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Posted by patc on October 12, 2004, at 5:32:22
I heard a commercial on a Miami,FL radio station -- it was either 94.9 ZETA or Big 106 about a study about treatment resistant depression.
However, I can't remember the company and # to call.
I think the company running the study's name starts with a "C".
Any help would be greatly aprreciated.
Thx.
Pat
Posted by utopizen on October 12, 2004, at 8:57:01
In reply to Treatment Resitant Depression, posted by patc on October 12, 2004, at 5:32:22
> I heard a commercial on a Miami,FL radio station -- it was either 94.9 ZETA or Big 106 about a study about treatment resistant depression.
>
> However, I can't remember the company and # to call.
>
> I think the company running the study's name starts with a "C".
>It's called "Cyberonics", which is a company that has developed a vagus nerve stimulator that is implanted in your brain. It's painless and many find relief from it. But HURRY-- only 100 patients are allowed to enter the study in this country.
www.cyberonics.com
Posted by patc on October 12, 2004, at 9:35:18
In reply to Re: Treatment Resitant Depression cyberonics, posted by utopizen on October 12, 2004, at 8:57:01
Thanks!
I think I'll let the 100 get the s..t implanted and see how it works out for them.
I'll stick w/ my cocktail for now.
Pat
Posted by utopizen on October 12, 2004, at 11:11:08
In reply to Re: Treatment Resitant Depression cyberonics » utopizen, posted by patc on October 12, 2004, at 9:35:18
> Thanks!
>
> I think I'll let the 100 get the s..t implanted and see how it works out for them.
>
> I'll stick w/ my cocktail for now.
>
> Patcool, what's your cocktail? Cymbalta?
I doubt they'll ever get FDA approval. They've tried for years.
Posted by patc on October 12, 2004, at 11:13:26
In reply to Re: Treatment Resitant Depression cyberonics, posted by utopizen on October 12, 2004, at 11:11:08
> > Thanks!
> >
> > I think I'll let the 100 get the s..t implanted and see how it works out for them.
> >
> > I'll stick w/ my cocktail for now.
> >
> > Pat
>
> cool, what's your cocktail? Cymbalta?
>
> I doubt they'll ever get FDA approval. They've tried for years.4800 mg Nuerontin, 3 mg Klonopin and 150 mg of Wellbutrin. You?
Posted by jerrympls on October 14, 2004, at 19:35:57
In reply to Re: Treatment Resitant Depression cyberonics, posted by utopizen on October 12, 2004, at 8:57:01
> > I heard a commercial on a Miami,FL radio station -- it was either 94.9 ZETA or Big 106 about a study about treatment resistant depression.
> >
> > However, I can't remember the company and # to call.
> >
> > I think the company running the study's name starts with a "C".
> >
>
> It's called "Cyberonics", which is a company that has developed a vagus nerve stimulator that is implanted in your brain. It's painless and many find relief from it. But HURRY-- only 100 patients are allowed to enter the study in this country.
>
> www.cyberonics.comIt's not implanted in your brain - it's implanted in your chest. I had the implant.
Jerry
Posted by patc on October 14, 2004, at 22:44:20
In reply to Re: Treatment Resitant Depression cyberonics » utopizen, posted by jerrympls on October 14, 2004, at 19:35:57
> > > I heard a commercial on a Miami,FL radio station -- it was either 94.9 ZETA or Big 106 about a study about treatment resistant depression.
> > >
> > > However, I can't remember the company and # to call.
> > >
> > > I think the company running the study's name starts with a "C".
> > >
> >
> > It's called "Cyberonics", which is a company that has developed a vagus nerve stimulator that is implanted in your brain. It's painless and many find relief from it. But HURRY-- only 100 patients are allowed to enter the study in this country.
> >
> > www.cyberonics.com
>
> It's not implanted in your brain - it's implanted in your chest. I had the implant.
> Jerry
>Is it working?
Pat
Posted by jerrympls on October 15, 2004, at 4:23:31
In reply to Re: Treatment Resitant Depression cyberonics » jerrympls, posted by patc on October 14, 2004, at 22:44:20
> > > > I heard a commercial on a Miami,FL radio station -- it was either 94.9 ZETA or Big 106 about a study about treatment resistant depression.
> > > >
> > > > However, I can't remember the company and # to call.
> > > >
> > > > I think the company running the study's name starts with a "C".
