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Posted by Justherself54 on April 8, 2010, at 17:20:32
Well, I'm not doing very well, to say the least. The SSRI's don't work any more, the three TCA's I've tried before had really bad side effects, but in spite of that I'm going to be giving clomipramine a trial as I'm that desperate. Right now I'm pretty sedated on clonazapam, haven't gotten out of my pj's all day and only managed to choke an apple down.
I'm in contact with my pdoc daily..we both know I'm in pretty bad shape.
Wish me luck fellow babblers..here's hoping I can somehow get dressed and try to leave my house. Anything past my door scares the crap out of me and the inside's not much better.
This sucks..
Posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2010, at 20:06:05
In reply to Crashed and Burning, posted by Justherself54 on April 8, 2010, at 17:20:32
You know I wish you the very best. I'm so devasted to hear that you feel so badly. You know where to reach me. Let me know if I can help. Love Phillipa
Posted by SLS on April 9, 2010, at 8:40:01
In reply to Crashed and Burning, posted by Justherself54 on April 8, 2010, at 17:20:32
> This sucks..
I'm sorry that things are so difficult for you right now. Of the TCAs, clomipramine has the reputation for being the most efficacious, but one of the most difficult to tolerate. I hope the side effects aren't too bad.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by Laney on April 9, 2010, at 11:04:07
In reply to Re: Crashed and Burning » Justherself54, posted by SLS on April 9, 2010, at 8:40:01
Just,
Hopefully this will work and remember we are all thinking about you and care.
Laney
Posted by Justherself54 on April 9, 2010, at 12:09:06
In reply to Re: Crashed and Burning, posted by Laney on April 9, 2010, at 11:04:07
Thanks for your words of support. I took my first 50 mg tablet last night. I have to say I feel a bit strange today, can't quite put my finger on it. Very sedated. I'm wondering if the med made my zopiclone and clonazapam work overtime.
I slept for over to 10 hours, which may seem excessive, but the first thing I noticed when I got up was my lack of back pain. I can't tell you how wonderful that feels. I keep getting up and walking around and no pain..even the fibro pain is better.
I've decided for the first time in years that I'm not going to research the s*%t of of this med. If it continues to help the chronic pain conditions I have, then wow.
My pdoc is taking this on a week by week basis, to see if I can tolerate any side effects that pop up, and I'm sure there will be..but here's hoping I can work through them.
Thanks again for your support.
Posted by manic666 on April 9, 2010, at 13:16:30
In reply to Re: Crashed and Burning-Phil,Scott,Laney, posted by Justherself54 on April 9, 2010, at 12:09:06
baby, i hope you come good soon//you helped me a lot in the past//understood my bad boy passion posts//how did you get on with your granddaughter ,did you get through ok/ xxx
Posted by Phidippus on April 9, 2010, at 13:20:45
In reply to Crashed and Burning, posted by Justherself54 on April 8, 2010, at 17:20:32
Why not look into Vagal Nerve Stimulation or Deep Brain Stimulation?
P
Posted by Phillipa on April 9, 2010, at 20:23:57
In reply to Re: Crashed and Burning-Phil,Scott,Laney, posted by Justherself54 on April 9, 2010, at 12:09:06
That's truly wonderful!!!!! And pain gone? Keep me posted on that. Love Phillipa
Posted by floatingbridge on April 11, 2010, at 13:35:34
In reply to Re: Crashed and Burning-Phil,Scott,Laney, posted by Justherself54 on April 9, 2010, at 12:09:06
I'm so happy you are getting some relief! And help with pain!
Hugs to you.
> Thanks for your words of support. I took my first 50 mg tablet last night. I have to say I feel a bit strange today, can't quite put my finger on it. Very sedated. I'm wondering if the med made my zopiclone and clonazapam work overtime.
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