Posted by Chris A. on June 1, 2002, at 17:18:44
In reply to Re: Nimodipine (an L-type Ca channel blocker) as AD? » Chris A., posted by SLS on June 1, 2002, at 16:22:36
> How are you doing?
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> - ScottBetter since surgery. I actually smiled at people at the grocery store today instead of thinking suicidal thoughts while shopping. Eliminating the fluctuating hormones seems to have helped. Time will tell. There are a lot of external stressors right now that I'm not sure I could have handled prior to surgery. My pDoc and I had a laugh the other day - the first one I remember in our seven year partnership. The transcriptionist had typed "eternal stressors." The cognitive problems haven't improved. He did give me some Gabatril samples, since I haven't tried it. I've always been his willing guinea pig. Perhaps he thinks I'm on the verge of being hypomanic. You've talked a lot about Gab. I'm not sure I need it now, so won't start it until I get a chance to check the archives and the literature. He has run the TrueHope idea by me, just wondering what I think, since the article was published in a prestigious journal. Lamictal is the cornerstone of treatment for me, and I'd rather not take too many meds. It's inconceivable what drug prices may be twenty years from now, so I don't want to be too dependent on them. Nimodipine was the absolute worst! At that price it will never become a widespread treatment for unstable mood disorders. In the past sixteen years I've spent my children's college funds on meds, and we have what most would consider good insurance.
How is it going for you? As usual, I am not here on a predictable basis, but wonder frequently how you are doing and pray that you find a combo that'll help you get your life back. There is hope. As you know, I haven't always been able to say that.
Blessings,
Chris A.
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