARKNESS?

The taunts me pierce me like a fatal wound."


Psalm 42

You can see that even a man who knew God closely and walked intimately with Him, had moments of such utter despair that the darkness was overwhelming.

I've been there.. when the darkness is so overwhelming you can't even begin to see the light, or any hope for the future. You just hope to sleep until you wake up in peace or never wake up at all.

But I will believe God for better days for you!

 

Re: something to read » Spriggy

Posted by SLS on March 24, 2005, at 11:36:15

In reply to something to read, posted by Spriggy on March 24, 2005, at 11:11:58

I truly believe that it is my spirituality that has kept me alive for so long.


- Scott

 

Re: I'm here » SLS

Posted by ed_uk on March 24, 2005, at 13:38:40

In reply to Re: I'm here » Maxime, posted by SLS on March 24, 2005, at 8:36:17

(((Scott)))

You are such a special member of babble. I am so glad you post here, I always read your posts. You always say something kind or useful.

>Anything that takes more than 5 minutes to prepare seems like too much effort.

I've got two takeaways a day for the last 6 months, no wonder I am unhealthy!

>I have seen all of my hard work atrophy to almost nothing and with a new coating of over 30 pounds of excess fat.

You still look good though, I've seen your pic!

>I spend most of my time sitting or lying on the couch and participating on Psycho-Babble.

I've been telling myself to do some studying for the last 3 weeks and I STILL haven't done any. I am the worst procrastinator (sp) of all time.

Scott, do you think you'll ever try the much-talked-about memantine + amphetamine combination? I know you'd didn't like memantine at high doses, perhaps you could take 2.5mg. On the other hand, perhaps you could try amantadine + amphetamine.

Kind regards,
Ed.

 

Hello Maxime

Posted by ed_uk on March 24, 2005, at 13:40:14

In reply to I'm here, posted by Maxime on March 23, 2005, at 22:45:45

Hi Maxi!

I won't post here because I'm going to send you a babblemail soon :-)

Ed xxx

 

Good to hear from you

Posted by gardenergirl on March 24, 2005, at 16:38:39

In reply to Hello Maxime, posted by ed_uk on March 24, 2005, at 13:40:14

I'm at work so I've got to run, but I was worried. And after reading your other thread, still am, but you are in my prayers.

gg

 

Re: I'm here » ed_uk

Posted by SLS on March 24, 2005, at 16:57:05

In reply to Re: I'm here » SLS, posted by ed_uk on March 24, 2005, at 13:38:40

Hi Ed.

Thanks for the kind words.

> Scott, do you think you'll ever try the much-talked-about memantine + amphetamine combination?

Before twisting my doctor's arm to give me amphetamine on top of Parnate, I'd like to see a few success stories about it. I've tried Dexedrine, but not Adderall.

> I know you'd didn't like memantine at high doses, perhaps you could take 2.5mg.

This might not be a bad idea. Thanks. I'll probably stay away from memantine for awhile, though.

My doctor would like me to try acetyl L-carnitine. I'm thinking of adding to it folate and DHEA.


- Scott

 

Re: I'm here » SLS

Posted by ed_uk on March 24, 2005, at 17:58:34

In reply to Re: I'm here » ed_uk, posted by SLS on March 24, 2005, at 16:57:05

Hi Scott!

> I'll probably stay away from memantine for awhile, though.

Did you prefer amantadine to memantine?

>My doctor would like me to try acetyl L-carnitine. I'm thinking of adding to it folate and DHEA.

Folate and carnitine sound good to me- and buy that Vitamin B complex!

Regards,
Ed.

 

Re: I'm here » SLS

Posted by Sarah T. on March 24, 2005, at 20:33:44

In reply to Re: I'm here » ed_uk, posted by SLS on March 24, 2005, at 16:57:05

> > > > This might not be a bad idea. Thanks. I'll probably stay away from memantine for awhile, though.

