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P, I've taken a anti depressants but I took it for my uncontrollable

laughter and crying jags. I wasn't depressed just had that emotional

liability issues. For me it didn't seem to do anything for those problems.

Some

have used them and have had great success. Why does your doctor feel you need

them, I mean his reasons for bringing it up?

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P, I've taken a anti depressants but I took it for my uncontrollable

laughter and crying jags. I wasn't depressed just had that emotional

liability issues. For me it didn't seem to do anything for those problems.

Some

have used them and have had great success. Why does your doctor feel you need

them, I mean his reasons for bringing it up?

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In a message dated 7/6/2006 5:26:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

jhmarks@... writes:

Would like to know if any of you are on anti-depressant medication.

Hi P,

Lots of people on this List and the HSP List are on anti-depressants.

They all have good things to report.

G.,PLS

Fremont, CA

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In a message dated 7/6/2006 5:43:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

mazzie20022000@... writes:

From memory,

Zanaflex seems to ring a bell.

Zanaflex is a muscle relaxer like Baclofen. I " hear " lots of people mention

Zoloft

as well as others.

G.

PS: Maureen, I was looking at how many people we have on our main SPF

database in Australia and I don't recall seeing your name. I was looking for

someone in Tasmania (and we do have one). I'm NOT talking about the " "

database

but our confidential SPF database. I'd sure love if you'd email directly so

I can

add you in with the other Aussies.

Thanks,

VP, SPF

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Hi ,

I have been on an anti depressant for years now and have found it

helps a lot. I am an aussie and the one I take is not available in

the US. But others here will tell you what they take. From memory,

Zanaflex seems to ring a bell.

Aussie Maureen

>

> Hi all,

> I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you

are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would

help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input

would be appreciated.

> P

>

>

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Marks wrote:

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> Hi all,

> I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you

> are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would

> help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input

> would be appreciated.

> P

>

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Marks wrote:

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> Hi all,

> I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you

> are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would

> help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input

> would be appreciated.

> P

>

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Hi , I take 450mg. of effexor every day, it helps me thru the

emotions of the PLS. Before i was on Zoloft, but as time went on i

needed something stronger.

>

> Hi all,

> I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you

are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would

help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input

would be appreciated.

> P

>

>

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Hi , I take 450mg. of effexor every day, it helps me thru the

emotions of the PLS. Before i was on Zoloft, but as time went on i

needed something stronger.

>

> Hi all,

> I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you

are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would

help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input

would be appreciated.

> P

>

>

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Sorry mail was meant for , Not jole

>

> Hi all,

> I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you

are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would

help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input

would be appreciated.

> P

>

>

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Sorry mail was meant for , Not jole

>

> Hi all,

> I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you

are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would

help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input

would be appreciated.

> P

>

>

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I was dx'd PLS four years ago and my doctor put me on Zoloft. I, like

you, did not feel depressed, but many have said that I am much easier to

get along with when taking Zoloft. Since being dx'd PLS, my health has

gone to h**l in a hand basket. Now I'm dx'd with type II Diabetes, high

blood pressure, sleep apnea, seizures, and this past March experienced

kidney failure. YES, I do religiously take my Zoloft, and I do feel

better about life in general. My profession was in sales and doing a

lot of talking, which I miss. Setting around the house and being mobile

with a scooter or wheel chair causes one to be depressed. The computer

helps immensely and again so does Zoloft.

We all talk about these immune deficiency diseases (PLS, HSP, ALS,

Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, etc) having similar characteristics and all of

them require some form of anti-depressant medication of various

strength. The point of all this is this morning I took my 80 year old

father to his first neurologist appointment to determine his degree of

dementia. Discussion with this doctor was very interesting. 70-80

percent of adults over the age of 65 have some sort of dementia. I'm 60

and I already have it. I can not walk (or wheelchair) to the other room

and forgetting what I went there for, L.O.L. Can you visualize me in a

wheel chair talk my dad to see a doctor? All the nurses tried to take

my vitals, thinking I was the patient. Anyway, the doctor also stated

that a lost of memory is caused by the lack of B-12 and blood test

answers this question. Another loss of memory is due to DEPRESSION,

determined by a visit to the neurosych. My dad is very depressed and he

well not admit it, and most people deny depression. We also have to

get a MRI to see if something bad is going on in the head.

Anyway, I do not post a lot, enough of my rambling, just thought this

maybe of interest to some.

N

anti depressants

Hi all,

I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you are

on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would help me.

I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input would be

appreciated.

