Posted by Ron Hill on January 21, 2001, at 11:27:37
In reply to Neurofeedback option for sleep disorders » Ron Hill, posted by mars on January 20, 2001, at 21:51:52
Mary,
Thank you so much for thinking of me, particularly while you are having side effect problems of your own. I plan to research the neurofeedback treatment option. Thanks!
Mary, based on what I know about your situation (which is very little), I am concerned about your Reboxetine trial. Specifically, just because the meds were obtained free of charge (per your R+E+L+N thread) this, in and of itself, is not a basis for drug effacacy. What does your pdoc say?
I only bring this up out of genuine concern for your well being. At the same time, however, you know what is best for you way better than I do, so take what I've said with a grain of salt.
As you know, Reboxetine is a fairly potent SNRI with a high reported rate of insomnia as a side effect. Given that you have struggled with insomnia so much in the past, I'm hopeful that the Reboxetine does not bring this on again.
On the other hand, Reboxetine may be just what you need. In any event, we in babble-land are here for you, wishing you well and standing by your side.
Thanks again for the neurofeedback links!
-- Ron
------------------------------------------> Hi Ron -
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> I've had a long, difficult history with insomnia, even had to be hospitalized for it. If medication doesn't provide you with enough relief over the long haul, have you looked at neurofeedback?
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> Check out http://www.eegspectrum.com
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> I did neurofeedback this past year for depression, and was impressed...but had to quit because of cost. If you have any questions, let me know: i'd add more about my experiences, but I'm drowning in tears from starting reboxetine and think I'd better keep this post short =:-)
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> Also, there's an excellent book about neurofeedback, "A Symphony in the Brain", which came out in 2000. There's a website about it:
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> http://www.symphonyinthebrain.com/
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> Best wishes. I know how difficult it can be to deal with, and I've taken every med in the book. Right now I am getting sleep now every night for the first time in a long time.
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> mary
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