sdjeff Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Ok, Granted I would not even be able to get out of bed without my meds. I need all of them. That doesn't change the fact that I'm a total med-induced zombie. I can't think straight. I can't remember for shit. I can't have much of a social life, I have to plan around my meds and my illnesses. I hate this and it cannot continue. Everyday is a fight. A fight against emotional pain. A fight against physical pain. a fight against the meds. The poison I swallow now is largely the last resort for me. I'm not gonna break it down by med, I'm nor gonna get into the 2nd opinions and specialists I've seen. Honestly, I'm just too tired and out of it to do it. Maybe later. So, is there another pill I can take so I won't be so burnt out? I sure as hell can't think of anything. I don't mind adding another pill, why not? What helps you with your side effects and fatigue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netsavy006 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I don't know if it's compatible with what you take but I've heard that Provigil can be used to help counteract sleepiness side effects of medications. Speak with the doctor and let him/her know that you are having problems during the day. I'm sure the timing or adjustment of the meds could help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celestia Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Jeff, I have nothing to offer, but you know I'm in your cheering section and I believe one day and hopefully soon, you will find out wtf is wrong with you and finally get answers, relief from pain, and most of all, peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I second netsavvy. Provigil did a great job of keeping my energy up. I'm sorry, Jeff. Like s9 said, count me as a member of your cheering section. Peace, Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I hope you and your doc can figure out a way for you to feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineOutside Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Provigil can help a lot. I take it. Sunshine Outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdjeff Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thanks all, (especially my cheering section.) Unfortunately I cannot get my gdoc or pdoc to prescibe provigil. My gdoc is afraid of throwing me into a mania and my pdoc had me on it before and it caused too much anxiety, Hmmm... Could that be because I was on Abilify at the same time? As I recall Abilify caused a lot of problems. I did a lot of homework on Provigil and I really do want to try it. I just can't seem to get a doc to prescribe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredoftherapy21 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Uggh I am sorry you are on so many meds, nad they are making you feel so medicated. I used to be on 10 at one time, and it was just too much for me. I hope you and your p-doc can work something out, I am only on 2 meds, and they are already making me groggy and medicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generica Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hi Sdjeff, I'm hearing you! Since I started taking brewer's yeast & lecithin (just mixed into a smoothie), I have had a lot more energy & my brain is 'working' again. Seems to counteract some seroquel & lamotrigine stupor. I know it's not a pill, but it's really been a great add-on for me. You need enough nice flavors in your smoothie to hide the icky taste & texture though. The brewer's yeast info actually came from a BP study my pdoc gave me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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