Posted by JESSsMom on February 4, 2006, at 9:35:49
Hey All,
I've been away from the board for a while. For those who remember me, my anxiety has eased up but my depression has been profound. Worst episode ever (started last July).
On top of the terrible depression, I have developed almost daily constant dull headaches which have turned into violent migraines roughly 15 times over the last few months.
An MRI came back unremarkable and I now see a neurologist in addition to my pdoc. The neurologist put me on Lyrica daily as a preventative measure b/c the Imitrex (and others) I was taking after the onset of the migraines did not work AT ALL. The Lyrica seems to decrease the incidence of headaches somewhat.
Anyway, here's my question because the depression has GOT to be dealt with: all other AD's I've tried have either been ineffective or had intolerable side effects: SSRI's, TCA's, and SNRI's.
Wellbutrin, on the other hand, lifts my mood the very day I take it. I feel optomistic and energetic for a change. It's SUCH a good feeling after months of barely functioning. I find myself making plans for the future instead of laying in bed wondering when God will take me. Not to mention it curbs my smoking and outrageous appetite.
I believe these benefits derive from Wellbutrin's dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake blocking.
PROBLEM:
Wellbutrin's only (yet totally intolerable) side effect for me is HEADACHES! I don't know what to do after mustering up the strength (those who are/have been deeply depressed know how difficult that is to do) to go back to my pdoc for help yet again, and to start seeing the neurologist for the headaches.
What to do? Does anyone know of a drug similar to Wellbutrin: dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake blocking, energizing, optomism producing, etc.?
I can't find anything else after googling and don't have another pdoc appointment for two weeks.
There's often really good information and advice on this board so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Thanks for reading,
JESSsMom
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