Posted by jerrympls on January 21, 2004, at 18:44:02
In reply to Re: Dopamine system out of whack?, posted by Karen Moore on January 20, 2004, at 23:49:18
> Well, hang in there, there are many options to try. I've tried over 30 meds in the last two years but I still haven't lost my determination to find something that will harness this monster.
> Depending on which side-effects you had with the Nardil you might still want to consider giving Parnate a shot. I know the diet can be a pain in the arse but it's much easier to adapt to than depression. It was the first drug that pulled me out of my most severe bout, it took some heavy convincing to get me to try anything at that point, my depression was so wretched. So, though I couldn't stay on it, I am particularly fond of it.
> Best of luck,
> K.
> P.S. I'm heading to Denver next week to see a researcher/pdoc who specializes in treatment resistance. If I find out anything more relating to the dopamine issues I'll let you know.
> Also, I don't know how much you like doing research online but there are some decent resources out there. Let me know if you want any direct links.Hi Karen!
I do research on the web all the time - so any direct links you can send me would be much appreciated. Feel free to email me directly at jerrympls@mn.rr.com. As for questions for the doc you will be seeing - I am most interested in the use of opiates and dopamine antagonists like Mirapex, etc.
As for Parnate - I guess that is an option. I'm not sure why my doc choose Nardil over that. He's actually a researcher himself and has delt with many treatment-resistant patients. Apparently he's had the most success with Nardil. Going off the Nardil was the most horrible experience in my life - I've never had such horrible withdrawl from any med - and we even did a slow taper. Oh well- that's a whole other post.
Anyway, thanks in advance for any info you can send my way!
Jerry
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