Posted by SLS on August 21, 2008, at 1:50:58
In reply to Re: The stakes are too high. » SLS, posted by mknight on August 20, 2008, at 19:02:25
> I may possibly fit the diagnosis for atypical depression for which MAOIs are supposed to work, but once again I do not want to fix my brain only to destroy my liver.
The risk is rather small and can be monitored for by blood tests assaying liver enzymes. It is worth mentioning, though. I know that Terrence Ketter, MD, now at Stanford, will choose Marplan before Nardil to avoid hepatic stress. I have never known anyone to suffer this reaction. But, then again, I don't know 100,000 people taking Nardil.
> The only time in 14 years that I have not been stoned is after 2 separate stays in the hospital for an intestinal infection and a burst appendix. I felt completely normal for 5 months after each stay. I was given a sodium, chloride, potassium IV and IV Flagyl and Cipro antibiotics. None of my doctors have any answer for this.
I might be able to. It is either an anti-inflammatory property of one of the antibiotics or Lyme disease. How long have you been suffering for?
> I do not feel depressed just stoned, unmotivated, tired.
You know, I discussed "brain fog" with my doctor just last month. Unfortunately, I can't remember the details at the moment, but he had identified several mechanisms by which it could occur. I think he had referred to excessive glutamate.
Your rationale to try Remeron is quite astute. I'm glad you followed up on it just to be sure. Did Remeron make things worse in any way?
- Scott
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