Hi Scott. When you started Memantine, was it for augmentation of something you were already taking? If so, what was the other medication? I remember that you had a very difficult time when you started it, but things got a bit better, right?

At some point, a few years ago, before Memantine was marketed in the U.S., the company that makes Memantine posted some information on their website about the POSSIBILITY of Memantine being used to prevent amphetamine tolerance. I believe that the information was based on preclinical studies? I don't know whether any further studies have been done on this. Do you know whether Memantine might reduce and/or reverse tolerance that has already developed?


> My doctor would like me to try acetyl L-carnitine. I'm thinking of adding to it folate and DHEA.> - Scott

Can you tell me why your doctor is suggesting you try acetyl-L-Carnitine? I will do a search on it, but I thought perhaps you could spoon feed some information to me to whet my appetite.

Thanks.

 

Re: I'm here

Posted by RjLockhart98 on March 24, 2005, at 20:46:27

In reply to I'm here, posted by Maxime on March 23, 2005, at 22:45:45

I do not know much information about what is going on, so i do not know what references to refer to maybe help.

Motivation in life for me is how i perceive it, to maybe help, you may want to give yourself positive suggestions, before you sleep. "Tommorow will be a big day", implifying to do something that you seem to avoid. But you choose that for yourself to what ever your experiencing. You do what you think it is best for you, i dont want to aggrevate what ever is happening.

"The Ultimate secrets to Total Self-Confidence" by Dr. Robert Anthony helped me, if you want to briefly review it on google.com. It is not an expensive book. 6.95. But still you follow what you think is best.

Follow your instinct.

Ritch

 

Re: I'm here » Sarah T.

Posted by SLS on March 25, 2005, at 5:27:11

In reply to Re: I'm here » SLS, posted by Sarah T. on March 24, 2005, at 20:33:44

Hi Sarah.

> > > > > This might not be a bad idea. Thanks. I'll probably stay away from memantine for awhile, though.

> Hi Scott. When you started Memantine, was it for augmentation of something you were already taking?

Not specifically, but I was taking imipramine, Lamictal, and Abilify at the time. The addition of 20mg memantine worked for about 2 weeks, then fizzled out. Raising the dosage to 40mg didn't serve to recapture the antidepressant response. I experienced no side effects during this first trial. It was during a more recent trial in combination with Parnate that memantine treated me nastily.

> Do you know whether Memantine might reduce and/or reverse tolerance that has already developed?

There is more evidence that this is true of opioids than of stimulants. However, I have seen here anecdotal reports of limited success using memantine to help minimize tolerance to Adderall.

> > My doctor would like me to try acetyl L-carnitine. I'm thinking of adding to it folate and DHEA.

> Can you tell me why your doctor is suggesting you try acetyl-L-Carnitine?

My depression is so anergic, that my doctor thought that strategies to treat CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) might help. Carnitine is essential for mitochondrial energy production. I experience more mental fatigue than physical fatigue. I think this is why he chose acetyl- over propionyl- carnitine.

Since I'm already going to be in the vitamin shop, I might as well add the folate and DHEA while I'm there. I already have the B-complex. I still have yet to determine dosages. 2 grams per day sounds about right. I don't have a clue as to how expensive the stuff is.


- Scott

 

Re: I'm here

Posted by SLS on March 25, 2005, at 5:30:19

In reply to Re: I'm here » SLS, posted by ed_uk on March 24, 2005, at 17:58:34

> Hi Scott!
>
> > I'll probably stay away from memantine for awhile, though.
>
> Did you prefer amantadine to memantine?

I preferred the way memantine treated me the first time I tried it. The second time I tried it, I developed an aversion to it. It made me feel less motivated, more anergic, and somewhat more depressed.

I'll make sure to take my Bs. Thanks.


- Scott

 

Re: I'm here » Sarah T.

