Posted by SLS on October 26, 2006, at 23:49:30
In reply to Re: Lyrica left me feeling worse., posted by deniseuk190466 on October 26, 2006, at 12:13:32
Hi Denise.
> Just want to say, I'm really sorry that the Lyrica didn't work for you, I'm waiting for the day when you post on this board saying how great you feel.
Yeah. Won't that be cool.
> I hope you feel better than you do now soon, at least you know it's the lyrica that's caused this set back so hopefully in a couple of weeks you will feel a bit better.
Today was a little lighter than yesterday. Maybe tomorrow will be a little lighter still.
> I know what you mean about the VNS, I would seriously think about it myself but the statistics on it don't look that great. However, there are some people it really seems to have helped.
Statistics are disappointing but testimonials are compelling.
> I'm not sure how bad you were feeling before trying out the Lyrica or what risks you would consider taking in order to feel really truly well. But would you consider something like Deep Brain Stimulation?
I think I would wait a few years before going with that. From what I understand, they are starting to receive reports of adverse cognitive side effects with DBS including decreased verbal fluency, decline in executive functions, verbal learning, and memory. A friend of mine received a Biological Therapies in Psychiatry newsletter describing this.
> I know the samples have been small so far but the results seem to be really promising.
For some types of depression, I think Brodman Area 25 is the right target. I hope that they will soon find some way of testing a prospect for hyperexcitability in that area before committing them to the procedure.
> Anyway, if you don't answer that's fine just wanted to say something as you've always been so encouraging and reassuring with me and I only seem to post on this board to whinge and moan (refer to my next post for more whinging :-))
Thanks, Denise.
I look forward to your venting.
Take care.
- Scott
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