dreams in neon
05-03-2009, 11:07 AM
Hi everyone,
As of today, I'm experiencing my third mixed episode. I feel tired, manic and depressed. I can't stand mixed episodes because I hate feeling several emotions at once. Right now I feel like running a marathon and sleeping all day.
My tinnitus and allergies kept me up all night. I've also had a headache for the past 2 days which OTC meds and Imitrex are not touching.
If my health problems continue to bother me, my pdoc will find out that I'm rapid cycling again when he sees my mood chart. If he does, that means he'll probably change my meds. I don't want to fix what isn't broken because I've been doing really well lately.
I won't lie. I'm frustrated because if it isn't one thing, it's another. Just when my moods start to stabilize, I begin to have health problems. Then again, I should have known this was coming since my year round allergies become worse during the spring and summer.
It s*cks to be me right now. :(
As of today, I'm experiencing my third mixed episode. I feel tired, manic and depressed. I can't stand mixed episodes because I hate feeling several emotions at once. Right now I feel like running a marathon and sleeping all day.
My tinnitus and allergies kept me up all night. I've also had a headache for the past 2 days which OTC meds and Imitrex are not touching.
If my health problems continue to bother me, my pdoc will find out that I'm rapid cycling again when he sees my mood chart. If he does, that means he'll probably change my meds. I don't want to fix what isn't broken because I've been doing really well lately.
I won't lie. I'm frustrated because if it isn't one thing, it's another. Just when my moods start to stabilize, I begin to have health problems. Then again, I should have known this was coming since my year round allergies become worse during the spring and summer.
It s*cks to be me right now. :(
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light the world
05-03-2009, 12:58 PM
That must be awful to experience a mixed episode. From what you've told me on the boards the riperadol and the clonazepam seems to be a good med regimen. It wouldn't be something I would change. I know it hasn't been a very long time being on that med combo I think but there is obviously improvement. You beat your record for the most days without cycling. And your not having psychosis. But this is just my opinion on the matter. If meds have to be switched then thats the ways it'll be. I hope that this mixed episode won't last too long for you.
katlin09
05-03-2009, 01:15 PM
Hi everyone,
As of today, I'm experiencing my third mixed episode. I feel tired, manic and depressed. I can't stand mixed episodes because I hate feeling several emotions at once. Right now I feel like running a marathon and sleeping all day.
My tinnitus and allergies kept me up all night. I've also had a headache for the past 2 days which OTC meds and Imitrex are not touching.
If my health problems continue to bother me, my pdoc will find out that I'm rapid cycling again when he sees my mood chart. If he does, that means he'll probably change my meds. I don't want to fix what isn't broken because I've been doing really well lately.
I won't lie. I'm frustrated because if it isn't one thing, it's another. Just when my moods start to stabilize, I begin to have health problems. Then again, I should have known this was coming since my year round allergies become worse during the spring and summer.
It s*cks to be me right now. :(
Dreamsn,
Don't start freaking out about your pdoc changing your meds, I'm sure that he'll understand that when you have a severe allergy attack it will mess with your BP and may make you slightly unstable. Your not terribly unstable, i.e. psychotic, severely manic, or severely depressed. Try and hold out until Tomorrow when you can get in touch with your GP about a new Allergy med, even if you have to wait to jump through the ins. hoops, she should be able to give you samples. So don't worry yet about having to change meds, that will just raise your stress levels and then you'll get more anxious and the cycle begins.
kat
As of today, I'm experiencing my third mixed episode. I feel tired, manic and depressed. I can't stand mixed episodes because I hate feeling several emotions at once. Right now I feel like running a marathon and sleeping all day.
My tinnitus and allergies kept me up all night. I've also had a headache for the past 2 days which OTC meds and Imitrex are not touching.
If my health problems continue to bother me, my pdoc will find out that I'm rapid cycling again when he sees my mood chart. If he does, that means he'll probably change my meds. I don't want to fix what isn't broken because I've been doing really well lately.
