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Posted by floatingbridge on September 4, 2010, at 23:18:05
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 4, 2010, at 16:59:55
> When will I feel better? This is unbearable. Time is taking forever, it's torture. How long does Anafranil take to work?
Dima, when do you see your doc again and adjust your meds?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 5, 2010, at 5:33:52
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 4, 2010, at 16:59:55
>When will I feel better? This is unbearable. Time is taking forever, it's torture. How long does Anafranil take to work?
Anafranil normally works within a few weeks (at an adequate dose). I'm really sorry that you're still feeling so bad. Any chance you could bring your pdoc appointment forward?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 5, 2010, at 5:34:18
In reply to Re: I feel horrible » ed_uk2010, posted by floatingbridge on September 4, 2010, at 23:14:59
> Ed, I might be thinking of motrin-type stuff.
I thought so :)
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 5, 2010, at 5:37:23
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 4, 2010, at 14:13:40
> Last night I had a really bad headache and nausea, and I don't usually have either of those, so maybe it was side effects of Anafranil. I've also had dry mouth in the morning.
Do you still have these symptoms or have they passed?
Posted by Dima on September 5, 2010, at 9:52:20
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by ed_uk2010 on September 5, 2010, at 5:37:23
My appointment is on the 20th. I don't have the headache or nausea anymore but still have occasional dry mouth. Also, my ear really hurt when I laid on it last night, which has happened before. I don't know if that's the Anafranil or zero carb or what.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 5, 2010, at 12:25:48
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 5, 2010, at 9:52:20
>I don't have the headache or nausea anymore but still have occasional dry mouth.
I think some dry mouth is to be expected on Anafranil.
>Also, my ear really hurt when I laid on it last night, which has happened before. I don't know if that's the Anafranil or zero carb or what.
I don't know, do you have any symptoms of infection? It does not sound like a side effect.
Posted by Dima on September 9, 2010, at 14:49:58
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 5, 2010, at 9:52:20
Tonight after I take the medicine, it will have been two weeks. I still feel horrible and no better than when I started.
Posted by morgan miller on September 10, 2010, at 0:04:29
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 9, 2010, at 14:49:58
> Tonight after I take the medicine, it will have been two weeks. I still feel horrible and no better than when I started.
Damn, that's not good. Sorry to hear you haven't noticed an improvement yet. I'm sure Ed will weigh in soon. I think you should still stick it out and tweak the dose some. Hopefully you will get a response soon.
Morgan
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 10, 2010, at 14:46:04
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 9, 2010, at 14:49:58
> Tonight after I take the medicine, it will have been two weeks. I still feel horrible and no better than when I started.
I'm sorry to hear that Dima. Still, you're only on a low dose and there is plenty of room for it to be increased (side effects permitting).
Over the last few days, have you noticed any side effects?
Posted by Dima on September 10, 2010, at 18:09:42
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by ed_uk2010 on September 10, 2010, at 14:46:04
No side effects that I've noticed.
Posted by Phillipa on September 10, 2010, at 19:34:15
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 10, 2010, at 18:09:42
Dima that's great no side effects. Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 11, 2010, at 8:00:31
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 10, 2010, at 18:09:42
> No side effects that I've noticed.
Excellent. You'll probably have to increase the dose so it's good that you're not having any problems. Not too long until you see the doctor now.
Posted by floatingbridge on September 12, 2010, at 12:01:21
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by ed_uk2010 on September 11, 2010, at 8:00:31
> > No side effects that I've noticed.
>
> Excellent. You'll probably have to increase the dose so it's good that you're not having any problems. Not too long until you see the doctor now.
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>Sending good thoughts your way, Dima.
Posted by Dima on September 12, 2010, at 16:48:04
In reply to Re: I feel horrible » Dima, posted by Phillipa on August 15, 2010, at 20:10:11
Well, I've run for the past four days, which is more than I was able to do for months, so maybe my energy is coming back. I heard somewhere that the energy comes before the mood. Is that true?
Posted by floatingbridge on September 12, 2010, at 17:56:37
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 12, 2010, at 16:48:04
> Well, I've run for the past four days, which is more than I was able to do for months, so maybe my energy is coming back. I heard somewhere that the energy comes before the mood. Is that true?
Dima, that's great. I can't answer your question definitively; maybe it's true for you now?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 13, 2010, at 14:02:20
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 12, 2010, at 16:48:04
>I heard somewhere that the energy comes before the mood. Is that true?
They used to say that. I'm not sure whether it's true but I think it's a good sign.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 15, 2010, at 13:37:37
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 12, 2010, at 16:48:04
Dima, how are you doing?
Posted by Dima on September 18, 2010, at 9:46:04
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by ed_uk2010 on September 15, 2010, at 13:37:37
My sense of smell seems to be coming back but I still feel horrible.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 18, 2010, at 10:07:26
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 18, 2010, at 9:46:04
> My sense of smell seems to be coming back
Ok, well that's something. Dr appointment soon!
Posted by Phillipa on September 18, 2010, at 20:04:21
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 18, 2010, at 9:46:04
Dima what is causing the smell to return? Phillipa
Posted by Dima on September 20, 2010, at 15:35:50
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 18, 2010, at 9:46:04
I saw the doctor. I'm now on 100 mg of Anfranil.
Posted by Phillipa on September 20, 2010, at 19:50:09
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 20, 2010, at 15:35:50
Are you doing any better at all? Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on September 29, 2010, at 15:00:02
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 20, 2010, at 15:35:50
>I saw the doctor. I'm now on 100 mg of Anafranil.
How it going Dima? Any side effects? Hope you're OK.
Posted by Dima on September 30, 2010, at 17:28:25
In reply to Re: I feel horrible » Dima, posted by ed_uk2010 on September 29, 2010, at 15:00:02
Still crappy. No side effects.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on October 1, 2010, at 13:46:35
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on September 30, 2010, at 17:28:25
>Still crappy. No side effects.
Are you going to stay on 100mg or increase? I suppose it's a bit early to say because you need to give 100mg a chance.
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