Posted by TamaraJ on March 25, 2005, at 12:43:23

In reply to Re: I'm here » SLS, posted by Sarah T. on March 24, 2005, at 20:33:44

Sarah,

When I was considering supplementing with Acetyl L-Carnitine I had found the following information.

http://www.prohealthnetwork.com/library/showarticle.cfm/id/3152/T/Both

http://www.arond-thomasonline.com/template.asp?articleid=364&categoryid=176

http://www.cooperaerobics.com/archive/newsletters/032103_article03.asp

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Acetyl L-Carntine

ALC facilitates both the release and synthesis of Acetylcholine.

ALC's ability to increase the synthesis of Acetylcholine occurs as a result of it donating its Acetyl group towards the production of Acetylcholine. to order

ALC increases the Brain's levels of Choline Acetylase (which in turn facilities the production of Acetylcholine).

ALC enhances the release of Dopamine from Dopaminergic Neurons and improves the binding of Dopamine to Dopamine Receptors.

ALC improves the reaction times of persons afflicted with Cerebral Insufficiency.

ALC (2-4 grams per day) improves walking distance without Pain in persons afflicted with Intermittent Claudication.

ALC prevents the age-related impairment of Eyesight (by protecting the Neurons of the Optic Nerve and the Occipital Cortex of the Brain.

ALC enhances the ability of Macrophages to function as Phagocytes.

ALC given prior to exercise increased the maximum running speed of animals.

ALC enhances the function of Cytochrome Oxidase (an essential enzyme of the Electron Transport System (ETS).

ALC improves the Energy metabolism of Neurons (by enhancing the transport of Medium-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids and Short-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids across the Cell Membranes of Neurons into the Mitochondria).

ALC inhibits the damage caused by Hypoxia.
ALC transports Lipids into the Mitochondria of Cells.

ALC improves Memory in persons afflicted with Age Associated Memory Impairment.

ALC improves Mental Function where Alcohol induced cognitive Impairment exists.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine inhibits the deterioration in Mental Function associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease [persons afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease exhibited significantly less deterioration in Mental Function following the administration of supplemental ALC for 12 months. This finding was verified by using nuclear magnetic resonance on the subjects].

ALC increases Alertness in persons afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease - 2,500-3,000 mg per day for 3 months].
ALC inhibits the toxicity of Amyloid-Beta Protein (ABP) to Neurons.

ALC improves Attention Span in persons afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease.

ALC improves Short Term Memory in persons afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease.

High concentrations of ALC are naturally present in various regions of the Brain.
ALC reverses the age-related decline that occurs in Cholinergic Receptors (i.e. the Receptors that receive Acetylcholine).

ALC improves (eye to hand) Coordination [supplemental ALC @ 1.5 grams per day for 30 days improved eye to hand coordination in healthy, sedentary subjects by a factor of 300-400%].

ALC improves the Interhemispheric Flow of Information across the Corpus Callosum of the Brain.

ALC retards the decline in the number of Dopamine Receptors that occurs in tandem with the Aging Process and (more rapidly) with the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

ALC enhances the release of Dopamine from Dopaminergic Neurons and improves the binding of Dopamine to Dopamine Receptors.

ALC can prevent the destruction of Dopamine Receptors by MPTP (a neurotoxin capable of causing Parkinson's Disease via Dopaminergic Receptor death.

ALC improves Attention Span and Memory in persons afflicted with Down’s Syndrome.

ALC retards the inevitable decline in the number of Glucocorticoid Receptors that occurs in tandem with the Aging Process.

ALC enhances the recovery of persons afflicted with Hemiplegia (Paralysis of one side of the body) and improves their Mood and Attention Span.

ALC retards the age-related deterioration of the Hippocampus [research - rats].

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) improves Learning ability [women aged 22 - 27 were supplemented with ALC for 30 days. Complex video game tests before and after supplementation concluded that supplemental ALC caused large increases in speed of Learning, speed of reaction and reduction in errors].

ALC improves both Short-Term Memory and Long-Term Memory.

ALC improves Mood [ALC improves Mood in 53% of healthy subjects].

