Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Donna, I am sorry to hear this.I am not a dr but some of what you describe, Chuck also has problems with and we saw his neuro Mon. and he told Chuck AGAIN, that he feels he does have MS. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com -----Original Message-----From: djnova50@...Sent: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:18:12 -0800 (PST)To: mserslife Subject: Dr. Sloop I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit.I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Get Free Smileys for Your IM & Email - Learn more at www.crawler.com/smileys Works with AIM®, MSN® Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, ICQ®, Google Talk™ and most webmails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Not physically FIT??? No, that is NO excuse. Does HE run marathons? That is bogus, my dear, just totally bogus. Like the time I went to a Dr to check for Candida, he talked over my head to my mother (I was in my late 20's!) and told her that I didn't have Candida (he didn't do ANY tests, just talked) and that I was just fat and lazy! I DID have it, as was found out many years later. IF he had been competent, he might have saved me many years of ill health, but no, he was just a self-opinionated boob. And Yes, that IS a technical term, one that your Dr Sloop also fits very well. ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Dr. Sloop I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit.I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 nne, Where do you live? I'm thinking about what Dr. Sloop said about me being depressed. I'm also thinking about my brother, who had a successful business, until his ex wife picked up his daughters for a scheduled weekend visit, and never brought them back. I told Dr. Sloop about how the judge had awarded custody of the girls to my brother. But, one visit, his ex didn't bring the girls home, he tried to find them, but her family protected her location really well. It sent my brother into a downward spiral. He died as a result of an injury he sustained in an accident. Akiba, I've never ever been classified as a star athlete. When I was in my teens I was a pretty good sprinter. I could run fast for short distances. Of course, my dad always told me that I didn't run, it was more like a gallop. I never did quite understand what that meant. But, in a short race, from the our driveway to the top of the street, I could win against just about anybody, except for another sprinter. In my physical education class, I got my best grades when we got into basketball. Of course, that was back when girls basketball had different rules. Now, girls use the same rules as the boys. My PE teacher was Mrs. Fergeson. I can remember her pulling me aside and asking me if I like basketball. I told her that my dad put up a hoop on our garage, for my brother, and I was the one who used it most of the time. Most of the time, I feel like I could do everything or anything that I wanted to do. I don't believe that I am as depressed as Dr. Sloop seems to think I am. I don't believe that depression is at the root of whatever ills a person may have. I also don't believe that exercise will cure all those ills. Back when I was walking 3 miles a day, I could not do it in less than an hour. According to Dr. Sloop, I should be able to walk a mile in 15 minutes and if it takes longer, then I'm not walking fast enough. While I didn't ask Dr. Sloop if he ran marathons, he is kind of built like a marathon runner. Although, I did not get a chance to see him in running shorts.I don't feel crappy all the time. My symptoms come and go. I don't focus on them unless they stop me in my tracks, like the last attack of vertigo that I had. <html> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" HREF="http://pets.care2.com/i?p=628786495">Join Care2.com's Race for Pets!</a> </html>Subject: Re: Dr. SloopTo: MSersLife Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 1:27 PM Not physically FIT??? No, that is NO excuse. Does HE run marathons? That is bogus, my dear, just totally bogus. Like the time I went to a Dr to check for Candida, he talked over my head to my mother (I was in my late 20's!) and told her that I didn't have Candida (he didn't do ANY tests, just talked) and that I was just fat and lazy! I DID have it, as was found out many years later. IF he had been competent, he might have saved me many years of ill health, but no, he was just a self-opinionated boob. And Yes, that IS a technical term, one that your Dr Sloop also fits very well. ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Dr. Sloop I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit.I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 We live in northern Illinois. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com Dr. Sloop I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit.I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hear that too! Doctors like to blame lots of symptoms on physical fitness, or lack of. Thats why I always joke about my weight, I can't see a doctor without hearing it. They think because I'm fat, that I'm not fit. Thats not necessarily true though...my physical therapist says I'm very fit. Its there job to be like this. > > > We live in northern Illinois. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ > > Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancer > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancer > > Angel Feather Loomer > www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com > > The Cancer Club > www.cancerclub.com > > >> Dr. Sloop >>> >>> >>> >>> I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything >>> neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my >>> heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of >>> the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, >>> personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to >>> walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every >>> day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. >>> >>> I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without >>> having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that >>> it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a >>> neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that >>> Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no >>> other explanation. >>> >>> Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to >>> depression and not being physically fit. >>> >>> I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm >>> depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She >>> said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit >>> from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried >>> Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and >>> Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me >>> feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be >>> increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too >>> high. So, I had to stop taking that. >>> >>> Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of >>> my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about >>> the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. >>> Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the >>> ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is >>> that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit. >>> >>> I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically >>> fit. >>> >>> So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't >>> find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? >>> It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the >>> antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was >>> taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been >>> on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would >>> vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. >>> The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him >>> as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the >>> antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked >>> me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood >>> was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably >>> didn't need to be on them to begin with. >>> >>> Donna in WA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [image: FREE Animations for your email - by IncrediMail! Click Here!] >>> >> > > > -- Jolie And we pray X 4 Everyday X 4 Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hear that too! Doctors like to blame lots of symptoms on physical fitness, or lack of. Thats why I always joke about my weight, I can't see a doctor without hearing it. They think because I'm fat, that I'm not fit. Thats not necessarily true though...my physical therapist says I'm very fit. Its there job to be like this. > > > We live in northern Illinois. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ > > Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancer > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancer > > Angel Feather Loomer > www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com > > The Cancer Club > www.cancerclub.com > > >> Dr. Sloop >>> >>> >>> >>> I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything >>> neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my >>> heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of >>> the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, >>> personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to >>> walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every >>> day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. >>> >>> I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without >>> having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that >>> it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a >>> neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that >>> Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no >>> other explanation. >>> >>> Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to >>> depression and not being physically fit. >>> >>> I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm >>> depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She >>> said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit >>> from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried >>> Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and >>> Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me >>> feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be >>> increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too >>> high. So, I had to stop taking that. >>> >>> Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of >>> my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about >>> the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. >>> Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the >>> ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is >>> that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit. >>> >>> I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically >>> fit. >>> >>> So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't >>> find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? >>> It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the >>> antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was >>> taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been >>> on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would >>> vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. >>> The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him >>> as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the >>> antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked >>> me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood >>> was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably >>> didn't need to be on them to begin with. >>> >>> Donna in WA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [image: FREE Animations for your email - by IncrediMail! Click Here!] >>> >> > > > -- Jolie And we pray X 4 Everyday X 4 Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hear that too! Doctors like to blame lots of symptoms on physical fitness, or lack of. Thats why I always joke about my weight, I can't see a doctor without hearing it. They think because I'm fat, that I'm not fit. Thats not necessarily true though...my physical therapist says I'm very fit. Its there job to be like this. > > > We live in northern Illinois. > Hugs > nne > Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life > http://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ > > Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancer > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancer > > Angel Feather Loomer > www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com > > The Cancer Club > www.cancerclub.com > > >> Dr. Sloop >>> >>> >>> >>> I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything >>> neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my >>> heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of >>> the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, >>> personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to >>> walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every >>> day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. >>> >>> I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without >>> having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that >>> it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a >>> neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that >>> Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no >>> other explanation. >>> >>> Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to >>> depression and not being physically fit. >>> >>> I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm >>> depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She >>> said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit >>> from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried >>> Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and >>> Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me >>> feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be >>> increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too >>> high. So, I had to stop taking that. >>> >>> Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of >>> my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about >>> the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. >>> Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the >>> ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is >>> that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit. >>> >>> I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically >>> fit. >>> >>> So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't >>> find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? >>> It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the >>> antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was >>> taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been >>> on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would >>> vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. >>> The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him >>> as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the >>> antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked >>> me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood >>> was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably >>> didn't need to be on them to begin with. >>> >>> Donna in WA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [image: FREE Animations for your email - by IncrediMail! Click Here!] >>> >> > > > -- Jolie And we pray X 4 Everyday X 4 Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Oh, that is horrible! Were the children ever located? I am so sorry for your brother, and so sorry for your loss. ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Dr. Sloop I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit.I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I also read recently that fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disease. I'm trying to remember where I read that. I do remember it was a very reputable magazine. Perhaps the MSQR? I will try to find it because it seems your Dr. Sloop needs some education. lolI think this doc is one of those docs who discounts symptoms and wants to put all the blame on one factor, like being out of shape. With a lot of docs it's "being overweight". I had high hopes for your visit with this guy! Darn.....hugs)) SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: mserslife Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 2:18:12 PMSubject: Dr. Sloop I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit.I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms because you are depressed! SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 2:52:58 PMSubject: Re: Dr. Sloop nne, Where do you live? I'm thinking about what Dr. Sloop said about me being depressed. I'm also thinking about my brother, who had a successful business, until his ex wife picked up his daughters for a scheduled weekend visit, and never brought them back. I told Dr. Sloop about how the judge had awarded custody of the girls to my brother. But, one visit, his ex didn't bring the girls home, he tried to find them, but her family protected her location really well. It sent my brother into a downward spiral. He died as a result of an injury he sustained in an accident. Akiba, I've never ever been classified as a star athlete. When I was in my teens I was a pretty good sprinter. I could run fast for short distances. Of course, my dad always told me that I didn't run, it was more like a gallop. I never did quite understand what that meant. But, in a short race, from the our driveway to the top of the street, I could win against just about anybody, except for another sprinter. In my physical education class, I got my best grades when we got into basketball. Of course, that was back when girls basketball had different rules. Now, girls use the same rules as the boys. My PE teacher was Mrs. Fergeson. I can remember her pulling me aside and asking me if I like basketball. I told her that my dad put up a hoop on our garage, for my brother, and I was the one who used it most of the time. Most of the time, I feel like I could do everything or anything that I wanted to do. I don't believe that I am as depressed as Dr. Sloop seems to think I am. I don't believe that depression is at the root of whatever ills a person may have. I also don't believe that exercise will cure all those ills. Back when I was walking 3 miles a day, I could not do it in less than an hour. According to Dr. Sloop, I should be able to walk a mile in 15 minutes and if it takes longer, then I'm not walking fast enough. While I didn't ask Dr. Sloop if he ran marathons, he is kind of built like a marathon runner. Although, I did not get a chance to see him in running shorts.I don't feel crappy all the time. My symptoms come and go. I don't focus on them unless they stop me in my tracks, like the last attack of vertigo that I had. <html> Join'>http://pets.care2.com/i?p=628786495">Join Care2.com's Race for Pets!