Posted by David G on May 1, 2008, at 13:52:36
>>>> I placed this under Medication but I think it really goes here.<<<
Been on Welburtrin (4 years) and Lamictol (1 year) but feel the need to try a different path. I have aspergers with bipolar and the meds keep me from getting depressed. But then again I don't feel much of anything now and I'm tired of it. I also have Chronic Fatigue (poz for EB virus) - I don't get pain but I do get malaise both mentally and physically.
My doc and I have discussed MAOI's as an alternative. I need to keep my energy up (if normal is a 10 and coma is 0, I'm about 6-7 on a good day). I've reviewed the standard lit out there about drug and food interactions and the generalized side effects. I have a few questions though:
1) Has anyone tried a patch and if so, what did you think?
2) What kind of antihistamine do you take if you have a cold/flu? Any problems with anti-biotics? Yes, I have to take them (allergies, asthma, and COPD)
3) I've seen mention of intestinal problems but is that really from the drug or is that from (unknowingly) eating things from the Do Not Eat list? I've also seen contradictions regarding if fish can be eaten or not.
4) If you have tried different MAOI's, which ones did you like or not? Why?
5) I've seen reference to MAOI's increasing respiration infections like bronchitus and sinusitus? Anyone have input on that?Thanks!
poster:David G
thread:826622
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