Posted by KaraS on July 19, 2004, at 16:40:04
In reply to Re: Various forms of SJW - BarbaraCat » KaraS, posted by BarbaraCat on July 19, 2004, at 10:43:27
> Kara,
> I'm not aware of a need to take breaks from SJW, never heard of this and can't imagine any benefit, since building up to a steady-state is the goal. The literature says to give it from 4-6 weeks, just like any other AD. I've been on it for about 6 weeks. Started feeling a response after 4 days but it was uneven with good and bad days. Restarted lithium at 4 weeks and felt both kick in within 3 days.
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> I know something is working because I had a major fibromyalgia flare over the weekend from helping a friend move. I had to spend a beautiful weekend in bed, and normally I would have been lying there with alot of anxiety and despair which usually accompanies it (as though the physical pain weren't bad enough). This time I took it in stride and was able to summons hope that things would get better. Had a few rough moments, but nothing like the misery I usually go through.
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> How long did you say you've been taking SJW? Are you planning or have you been taking a month-long break after 4 months of use?
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> > It just dawned on me that if one stops SJW for a month and then takes another month to get results again, then one would only have that AD coverage for 4 out of every 6 months. What can one do for those other 2 months?
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> > Kara
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>BCat,
I forgot to mention that I'm sorry you were in so much pain but glad that you are better able to deal with it now. Definitely sounds like the SJW has been good for you. Have you ever tried d-phenylalanine for the pain or would that be contraindicated with lithium or for bi-polar in general?K
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