Posted by okydoky on August 8, 2008, at 9:05:24
In reply to Re: ECT cognitive side FX » okydoky, posted by Crotale on August 3, 2008, at 17:04:57
Meant to get to this a few days ago.
> You seem to me like a perfectly intelligent person, and I think your sentences are just fine. I'm just guessing, but I think you may be underestimating your intellectual abilities.
Thanks. I realize my ability to be subjective about this topic is directly related to my depression.
> When you mention that you have problems with word retrieval, are you talking about the same problem I've been having? aka "word finding difficulty" or "anomia?" It's kind of embarrassing, although it is the only side effect I've experienced. Otherwise my concentration is improved, I assume as a result of the efficacy of the combination of ECT, buprenorphine, and Parnate in treating my depression.
I sent you a rather long babble with the Summery of Results of Neurological testing I had in 2007 in an attempt to try and explain myself.
The ECT did not help me in the past. Parnate was miraculous but pooped out. I wanted to try buprenorphine with Parnate or Amineptine but cannot find a doctor who will prescribe buprenorphine. I continue to search. It would take care of my pain I am hoping also.
>For a long time depression has been my downfall, cognitively speaking. Now for the first time in years I'm actually considering returning to school. (probably not in math...nonetheless it does feel good to be able to review some of the material I learned in college.)> I'll say I've had fairly good luck with ECT, to the point where I'm doing better than I have been in years.
So glad for you and your sharing gives me some hope.
I was thinking of trying Namenda. Perhaps first give the above combination try?
I tried modafinil and was extremely agitated but perhaps I needed to stay on it longer. I have been on Ritalin for years. I am unable to take other amphetamines because they "flare" my interstitial cystitis.
Thanks for being concerned. I was not going to post here for a while but I find there are loose ends most especially people caring about me and willing to be involved. I am not used to it.
oky
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