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Re: VNS + Anhedonia » headcheese01

Posted by Michael on July 19, 2007, at 19:35:47

In reply to Re: VNS + Anhedonia, posted by headcheese01 on July 15, 2007, at 21:04:56

Hi,

Just wondering if you could tell us how long you've had the VNS implant?

I've heard/read - I believe - that it can take 6 months (perhaps longer?) before it helps...?

Is it possible to put into words what sort of benefit you feel that you have received thus far?

And if I may ask, have you experienced any side effects? And if so, how "bothersome" have they been?

And one more follow-up; given that you've had some benefit, (if I understand you correctly) would you say that the procedure/etc. was worth whatever risks & hassles that you've encountered/currently endure?

Just fyi, I'm dysthymic, have tried several (most?) classes of meds (ssri's to maoi to tricyclic, etc.)... my best results being with wellbutrin (400-450 mg/day) with dexedrine spansules 60 mg.

(just raised to 60 mg spansules yesterday, after having been at 40 mg - off & on the combo for several years. ... & yes, this increase has helped somewhat...)

...fatigue and concentration/focus/thinking are my major hurdles - along with a general malaise, or feeling "flu-ish" (that is to say, feeling physically ill...) when not taking any meds.

I'm interested in your feedback, because my pdoc has asked how I feel about VNS, since there is an outside chance that he may be able to get me into VNS a study locally...

This post turned out a lot longer than I anticipated, but thanks for any feedback that you - or anyone else - may be able to offer.

Thanks again,

michael


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