> > > >
> > >
> > > It's called "Cyberonics", which is a company that has developed a vagus nerve stimulator that is implanted in your brain. It's painless and many find relief from it. But HURRY-- only 100 patients are allowed to enter the study in this country.
> > >
> > > www.cyberonics.com
> >
> > It's not implanted in your brain - it's implanted in your chest. I had the implant.
> > Jerry
> >
>
> Is it working?
>
> PatI was involved with the Phase II (or III?) FDA national study. Unfortunately for me it did nothing. I had it in for 2 years and they tried tweaking every setting they could. Last August 2003 I had it removed. From what I understand it wasn't the huge success they'd hoped it to be - but it did help some. They at first received an approval from the FDA only a few months later this year to have that approval revoked. Apparently many on the board weren't satisfied with the findings. I haven't kept up with it since, but last I read Cyberonics was going to do everything it could to get it re-approved
Jerry
Posted by jujube on October 15, 2004, at 10:35:08
In reply to Re: Treatment Resitant Depression cyberonics » patc, posted by jerrympls on October 15, 2004, at 4:23:31
I haven't seen you posting for a while, and was thinking about you. I wanted to know how you are feeling and how the Effexor withdrawal was going. Have you started the Cymbalta yet?
Tamara
Posted by jerrympls on October 15, 2004, at 10:55:17
In reply to Re: Hey Jerry - how are you doing? » jerrympls, posted by jujube on October 15, 2004, at 10:35:08
> I haven't seen you posting for a while, and was thinking about you. I wanted to know how you are feeling and how the Effexor withdrawal was going. Have you started the Cymbalta yet?
>
> TamaraHey Tamara!
I'm still on Medical leave. Have NOT started the Cymbalta yet. I see my therapist 2x weekly and that's been helping more than the meds. I'm not the greatest - very alone. But, what can ya do?
Thanks for asking!! It's good to hear from you
Jerry
Posted by jujube on October 15, 2004, at 11:01:03
In reply to Re: Hey Jerry - how are you doing? » jujube, posted by jerrympls on October 15, 2004, at 10:55:17
I'm glad to hear the therapy is helping to some degree. Has you medical leave been extended? Did you have a chance to talk to the "cool" supervisor about your eventual return to work? I hope the Cymbalta works for you Jerry. I am routing for you! Take good care (and I hope you are trying to eat!).
Tamara
> > I haven't seen you posting for a while, and was thinking about you. I wanted to know how you are feeling and how the Effexor withdrawal was going. Have you started the Cymbalta yet?
> >
> > Tamara
>
> Hey Tamara!
>
> I'm still on Medical leave. Have NOT started the Cymbalta yet. I see my therapist 2x weekly and that's been helping more than the meds. I'm not the greatest - very alone. But, what can ya do?
>
> Thanks for asking!! It's good to hear from you
>
> Jerry
>
Posted by jerrympls on October 15, 2004, at 11:17:28
In reply to Re: Hey Jerry - how are you doing? » jerrympls, posted by jujube on October 15, 2004, at 11:01:03
> I'm glad to hear the therapy is helping to some degree. Has you medical leave been extended? Did you have a chance to talk to the "cool" supervisor about your eventual return to work? I hope the Cymbalta works for you Jerry. I am routing for you! Take good care (and I hope you are trying to eat!).
>
> Tamara
>
> > > I haven't seen you posting for a while, and was thinking about you. I wanted to know how you are feeling and how the Effexor withdrawal was going. Have you started the Cymbalta yet?
> > >
> > > Tamara
> >
> > Hey Tamara!
> >
> > I'm still on Medical leave. Have NOT started the Cymbalta yet. I see my therapist 2x weekly and that's been helping more than the meds. I'm not the greatest - very alone. But, what can ya do?
> >
> > Thanks for asking!! It's good to hear from you
> >
> > Jerry
> >
>
>Actually, I'm hesitant about starting Cymbalta - I don't wan the sexual side effects. We'll see. My anhedonia is severe at this point. My apt. still a wreck. No friends. I can't sleep. I lie awake wondering why I continue? How can one live being devoid of all pleasure? There's no substance....sorry to be all "depressed" - haha - but it's unfortunately true. I wish I could have a dog in my apt. I love dogs....