</a> </html>Subject: Re: Dr. SloopTo: MSersLife Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 1:27 PM Not physically FIT??? No, that is NO excuse. Does HE run marathons? That is bogus, my dear, just totally bogus. Like the time I went to a Dr to check for Candida, he talked over my head to my mother (I was in my late 20's!) and told her that I didn't have Candida (he didn't do ANY tests, just talked) and that I was just fat and lazy! I DID have it, as was found out many years later. IF he had been competent, he might have saved me many years of ill health, but no, he was just a self-opinionated boob. And Yes, that IS a technical term, one that your Dr Sloop also fits very well. ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Dr. Sloop I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit.I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sharon, Dr. Sloop didn't offer to prescribe an antidepressant, he just thinks that I need one. He said he would right a note to Mara. Mara is the nurse practitioner who I see when I need medical attention. The many times that I've tried to get services through Comprehensive Mental Health have proven less than effective. People can self refer themselves, but the process involves filling out a self-evaluation rather than having a mental health professional sit and ask questions. Based upon how the questions are answered determines if a potential client qualifies for services. The last time I tried to get services, I was told that I wasn't depressed enough for counseling services. But, if I wanted to talk about anti-depressants, I could do that. I never heard back. As I wrote in my last message, I have tried a few different antidepressants, with various results. But, none really made a difference. Dr. Sloop said that there are many different antidepressants. Except for the Prozac, the ones I've tried made me feel like I wanted to sleep all the time. I had a hard time functioning. Even the Effexor, which raised my blood pressure made me feel like I was moving at a snails pace. While I don't consider myself to be a Pollyanna, I don't live a "doom and gloom" life. I have interests: watercolor painting, pine needle basketry, and woodburning. Woodburning is the only interest that I can't pursue with reckless abandon because it does create smoke. But, if I'm making a basket with a woodburned base, I can see that burning through to completion. Is anybody using Cymbalta? Most people that I know have had bad experiences, or less than desirable experiences with it. If you have used Cymbalta, how has it affected you? Donna in WA<html> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" HREF="http://pets.care2.com/i?p=628786495">Join Care2.com's Race for Pets!</a> </html>Subject: Re: Dr. SloopTo: MSersLife Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PMDonna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms because you are depressed! SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sharon, Dr. Sloop didn't offer to prescribe an antidepressant, he just thinks that I need one. He said he would right a note to Mara. Mara is the nurse practitioner who I see when I need medical attention. The many times that I've tried to get services through Comprehensive Mental Health have proven less than effective. People can self refer themselves, but the process involves filling out a self-evaluation rather than having a mental health professional sit and ask questions. Based upon how the questions are answered determines if a potential client qualifies for services. The last time I tried to get services, I was told that I wasn't depressed enough for counseling services. But, if I wanted to talk about anti-depressants, I could do that. I never heard back. As I wrote in my last message, I have tried a few different antidepressants, with various results. But, none really made a difference. Dr. Sloop said that there are many different antidepressants. Except for the Prozac, the ones I've tried made me feel like I wanted to sleep all the time. I had a hard time functioning. Even the Effexor, which raised my blood pressure made me feel like I was moving at a snails pace. While I don't consider myself to be a Pollyanna, I don't live a "doom and gloom" life. I have interests: watercolor painting, pine needle basketry, and woodburning. Woodburning is the only interest that I can't pursue with reckless abandon because it does create smoke. But, if I'm making a basket with a woodburned base, I can see that burning through to completion. Is anybody using Cymbalta? Most people that I know have had bad experiences, or less than desirable experiences with it. If you have used Cymbalta, how has it affected you? Donna in WA<html> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" HREF="http://pets.care2.com/i?p=628786495">Join Care2.com's Race for Pets!</a> </html>Subject: Re: Dr. SloopTo: MSersLife Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PMDonna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms because you are depressed! SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I used it. Didn't notice any difference. Hears some negative things about it, Quit. Never noticed a difference. ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Re: Dr. SloopTo: MSersLife Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms because you are depressed! SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Donna, I'm sorry your dr visit didn't go well. Speaking of anti-depressants, I was originally on Prozac about 20 yrs ago ... I was so nauseated I mixed the capsule with water and took one eigth of it every day. Still the nausea and headaches and I tried Zoloft. Same reaction. I gave up on them even though my dr felt I was depressed for years. 