Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Just wanted to let all know I am still here. Since my move to FL in Sept, in addition to the RA, I have been fighting chronic akathisia (severe restlessness that will cause you to drive off of a cliff. The only relief is a shot in the ER. It was thought to come from one dose of phenergan (although I took it all of my life) in July when the akathisia put me in critical care, but now there is question. I see a neurologist on Thurs. Just to let all know, antidepressants can also cause akathisia so please, those who take them, talk to your doctor about the meds you are taking. No one ever mentioned this side effect to me my best to all of you. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 Hi Joanne, I'm glad you posted. I have been wondering about you. I'm sorry to hear that you still have this awful problem. I don't know how you cope with it. Are you able to sleep at night? You must be completely worn out. How are other things going since your move? I am still without a companion. I told my bed buddie to stay away. He was starting to be annoying. I enjoyed the attention, but he started to not show up when he was supposed to and never called to tell me that he couldn't be here. Then he would call and expect me to drop everything. It was beginning to be inconvenient and that's the last thing that I need. Another problem.... But I am working on someone else right now. It may take some time. I have to tread slowly with him because of a horrible relationship that he just got out of. He is a bit gunshy if you know what I mean. But he is fun and he loves Wyatt and Wyatt just loves him. So I am slowly, slowly reeling him in. I hope. And if it goes no further, then that's ok too. He is a great friend. Anyway, it is great to hear from you. I hope that you can get to the bottom of the akathisia soon. Love and Hugs Stacey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 This is such a worrisome situation, Joanne. What did the neurologist say Thursday? [ ] I am still here > Just wanted to let all know I am still here. Since my move to FL in Sept, in > addition to the RA, I have been fighting chronic akathisia (severe > restlessness that will cause you to drive off of a cliff. The only relief is > a shot in the ER. It was thought to come from one dose of phenergan (although > I took it all of my life) in July when the akathisia put me in critical care, > but now there is question. I see a neurologist on Thurs. > > Just to let all know, antidepressants can also cause akathisia so please, > those who take them, talk to your doctor about the meds you are taking. No > one ever mentioned this side effect to me > my best to all of you. > Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Sorry for the angry > message, I am just so tired of this body and how I feel but I don't > want to bring anyone else down with me so I haven't been posting. > Thanks for letting me vent. Peace (hopefully) > Don't feel bad. We all have our angry negative days. My only suggestion is to pick yourself up, brush the dust off and start all over again. If you want to ask questions or need someone to vent to, my email box is always open. Have you also tried to write in a journal. This really helps me. Not only to I track my calories, which definately keeps me honest when I want to over eat but I can also write all my feelings down. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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