I won't lie. I'm frustrated because if it isn't one thing, it's another. Just when my moods start to stabilize, I begin to have health problems. Then again, I should have known this was coming since my year round allergies become worse during the spring and summer.
It s*cks to be me right now. :(
Dreamsn,
Don't start freaking out about your pdoc changing your meds, I'm sure that he'll understand that when you have a severe allergy attack it will mess with your BP and may make you slightly unstable. Your not terribly unstable, i.e. psychotic, severely manic, or severely depressed. Try and hold out until Tomorrow when you can get in touch with your GP about a new Allergy med, even if you have to wait to jump through the ins. hoops, she should be able to give you samples. So don't worry yet about having to change meds, that will just raise your stress levels and then you'll get more anxious and the cycle begins.
kat
dreams in neon
05-03-2009, 06:07 PM
That must be awful to experience a mixed episode. From what you've told me on the boards the riperadol and the clonazepam seems to be a good med regimen. It wouldn't be something I would change. I know it hasn't been a very long time being on that med combo I think but there is obviously improvement. You beat your record for the most days without cycling. And your not having psychosis. But this is just my opinion on the matter. If meds have to be switched then thats the ways it'll be. I hope that this mixed episode won't last too long for you.
I started hearing voices this afternoon which I think is due to the fact that I feel moderately depressed and moderately manic (according to the description on my mood chart). I started crying because I feel miserable and am tired of hearing voices. What's the point of taking Risperdal and Clonazepam if I'm going to end up hearing voices anyways?
I started hearing voices this afternoon which I think is due to the fact that I feel moderately depressed and moderately manic (according to the description on my mood chart). I started crying because I feel miserable and am tired of hearing voices. What's the point of taking Risperdal and Clonazepam if I'm going to end up hearing voices anyways?
dreams in neon
05-03-2009, 06:13 PM
Dreamsn,
Don't start freaking out about your pdoc changing your meds, I'm sure that he'll understand that when you have a severe allergy attack it will mess with your BP and may make you slightly unstable. Your not terribly unstable, i.e. psychotic, severely manic, or severely depressed. Try and hold out until Tomorrow when you can get in touch with your GP about a new Allergy med, even if you have to wait to jump through the ins. hoops, she should be able to give you samples. So don't worry yet about having to change meds, that will just raise your stress levels and then you'll get more anxious and the cycle begins.
kat
I already feel anxious because of the tinnitus I'm experiencing. My tinnitus has been bothering me for the past 2 days and I've also had a headache for that period of time as well. I keep hearing a constant medium pitched tone that will not stop. I'm also hearing voices. They're laughing at me right now and telling me how pathetic and weak I am. Fortunately, they have not told me to harm myself, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do. If this keeps up, I'm going to the ER to get a fast-acting med for my headache as well as an allergy med because I don't know how much more of this I can take.
Don't start freaking out about your pdoc changing your meds, I'm sure that he'll understand that when you have a severe allergy attack it will mess with your BP and may make you slightly unstable. Your not terribly unstable, i.e. psychotic, severely manic, or severely depressed. Try and hold out until Tomorrow when you can get in touch with your GP about a new Allergy med, even if you have to wait to jump through the ins. hoops, she should be able to give you samples. So don't worry yet about having to change meds, that will just raise your stress levels and then you'll get more anxious and the cycle begins.
kat
I already feel anxious because of the tinnitus I'm experiencing. My tinnitus has been bothering me for the past 2 days and I've also had a headache for that period of time as well. I keep hearing a constant medium pitched tone that will not stop. I'm also hearing voices. They're laughing at me right now and telling me how pathetic and weak I am. Fortunately, they have not told me to harm myself, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do. If this keeps up, I'm going to the ER to get a fast-acting med for my headache as well as an allergy med because I don't know how much more of this I can take.
katlin09
05-03-2009, 06:35 PM
I already feel anxious because of the tinnitus I'm experiencing. My tinnitus has been bothering me for the past 2 days and I've also had a headache for that period of time as well. I keep hearing a constant medium pitched tone that will not stop. I'm also hearing voices. They're laughing at me right now and telling me how pathetic and weak I am. Fortunately, they have not told me to harm myself, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do. If this keeps up, I'm going to the ER to get a fast-acting med for my headache as well as an allergy med because I don't know how much more of this I can take.
