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We found 11 questions associated with the 'Dysthymia' topic.

CrummyVer...

Switching from Paxil to Citalopram?

Hi. I've been on Paxil 40mg for nearly a decade now which has helped me get out of a fog but with a recent downturn in my life (under-employment) I asked my doc for an adjunct med. Instead ...

Posted 4 days ago • 1 answer •

bpatter

Depression - has anyone had ect which helped? How about "maintenence" ect?

Previous ect treatments have helped for a time, but seems to "wear off". It has been recommended that I have these maintenence treatments to extend the "benefits" for my chronic ...

Posted 25 Sep 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

MamaDuck

Is deplin safe while breastfeeding or trying to conceive?

My Dr. knows I am breastfeeding and wanting to conceive and still prescribed it. I have found very little information including Hale and Kellymom. I have had lifelong bouts of depression (dysthymia) ...

Posted 7 May 2011 • 2 answers •

hibiscus57

Just starting Savella--anyone using it & how are you feeling? hibiscus57?

I have fibromyalgia, restless legs, depression, chronic fatique, & others. My doctor is taking me off of Cymbalta & going to Savella --using the starter kit. Anyone using it??? Results???

Posted 6 Aug 2010 • 8 answers •

chico99

Amitriptyline causing heaviness round eyes?

I am on Amitriptyline 140mg per night to help me sleep and for low mood. I experience a lot of heaviness around the eyes each day. I have tried to take the meds at different times and now take it ...

Posted 23 Jul 2010 • 2 answers •

sporter669

Does anyone know about side effects of Celexa?

My doctor gave me Clexa for depression, it seemed to work great except I couldn't sleep that good, but when I found out I couldn't sleep on it, he gave me something else for the sleep. ...

Posted 28 Jun 2010 • 3 answers •

roxdreamer2

I have been taking Methotrexate for several years. I also have chronic depression and ADD, which I?

... take medication for. After being on the Methotrexate for a couple of years, also the same anti depressant and ADD med, everything stopped working. I had return of RA Flares really bad. Very ...

Posted 27 Jan 2010 • 2 answers •

alana21

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome - Suicidal Depression. I have severe RSD in my feet and take?

... an assortment of pain medicines, including the highest allowed daily dose of Neurontin (3600 mg.) I have had chronic depression all my life and usually found relief in anti-depressants. However, ...

Posted 7 Dec 2009 • 11 answers •

chico99

What is the best treatment for dysthymia, and what steps can you take to improve it?

I am currently on Amitriptyline, and have had a chronic low mood with loss of interest and pleasure, along with very low motivation for a number of years now. A long term sleep problem seems to be a ...

Posted 3 Dec 2009 • 3 answers •

patti coa...

My daughter has dysthymia since her teens, now 27 she changes meds but nothing seems to work?

she just got married, bought a house, should be the happiest time of her life. what can I do to help her. she is always tired, and seems sad all the time. . she has a wonderful career and good ...

Posted 29 Oct 2009 • 1 answer •

Angus123

Dysthymia - Hello: I have suffered from this condition sinceI was a child, and always knew there?

... some something

Posted 7 Aug 2009 • 1 answer •