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Posted by MidnightBlue on July 23, 2005, at 20:57:31
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by Racer on July 23, 2005, at 18:31:15
Racer,
Thanks for answering. I babbled you too, but guess you didn't get it. I guess I will call that first guy. I need to look up his info again. I just don't feel like he knows much. I think he is only 10 miles away. I'm not sure how good he is with depression and I feel sure I'm in the resistant catagory! Some docs keep trying to make me bipolar 2 because I don't respond well to meds. I've seldom had an UP day in my whole life!
I don't drive much at all. I have severe back problems and have problems trying to merge in traffic because I can't look back. I'm also terrified of parking garages, etc. I don't drive the freeways at all. We have LOTS of freeways!
Okay this older guy received a National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Exemplary psychiartist award about 10 years ago. He is also a clinical professor of psychiatry at a Medical School and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and behavorial Sciences at another one of its branches. He is in a high rise on a freeway. At least it looks like that from his address.
Yes, I can "pick" a doctor. BUT I have to call and beg and get permission first. And be pre-certified to see one. I am in a PPO. I'm sure most of the good docs aren't on it! I can't afford one that isn't unless it is a once or twice thing. I have seen two psychiatrists in this town and didn't like either one of them. One I saw once and QUICKLY fired, the other I went to for more than two years out of desperation. He didn't help me at all.
I have had SERIOUS problems switching drugs before. I know it is nothing to mess with. I am very sensitive to some meds and easily have side effects.
You have to understand there are daysI don't even go out of my apartment. At MOST I walk up to the apartment mail box, but have to make myself do that.
OOPS there is one other psychiatrist I saw. It was a research project I washed out of because of my EKG, and I don't think he even sees patients outside it. He is NOT on my insurance. He took my history, looked at me thoughtfully and said you haven't tried a couple of things yet. You aren't at the end yet. I really liked him, but he is 20 miles, up a parking garage, AND not affordable even if he sees patients!
MidnightBlue
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2005, at 21:12:24
In reply to Re: Need some help here » Racer, posted by MidnightBlue on July 23, 2005, at 20:57:31
Sounds like some agoraphobia too. I definitely have that. Fondly,Phillipa
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 23, 2005, at 21:53:52
In reply to Re: Need some help here » Racer, posted by MidnightBlue on July 23, 2005, at 20:57:31
Racer,
The number one guy is a CHILD psychiatrist. I give up!
MB
Posted by Racer on July 24, 2005, at 0:22:23
In reply to Re: Need some help here, posted by MidnightBlue on July 23, 2005, at 21:53:52
> Racer,
>
> The number one guy is a CHILD psychiatrist. I give up!
>
> MBLOL! That's pretty rich...
I'll make you laugh, back: I broke a rib this morning, getting up out of my chair... Cross my heart, can you imagine anyone being that klutzy?
Anyway, it sounds like maybe that one was a personal contact, rather than a shared patient thing. Or your GP thinks you look awfully young? ;-)
Good luck!
Posted by ed_uk on July 24, 2005, at 4:29:39
In reply to Re: Need some help here, posted by MidnightBlue on July 23, 2005, at 21:53:52
Hi!
How are you finding Celebrex?
~Ed
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 24, 2005, at 12:16:17
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on July 24, 2005, at 4:29:39
Ed,
I didn't take it after all. I started Mobic 15 mg yesterday. Is it possible it is making me sleepy? I'm so out of it. The nurse said to take it in the morning since it would only last 6-7 hours. That seems odd to me since it is a 1 time a day drug. Also I had to increase my Prilosec for my GERD to be able to handle it. Prilosec 40 mg wipes me out. I was taking 30mg or 1 1/2.
Also having to cut a 150 mg Avapro in half now for my blood pressure med. My insurance won't cover the 75 mg!
Just had a bunch of tests run last week. Hope to know something next week. Really need to find something for this depression. And a decent pdoc.