I know this would be a totally scary thing to suggest for you, but if you took your cochlear implant out for a while, perhaps while you were laying down somewhere safe, would that stop the tone sound, or help the tinitus? I don't know much about these things but thought I would toss out the idea.
kat
I know this would be a totally scary thing to suggest for you, but if you took your cochlear implant out for a while, perhaps while you were laying down somewhere safe, would that stop the tone sound, or help the tinitus? I don't know much about these things but thought I would toss out the idea.
kat
dreams in neon
05-03-2009, 07:18 PM
I know this would be a totally scary thing to suggest for you, but if you took your cochlear implant out for a while, perhaps while you were laying down somewhere safe, would that stop the tone sound, or help the tinitus? I don't know much about these things but thought I would toss out the idea.
kat
Thanks for the suggestion Kat.
According to what my audiologist told me, removing my cochlear implants will make the tinnitus worse. She said this is due to the fact that when the brain "hears" other sounds besides tinnitus, it serves as a distraction. Unfortunately though, that doesn't seem to be the case for me.
kat
Thanks for the suggestion Kat.
According to what my audiologist told me, removing my cochlear implants will make the tinnitus worse. She said this is due to the fact that when the brain "hears" other sounds besides tinnitus, it serves as a distraction. Unfortunately though, that doesn't seem to be the case for me.
dreams in neon
05-03-2009, 07:44 PM
This is too much for me to take.
Someone I care about asked me a question that has me very, very worried. I do not want to mention who it is. Let's just say that if I had known the reason why they asked me this question, I would not have answered it.
Now I'm feeling extremely depressed and my voices are laughing at me because I answered this person's question without asking for clarification.
I'm going to go to the ER to get some meds for my allergies, headache and perhaps an increase in my Fluoxetine if my pdoc thinks it's appropriate after talking to the ER doctor.
Someone I care about asked me a question that has me very, very worried. I do not want to mention who it is. Let's just say that if I had known the reason why they asked me this question, I would not have answered it.
Now I'm feeling extremely depressed and my voices are laughing at me because I answered this person's question without asking for clarification.
I'm going to go to the ER to get some meds for my allergies, headache and perhaps an increase in my Fluoxetine if my pdoc thinks it's appropriate after talking to the ER doctor.
katlin09
05-03-2009, 07:50 PM
Sorry my suggestion was a bust. If you go to the ER make sure and let us know how you are when you get back, unless what they give you knocks you out.
k
k
dreams in neon
05-03-2009, 07:53 PM
Sorry my suggestion was a bust. If you go to the ER make sure and let us know how you are when you get back, unless what they give you knocks you out.
k
If truth be told, I hope that whatever they give me does knock me out so that I don't have to feel anything. I hate mixed episodes, tinnitus, headaches and allergies. Anyways, I'll post again after I return if I feel well enough to do so.
k
If truth be told, I hope that whatever they give me does knock me out so that I don't have to feel anything. I hate mixed episodes, tinnitus, headaches and allergies. Anyways, I'll post again after I return if I feel well enough to do so.
dreams in neon
05-03-2009, 10:48 PM
Hi everyone,
Good news! My headache is finally gone, my allergies are under control and I'm no longer hearing voices.
The ER doctor gave me a fast-acting migraine med although I don't know what it was. I didn't ask or care. All I told him was "Give me anything just as long as it stops the pain."
If I continue to have headaches, he recommended I come to the hospital to be given a fast-acting injectable med (which I received today) until my newly increased Topamax dosage starts to take effect.
As far as my allergies are concerned, the ER doctor prescribed 10mg of Singulair which I am supposed to take once/day. He told me that when I speak to my GP tomorrow I should let her know how well Singulair worked (I started experiencing relief within an hour) so that she can file a pre-authorization for insurance approval.
