Posted by dls on May 6, 2000, at 10:17:15
In reply to Re: WHERE, IN CANADA, IS CAM W ?????, posted by Cam W. on May 5, 2000, at 19:57:18
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>Thanks, Cam,You've satisfied my curosity. Didn't mean to be a catalyst for paranoia and there'll be no lawyers on your trail as far as I'm concerned (even though I do work with more of them than I care too on a daily basis - most of the ones I know exemplify the addage that "egotism is the anesthetic that dulls the pain of stupidity").
I live in the 'wilds of north Idaho' just a 'stones throw' from the BC border (60 miles south, actually). I do travel to our state capitol of Boise frequently and usually get curious responses from coworkers there when I tell them it takes less time for me to drive to Calgary than to Boise.
Am still grappling with depression and mood instability. The psychiatrist says he can't decide whether I'm bipolar or have adult ADD. Sure wish he'd make up his mind.
The Wellbutrin SR seems to have 'pooped out' and neither the neurontin or depakote he gave me did anything other than add to the problems.
I'm hypopituitary (with resulting hypothyroidism and hypogonadism), I'm taking thyroid supplements and used to supplement testosterone until prostate cancer was diagnosed. The endo says testosterone would help the depression and moods, the psychiatrist says he doesn't think so - what's a guy to do???? I have found an article by a psychosocial oncologist at the H. Lee Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa who theorizes that a psychological condition of Apathy can exhibit itself in hypopituitary patients. His recommendation is that if buproprion doesn't resolve the apathy then it's appropriate to add a stimulant. So far, even though I've shared that information with the local psychiatrist, I can't get him too interested in the protocol. Now I'm saving my pennies for round trip air fare to Tampa.
At any rate, I wanted to let you know that I appreciate your input here. You and the other regulars who post here do the rest of us a very valuable service.
Be well,
dls
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