ALC inhibits (and possibly reverses) the degeneration of Myelin Sheaths that occurs in tandem with the progression of the Aging Process [scientific research - hyperglycemic mice treated with ALC for 16 weeks exhibited improved nerve conduction velocity and exhibited thicker Myelin Sheaths and larger myelinated Nerve Fibers].

ALC retards the inevitable decline in the number of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Receptors that occurs in tandem with the Aging Process.

ALC stimulates and maintains the growth of new Neurons within the Brain (both independently of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and as a result of preserving NGF) and helps to prevent the death of existing Neurons [ALC inhibits Neuron death in the Striatal Cortex, Prefrontal Cortex and the Occipital Cortex of the Brain].

ALC inhibits the degeneration of Neurons that is implicit in Neuropathy.

ALC rejuvenates and increases the number of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptors (NMDA Receptors) in the Brain [even a single dose of ALC increases the number of functional NMDA Receptors]:

ALC protects the NMDA Receptors in the Brain from the natural decline that occurs in tandem with the Aging Process [research - animals].

ALC is presently being researched as a treatment for Parkinson's Disease.

ALC inhibits the loss of Vision, degeneration of Neurons and damage to the Retina associated with Retinopathy (including Diabetic Retinopathy).

ALC improves the quality of Sleep and reduces the quantity of Sleep required.

ALC improves the function of (reduces the over-excitability of) Motor Nerves in persons afflicted with Spasticity.

ALC improves Spatial Memory (an aspect of Short Term Memory that involves remembering one’s position in space).

ALC inhibits the excessive release of Cortisol in response to Stress and inhibits the depletion of Luteinising Hormone Releasing Hormone (LHRH) and Testosterone that occurs as a result of excessive Stress.

ALC improves Verbal Fluency.

ALC enhances the function of Cytochrome Oxidase (also called Complex IV) - an essential enzyme of the Electron Transport System.

ALC normalizes Beta-Endorphin levels.
ALC reduces Stress-induced Cortisol release [research - animals].

ALC prevents the depletion of Luteinising Hormone Releasing Hormone (LHRH) caused by exposure to excessive Stress.

ALC retards the decline in the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) that occurs in tandem with the Aging Process.

ALC increases plasma Testosterone levels (via its influence on Acetylcholine neurotransmission in the Striatal Cortex of the Brain) and prevents the depletion of Testosterone caused by exposure to excessive Stress [research - rats].

References

De Falco, F. A., et al. Effect of the chronic treatment with L-acetylcarnitine in Down’s syndrome. Clin Ther. 144:123-127, 1994.

Bowman, B. Acetyl-carnitine and Alzheimer’s disease. Nutr Rev. 50:142-144, 1992.

Bruno, G., et al. Acetyl-L-carnitine in Alzheimer disease: a short-term study on CSF neurotransmitters and neuropeptides. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord (USA). 9(3):128-131, 1995.

Calvani, M., et al. Action of acetyl L-carnitine in neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s disease. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (USA). 663:483-486, 1993.

Carta, A., et al. Acetyl L-carnitine: a drug able to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s Disease? Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (USA. 640:228-232, 1991.

Guarnaschelli, C., et al. Pathological brain ageing: evaluation of the efficacy of a pharmacological aid. Drugs under Experimental and Clinical Research. 14(11):715-718, 1988.

Passeri, M., et al. Acetyl L-carnitine in the treatment of mildly demented elderly patients. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Research. 10(1-2):75-79, 1990.

Pettegrew, J. W., et al. Clinical and neurochemical effects of acetyl-L-carnitine in Alzheimer’s disease. Neurobiol Aging. 16:1-4, 1995.

Rai, G., et al. Double-blind, placebo controlled study of acetyl-L-carnitine in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 11(10):638-647, 1989.

Sano, M., et al. Double-blind parallel design pilot study of acetyl levocarnitine in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Arch Neurol. 49:1137-1141, 1992.

Sinforiani, E., et al. Neuropsychological changes in demented patients treated with acetyl-L-carnitine. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Research. 10(1-2):69-74, 1990.

