Posted by Karen_kay on January 18, 2004, at 15:41:30
In reply to Re: How much meds, how much life? » Karen_kay, posted by Emme on January 18, 2004, at 9:09:58
Well, the one that has worked for me is Topamax. But, I must say my Pdoc shakes his head every time I walk in his office with a grin on my face and a shake in my rump.
I tried Lithium (two seperate times), Lamictal, plus Lamictal and Lithium, Deapakote for about a week, plus years of ADs alone (whew! those were the years!)... I also tried Lamictal, Lithium and Lexapro. For some reason the "L's" just weren't cutting it for me.
It does get tiring after trying so many meds and suffering through so many years. Have you tried adding an AD? It proves effective for many people.
But, hold out hope that things get better. They really do. I'm a living success story. I researched Topamax here. The first reason I wanted on it is because put on some weight from Lithium (selfish, I know). But, I went into my Pdoc's office, sat down and talked to him. He said, "Well, we'll try it." I started on it and it worked. Many people don't have such good results and there are side effects. But the point is that I truly believe there is a Cinderella drug out there for you. (what's with the fairy tales?) Your depression doesn't sound like every day blues. Talk to your Pdoc. You shouldn't suffer needlessly. Try to find one that works. And there is one that works. It's a matter of finding it. Sometimes it finds you.
But, I'm certain there is more that medicine can do for you. It's just a matter of finding the right one or combo. Talk to your Pdoc and see what options you have at this point. You may be surprised.
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