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Posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
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Posted by johnj on April 27, 2002, at 11:57:42
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
TSA:
I am interested in two things and wonder if you could help. 1. Out of all the meds which are recommended for anxiety/agitated depression? And 2. This question is probably most difficult to find info on: Relationship between meds and the body when excercise is implemented in the treatment program. I ask this because I get agitated and insomnia when I excercise. I believe the culprit to be something to do with the nortryptline I take and am looking for one that doesn't have the same effect. I am open to trying another TCA, but would like to try one of the new meds if possible. My doc says the TCA I take does not affect excercise, but I have heard of others that have had the same problem. Thanks.
johnj
Posted by cmcdougall on April 27, 2002, at 13:48:28
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
Posted by jonh kimble on April 28, 2002, at 2:09:08
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
thats so good of you! i know you'll be flooded with questions, but im having a very hard time with my dysthymia and social anxiety and other related problems, so i could definitly use some help. do you know anything about mirapex and/ or amisulpride or sulpride in the use of these problems, when other meds have failed. specifics would be wonderful, but any info or point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much
jon
Posted by Ponder on April 28, 2002, at 15:16:08
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
This is a generous offer. Are you sure?
My question has to do with Lamictal induced hair loss. I have been taking 200 mc Selenium and 100 mg Zinc (gluconate) as recommended by others on this board. Hair loss continues. Are my dosages optimal? Am I taking the right stuff? Anything else I can do? Thanks in advance to you or anyone else who might respond on this matter.
> Ask _me_ for good online links to any medical (psychiatric or not) topic. I also do highly specialized research for anyone for free, based on full-text medical journals...
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> Psycho-Babble makes the world go round!
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> Cheers and God Bless...
Posted by JohnX2 on April 29, 2002, at 18:17:39
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
> Ask _me_ for good online links to any medical (psychiatric or not) topic. I also do highly specialized research for anyone for free, based on full-text medical journals...
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> Psycho-Babble makes the world go round!
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> Cheers and God Bless...Hi TSAWest,
I think your offer is inspirational that you take soo much
of your personal time to reach out and help others.Sorry if I have offended you in any way in the past...
You help to define unselfishness.Please Take Care,
JohnX2 (trying to heal anger...)
Posted by Anna M. on April 29, 2002, at 19:29:47
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
Hi! Can you find any info/links on the best therapy for social phobia and if there any new meds on the horizon for this problem. Thanks in advance!
Posted by sjb on April 30, 2002, at 9:31:42
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
How about binge eating, excessive crying, lethargy, wishful thoughts of dying cause just can't keep up with this society obsessed with looks, accomplishments, activity, etc??? I hate my life. I'm so down right now and just wish I'd fall asleep and never get up.
Posted by Elizabeth on May 3, 2002, at 1:54:32
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
> Ask _me_ for good online links to any medical (psychiatric or not) topic. I also do highly specialized research for anyone for free, based on full-text medical journals...
That's very generous of you! Which journals do you read?
Here's a question (maybe something for the textbooks rather than a journal, though): are there any bad effects from getting frequent (e.g., daily) intramuscular injections? (I'm thinking about asking my pdoc if I can try injecting at least for my midday dose of Buprenex -- taking it intranasally is a PITA for several reasons.)
-elizabeth
Posted by katrina smith on May 5, 2002, at 10:21:39
In reply to To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by TSA West on April 27, 2002, at 11:24:28
Are there any MD's in the Boston area that would consider opiates for treatment resistant depression? I have all the articles and still can't find the doc who will actually do it. THANKS
Posted by sally green on June 11, 2002, at 13:52:26
In reply to Re: To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here » TSA West, posted by Elizabeth on May 3, 2002, at 1:54:32
Hi Elizabeth:
Alittle note about the Buprenex. Patients have to be careful with this crap. First, although perfectly legal for distribution for pain management and depression, it is illegal for doctors to prescribe this drug for detox off of heroin or opiates. Any clinic who is administering this for detox is doing so unlawfully unless they have been issued an Investigational New Drug Certificate. I know that here in PA the DEA and USFD will not issue this permit for use with this drug, but there is atleast one clinic that is using it for detox. However, these dishonest and unethical people are insisting on documentation of pain or depression so that they never have to detox you and extend EVERYBODY'S treatment as one of pain or depression to make money. It is sad!! I know people who are going there thinking that these folks were going to detox them in a maximum time of 6 weeks and nearly 20 weeks later this clinic is still treating them and have increased their amounts of Buprenex and other drugs 2 and 3 times the initial dose. People WATCH OUT for these types of SCAMS!!! Unfortunately the DEA has little recourse without ample reasons to request records or shut them down.
Thanks
sally
Posted by Elizabeth on June 13, 2002, at 22:41:50
In reply to Elizabeth from sally/BUPRENEX, posted by sally green on June 11, 2002, at 13:52:26
Hi. I'm not taking the Buprenex in an addiction program or clinic; I'm seeing a psychiatrist for depression, and she prescribes it. I've never been addicted to drugs.
If you're not satisfied with how your treatment has been going, I suggest taking that up with your doctor -- and let other people decide what they want to do if they have a problem with theirs! (And leave the law enforcement to the appropriate state and federal regulatory agencies.)
-elizabeth
Posted by Sally green on June 14, 2002, at 14:14:46
In reply to Re: Buprenex » sally green, posted by Elizabeth on June 13, 2002, at 22:41:50
Elizabeth:
Unfortunately that is why these clinics are getting away with these type practices, because of people like you that think "let the other guy deal with it"! If it weren't for people like me and about another 100 that the DEA told me has come forth to make similar complaints about the same clinic, the DEA and FDA would never know!! How do you think the DEA builds a case against a doctor or clinic that is operating illegally or dishonestly? Not because people sit back and do nothing or hope the proper authorities handle it!! That's a big cop out!!! Because people like me and the other 100 who have complained, get involved, changes will be made and caution taken when Buprenex is finally approved for use in detoxification!!!!! Why should these people be allowed to offer an illegal detox? As if you stated, you question whether it is illegal or unethical, well call the DEA, they will tell you!!! To promise people a detox service using a drug that is not approved or allowed by the FDA is ILLEGAL!!! Furthermore, to do so without following THEIR OWN promised programs and protocals is UNETHICAL!!!
I just thank the Lord for people like me and the 100 who have the motivation, intelligence and backbone to say something to the proper authorities. There will be many individuals and families spared the financial expense and emotional hurt that is being created by the mishandling of patients by this clinic.
Sally
Posted by anks on November 11, 2003, at 18:09:05
In reply to Re: To All Dear Friends of Babble: Help is Here, posted by sjb on April 30, 2002, at 9:31:42
> How about binge eating, excessive crying, lethargy, wishful thoughts of dying cause just can't keep up with this society obsessed with looks, accomplishments, activity, etc??? I hate my life. I'm so down right now and just wish I'd fall asleep and never get up.
Dont know what to say other then it's a horrible place and there will always be a better day.Do your best to ignore your perceptions of society and focus on who you are and whats best for you.
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