Posted by tonyz on July 17, 2010, at 15:53:35
In reply to Re: Alpha Stim » tonyz, posted by Phillipa on July 13, 2010, at 13:53:50
Hi Phillipa,
Yeah I liked sam-e. I think at high dosages for me it was more effective than a tricyclic; the only think it can be activating at high dosages. Some people have upset stomach issues - I never experienced that. Nature Made is the gold standard - best price is at Costco. If you go with another brand make sure the tablets are enteric coated. I would not mix with another AD.But if you decide to take it, you need to spend some time to understand the methylation process and byproducts that can be produced. This may not be as much of a factor at lower dosages.
You have to watch for homocysteine levels which are bad for your heart.As for the Alpha Stim here is a link:
http://www.alpha-stim.com/I have the SCS, yes it is pricey at $500, but if it can work for prophylaxis it is well worth it.
The company has a very good return policy and support seems pretty good. I am in the process of withdrawing from all meds - Seroquel gone, cymbalta down to 30mg, remeron down to 15 mg and benzos down to 1/3 of original dosage. So far so good.
I use my Alpha-Stim for about an hour most days. Other than feeling a little tingling and kind of a slight blinking from stimulation of the optic nerve I can't say I notice anything else.
Also my depressions tend to improve and then withdrawing from all meds does not create an immediate relapse so it is far too early to tell if this device is helping me.
The science behind it makes sense. A lot of stuff on their website. Studies are of limited number of people, but then so was cymbalta (hah).
Hope you are doing well.
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