Posted by SLS on November 8, 2001, at 8:00:01
In reply to Re: Any suggestions- trying to stop depression » SLS, posted by judy1 on November 7, 2001, at 19:32:28
> Hi Scott,
> I wasn't real honest (like they would have given me a drug like that if I was) but I have ugly MRI's of herniated discs (from a car accident) and I have had really painful flare-ups each time having a wonderful anti-depressant effect once I was on the duragesic patch. So this time it was more for psychotropic reasons and w/o a doubt it is the best AD I have ever taken- of course you build tolerance but other than that no side effects maybe constipation big deal. I know we've had discussions on opiates before on this forum and they work great for some people. Have you ever tried them? Thanks for the congrats- judy
Hi Judy.I have not yet tried one, but because people like you have been brave, constructive, and caring enough to describe their experiences with opioids and provide good information, I am definitely considering it.
I have twice brought this up with my doctor. The first time I described people's experiences with oxycodone, he dismissed their descriptions as being simply the result of the euphoriant effects that anyone would experience with an opioid, but that this was not a true antidepressant effect. The second time I brought it up (last week), I mentioned Dr. Bodkin's name and asserted that I was impressed enough by the character and reporting practices of those who were using opioids to believe that it was a true antidepressant effect that they were experiencing. He was much more receptive this time, and had obviously taken the time to do some research into the matter during the interim between visits. I liked that a lot.
I had the opportunity to try Vicoden during a visit to a friend who was taking it for post-operative pain. I told my doctor about this, and I could see in his face that he was not going to be happy about my story of self-experimentation as it was unfolding. However, I eventually told him that I didn't try it. I also told him why I didn't try it. I was truly afraid that it might work. He just smiled.
Thanks for the suggestion.
- Scott
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