Posted by ed_uk on July 24, 2005, at 17:17:24
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on July 24, 2005, at 12:16:17
Hi!
Some NSAIDs can cause fatigue, I'm not sure about Mobic specifically though.
>Also I had to increase my Prilosec for my GERD to be able to handle it.
Celebrex is more selective for COX-2 than Mobic so the GI side effects of Celebrex should be milder.
>I started Mobic 15 mg yesterday.
Perhaps you could try 7.5mg.
~Ed x
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 24, 2005, at 23:18:44
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on July 24, 2005, at 17:17:24
Ed,
Can I cut the 15mg Mobic in half or is it specially coated? I think the doctor gave me that instead of Celebrex because it is stronger. At least that is the impression I got.
MB
Posted by ed_uk on July 25, 2005, at 14:15:40
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on July 24, 2005, at 23:18:44
Hi,
>Can I cut the 15mg Mobic in half or is it specially coated?
You can cut the UK version, it's scored.
>I think the doctor gave me that instead of Celebrex because it is stronger.
It's not stronger! They both have a similar effect.
Kind regards
Ed x
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 26, 2005, at 11:12:23
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by Racer on July 24, 2005, at 0:22:23
Racer,
I've been doing some more research on this child psychiatrist. Seems he is head of the mental health response team at the hospital my doc uses. Also he is running a a research clinic out of his office. At least it sounds like that. Not sure still searching. Love that Google! Also the number two guy shares an office with a so called "top doc". Still searching......
MB
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 26, 2005, at 11:20:05
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on July 25, 2005, at 14:15:40
Ed,
The US version isn't scored, but it is a simple tablet though it might be coated. I'll call the pharmacy later, but I'm thinking I'll try to take half a Mobic with dinner and see how that works. Yesterday I skipped it altogther. It was really helping the pain--so much my mood even improved!I think one reason the doc was a bit hesitant on the celebrex is I "may" have a sulfa (sp?) allergy. I was able to take the Bextra and know it is a metabolite of the Celebrex, but not sure if Celebrex would have something in it Bextra didn't that my poor old body might not like. :-)
MB
> Hi,
>
> >Can I cut the 15mg Mobic in half or is it specially coated?
>
> You can cut the UK version, it's scored.
>
> >I think the doctor gave me that instead of Celebrex because it is stronger.
>
> It's not stronger! They both have a similar effect.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Ed x
Posted by ed_uk on July 26, 2005, at 13:23:07
In reply to Re: Need some help here, posted by MidnightBlue on July 26, 2005, at 11:20:05
Hi!
>I'm thinking I'll try to take half a Mobic with dinner and see how that works.
I think that's a good idea.
Btw, we've got 10 boxes of Bextra in the pharmacy. We're not gonna be using them since it's not longer prescribed!
>I was able to take the Bextra and know it is a metabolite of the Celebrex, but not sure if Celebrex would have something in it Bextra didn't that my poor old body might not like.
Celebrex and Bextra both have a sulphonamide group. Bextra seems to be associated with more allergic reactions than Celebrex.
~Ed x
Posted by MidnightBlue on July 27, 2005, at 21:57:34
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on July 26, 2005, at 13:23:07
Hey Ed,
I seem to be doing okay on 1/2 a Mobic. My mood is even a bit better! I guess less pain helps! :-)
MB
Posted by ed_uk on July 28, 2005, at 17:08:23
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on July 27, 2005, at 21:57:34
>I seem to be doing okay on 1/2 a Mobic. My mood is even a bit better! I guess less pain helps! :-)
:-)
~Ed
Posted by ed_uk on August 7, 2005, at 16:25:58
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on July 27, 2005, at 21:57:34
Hi!
How are you doing on Mobic 7.5mg?
~Ed
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 7, 2005, at 21:38:44
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on August 7, 2005, at 16:25:58
Ed,
Really hurting. :-( Tonight I tried 3/4 of a 15mg tablet. Not sure if my stomach can take it. Should know in a few days. Thanks so much for asking.