The ER doctor called my pdoc who increased my Depakote to 2000mg and Fluoxetine to 40mg. This is only temporary until this mixed episode passes. He also wanted to raise my Risperdal, but I told the ER doctor to let him know that once the Singulair and fast-acting migraine med started to work, my voices calmed down. My pdoc said that if my voices come back I am to take 9mg/day of Risperdal (since I have 3mg tablets which would equal 3mg in the morning, 3mg at noon and 3mg at bedtime). He also advised me to start taking 2 tablets of Clonazepam 3x/day for as long as I continue to feel manic.
Once my moods start to level out again, I will return to my regular dose of meds.
Long story short, I'm feeling much better! :)
Good news! My headache is finally gone, my allergies are under control and I'm no longer hearing voices.
The ER doctor gave me a fast-acting migraine med although I don't know what it was. I didn't ask or care. All I told him was "Give me anything just as long as it stops the pain."
If I continue to have headaches, he recommended I come to the hospital to be given a fast-acting injectable med (which I received today) until my newly increased Topamax dosage starts to take effect.
As far as my allergies are concerned, the ER doctor prescribed 10mg of Singulair which I am supposed to take once/day. He told me that when I speak to my GP tomorrow I should let her know how well Singulair worked (I started experiencing relief within an hour) so that she can file a pre-authorization for insurance approval.
The ER doctor called my pdoc who increased my Depakote to 2000mg and Fluoxetine to 40mg. This is only temporary until this mixed episode passes. He also wanted to raise my Risperdal, but I told the ER doctor to let him know that once the Singulair and fast-acting migraine med started to work, my voices calmed down. My pdoc said that if my voices come back I am to take 9mg/day of Risperdal (since I have 3mg tablets which would equal 3mg in the morning, 3mg at noon and 3mg at bedtime). He also advised me to start taking 2 tablets of Clonazepam 3x/day for as long as I continue to feel manic.
Once my moods start to level out again, I will return to my regular dose of meds.
Long story short, I'm feeling much better! :)
katlin09
05-04-2009, 12:32 AM
you sure got in and out of there pretty quick! I'm glad the Singulair is working for you I thought it would.
kat
kat
dreams in neon
05-04-2009, 12:46 AM
you sure got in and out of there pretty quick! I'm glad the Singulair is working for you I thought it would.
kat
Kat,
The hospital ER that I went to is great. Waiting time is only 15 minutes even if you don't have a serious emergency. It's a smaller hospital, so that may explain why.
I'll let you know what my GP says tomorrow about Singulair and my insurance.
kat
Kat,
The hospital ER that I went to is great. Waiting time is only 15 minutes even if you don't have a serious emergency. It's a smaller hospital, so that may explain why.
I'll let you know what my GP says tomorrow about Singulair and my insurance.
light the world
05-04-2009, 12:56 AM
I take singular as well. Works really well for allergies especially for people who have asthma as well.
I find that it can take up to 4 hours waiting for a doctor in the ER. And then even more time just to get checked. 15 minutes woud be awesome.
I find that it can take up to 4 hours waiting for a doctor in the ER. And then even more time just to get checked. 15 minutes woud be awesome.
dreams in neon
05-04-2009, 12:59 AM
I take singular as well. Works really well for allergies especially for people who have asthma as well.
I find that it can take up to 4 hours waiting for a doctor in the ER. And then even more time just to get checked. 15 minutes woud be awesome.
How much Singulair do you take?
The hospital I went to is really good about having short waiting times in the ER. I know that's unusual.
I find that it can take up to 4 hours waiting for a doctor in the ER. And then even more time just to get checked. 15 minutes woud be awesome.
How much Singulair do you take?
The hospital I went to is really good about having short waiting times in the ER. I know that's unusual.
katlin09
05-04-2009, 01:35 AM
I take singular as well. Works really well for allergies especially for people who have asthma as well.
I find that it can take up to 4 hours waiting for a doctor in the ER. And then even more time just to get checked. 15 minutes woud be awesome.
