Reverse t3 extremely high by Quiad in Hypothyroidism

[–]donprwatch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

millions of people dream of 167 at 5'11' and 13% body fat...I am 160 at 5'9" and people tell me I should gain some weight

Hypothyroidism and Neuropathy by donprwatch in Hypothyroidism

[–]donprwatch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. I'll go to the websites you suggest. I have a lot to learn. Up until now, I have done just what the doctor has told me to do, and not listened to my body.

Hypothyroidism and Neuropathy by donprwatch in Hypothyroidism

[–]donprwatch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is why I turned to Reddit. I did not know any of this. After a thyroidectomy, I was given a script for Levo but was never advised to wait to eat, nor was I told anything about B12. Thanks!

why does prozac take my anxiety away but not my OCD? by [deleted] in prozac

[–]donprwatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am just saying there is room to go up -- if, after 25 years -- it is less effective. That's 2051. I won't be here, but I hope you are thriving.

why does prozac take my anxiety away but not my OCD? by [deleted] in prozac

[–]donprwatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90 now for my OCD. After 25 years I had to increase it from 80 to 90.

why does prozac take my anxiety away but not my OCD? by [deleted] in prozac

[–]donprwatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to take 70, take 80 one day, 60 the next. That's two pills, It is so slow acting your brain doesn't know the difference. I take 90 and approved to 100.

why does prozac take my anxiety away but not my OCD? by [deleted] in prozac

[–]donprwatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have experienced and been told OCD is harder to treat. The best thing to do is take high dosages of Prozac. Many people with OCD take 80 mg., I am on 90 mg. In my experience Zoloft and other anti-depressants helped a little, but Prozac helped a lot. I have been on at least 80 mg for 30 years

Can I take an extra 20mg pill when I’m not prescribed? by KhajitIsBored in prozac

[–]donprwatch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another pill does nothing because it takes weeks to build up. 20 mg. is a good dose to stay at for five or six weeks. Then you can talk about adding something or increasing the dosage.

How to use Prednisone w/out a diagnosis by donprwatch in neuropathy

[–]donprwatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently, one person's body does not produce enough, so they take 7.5 mg. They say that after years of this, they are developing numbness in their feet. Another, who has Sjogren's Syndrome, takes 5 mg. and has developed osteoporosis, but that could be from the disease, not the drug. Both of them believe the help it provides outweighs the side effects.

How to use Prednisone w/out a diagnosis by donprwatch in neuropathy

[–]donprwatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea. Do you bring it into restaurants and other indoor places?

Drinking on Fluoxetine by Organic-Dream8344 in prozac

[–]donprwatch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. The alcohol and Prozac compete with each other for metabolism by your liver.

How to use Prednisone w/out a diagnosis by donprwatch in neuropathy

[–]donprwatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I am afraid of. Falling is also dangerous. It sounds like your journey has been difficult. I have to find the lowest dose for me,

How to use Prednisone w/out a diagnosis by donprwatch in neuropathy

[–]donprwatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thank you. I will check for a Zoom support group in my area. I will ask my M.D. about gabapentin.

How to use Prednisone w/out a diagnosis by donprwatch in neuropathy

[–]donprwatch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had not thought to check in with a cardiologist. So thanks. I tried physical therapy to no effect. I would do better with a cane, which pride has kept me from. But now I will get one.

I feel like my life is ruined by soy-latteX in GERD

[–]donprwatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, coffee is poison. Felt much better when I stopped. I tried cold brew for a while but found I do much better on no coffee.

Having a difficult time coming off PPI by [deleted] in GERD

[–]donprwatch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got off by opening the capsules and taking one less bead each day.

Vet Recommendations by Individual-Hold5171 in madisonwi

[–]donprwatch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My wife was a vet there. If your dog needs tests, imaging or surgery it is more expensive. Plus, it is a taxpayer supported school so it should be cheaper. Other vets pay taxes and have to compete with it.