Spagnoli, A. U., et al. Long-term acetyl-l-carnitine treatment in Alzheimer’s disease. Neurology. 41(11):1726-1732, 1991.

Tamara

 

Re: I'm here » TamaraJ

Posted by SLS on March 25, 2005, at 12:59:53

In reply to Re: I'm here » Sarah T., posted by TamaraJ on March 25, 2005, at 12:43:23

Thanks!!!


- Scott

 

Re: I'm here » TamaraJ

Posted by Sarah T. on March 26, 2005, at 0:49:41

In reply to Re: I'm here » Sarah T., posted by TamaraJ on March 25, 2005, at 12:43:23

Wow! Thank you so much, Tamara! I really appreciate your help.

 

Re: I'm here » SLS

Posted by Sarah T. on March 26, 2005, at 1:14:53

In reply to Re: I'm here » Sarah T., posted by SLS on March 25, 2005, at 5:27:11

Hi Scott. Thanks so much for your reply. I might be interested in asking you more questions about Memantine in the future. For the next couple of months, I can't introduce too many new variables. I just need to keep things on an even keel for now. Every time I try a new medicine, it ends up being much more destabilizing than I anticipated. After reading many of your posts, it seems to me as if you have a pretty good doctor. I mean, your doctor seems to care and seems willing to work out the minutiae WITH you.

 

Re: I'm here » Sarah T.

Posted by SLS on March 26, 2005, at 6:37:35

In reply to Re: I'm here » SLS, posted by Sarah T. on March 26, 2005, at 1:14:53

> I can't introduce too many new variables. I just need to keep things on an even keel for now. Every time I try a new medicine, it ends up being much more destabilizing than I anticipated.

I know this scenario well.

Yuck.


- SLS

 

RITCH LEAVE ME ALONE!! MATT LEAVE ME ALONE

Posted by maxime on March 26, 2005, at 12:45:14

In reply to Re: I'm here, posted by RjLockhart98 on March 24, 2005, at 20:46:27

Will you go away!!!!! I asked you not to post to me or comment on any of my posts. Your topic of motivation was a dead give away and that fact that "implifying" is not a word and "But you choose that for yourself to what ever your experiencing" is structurally incorrect and "your" should be "you're".

Matt post all the over the board if you want. I don't care. BUT DO NOT POST TO ME! You crossed the line when you made comments on what you thought I would do like "taking an OD" or "slashing my wrists" and I will NOT tolerate it. You put me down all the time.

This is my second request asking you to leave me alone. The first time I was polite. Now I am just really pissed off.

Maxime


> I do not know much information about what is going on, so i do not know what references to refer to maybe help.
>
> Motivation in life for me is how i perceive it, to maybe help, you may want to give yourself positive suggestions, before you sleep. "Tommorow will be a big day", implifying to do something that you seem to avoid. But you choose that for yourself to what ever your experiencing. You do what you think it is best for you, i dont want to aggrevate what ever is happening.
>
> "The Ultimate secrets to Total Self-Confidence" by Dr. Robert Anthony helped me, if you want to briefly review it on google.com. It is not an expensive book. 6.95. But still you follow what you think is best.
>
> Follow your instinct.
>
> Ritch

 

Re: I'm here

Posted by TamaraJ on March 26, 2005, at 20:27:19

In reply to Re: I'm here » Sarah T., posted by SLS on March 25, 2005, at 5:27:11

Hi Scott,

> > > My doctor would like me to try acetyl L-carnitine. I'm thinking of adding to it folate and DHEA.

~~~~ If you don't mind my asking, I was just wondering why you have decided on DHEA and not Pregnenolone? I have been considering trialing Pregnenolone (apparently it is the precursor for DHEA and other hormones, and is sometimes referred as the grandmother of hormones or the super hormone) for a while now, but am curious if you think one might get better results from DHEA.

Thanks.

Tamara

 

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Posted by TamaraJ on March 26, 2005, at 22:34:09

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