Posted by University on May 18, 2004, at 20:44:25
In reply to Re: Focalin and all-over itchiness?? » University, posted by Caper on May 18, 2004, at 17:37:36
Thanks, Caper.
I think you may have something. The last time I had this all over itchiness was right after 9/11, for a couple of months. I'm the LAST person to somatize mental trauma or anxiety, so I didn't relate it to 9/11 or stress. I'm still not sure. It gradually faded away. I am under some stress right now, but nothing too unusual??
It seems especially odd that I'd have an allergic reaction to Focalin but not Ritalin, that's another reason why I don't think it's the drug. Regarding sleep--I haven't been getting adequate sleep lately either--but not a lot less than usual. I DID resume smoking after abstaining for about three months. This occurred when I stopped Ritalin and was taking Adderall for a few days (which had NO effect). Again, I didn't feel particularly stressed out, except to the extent that I couldn't concentrate at work because I didn't have any Ritalin and the Adderall wasn't working. Hmmm.
Still in other news, tonight I feel a latent sadness--as if all of this is leading me into a depression. So I'm being extra careful about taking my prozac (40mg/day), which I've taken for almost a decade. I get lazy sometimes and don't take it every day.
Will let you know how it goes. Thanks for your reply!
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