Ben,
Why do you say that about asthma?? Singulair is an Asthma Preventative med, my son takes it daily for his asthma and it cuts his onset episodes down by tons throughout the year.
kat
I find that it can take up to 4 hours waiting for a doctor in the ER. And then even more time just to get checked. 15 minutes woud be awesome.
Ben,
Why do you say that about asthma?? Singulair is an Asthma Preventative med, my son takes it daily for his asthma and it cuts his onset episodes down by tons throughout the year.
kat
katlin09
05-04-2009, 01:37 AM
Dreams,
The standard dosage is 10mg once per day. I alwasy take mine in the morning with my other morning meds, so that it can tackle the pollen and grass and ragweed allergies I have first thing throughout the day.
kat
The standard dosage is 10mg once per day. I alwasy take mine in the morning with my other morning meds, so that it can tackle the pollen and grass and ragweed allergies I have first thing throughout the day.
kat
dreams in neon
05-04-2009, 01:37 AM
I don't have asthma, but based on the way I feel right now, Singulair sure works great for allergies. It seems to be longer lasting than the Allegra generic I normally take. That or the med lost its' efficacy since I've been on it for the past 2 years.
katlin09
05-04-2009, 02:33 AM
I don't have asthma, but based on the way I feel right now, Singulair sure works great for allergies. It seems to be longer lasting than the Allegra generic I normally take. That or the med lost its' efficacy since I've been on it for the past 2 years.
ONce you build it up in your blood stream and take it at the same time everyday, then you'll have continuous non-stop coverage. Did the ER give you any to bring home with you?
Oh and let me clarify about the asthma thing its approved for an asthma preventative and an allergy medication.
and Dreams I've used it for 3 1/2 years now and it works just as well as when it first started it.
k
ONce you build it up in your blood stream and take it at the same time everyday, then you'll have continuous non-stop coverage. Did the ER give you any to bring home with you?
Oh and let me clarify about the asthma thing its approved for an asthma preventative and an allergy medication.
and Dreams I've used it for 3 1/2 years now and it works just as well as when it first started it.
k
dreams in neon
05-04-2009, 02:49 AM
ONce you build it up in your blood stream and take it at the same time everyday, then you'll have continuous non-stop coverage. Did the ER give you any to bring home with you?
Oh and let me clarify about the asthma thing its approved for an asthma preventative and an allergy medication.
and Dreams I've used it for 3 1/2 years now and it works just as well as when it first started it.
k
I'm glad it's working so well for you Kat. That's encouraging because Allegra used to work great for me, but over the past month it isn't preventing my symptoms.
The ER prescribed 2 week's worth of Singulair which should be enough time for my GP to receive approval from my insurance. If it isn't, I'll ask her for some samples to carry me over.
Oh and let me clarify about the asthma thing its approved for an asthma preventative and an allergy medication.
and Dreams I've used it for 3 1/2 years now and it works just as well as when it first started it.
k
I'm glad it's working so well for you Kat. That's encouraging because Allegra used to work great for me, but over the past month it isn't preventing my symptoms.
The ER prescribed 2 week's worth of Singulair which should be enough time for my GP to receive approval from my insurance. If it isn't, I'll ask her for some samples to carry me over.
dreams in neon
05-04-2009, 03:15 AM
Dreams,
The standard dosage is 10mg once per day. I alwasy take mine in the morning with my other morning meds, so that it can tackle the pollen and grass and ragweed allergies I have first thing throughout the day.
kat
That's exactly what my GP recommended I do with my Allegra. Until recently, it has worked well so that I'm not symptomatic during the day. I suffer at night (since I live in a wooded area), but I keep an air purifier in every room of my home to help me breathe easier.
The standard dosage is 10mg once per day. I alwasy take mine in the morning with my other morning meds, so that it can tackle the pollen and grass and ragweed allergies I have first thing throughout the day.
kat
That's exactly what my GP recommended I do with my Allegra. Until recently, it has worked well so that I'm not symptomatic during the day. I suffer at night (since I live in a wooded area), but I keep an air purifier in every room of my home to help me breathe easier.
light the world
05-04-2009, 03:56 PM
How much Singulair do you take?
