Posted by Krissy P on March 27, 2003, at 23:05:22
In reply to Questions ECT.Not sure whether to stick on Zyprexa, posted by denise528 on March 27, 2003, at 13:11:43
Hi Denise,
Zyprexa was the only med I was on when I did ECT and my doc actually took me off of it-I think he knows it is a horrible med.
Anyway, ECT is usually used as a last measure when all other medication routes have failed. It happened to me and I had 9 treatments.
I would love to answer anymore questions you have. Make the decision that is best for YOU and of course talk to your doc about ECT-who will perform it, if it is necessary, etc
May I ask what all meds you have tried for depression alone?
Hang in there, hope to hear back, Kristen
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> I'm seriously starting to consider having ECT, the Zyprexa is about the only drug that helps me this time round and whilst I thank God for it I don't want to have to spend the rest of my life on it (that's if it doestn't stop working). Whilst Zyprexa really seems to get me out of that horrible cesspit of a hole and makes me feel better it doestn't make me feel "right" if you know what I mean. If it was like taking a course of antibiotics, where you just take it for a long period of time until your better and then come off them and you're ok, then I would but it doestn't work like that does it? So not really sure what to do next, stick with the hand I've got or twist on ECT.
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> I have some questions about ECT, don't know if anyone knows but I've searched and searched the internet and these questions don't seem to have been addressed.
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> Firstly they say that ECT buys time to find an Anti Depressant that works but if you've tried most of them already what happens then? Or does the ECT help them to work again?
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> Secondly, lets say ECT has made you feel better then they put you on medication, how do you know the medication is actually working if you already feel ok?
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> Denise
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