Posted by chloe on June 29, 2003, at 21:30:27
In reply to Re: Mood stabilizers (klonopin?) and SIDE EFFECTS! » chloe, posted by Ritch on June 29, 2003, at 11:14:12
> Chloe, sorry you are having this hassle yet again. I never thought about this before, but could the "mixed-states" thing involve some neurological problem that also triggers the scalp stuff? I know it is a chicken or egg question, but it really sounds like some neuropathy that might be secondary to the mood instability (is all of it interrelated?). I just added some Keppra (this makes the 2nd time), and it seems to be helping chill me out. I was getting so wired and sleep-deprived AND experiencing increased body stiffness and pain all over. Generally, it is the usual somatic symptoms associated with my summertime depression. I'm getting an analgesic effect this time that's helping... I wonder if opiates (Buprenex?) might be helpful for you...?? You might ask your doc about this idea. Hope things get better-I know you don't want to go back on Valium...---MitchHi Mitch,
Wow, I never thought of the mixed states and the pain having some neurological component. But it seems once the pain starts, it is there until I taper off my meds-not really mood related...Right now, I think it is the seroquel causing it. Because I have needed it more prn, hence increasing the amount I take, then the pain gets worse. But I really need the seroquel now. My thinking can get really negative and dangerous. I get so fascinated about how I could passively get killed, for example...Eariler, I was so glad I was going to the airport next month because there are men with guns there now. I kept thinking of ways I could provoke an armed guard into shooting me. Really messed up thinking. But twenty minutes after a seroquel, I feel clearer and light and wonder what in the hell was I thinking...I tried neurotin last time for the scalp pain. It didn't do much as a stabilizer or for the pain. If anything, I think it made it worse. I am trying to keep the amount of meds to a minimum. It seems my smallish body doesn't handle alot of meds at one time.
I am glad you are getting some relief from Keppra. You were sounding stressed from not sleeping well and just feeling edgy. How nice you got some anelgesic effect. Phew!
I have no idea what my pdoc would think of a narcotic. Is it ever prescribed for daily use? Or is this just for a short trial? In theory, it sounds great. That class of drug also really tends to improve mood. I am not sure I could deal with the idea though! it took me years to accept benzo's not just on a prn basis because of the stigma involved! I am over that now, and I pleased with the clonazapam. It puts a cap on me, so I don't go over the top or get too racy. The valium was useless for stabilizing or holding off hypomanic stuff
Thanks alot Mitch
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