Posted by BarbaraCat on September 16, 2002, at 1:51:35
In reply to Re: General Remeron Questions, posted by McPac on September 15, 2002, at 17:14:38
Hi Mc,
Let's see if I can remember just how I was feeling. I remember that at 45mg I was feeling lethargic and wanted more zip and I also wanted to just test the waters and see how a higher dose felt. I went from 45 to almost 90 in about 3 weeks and definitely felt speedier, but not in a bad way. I was concerned that I was getting a little hypomanic which is not a bad thing in and of itself, but I tend to really wear myself out and crash. So I went down to 75mg and was feeling pretty good for about 1 month. Had alot of energy, motivation, just felt good. About 1 month ago I started feeling the blahs return and a flare up of my fibromyalgia symptoms (aching muscles, tiredness). I increased my thyroid during this time and felt the fibro symptoms and tiredness abate. Lately I've been feeling increasingly anxious and teetering on the verge of depression, tendency to cry easily, worry, etc. I think the increased thyroid is contributing to the anxiety and so reduced it. I know the thyroid has messed up the controlled study parameters, so to speak, but I also know that the Rem pooped out well before this. I also continued to gain weight no matter what, so now I'm down to 15 mg Rem and riding the rollercoaster. Benzos have helped alot during this time, but when I miss a dose I really feel it and believe I'm developing tolerance.I'm pretty fed up with antidepressants and our mis-managed health care system where pdocs have just enough time to whip out their prescription pads. I'm seeing a naturopath for some intensive nutritional chemo treatments and am hoping that my poor fried nervous system can heal. I'm feeling definitely anti-med right now. Nothing has ever worked for very long which probably means I have not stumbled yet upon the magic brew, but I fear my brain is getting harmed in the process, so I say fooey to Remeron and all the rest of the bunch.
The clinic you mention sounds very interesting and I will check it out, although I have no idea how to pay for such care. I certainly wish I were wealthy and could devote my time and money to just getting well and not have to compound things by worrying about - ugh - money.
> BarbaraCat
>
> Hi, Hope you are well.
> Question for you re: your Remeron experience:
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> Did Remeron at higher doses MAKE you feel MORE anxious/agitated/nervous?
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> It has for me (agitation/nerv./heart beating FASTER!
> I hate Remeron at these higher doses (45 mg for me).
> Perhaps if you did not feel these worsening symptoms it may be because you were on other meds (benzos) that counteracted these effects.
> Hey, one more question:
> Ever hear of the Pfeiffer Treatment Center (a nutritional care facility for biochemical imbalances)? I was thinking about going there; not sure yet. You can type its name and do a search to find it on the web.
> Take Care!
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