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Topic: Stressed now ...taking away Cymbalta
I have to face up to it. They are going to take away my Cymbalta. After years and years of taking this or that tricyclic, finally Cymbalta came along and changed my whole outlook. It was prescribed to me, in addition to Lyrica, by my rheumatologist. What a difference!!! Yes, I'm still in pain, but I'm happy about it, lol, NOT. It completely changed my outlook, and I went from living in a chair, confined by pain, to an active senior, ready to take on the world. Now, I'm at the point of surgery and Cymbalta does not come in a form that is crushable or liquid. I'm scared. I don't want to feel the way I did "before". Anyone else had this experience? What have you done to keep the depression at bay following surgery? How did you manage your pain following surgery? (Not the pain from surgery, but perhaps pain from chronic conditions pre-op) I would appreciate your answers, we learn so much from one another.
Walking with you on this journey, Mary
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Topic: Grateful Post..
Happy Hump Day..
Today I am grateful..
That Debra was with me to watch Rescue Me with me last night.. This is a very tough show for me to watch, since I see so much of myself in the lead character.. I love you..
For another day.. It doesn't get easier it gets hard to start back up after you have made it a while..
That I have people in my life that care..
That G-Dawg was okay..
That I love myself..
Today I am grateful..
That Debra was with me to watch Rescue Me with me last night.. This is a very tough show for me to watch, since I see so much of myself in the lead character.. I love you..
For another day.. It doesn't get easier it gets hard to start back up after you have made it a while..
That I have people in my life that care..
That G-Dawg was okay..
That I love myself..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
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Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: RE: 60 days of sobriety
I was insane. At first it really worked controlling my migraines. I get them several times a week. I have just started menopause, and because I like to do things the difficult way, I get migraines instead of night sweats and hot flashes. Anyway, after about a week, I was unbelieveably thirsty. Then I was totally disoriented. I forgot how to get home - after working at a job for 17 years!!!! I forgot just about everything. Made crazy mistakes at work. Basically couldn't even remember to take a shower! When I got lost coming home, I said forget this and stopped cold turkey - don't do that either. I did, however, lose 34 pounds in 6 weeks but at the cost of my job - I'm not so sure it was worth it!!!! Kathy
Topic: RE: Need Antidepressant Med/ anti-anxiety med input
Your Thyroid and iron and Vit D defeicencies alone can be causing your depression and anxiety. Do more research on the net for all of your medical issues. Also, sometimes you need to try other SSRI drugs to find the one right for you. I tried many and ended up going on a drug called Lamictal. It has helped me so much and not an SSRI drug. Lamictal is an anti seizure drug that is also used for depression and anxiety, also it helped me with migraines. NEVER go off your meds on your own. I had sever withdrawal going off the SSRI drugs, like Effexor. It was brutal. Worse than any time I withdrew from alcohol. You MUST wean off SSRI drugs like Pristiq. Tell your Dr. you'd like to try another med, that this is not helping you. Also are you postmenopausal or in menopause? You may need to have your hormone levels checked and ask for some help in that area, There are Bio Identical hormones that have helped many women and are all natural. You need to be the informed patient. No one cares more about your health than you.
Best of luck to you. Don't give up until you feel better!
Best of luck to you. Don't give up until you feel better!
Topic: RE: Naltrexone
Thanks for your response. I have tried many programs over the past few years, with only short periods of success. ( I had been sober for 12+ years, quit on my own, and then had gastric bypass and began drinking about 3 years after)
This program is the Dr. visits for shots of Naltrexone, therapy and attending support groups of your choice. I have been to many AA meetings over the years. I just wanted the added help of the drug to claim down the cravings a bit so I can clear my head and set goals for myself. They begin by detoxing you for a week and then the drug. It's a year long program. It's outpatient. No Dr. has ever offered this drug and program before, so I thought why not try again. I don't want to just give up.
This program is the Dr. visits for shots of Naltrexone, therapy and attending support groups of your choice. I have been to many AA meetings over the years. I just wanted the added help of the drug to claim down the cravings a bit so I can clear my head and set goals for myself. They begin by detoxing you for a week and then the drug. It's a year long program. It's outpatient. No Dr. has ever offered this drug and program before, so I thought why not try again. I don't want to just give up.
Topic: RE: Naltrexone
I was put on Naltrexone for my binge eating disorder, and it helped immensely while I also did outpatient treatment for the disorder, and regular ongoing psychotherapy. While I am a recovering alcoholic, and have struggled in the past 18 months with relapse/recovery, I have not used the Naltrexone for my alcoholism.
My first question would be Have you tried AA, if so for how long? How many AA meetings have you attended,? Have you worked the 12 Steps of AA with a sponsor? Are you currently in psychotherapy? Have you tried inpatient or outpatient treatment for alcoholism?
There is no magic pill that makes us stop drinking. For me, I need divine intervention, literally, God must stop me, and get me sane. That is why I attend AA meetings. That is why I have a sponsor and work the 12 steps to the best of my ability. That is why I am in outpatient treatment for the past six months.
Millions of people have stopped drinking with AA. I once had over 8 years of sobriety one time. Another time I had over 6 years. I did all that without the Naltrexone.
Good luck.
Trish
My first question would be Have you tried AA, if so for how long? How many AA meetings have you attended,? Have you worked the 12 Steps of AA with a sponsor? Are you currently in psychotherapy? Have you tried inpatient or outpatient treatment for alcoholism?
There is no magic pill that makes us stop drinking. For me, I need divine intervention, literally, God must stop me, and get me sane. That is why I attend AA meetings. That is why I have a sponsor and work the 12 steps to the best of my ability. That is why I am in outpatient treatment for the past six months.
Millions of people have stopped drinking with AA. I once had over 8 years of sobriety one time. Another time I had over 6 years. I did all that without the Naltrexone.
Good luck.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Naltrexone
Just wanted to ask if anyone on this forum has been put on Naltrexone for alcoholism?
If so, I'd like to hear your story and how it helped or didn't help you.
Thanks!
Topic: RE: x-post: Depression...
People like "us" with depression, have a hard time with certain situations, waiting on your insurance may be a trigger for you. But once you hear that youve been approved i guarantee youll be much better! :)))))
Topic: RE: Need Antidepressant Med/ anti-anxiety med input
I havent had my WLS yet but I know all about mental health. I suffer from severe depression and anx. I take 20mg of Lexapro which wasnt working til they added Abilify. I swear by Abilify!!! I suffered for so long with mental health, and Abilify finally saved me.
I had to start out reeeeeaaaalllly slow on it because it made me feel like jumping out of my chair! lol.
Hang in there it takes a long time to find the right med for you
I had to start out reeeeeaaaalllly slow on it because it made me feel like jumping out of my chair! lol.
Hang in there it takes a long time to find the right med for you
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