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wikiprice
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hi again
i have seen an endicrinologist,he was sure that all my problems lie with my depression and that i should be seeing a phsychiatrist than an endicrinologist.but he seemed to be an inexperienced doctor(young),and he assured me that there is no need for more hormone testing(FSH,LH,PROLACTIN,ETC).
right now im not sure what to do.i cant go through ssri sideeffect or withdrawal again.
just want to add a little more to my background
before i took antidepressant i came to a point where in social places i had difficulty talking,and had strange facial expression.this is making me more convinced that dopamine was the nuerotransmitter i should have been targetting than serotonin.what advice do you have for me i will appreciate them. |
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| Posted: 09/09/07 - 02:06 Post subject: |
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inaddition:
i have motor disturbance and sensitivity.like when iam playing soccer i make desitions slower and my movements are slower than pre ssri and these are noticable to people,(some sort of parkinsonism), when i do some exercise afterward i have cold sweat and very dry mouth and extremely tired that i cants relax,and have talking difficulty.its like everything is foggy.
by the way i live in new zealand |
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| Posted: 09/10/07 - 20:36 Post subject: |
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Mucuna pruriens, found in many memory and libido enhancement supplements is a natural way to increase dopamine levels. They have been using it in India for centuries as a treatment for parkinson's disease. You could also try massage therapy. Studies have shown massage therapy to increase dopamine and seratonin levels while decreasing cortisol. I don't remember the numbers on that, but I recall them being quite significant.
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You should check with your doc before taking any additional medication (including mucuna). I'd suggest following your doctors advice (young or not, he/she still went to school for a long time). I'd also strongly recommend going back through this thread and trying some of the previously posted ideas. |
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| Posted: 09/11/07 - 03:20 Post subject: |
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i appreciate all your replys
i have an appointment tomorrow and i will tell my doctor to refer me to a psychiatrist,because he doesnt really now much about antidepressant.for example when i was telling him about the withdrawals like vivid dreams,flue like symptoms,he didnt believe me.
anyway about Mucuna pruriens,i hope its available here because in here doctors are very strict somewhat,like only a few antidepressants are available.(there are no wellbutrins) . |
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| Posted: 09/11/07 - 23:09 Post subject: |
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A sound choice. All the best to you wikiprice 
Post back and fill me in after a few visits to the new doc! |
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| Posted: 09/13/07 - 21:01 Post subject: |
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hi again
i went back to my GP,and he told me that medications are not the answer for me,and when i mentioned mucuna pruriens he had no idea what they where all he said was that i would get horrible side effects with every med and so he referred me to a psychologist.i don't know how a psychologist can help me when im having those withdrawals i mentioned. i convinced him i needed to see a psychiatrist too and he said it wouldnt hurt.so im waiting another week to see these professions. |
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| Posted: 09/24/07 - 03:59 Post subject: |
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well i went back to my psychiatrist and she just said i will become better,and she agreed that these were all possible withdrawal symptoms and it takes time but they will surly go away.
i have been feeling better physically.i think my movements are becoming better(normal).my muscles arent sore.my neck is not achy,hence it is not testosterone deficiency(hypogonadism)and the endocrinologist already ruled this out.
i still have chills and hot flashes(mild). i m having insomnia again,and its not because im depressed. i can not cry when i m sad,a few tears come out but then i get head ache and sore (reddish) eyes. i also have digestion problems and im becoming like allergic to food.i fell itchy lot and i had a few rashes the otherday.i know these are possible withdrawals and they should subside even if it takes as long as it has taken me.
my memory however is back to normal.(short and long term).
what i know has made these withdrawals worse,is that the load of responsibilities i put myself under.i was pushing things while going through these horrible withdrawals.i was away from home and telling my family that i was doing uni papers and thats what they were expecting.but during this time i could not possibly study.and its nearly 2 years now and i m still struggling to adapt.
and because of all of this i have no close friend. and people i have tried to meet all thing of me as weird and avoid me.i m just happy my memory is back. and lastly i have low libido and i know its from the meds.so i hope they become better too.
i know im confusing here but i hope u understand.its all i can put together,and most of my earlier comments were made while i was feeling crap with withdrawals. |
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| Posted: 09/26/07 - 02:04 Post subject: |
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It would appear time is on your side.
So glad to hear you are feeling better! |
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| Posted: 09/26/07 - 04:09 Post subject: |
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hi again
yes time is on my side and im digging deep to find the real reason for my depression
im starting to think that i might have something wrong with my thyroids.i have ice cold hands and still having digestion problems and also my throat ,(front of my neck) does not feel normal(hard to explain).and i still have sleeping problems like i wake up not relaxed,after long sleep,also slow hair growth could all to do with my thyroids.i have an appointment nextweek and i will see how it goes.what do you think?i really appreciate your replys. |
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