Jerry
Posted by jujube on October 15, 2004, at 11:25:51
In reply to Re: Hey Jerry - how are you doing? » jujube, posted by jerrympls on October 15, 2004, at 11:17:28
> > I'm glad to hear the therapy is helping to some degree. Has you medical leave been extended? Did you have a chance to talk to the "cool" supervisor about your eventual return to work? I hope the Cymbalta works for you Jerry. I am routing for you! Take good care (and I hope you are trying to eat!).
> >
> > Tamara
> >
> > > > I haven't seen you posting for a while, and was thinking about you. I wanted to know how you are feeling and how the Effexor withdrawal was going. Have you started the Cymbalta yet?
> > > >
> > > > Tamara
> > >
> > > Hey Tamara!
> > >
> > > I'm still on Medical leave. Have NOT started the Cymbalta yet. I see my therapist 2x weekly and that's been helping more than the meds. I'm not the greatest - very alone. But, what can ya do?
> > >
> > > Thanks for asking!! It's good to hear from you
> > >
> > > Jerry
> > >
> >
> >
>
> Actually, I'm hesitant about starting Cymbalta - I don't wan the sexual side effects. We'll see. My anhedonia is severe at this point. My apt. still a wreck. No friends. I can't sleep. I lie awake wondering why I continue? How can one live being devoid of all pleasure? There's no substance....sorry to be all "depressed" - haha - but it's unfortunately true. I wish I could have a dog in my apt. I love dogs....
>
> JerryDon't give up Jerry. You have friends here. I would be happy to call you a cyber friend. I don't know if I would discard Cymbalta before you have even taken it. You can always take something else to help with the sexual side effects, if it happens (ginko, Wellburtin, Viagara). And, don't worry about the apt. being a wreck. You'll get to that when you are ready. Don't beat yourself up over the small things. I have a dog and am so happy to have her. She gets me out walking (even if it is only for 15 - 20 mins a day). Perhaps you can look into getting a cat. They can be good company too.
Tamara
Posted by Jasmineneroli on October 15, 2004, at 20:14:06
In reply to Re: Hey Jerry - how are you doing? » jerrympls, posted by jujube on October 15, 2004, at 11:25:51
Hi Jerry:
Just checking in with you too. I've been watching the board and posting about my own issues sometimes, otherwise I've been kinda busy. So I'm so glad to see you here! You have been helping others, I notice. Which is awesome of you, when you're not feeling the greatest yourself :).
Have you ever been over to the psychology board? They discuss therapy and ideas around it, quite a bit. You might find that board another helpful place.
I'm wondering about starting therapy myself. You seem to be getting a lot out of it.
I can't remember, but did you ever try Nortryptiline? I keep reading good things about it here, and it doesn't have sexual side effects. You may need to combine it with something else too, to lift your pleasure/reward centres...a dopaminergic.
Keep us up to date with your journey!
Warm wishes as always,
Jas
BTW, did you ever dust off that cello and get playing?
Posted by jerrympls on October 16, 2004, at 13:06:01
In reply to Re: Hey Jerry - how are you doing?, posted by Jasmineneroli on October 15, 2004, at 20:14:06
> Hi Jerry:
> Just checking in with you too. I've been watching the board and posting about my own issues sometimes, otherwise I've been kinda busy. So I'm so glad to see you here! You have been helping others, I notice. Which is awesome of you, when you're not feeling the greatest yourself :).
> Have you ever been over to the psychology board? They discuss therapy and ideas around it, quite a bit. You might find that board another helpful place.
> I'm wondering about starting therapy myself. You seem to be getting a lot out of it.
> I can't remember, but did you ever try Nortryptiline? I keep reading good things about it here, and it doesn't have sexual side effects. You may need to combine it with something else too, to lift your pleasure/reward centres...a dopaminergic.
> Keep us up to date with your journey!
> Warm wishes as always,
> Jas
> BTW, did you ever dust off that cello and get playing?Hey Jas
Yeah I've been on Nortryptiline. It worked well - but it made my hands shake terribly. I'm still having a really tough time with anhedonia - just don't want to do anything...feel no reward or statisfaction, etc. So, unfortunately I haven't dusted off my cello. Hopefully someday soon......
Thanks for checking in....nice to have you guys out there.
Jerry
Posted by zeugma on October 17, 2004, at 13:19:11
In reply to Re: Hey Jerry - how are you doing? » Jasmineneroli, posted by jerrympls on October 16, 2004, at 13:06:01
jerry,
if nortrip worked well, isn't it worth it to put up with tremors? i would take them over anhedonia any day.
-z
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