Posted by kerry B on July 13, 2000, at 18:00:40
In reply to Cocktail Update:It's Working!!, posted by KarenB on July 12, 2000, at 10:59:48
> Hi guys!
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> It is going on week two and I am feeling much better. Adrafinil (300mg 2x a day) seems to boost mood and motivation as well as provide mild, unwired energy. Adderall helps with focus and energy and at the lower dose I am taking (10mg, 2x a day) has yet to trigger migraines. I stopped taking the Inderal last week and no headaches so far. Hope it stays that way.
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> My doc started me on Zyprexa when Buspar failed to help with irritability, anxiousness and low level depression. It is working. My mind is "quiet. I never knew how much "noise" was going on until it stopped. I do notice, though, that I have a new appreciation for sweets that could be hazardous to my weight. I am so excited about being back in a size 2/3 thanks to the Adderall, that I don't want anything to spoil it. I could stand to lose 5 more lbs. Don't worry - no anorexia going on here- just a very small frame (5'1").
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> Could it be that the Zyprexa is preventing the migraines and not just the decrease in Adderall dose? Anybody got any comments on that?
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> The true test will be at the end of the month, when PMDD may arrive. We'll see how effective these medications are when faced with PMS.
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> Just a sidenote to the women: I have found that when I am more physically active on a regular basis, all PMS symptoms - physical, mental and emotional - are not nearly as intense. Walking fast, at least 1/2 hour a day, really helps. I have more available energy when I do this, too.
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> Karen
Hi Karen,
I didn't realize you were on zyprexa. I think it has been the wonder drug for me. As you mentioned about all the noise that was going on in your head, I was the same, but after a week on zyprexa it stopped and I too have some peace and quiet in there.
I have a pretty full on day doing things again that I hadn't been doing and all my creativity has returned. I drive everyone crazy but I just can't seem to sit down. But anything is better than the down side so I am making the most of it while it lasts. I try to prepare myself for tomorrow cause I never know what it will be like.
Glad zyprexa is working for you too, also, I have developed a sweet tooth and I usually don't eat that sort of stuff so I am trying to stop with that but it's hard 'cause it's such a strong craving. Maybe try eating a sweet fruit with natural sugars in it. I never usually eat fruit but I found I like oranges out of the fridge. They seem to satisfy the craving and also help with the dryness of mouth I seem to have now. Just a thought.........Kerry B
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