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Post by grim on Sept 19, 2014 21:44:24 GMT
Started in on 40mg,and i've felt wasted (and a little nauseous) all day.
I'm optimistic that these side effects will pass soon...i bloody hope they do!
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Post by blaze on Sept 20, 2014 5:24:58 GMT
I dont ever remember feeling wasted on it, but sicky is a problem for me so i take omeprazol and make sure i have breakfast before taking. I get reflux w all medications though so maybe it will be smthing that passes quick for you.
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Post by grim on Sept 21, 2014 20:59:28 GMT
Felt less sicky today,some loss of appetite.
Felt a bit less wasted too,which is nice.
It's a little irritating having side effects but knowing i have to wait 3 weeks or so before i can start to tell if this med's for me or not.
...but i'm not down about it,i seem to be taking it all in my stride.
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Post by grim on Sept 28, 2014 19:18:55 GMT
No i do not like it,not one little bit! (To quote the fish)
Sleeping pattern's all over the place,as are moods (which is never a good thing),blood pressure is high,feel seasick all of the times,and not quite there.
I don't have the patience to wait and see whether or not the side effects improve
So it's back to "going without meds" once more...again...
...but i'll be ok
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Post by petra on Sept 29, 2014 1:57:23 GMT
Oh no.... Have you got another appointment coming up with your psych so you can discuss things?
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Post by blaze on Sept 29, 2014 12:22:27 GMT
Sorry it didnt work out for.you, hope there are other options or support available to you.
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Post by grim on Sept 30, 2014 19:19:54 GMT
Petra...no i don't have another appointment yet,i was to liaise with my gp regarding titrating the dose. I may ask to be referred back again,but i'm waiting for a "moment of clarity" so i can think properly about it.
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Post by petra on Oct 1, 2014 0:23:18 GMT
It doesn't help that you''ve got such a lot going on just atm....anyone would be stressed without the medication problems on top...Looks like you're going to have to 'ride' this wave which is far from ideal.
Have you got any 'you' time built into your days atm? I'm thinking hard exercise and relaxation to release some of the stress so you don't explode.
Hang on in there, and please feel free to pm me x
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Post by petra on Oct 1, 2014 0:26:22 GMT
Ps - you can't afford to lose anymore hair!
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Post by grim on Oct 1, 2014 21:48:20 GMT
Yup,it's getting a bit interesting. Really not sure which way to turn right now,but at least my bipolar disorder is minding it's own business and staying out of the way I seem to cope med free when i can drift along aimlessly,but i seem to have suddenly found a direction in life...and i've a few other important proper grown up things to deal with,so i think i'll be needing some medical help (that's the pragmatic,on the case,me talking) I normally spend my me time lifting heavy stuff and practicing combat arts...but that's not happening right now due to my dodgy shoulder finally giving up on me and needing an xray,a scan,and if i'm really lucky some minor surgery .
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Post by grim on Oct 2, 2014 21:24:07 GMT
One thing i think is a positive of not taking meds is that there's no peaks and troughs every few hours.
I dig that.
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Post by petra on Oct 2, 2014 21:36:37 GMT
Maybe there wil be another none stimulant one which will suit you - like a second/ third line treatment. Things which cause peaks and troughs aren't good for bipolar, they just agrivate it...best let sleeping dogs lie I say!
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Post by grim on Oct 3, 2014 22:49:30 GMT
Had chat with gp,and Mrs Grimm,and spent a few hours on the internet researching (both factual and anecdotal)
Outcome: going to give strattera one more try,which some small adjustment to diet,timing,etc,and maybe get a more positive experience from it this time. Which would be nice.
It's gotta be worth a shot.
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Post by petra on Oct 4, 2014 1:10:47 GMT
That sounds really positive and hopeful.
Am totally rooting for you so so much.
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Post by petra on Oct 6, 2014 11:49:12 GMT
I've found this site which lists other medications used in the treatment of adhd (at the bottom of the page). It also says if you have side effects from Straterra that splitting the dose, half in morning, half in evening can help. firstinflight, this may also be of interest to you.
link
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Post by grim on Oct 6, 2014 18:51:24 GMT
Well,that was a short "one more try" at Strattera. Those "mood changes" i mentioned before...rapidly escalated to something more resembling borderline psychotic rage! Had to spend the best part of a day isolating myself to avoid biting someone's head off ...metaphorically speaking,maybe. I got so fried by the rage that i've spent most of today in bed recovering. It takes a hell of a lot of mental and physical energy to be that mad for such a long time. Sooo,strattera.Been there,done that. Time to move on i think.
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Post by grim on Oct 8, 2014 19:30:01 GMT
...and now i'm being referred back to the psych again
Once more unto the breach dear friends...
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Post by grim on Nov 30, 2014 10:39:16 GMT
'Nother chat with psych...decided to try a "back to square one approach".
So i'm back on 60mg ir mph daily,and am paying more attention to diet and sleep n' stuff.
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Post by grim on Dec 15, 2014 19:39:38 GMT
Bollockingfuckbaskets!
That's how frustrating the whole meds thing is!
It didn't work out...again...so i'm done with meds.
It's just too much of a rollercoaster of inconsistencies,so i'm getting off
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Post by contrarymary on Dec 15, 2014 23:28:48 GMT
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Post by petra on Dec 19, 2014 0:21:36 GMT
There's got to be a better way....?
You really need a break from all this, it's been just one thing after another hasn't it - you must feel exhausted x
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Post by grim on Dec 19, 2014 20:19:24 GMT
Hi Pet, Yeah it's a bit of a non stop barrage,i sometimes wonder where it will all end. ...but i ain't gonna quit,that's for sure
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Post by grim on Mar 8, 2015 20:54:18 GMT
I'm still here.
Meds became necessary again a few weeks after Christmas,life outside my head became equally as chaotic as life inside my head.
Currently on 72mg concerta with an ir top up in the evening.I need to stick with it,my ability to function properly without meds seems to be waining.
But enough about me,how are you all doing?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2015 22:37:55 GMT
Hi grim; I don't think we have directly spoken, but I feel I "know" you a bit from reading your threads. I just wanted to post to say it is good to see you and that I hope you are doing better on the meds. I am on 70mg IR MPH per day and so I have read your threads with interest because you are on a similar dose. I hope life is treating you well.
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Post by petra on Mar 10, 2015 5:45:17 GMT
Long time no see. I've virtually become 100% NT since you were last on here!
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Post by grim on Mar 10, 2015 19:13:21 GMT
NT?
(i know it's obvious and i probably already know,but.......)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2015 19:55:36 GMT
Neuro Typical AKA The Norms
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Post by grim on Mar 10, 2015 20:09:31 GMT
Thanks PD. Pet i sympathise,being normal must be awful!
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Post by fuzzywuzzy on Mar 10, 2015 20:43:45 GMT
Highly overrated, I'm sure!
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Post by petra on Mar 11, 2015 0:43:16 GMT
NT? (i know it's obvious and i probably already know,but.......) you've obviously spent far too long away from this forum and are suffering from some kind of disassociation.
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