Posted by JahL on March 25, 2002, at 21:18:03
In reply to Re: Thyroid supplementation. » JahL, posted by jazzdog on March 25, 2002, at 19:29:26
> Hi Jahl - nice to see you back here. I supplement with thyroid, but T4 only, because I'm too sensitive to T3. Essentially, I develop the symptoms of hyperthyroidism - sweating, racing pulse, tachycardia.
Hi JD.
I'm thinking I may be a little sensitive to the T3 also. Hot flushes, racing pulse etc. How much T4 do you take?
> By the way, how's the derealization coming. Any breakthroughs? Are you still seeing the Maudsley folks?
NO. Trouble with the Maudsley is, and I've also heard this from one or two very eminent pdocs, it's very orientated towards psychology. At my last meeting, when it had become clear that their one & only suggestion of Lamictal + SSRI didn't work, they began talking about 'helping you to learn to live with your disability'. Whatever that means. Actually it means "We're throwing in the towel".
The last straw came when it transpired that they had written to my GP & requested that I be pulled off Klonopin even though I had made it very clear that the Lamictal, which stops me putting a hole in my head, doesn't work w/o it. Tolerance isn't an issue, I've been on the same tiny dose for two years. Typical Brit Benzophobics (there are even more of them over here). They were very keen to keep me on SSRIs tho', despite the fact that all ADs make all my symptoms (inc DP) worse. Fools working to standard drug protocols basically. They even tried to reclassify my BPII as a 'primary anxiety disorder', which, conveniently enough, they were investigating at the time.
For any Brit out there whos idea of treatment doesn't involve sitting in a circle and discovering your 'inner child', I would advise you steer well clear of this establishment.
It's a shame but one of the only two centres investigating this disorder is staffed by narrow-minded idiots. Anyway, Maudsley rant over.
I've forced myself on a list for all kinds of experimental treatments & procedures. Who knows, maybe one'll hit the jackpot. Keep you posted.
Oh, I've been taking Methadone (yeah, I know) 1.25ml tid for the last 4 months. Helps a little with most symptoms, including DP, and especially energy and cognition. Nothing dramatic, but noticable all the same.
J.
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