Posted by Marchelle on February 20, 2001, at 22:59:13
In reply to Re: Marchelle, posted by Paulette on February 20, 2001, at 15:13:11
> > > >I was rather dissapointed when I walked out of her office only after, literally, five minutes of speaking with her, carrying a prescription for a mood-altering drug (Sarafem).< <
> >
> > Unfortunately, in this day and age, doctors often need to be affronted and put back on a human level before they can REALLY treat YOU as an individual - not a symptom.
>
> Hi Everyone! I just started peaking at this site about two weeks ago and I was at a low when I first posted, then thrilled because for the first time in almost two years I had a painless cycle! That was last week. I have now been on Sarafem for 3 months going on 4, and that was the first cycle with relief...however...I am at day 13 of my cycle...ovulation....and I have turned into Mrs Hyde..I am snappy, crabby, relatively just plain bitchy, and I even yelled at the baby (almost 2) 4 times yesterday....this started yesterday...I also have severe swelling in my hands and feet again, and I noticed pain and burning in my lower right abdomen yesterday...which thankfully is gone today...I am so mad about this...I thought for sure I was on the way out of this horrible mess of PMDD, I need some advice here.....I really was doing soooo good! I was productive and calm at home for almost two weeks this time and now it is just gone! I may have to retract my statement about the Sarafem...I thought it was doing really good....it has with some things and now this????
> >Wow, this is really unfortunate. Did you report these problems with your doc? Did she/he offer any advice? I know it must be very frustrating, but maybe more time is needed before it is time to give up, or try another treatment. It seems that you are taking Sarafem for other reasons (physical) than the mood problems which Sarafem advertises to correct. I am still new to this whole thing, but I don't understand how an antidepressent is supposed to relieve physical discomfort such as your swollen hands and painful abdomen. Do you understand this? Sorry to hear about this, try to keep your chin up...
poster:Marchelle
thread:3315
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