Posted by Emme on September 11, 2004, at 20:12:11
In reply to Re: Mirapex = water retention/bloating?, posted by fluffy on September 11, 2004, at 14:55:26
Hi Katy,
> Can I ask you a few questions? Sorry I don't have an answer to the water retention query.
Yeah, well, it was a long shot. This is another one of those "gee, my body's not cooperating - maybe it's the meds" moments. Probably nothing...
> I am a rapid cycling bipolar II. I take 750mg of Depakote and .25mg of Risperdal. The Depakote slows the cycles, and the Risperdal helps with agitation, and used to help with sleep. Unfortunately, I am completely apathetic--not caring about anything--no feelings at all (especially not pleasurable!) I would give ANYTHING to have feelings again.My moods have been so aberrant for so long that I'm not sure I'd recognize normal feelings if they jumped up and bit me in the "donkey synonym". That said, I do seem to have actual emotions and they're not all bad. I could use a bit more "zip" and get up and go. The mental part of my apathy is not gone, but it is less. I just need my body to cooperate and feel less fatigue. The mirapex is doing about half of what I was hoping for, and for me, that is a very good response. I'm taking a crumb. I might try a little more. Bring it up with your doc if you haven't already. I think it would be worth a shot. Good luck.
> Do you find that the Mirapex is causing you any sleep problems?
I need to get my sleep under better control. The Mirapex doesn't seem to be making my sleep problems any worse.
> What is your diagnosis if you don't mind me asking?
Major depression/bipolar II.
> Have you heard anything about it inducing or exacerbating rapid cycling or causing switches into mania?
No, I haven't. My pdoc said she's had good luck with it and I don't think she'd give me anything that has a high risk of switching. But...who knows, your pdoc may have a different perspective.
> I'm curious, and I haven't gotten a response on any of the older threads. Sorry to butt in!You're not butting in at all.
cheers,
Emme
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