Hugs,
MidnightBlue
Posted by ed_uk on August 8, 2005, at 14:05:41
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on August 7, 2005, at 21:38:44
Hi,
Perhaps you should try Celebrex instead.
~Ed
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 8, 2005, at 23:13:09
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on August 8, 2005, at 14:05:41
Ed,
I don't have a prescription for Celebrex, just samples. Why on earth would I be sleepy 3 hours after I wake up? Could Avapro do that? My doctor makes me take it at breakfast. Or could it be something from the night before?
I still can't decide whether or not to go to a pdoc.
>
> Perhaps you should try Celebrex instead.
>
> ~Ed
Posted by ed_uk on August 9, 2005, at 13:11:50
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on August 8, 2005, at 23:13:09
Hi MB,
>I don't have a prescription for Celebrex, just samples...
Will you try it?
>Could Avapro do that?
Avapro sometimes causes dizziness, not usually drowsiness though.
>My doctor makes me take it at breakfast.
You can take it in the evening if you like.
~Ed
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 9, 2005, at 14:50:36
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on August 9, 2005, at 13:11:50
Ed,
I'll try this weekend probably when my husband is home. I get scared when I take a new med. How long do I have to be off Mobic to try Celebrex? I've been trying to take Mobic with dinner because it is my biggest meal. And I take an extra Prilosec at lunch to try to "prepare" my stomach for it.
Celebrex/Bextra is in the news again. I SO wish they would put Bextra back on the market. I still have some, but haven't been taking it because I know I can't get anymore and must adjust to a new med. :-(
MB
Posted by ed_uk on August 9, 2005, at 15:35:20
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on August 9, 2005, at 14:50:36
Hi MB!
>How long do I have to be off Mobic to try Celebrex?
I'd probably leave 24 hours between your last dose of Mobic and your first dose of Celebrex. You could start Celebrex by taking 100mg twice daily.
~Ed
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 9, 2005, at 15:51:41
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on August 9, 2005, at 15:35:20
Ed,
I only have 200 mg. capsules! So it will either be 200 once a day and eventually 400 a day or nothing! Any way you look at it, it is NOT a good deal!MB
> Hi MB!
>
> >How long do I have to be off Mobic to try Celebrex?
>
> I'd probably leave 24 hours between your last dose of Mobic and your first dose of Celebrex. You could start Celebrex by taking 100mg twice daily.
>
> ~Ed
Posted by ed_uk on August 9, 2005, at 15:56:43
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on August 9, 2005, at 15:51:41
Hi MB!
200mg once a day could work well - some people do take it once daily :-)
~Ed
Posted by MidnightBlue on August 15, 2005, at 15:07:07
In reply to Re: Need some help here » MidnightBlue, posted by ed_uk on August 9, 2005, at 15:56:43
Ed,
Just wanted you to know I went back on Bexta for two weeks and then will try the Celebrex. I need to go visit those grandbabies. :-) I think the higher dose of Prilosec I was taking when I was on the Mobic was making me much more depressed and lethargic. Since I quit the Mobic, I have been able to cut that dose in half to 20 mg, which is what I used to take.
Do you have any info on Prilosec causing depression, lethargy, etc.? Especially at a higher dose like 40mg?
Thanks,
MB
Posted by ed_uk on August 15, 2005, at 15:27:36
In reply to Re: Need some help here » ed_uk, posted by MidnightBlue on August 15, 2005, at 15:07:07
Hi MB!
>I need to go visit those grandbabies.
:-)
>Do you have any info on Prilosec causing depression, lethargy, etc.?
Prilosec sometimes causes fatigue. Depression and other psych side effects have been reported in severely ill patients who were receiving Prilosec.
Prilosec treatment can cause malabsorption of vitamin B12 - which is important for the normal functioning of the nervous system. Supplementation may be helpful.
~Ed
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