The hospital I went to is really good about having short waiting times in the ER. I know that's unusual.
I take 10mg in the morning and sometimes half of a tablet during the night but not usually.
The hospital I went to is really good about having short waiting times in the ER. I know that's unusual.
I take 10mg in the morning and sometimes half of a tablet during the night but not usually.
light the world
05-04-2009, 03:59 PM
Ben,
Why do you say that about asthma?? Singulair is an Asthma Preventative med, my son takes it daily for his asthma and it cuts his onset episodes down by tons throughout the year.
kat
Sorry Kat I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Singular is good for asthma thats one reason why I do take it. Along with my allergies.
Why do you say that about asthma?? Singulair is an Asthma Preventative med, my son takes it daily for his asthma and it cuts his onset episodes down by tons throughout the year.
kat
Sorry Kat I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Singular is good for asthma thats one reason why I do take it. Along with my allergies.
dreams in neon
05-04-2009, 04:06 PM
I had my windows open last night and found that I didn't have any problems with congestion or sneezing. I was also pleasantly surprised to discover how good I felt after I woke up this morning.
It has been a very long time since I haven't had any allergy symptoms at night. I've never mentioned this to my GP because I didn't know if there was a different med I could take that would help me feel better at night.
I also noticed that I was able to sleep more soundly as well. I woke up feeling rested which was a nice change.
It has been a very long time since I haven't had any allergy symptoms at night. I've never mentioned this to my GP because I didn't know if there was a different med I could take that would help me feel better at night.
I also noticed that I was able to sleep more soundly as well. I woke up feeling rested which was a nice change.
katlin09
05-04-2009, 11:43 PM
Sorry Kat I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Singular is good for asthma thats one reason why I do take it. Along with my allergies.
Ben I'm sorry I"ve had so much on my mind I misread one of your posts, my apologies.
kat
Ben I'm sorry I"ve had so much on my mind I misread one of your posts, my apologies.
kat
light the world
05-04-2009, 11:59 PM
Ben I'm sorry I"ve had so much on my mind I misread one of your posts, my apologies.
kat
Its ok.
kat
Its ok.
Llama
05-05-2009, 12:06 AM
dreams, I am glad to hear that you are doing better after going to the ER. I am thinking of doing that myself at the moment, but am scared as I do NOT want to be admitted to the hospital. That is why I am probably not going to go. I am having a really hard time though. I see my pdoc next in about 10 days.
dreams in neon
05-05-2009, 12:11 AM
dreams, I am glad to hear that you are doing better after going to the ER. I am thinking of doing that myself at the moment, but am scared as I do NOT want to be admitted to the hospital. That is why I am probably not going to go. I am having a really hard time though. I see my pdoc next in about 10 days.
Llama,
Thanks!
Are you feeling suicidal? If not, you can't be admitted IP unless you are actively psychotic.
Llama,
Thanks!
Are you feeling suicidal? If not, you can't be admitted IP unless you are actively psychotic.
Llama
05-05-2009, 12:15 AM
Really? Thanks dreams. That reassures me. I can't really explain it. I'm not really that suicidal. I just feel like I'm gonna lose it. I can't explain it. I don't know what to say or do. I think I will try to sleep and then if I don't feel better I'll go in.
Thanks again for the reply.
Thanks again for the reply.
Llama
05-05-2009, 12:16 AM
Or maybe I'll just try to call my pdoc's nurse in the morning.
dreams in neon
05-05-2009, 12:29 AM
Or maybe I'll just try to call my pdoc's nurse in the morning.
You can't be admitted unless you're suicidal, plan to harm yourself in some other way or are psychotic.
Calling your pdoc sounds like a good idea. Let us know what they say.
I hope tomorrow is a better day for you!
You can't be admitted unless you're suicidal, plan to harm yourself in some other way or are psychotic.
Calling your pdoc sounds like a good idea. Let us know what they say.
I hope tomorrow is a better day for you!