Posted by kara lynne on January 10, 2003, at 16:33:03
In reply to Re: considering ECT- Kara, posted by Pfinstegg on January 10, 2003, at 15:35:26
Pfinstegg,
Thank you for asking and passing on the info. Had you gone through years (in my case 10) of failed drug trials before you finally did the TMS? And did you try MAOI's? My next attempt was going to be Nardil-- I didn't do well on either Parnate or Moclobemide, but as you know people seem to have pretty dramatic results with Nardil. Of course I am so very sensitive to all side effects that it would be a miracle if I could tolerate it, but we'll see. It sounds like you are having a dramatic response with the TMS, and still feeling lucid and like "yourself", which is comforting to hear. It helps to chip away at that huge block of fear I have about ECT, even though I still don't feel ready to try it. Truthfully, I (thought I was) joking when I ran it past my doctor, and I was just crushed when he suggested it might be appropriate for me. So it's good to hear from people like you that are doing well with it; it takes the edge off the stigma. Thanks again, I really appreciate the updates and hearing about how things are going for you.
poster:kara lynne
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