Posted by chicagokat on September 12, 2012, at 9:16:22
In reply to Re: Need out of the box suggestions, posted by brynb on September 11, 2012, at 19:09:19
> > Well, the verdiict is in, and it's.....Tramadol!
> >
> > I gave my pdoc some information on it, and we had a discussion abour it, and I told him I was not desperate for it, that if he wanted to go the Nardil route I was fine with that...but he said with the Tramadol I'll know in days whether it works or not, so he said let's try it for a week.
> >
> > I'll keep you guys updated on how it goes. And I really want to thank you all for your excellent suggestions and info. You all are great, and I'm really happy I stumbled upon this forum :)
> > All my best,
> > Kat
>
> Great news! I really hope it works for you the way it's worked for me. If indeed it works, you can always speak to your pdoc about adding on the right AD to augment your response and prevent future depressive episodes.
>
> I forgot--have you tried a low dose of Lithium? I like it with Tramadol.
>
> Glad you're hopeful--keep posting about yur progress and hope you feel better soon.
>
> -b
>Thanks for your kind words, bryn. Yes I have taken lithium; it did nothing for me. Do you know what other ADs are safe with Tramadol?
THanks,
Kat
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