P

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I was dx'd PLS four years ago and my doctor put me on Zoloft. I, like

you, did not feel depressed, but many have said that I am much easier to

get along with when taking Zoloft. Since being dx'd PLS, my health has

gone to h**l in a hand basket. Now I'm dx'd with type II Diabetes, high

blood pressure, sleep apnea, seizures, and this past March experienced

kidney failure. YES, I do religiously take my Zoloft, and I do feel

better about life in general. My profession was in sales and doing a

lot of talking, which I miss. Setting around the house and being mobile

with a scooter or wheel chair causes one to be depressed. The computer

helps immensely and again so does Zoloft.

We all talk about these immune deficiency diseases (PLS, HSP, ALS,

Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, etc) having similar characteristics and all of

them require some form of anti-depressant medication of various

strength. The point of all this is this morning I took my 80 year old

father to his first neurologist appointment to determine his degree of

dementia. Discussion with this doctor was very interesting. 70-80

percent of adults over the age of 65 have some sort of dementia. I'm 60

and I already have it. I can not walk (or wheelchair) to the other room

and forgetting what I went there for, L.O.L. Can you visualize me in a

wheel chair talk my dad to see a doctor? All the nurses tried to take

my vitals, thinking I was the patient. Anyway, the doctor also stated

that a lost of memory is caused by the lack of B-12 and blood test

answers this question. Another loss of memory is due to DEPRESSION,

determined by a visit to the neurosych. My dad is very depressed and he

well not admit it, and most people deny depression. We also have to

get a MRI to see if something bad is going on in the head.

Anyway, I do not post a lot, enough of my rambling, just thought this

maybe of interest to some.

N

anti depressants

Hi all,

I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you are

on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would help me.

I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input would be

appreciated.

P

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hi linda p,

i have a history of depression pre-illness, so i am on lexapro 20mg.....do

struggle with the uglies, but nothing like i have in the past. i have tried not

being on the anti-depressant meds and about 6-9 months later, there is a very

ugly major depressive episode. i recommend them if you can tolerate them as

they also have been known to assist with nerve issues.

tawny

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anti depressants

Hi all,

I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you are on

anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would help me. I don't

think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input would be appreciated.

P

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hi linda p,

i have a history of depression pre-illness, so i am on lexapro 20mg.....do

struggle with the uglies, but nothing like i have in the past. i have tried not

being on the anti-depressant meds and about 6-9 months later, there is a very

ugly major depressive episode. i recommend them if you can tolerate them as

they also have been known to assist with nerve issues.

tawny

email from

Tawny Swain Castle, Florida

anti depressants

Hi all,

I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you are on

anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would help me. I don't

think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input would be appreciated.

P

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Hi :

I do not consider myself depressed either, nor does the specialist but he put me

on Effexor to help control the crying and laughing episodes He said depression

is when you don't want to be at all sociable, have lost interest in most things

and all you want to do is stay in bed and be alone. THAT IS NOT

ME............on the contrary I love people and being sociable. Before the

Effexor my emotions were terrible and very hard on my family and close friends,

but since taking the medication it has made a huge difference. I still get

emotional at times, but I once again feel I am in control.

Hope this information proves helpful for you.

Take care.

Jo.

anti depressants

Hi all,

I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you are on

anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would help me. I don't

think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input would be appreciated.

P

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It's not so much about treating " depression " . It's about keeping the brain

chemically in balance.

I take Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

Lynn

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anti depressants

Hi all,

I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of you are on

anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this would help me. I don't

think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any input would be appreciated.

P

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> > Hi all,

> > I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of

you

> > are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this

would

> > help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any

input

> > would be appreciated.

> > P

> >

> >

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>

> > >

> > > Hi all,

> > > I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of

> you

> > > are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this

> would

> > > help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any

> input

> > > would be appreciated.

> > > P

> > >

> > >

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for1duke wrote:

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>

> > >

> > > Hi all,

> > > I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of

> you

> > > are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this

> would

> > > help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any

> input

> > > would be appreciated.

> > > P

> > >

> > >

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for1duke wrote:

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>

> > >

> > > Hi all,

> > > I don't write much but I read all. Would like to know if any of

> you

> > > are on anti-depressant medication. My Dr. seems to feel this

> would

> > > help me. I don't think I'm " depressed " Just moody sometimes. Any

> input

> > > would be appreciated.

> > > P

> > >

> > >

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Hello

I have been DX in March and your question is also interesting for me to see

the progression of other people. I am 63 and live in High Point. I was DX at

Baptist Hospital-Winston Salem University Medical Center and Dr Caress is my

Neuro doctor. Where do you live in NC? What is your history and progression.

