Posted by galkeepinon on September 19, 2003, at 0:55:48
In reply to frustration with difficult-to-treat psychosis, posted by Dr. Pete on September 18, 2003, at 21:35:36
I am so sorry you are going through this. You sound like a very supportive husband~kudos!
She was taking 1200mg Lithium, 8mg of Risperdal, and 40mg of Zyprexa everyday???? That IS pretty maxed out:(
It's odd that you mention Provera. I have read that Provera actually can intensify depression. I take it once in a while to start menses, and feel a little *down* when I do, I can tell a difference.
Personally, I am not familar with schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorders. I have a friend who is on Abilify and it works great for her. She was diagnosed with schizo-affective.
You say you're an internist. Do you feel that having her on Provera isn't a good thing? Because you say 'I am reluctant to try it again'
Why? Is she on HRT now?
I pray that you find that 'magic combination'~it can happen and it does happen, and I hope it happens for you both:-)
Hope this helped a little and all the best to you and your wife!
> I am Dr. Pete. I help people for a living. I am a caring and competent Internist. Part of what makes me so caring is my wife. Because I live with her suffering everyday, I can relate to my patients' pain and suffering. My wife has a problem. Different psychiatrists call it different names: bipolar disorder with psychosis, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. We have been on a rollercoaster ride with many different medications.
> Lately, she was max'ed out on lithium, risperdal and zyprexa (600 Bid, 8 Qd, 40 Qd respectively) and not improving. Our psyche decided to drop the "Vitamin R" and try Abilify.
> Everyday is filled with anxiety, fear and frustration--for me too. If only we could find that magic combination. I have noticed that Provera on one occasion snapped her out of her illness within 48 hours. I am reluctant to try it again but if we get desperate enough...
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