10 years later, I tried them again ... a whole prozac capsule a day and absolutely no problems. If you're really depressed, it's worth giving them another try. Cait I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit. I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Donna, I'm sorry your dr visit didn't go well. Speaking of anti-depressants, I was originally on Prozac about 20 yrs ago ... I was so nauseated I mixed the capsule with water and took one eigth of it every day. Still the nausea and headaches and I tried Zoloft. Same reaction. I gave up on them even though my dr felt I was depressed for years. 10 years later, I tried them again ... a whole prozac capsule a day and absolutely no problems. If you're really depressed, it's worth giving them another try. Cait I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit. I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Donna, I'm sorry your dr visit didn't go well. Speaking of anti-depressants, I was originally on Prozac about 20 yrs ago ... I was so nauseated I mixed the capsule with water and took one eigth of it every day. Still the nausea and headaches and I tried Zoloft. Same reaction. I gave up on them even though my dr felt I was depressed for years. 10 years later, I tried them again ... a whole prozac capsule a day and absolutely no problems. If you're really depressed, it's worth giving them another try. Cait I saw Dr. Sloop today. He's okay. He doesn't think that I have anything neurological going on. But, the fact that I can't walk on my toes or my heels and have trouble walking by placing one foot directly in front of the other, is more an indication of lack of physical fitness. Well, personally, I don't really buy it. He also said that I should be able to walk 2 miles in 30 minutes. I told him that even when I was walking every day, sometimes twice a day, the best I could do was 3 miles in an hour. I can accept the fact that I have seemingly neurological symptoms without having a neurological diagnosis. I recently heard or read somewhere that it has been determined that Fibromyalgia is now considered to be a neurological disorder. So, I asked him about it. He said that Fibromyalgia is a name given to a collection of symptoms which have no other explanation. Basically, he feels that I'm depressed, that all my symptoms are due to depression and not being physically fit. I have had other doctors and medical providers tell me that I'm depressed. One therapist even got specific and called it dysthymia. She said that it was a mild form of depression that usually did not benefit from being treated with antidepressants. Through the years, I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac, and last was a combination of Wellbutrin and Zoloft. I had to quit taking Prozac after just 3 days because it made me feel wired without feeling more energetic. I guess that would be increased agitation. The Effexor casued my blood pressure to go way too high. So, I had to stop taking that. Right now, I am not taking any antidepressants. I don't focus on any of my symptoms over any other symptoms. I didn't even tell Dr. Sloop about the many times when I have been walking that the ground would trip me up. Or those times when I would get my foot caught on grass and end up on the ground. My impression from the short time I was in Dr. Sloop's office is that he would just tell me that I am not physically fit. I would like to hear from others in this group who have been physically fit. So, is this something new that doctors are starting to use If they can't find any other reason for a patient's symptoms? Lack of physical fitness? It's a new one for me. But, I did tell him that I'm willing to try the antidepressant route again. The last time I was on antidepressants I was taking the Welbutrin and the Zoloft. I don't remember how long I'd been on them when I started vomiting. Every morning, or most mornings, I would vomit right after I took my meds. This lasted a total of 4 or 5 weeks. The doctor that I saw ordered an upper GI series. It was a puzzle to him as to what caused the vomiting. I asked him about going back on the antidepressants. For a month, I had been basically of of them. He asked me how I felt. I told him that I feel better. He thought that if my mood was no different after being off the antidepressants, then I probably didn't need to be on them to begin with. Donna in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi Donna,I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin, and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can be daunting to try a new med.gentle hugs, Kate Re: Dr. Sloop> To: MSersLife > Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM> > Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? > Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, > then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms > because you are depressed!> Sharon> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations > in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and > beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Speaking of meds...tomorrow is my Dr's appt, I will be asking about pain meds. So far I have almosy always used Motrin (800 mg), I want to know what y'all take, what dosage and does it work? ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Re: Dr. Sloop Hi Donna,I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin, and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can be daunting to try a new med.gentle hugs, Kate Re: Dr. Sloop> To: MSersLife > Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM> > Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? > Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, > then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms > because you are depressed!