Mine is in my lower legs and feet affecting my walking and balance. I am a

Shag dancer and now I am back to basic steps, no fast steps.

Rich J

Rich Jodon richjodon@...

703 Castle Oaks Ct

High Point, NC 27265

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Hello Rich, I live in n (east of Hickory and west of Asheville).I am 45 yo,

I was DX with this stupid disease 9/04 after 3 dr. 2 nuero and 3 mri--and

confirmed 6 months later in 3/05.

Started as a stutter in speech and slurring of words. Then began falling off

ladders at work and falling while running on a soccer field as a ref.

Currently I wear afo's (sometimes), I use a cane and a walker-and when I dont

I put bandaids on my knees when I fall. My grip is weak and my movements are

slow (says my wife)I stopped work because I almost killed myself from nearly

falling from a 35ft platform (I was in maintenance)

I take 80mg of baclofen,50mg of Luvox because I have developed OCD, and 10mg

of Amitriptyline to dry my saliva so I wont cough. But all those

anti-depressants keeps me happy. I currently attend a als clinic in charlotte

with a nuero named Rosenfeld. Thats my story--thanks for asking.

richjodon@... wrote:

Hello

I have been DX in March and your question is also interesting for me to see

the progression of other people. I am 63 and live in High Point. I was DX at

Baptist Hospital-Winston Salem University Medical Center and Dr Caress is my

Neuro doctor. Where do you live in NC? What is your history and progression.

Mine is in my lower legs and feet affecting my walking and balance. I am a

Shag dancer and now I am back to basic steps, no fast steps.

Rich J

Rich Jodon richjodon@...

703 Castle Oaks Ct

High Point, NC 27265

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Hello Rich, I live in n (east of Hickory and west of Asheville).I am 45 yo,

I was DX with this stupid disease 9/04 after 3 dr. 2 nuero and 3 mri--and

confirmed 6 months later in 3/05.

Started as a stutter in speech and slurring of words. Then began falling off

ladders at work and falling while running on a soccer field as a ref.

Currently I wear afo's (sometimes), I use a cane and a walker-and when I dont

I put bandaids on my knees when I fall. My grip is weak and my movements are

slow (says my wife)I stopped work because I almost killed myself from nearly

falling from a 35ft platform (I was in maintenance)

I take 80mg of baclofen,50mg of Luvox because I have developed OCD, and 10mg

of Amitriptyline to dry my saliva so I wont cough. But all those

anti-depressants keeps me happy. I currently attend a als clinic in charlotte

with a nuero named Rosenfeld. Thats my story--thanks for asking.

richjodon@... wrote:

Hello

I have been DX in March and your question is also interesting for me to see

the progression of other people. I am 63 and live in High Point. I was DX at

Baptist Hospital-Winston Salem University Medical Center and Dr Caress is my

Neuro doctor. Where do you live in NC? What is your history and progression.

Mine is in my lower legs and feet affecting my walking and balance. I am a

Shag dancer and now I am back to basic steps, no fast steps.

Rich J

Rich Jodon richjodon@...

703 Castle Oaks Ct

High Point, NC 27265

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Hello Rich, I live in n (east of Hickory and west of Asheville).I am 45 yo,

I was DX with this stupid disease 9/04 after 3 dr. 2 nuero and 3 mri--and

confirmed 6 months later in 3/05.

Started as a stutter in speech and slurring of words. Then began falling off

ladders at work and falling while running on a soccer field as a ref.

Currently I wear afo's (sometimes), I use a cane and a walker-and when I dont

I put bandaids on my knees when I fall. My grip is weak and my movements are

slow (says my wife)I stopped work because I almost killed myself from nearly

falling from a 35ft platform (I was in maintenance)

I take 80mg of baclofen,50mg of Luvox because I have developed OCD, and 10mg

of Amitriptyline to dry my saliva so I wont cough. But all those

anti-depressants keeps me happy. I currently attend a als clinic in charlotte

with a nuero named Rosenfeld. Thats my story--thanks for asking.

richjodon@... wrote:

Hello

I have been DX in March and your question is also interesting for me to see

the progression of other people. I am 63 and live in High Point. I was DX at

Baptist Hospital-Winston Salem University Medical Center and Dr Caress is my

Neuro doctor. Where do you live in NC? What is your history and progression.

Mine is in my lower legs and feet affecting my walking and balance. I am a

Shag dancer and now I am back to basic steps, no fast steps.

Rich J

Rich Jodon richjodon@...

703 Castle Oaks Ct

High Point, NC 27265

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