Guest guest Posted July 19, 1999 Report Share Posted July 19, 1999 Geri, this is so true. I was diagnosed, and not a thing was asked about how I felt or how I was going to deal with it, or what it could or would do to a family. It is just like you were born to know what to do and the Dr. leaves it up to you. Plunk right in your lap. Go figure. Lynn Geri Spang wrote: > From: Geri Spang <spangs@...> > > Patti, > Being sick all of the time is a tremendous emotional drain. Not knowing > how sick is even worse. It sounds to me like your husband simply hit > overload. Doctors need to keep sight of the " whole " person and not just > the obvious things like labs and physical manifestations of disease. Your > husband sounds like he's a great guy and ordinarily a lot of fun to live > with. > > It has to be incredibly demoralizing to him in the first place, to have a > young family and to not be able to take care of them. Also, so many men > believe that they have to be stronger than everyone in the family and it's > not easy to accept illness. > > Hang in there and get all the professional help you can find. Hopefully, > this is just a passing thing and things will normalize quickly. Take it > easy on yourself, though, or you're going to be sick too. > Take care, > Geri > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 1999 Report Share Posted July 20, 1999 Lynn, Once you get into the pre-transplant phase (and I hope you don't!) they usually do have you talk to a psychologist and/or social worker so they can evaluate how you're taking your condition and to try to get some idea about how much family support there is. But, unfortunately, the doctor(s) you see on a regular basis may not bother with any of this. Many doctors are uncomfortable with dealing with the emotional side of their patients. That's unfortunate, because our attitudes and emotional well being has so much effect on our health and how we will deal with crisis. Sometimes I yearn for the days when you could talk to a family doctor about almost anything. On the other hand, many of them were good at that but not necessarily gifted in comprehensive medical care. I guess we're paying a high price for " progress. " Take care, Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Hi , I hope I don't sound repetitive, or I can't remember if we have already gone over this together before, but my husband tried many different anti depressants along with different theories and nothing worked until he took DLP. His depression disappeared like magic. Is this something you can take? Not to be taken if you have high blood pressure. You can buy it at the health food store. See earlier chat from below: .......... Ignore the google ads at top of the forum. Low Dose Naltrexone Forum - DL-Phenylalanine 500mg 2x's per day Dr. Bihari recommends http://ldn.proboards3.com/index.cgi?board=forum & action=display & thread=1091283259 Aletha [low dose naltrexone] mood changes >I have been on ldn for almost three months. > > When I first started the ldn, I felt more of a sense of well-being. > However, one thing I have noticed lately is that I seem to be having > some mood changes. I can be fine, and then I find I am extremely > angry. > > I had no medication or supplement changes prior to this starting. Is > it possible this could be related to the ldn? Has anyone else > experienced this? Due to this, my anti-depressant was increased, yet > I still find that I have primarily downward, sudden mood swings. This > type of problem is very atypical for me, so it is concerning. > > Any information or experiences would be very helpful. > > Thanks in advance! > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Aletha, I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, yet after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no reason. That is why I wonder if anyone else has had mood changes that they think may be related to ldn. I'm glad the DLP is working so wonderfully for your husband! I am just at a loss at what is causing this mood problem. Thanks! > > Hi , > > I hope I don't sound repetitive, or I can't remember if we have already gone > over this together before, but my husband tried many different anti > depressants along with different theories and nothing worked until he took > DLP. His depression disappeared like magic. Is this something you can > take? Not to be taken if you have high blood pressure. You can buy it at > the health food store. See earlier chat from below: > ......... > Ignore the google ads at top of the forum. > Low Dose Naltrexone Forum - DL-Phenylalanine 500mg 2x's per day Dr. Bihari > recommends > > http://ldn.proboards3.com/index.cgi? board=forum & action=display & thread=1091283259 > > Aletha > > > > > [low dose naltrexone] mood changes > > > >I have been on ldn for almost three months. > > > > When I first started the ldn, I felt more of a sense of well- being. > > However, one thing I have noticed lately is that I seem to be having > > some mood changes. I can be fine, and then I find I am extremely > > angry. > > > > I had no medication or supplement changes prior to this starting. Is > > it possible this could be related to the ldn? Has anyone else > > experienced this? Due to this, my anti-depressant was increased, yet > > I still find that I have primarily downward, sudden mood swings. This > > type of problem is very atypical for me, so it is concerning. > > > > Any information or experiences would be very helpful. > > > > Thanks in advance! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 , I would still just try the DLP and see if it helps. Your body is now making a lot of endorphins and my understanding is that DLP helps as a sort of fuel for endorphins. I had an earlier post in this regard, but I can not seem to find it. Solaray is the best brand of DLP, we ran out and I strangely enough can notice the difference with the brand that we got from the vitamin store. I was surprised. I will be ordering more Solaray brand today. Aletha [low dose naltrexone] mood changes >> >> >> >I have been on ldn for almost three months. >> > >> > When I first started the ldn, I felt more of a sense of well- > being. >> > However, one thing I have noticed lately is that I seem to be > having >> > some mood changes. I can be fine, and then I find I am extremely >> > angry. >> > >> > I had no medication or supplement changes prior to this > starting. Is >> > it possible this could be related to the ldn? Has anyone else >> > experienced this? Due to this, my anti-depressant was > increased, yet >> > I still find that I have primarily downward, sudden mood > swings. This >> > type of problem is very atypical for me, so it is concerning. >> > >> > Any information or experiences would be very helpful. >> > >> > Thanks in advance! >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Aletha, I'm certain it couldn't hurt to try the DLP as these mood changes are becoming a real problem for me. Is Solaray a brand I can find at the regular pharmacy (Walgreen's, CVS, etc.), or is it only at specialty pharmacy's or has to be ordered online? Thanks for the advice! > > , > > I would still just try the DLP and see if it helps. Your body is now making > a lot of endorphins and my understanding is that DLP helps as a sort of fuel > for endorphins. I had an earlier post in this regard, but I can not seem to > find it. Solaray is the best brand of DLP, we ran out and I strangely > enough can notice the difference with the brand that we got from the vitamin > store. I was surprised. I will be ordering more Solaray brand today. > > Aletha > [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes > > > > Aletha, > > > > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my > > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, yet > > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around > > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Hi , I have found Solaray products at the vitamin store and at the health food store, but they never seem to have the DLP. I have only gotten that so far from on-line. The vitamin store said they could order it for me, but I noticed that they are much higher in price. I will have to go back quite a bit and find out who I purchased it from before or just look on the web for a good price. My best Aletha [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes >> >> >> > Aletha, >> > >> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my >> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, > yet >> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around >> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no > reason. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Aletha, Where do you buy it from? On Mar 13, 2006, at 11:17 AM, Aletha Wittmann wrote: > Hi , > > I have found Solaray products at the vitamin store and at the > health food > store, but they never seem to have the DLP. I have only gotten > that so far > from on-line. The vitamin store said they could order it for me, > but I > noticed that they are much higher in price. > > I will have to go back quite a bit and find out who I purchased it > from > before or just look on the web for a good price. > > My best > Aletha > [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes > >> > >> > >> > Aletha, > >> > > >> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my > >> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, > > yet > >> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around > >> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no > > reason. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 This site has DLP for $8.89 plus shipping. http://www.herbsmd.com/shop/xq/asp/catid.609/qx/catlist.htm http://www.herbsmd.com/vendor/vendetail.ASP?char=D & vid=180 [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes >> >> >> > Aletha, >> > >> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my >> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, > yet >> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around >> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no > reason. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 I have a hard time finding the Solaray brand also, Twinlab also makes DLPAletha Wittmann <Aletha@...> wrote: Hi ,I have found Solaray products at the vitamin store and at the health food store, but they never seem to have the DLP. I have only gotten that so far from on-line. The vitamin store said they could order it for me, but I noticed that they are much higher in price.I will have to go back quite a bit and find out who I purchased it from before or just look on the web for a good price.My bestAletha [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes>>>>>> > Aletha,>> >>> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my>> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it,> yet>> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around>> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no> reason.>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Do you think this stuff will work while taking Avonex? Thanks, On Mar 13, 2006, at 11:51 AM, Aletha Wittmann wrote: > This site has DLP for $8.89 plus shipping. > http://www.herbsmd.com/shop/xq/asp/catid.609/qx/catlist.htm > http://www.herbsmd.com/vendor/vendetail.ASP?char=D & vid=180 > > > [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes > >> > >> > >> > Aletha, > >> > > >> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my > >> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, > > yet > >> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around > >> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no > > reason. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 This site has DLP for $8.89 plus shipping. http://www.herbsmd.com/shop/xq/asp/catid.609/qx/catlist.htm http://www.herbsmd.com/vendor/vendetail.ASP?char=D & vid=180 [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes >> >> >> >> >> >> > Aletha, >> >> > >> >> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my >> >> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, >> > yet >> >> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around >> >> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no >> > reason. >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 That is a great question , I don't know. It works very well with LDN, but I don't know about with the crab meds. I might wait and try the LDN for a while and then add DLP after you know how the LDN works for you by itself. I try and have my husband only try one new thing at a time so we can keep track of what is working or not. My best Aletha [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes >> >> >> >> >> >> > Aletha, >> >> > >> >> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my >> >> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, >> > yet >> >> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around >> >> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no >> > reason. >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Aletha, Sounds like a good plan. I'm sending a packet of information to my GP today to see if he'll Prescribe the LDN. Hopefully he'll let me try it. We'll see. I'll keep you posted. On Mar 13, 2006, at 12:15 PM, Aletha Wittmann wrote: > That is a great question , I don't know. It works very well > with LDN, > but I don't know about with the crab meds. I might wait and try > the LDN for > a while and then add DLP after you know how the LDN works for you > by itself. > I try and have my husband only try one new thing at a time so we > can keep > track of what is working or not. > > My best > Aletha > [low dose naltrexone] Re: mood changes > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > Aletha, > >> >> > > >> >> > I did see that posting at the group. My confusion is that my > >> >> > antidepressant was working fine and I was quite happy with it, > >> > yet > >> >> > after starting the ldn I went from a better mood all around > >> >> > initially to where I find myself very short tempered for no > >> > reason. > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 I appreciate the info, Aletha! It looks like online is the way to go then. Thanks! > > Hi , > > I have found Solaray products at the vitamin store and at the health food > store, but they never seem to have the DLP. I have only gotten that so far > from on-line. The vitamin store said they could order it for me, but I > noticed that they are much higher in price. > > I will have to go back quite a bit and find out who I purchased it from > before or just look on the web for a good price. > > My best > Aletha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Thanks for posting the site. It will save a lot of us from searching! My best, > > This site has DLP for $8.89 plus shipping. > http://www.herbsmd.com/shop/xq/asp/catid.609/qx/catlist.htm > http://www.herbsmd.com/vendor/vendetail.ASP?char=D & vid=180 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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