> Sharon> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations > in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and > beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 We all know my pain relief options! - > Speaking of meds...tomorrow is my Dr's appt, I will be asking about pain > meds. So far I have almosy always used Motrin (800 mg), I want to know what > y'all take, what dosage and does it work? > > > > ~*~Hugs~*~ > > ~*~Akiba~*~ > > -- Re: Dr. Sloop > > > > > > Hi Donna, > > I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me > psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and > to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin, > and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can > be daunting to try a new med. > > gentle hugs, Kate > > > > Re: Dr. Sloop > >> To: MSersLife > >> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM > >> > >> Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? > >> Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, > >> then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms > >> because you are depressed! > >> Sharon > >> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations > >> in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and > >> beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > -- Jolie And we pray X 4 Everyday X 4 Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 We all know my pain relief options! - > Speaking of meds...tomorrow is my Dr's appt, I will be asking about pain > meds. So far I have almosy always used Motrin (800 mg), I want to know what > y'all take, what dosage and does it work? > > > > ~*~Hugs~*~ > > ~*~Akiba~*~ > > -- Re: Dr. Sloop > > > > > > Hi Donna, > > I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me > psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and > to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin, > and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can > be daunting to try a new med. > > gentle hugs, Kate > > > > Re: Dr. Sloop > >> To: MSersLife > >> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM > >> > >> Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? > >> Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, > >> then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms > >> because you are depressed! > >> Sharon > >> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations > >> in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and > >> beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > -- Jolie And we pray X 4 Everyday X 4 Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 We all know my pain relief options! - > Speaking of meds...tomorrow is my Dr's appt, I will be asking about pain > meds. So far I have almosy always used Motrin (800 mg), I want to know what > y'all take, what dosage and does it work? > > > > ~*~Hugs~*~ > > ~*~Akiba~*~ > > -- Re: Dr. Sloop > > > > > > Hi Donna, > > I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me > psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and > to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin, > and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can > be daunting to try a new med. > > gentle hugs, Kate > > > > Re: Dr. Sloop > >> To: MSersLife > >> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM > >> > >> Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant? > >> Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't, > >> then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms > >> because you are depressed! > >> Sharon > >> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations > >> in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and > >> beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > -- Jolie And we pray X 4 Everyday X 4 Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yeah, well unfortunately that is not an option for me ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Re: Dr. Sloop>>>>>> Hi Donna,>> I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me> psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and> to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin,> and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can> be daunting to try a new med.>> gentle hugs, Kate>>>> Re: Dr. Sloop>>> To: MSersLife >>> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM>>>>>> Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant?>>> Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't,>>> then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms>>> because you are depressed!>>> Sharon>>> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations>>> in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and>>> beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-- JolieAnd we pray X 4 Everyday X 4Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yeah, well unfortunately that is not an option for me ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Re: Dr. Sloop>>>>>> Hi Donna,>> I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me> psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and> to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin,> and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can> be daunting to try a new med.>> gentle hugs, Kate>>>> Re: Dr. Sloop>>> To: MSersLife >>> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM>>>>>> Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant?>>> Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't,>>> then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms>>> because you are depressed!>>> Sharon>>> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations>>> in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and>>> beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-- JolieAnd we pray X 4 Everyday X 4Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yeah, well unfortunately that is not an option for me ~*~Hugs~*~ ~*~Akiba~*~ -- Re: Dr. Sloop>>>>>> Hi Donna,>> I know this is a very upsetting thing for me to post...but cymbalta made me> psychotic, and I had to go into a psych unit to straighten myself out, and> to get on a different med. I think it was effexor, now I'm on wellbutrin,> and that seems to be working for me. I wish you well with all this; it can> be daunting to try a new med.>> gentle hugs, Kate>>>> Re: Dr. Sloop>>> To: MSersLife >>> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:09 PM>>>>>> Donna... did Dr. Sloop offer to give you an antidepressant?>>> Maybe you should try one. Maybe it will help. If it doesn't,>>> then Dr. Sloop won't be able to say you have these symptoms>>> because you are depressed!>>> Sharon>>> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations>>> in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and>>> beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-- JolieAnd we pray X 4 Everyday X 4Haters can keep on hating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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