Now what?

Posted by Shirley Hugh-Jesst @audriana, Aug 7, 2021

I'm brainstorming right now and as an educator, the main rule is no idea is dumb.
I've asked this group about Treatment Resistant Depression, Spravato and Ketamine infusions. I've had Electro Convulsive "Therapy". According to my doctor
he stopped after 6 out of 12 treatments because, "I'm not getting the results I anticipated."
I weeped incessantly.
I've been on antidepressants--label and novel (Nuedexta)--since 1986 and today I'm asking you, "now what?"
I'm motivated by "now what" because today I fell. It's just a symptom of "poly-pharmaceuticals", but now what?
Two months ago, the endocrinologist finally re-balanced my TSH, FREE T3, T4...blah, blah, blah...
A month ago I started Savella as an off label antidepressant, thus far, BTW, doing nothing for my fibromyalgia--but decreasing the suicidal ideations. However, I can feel my motivation to participate in activities is diminishing...and I do have supportive family, friends, and a therapist...
A week ago, I had a TIA.
3 days ago, my primary care provider down-sized my meds based on cardiac complications...the "distance between the T and Q".
And today I fell and I know it was due to the Savella... I've been wearing a cardiac monitor for a week and tomorrow is my last day. I know there is a corellation among the anxiety, dizziness, vertigo--you know the neurogical crap and the Savella. I'm taking only 25mg once a day--at bedtime...daytime dosing was horrible.
So, "Now what?"

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Shirley Hugh-Jesst | @audriana | Aug 24, 2021

Hi!@clutch.
Yes, I will receive my treatments in Benson.
During my previous treatments, I didn't eat anything prior for about two hours. I stoked up on plenty of water and drank water throughout.
Midway, I would be so hungry and I craved Granny Smith apples. They became a part of my "protocol ". And once I could walk steadily, I had to go pee. TMI, but part of the regemine they don't discuss in medical journals.
I certainly hope you will successfully conquer the nausea.

clutch | @clutch | Aug 25, 2021

@audriana , Thanks for the response. Is the physician at the Benson Clinic overseeing your esketamine therapy? Just for my information. I hope it goes well. Let us know.