My computer died...I had to use the one at the library for a long time, and I couldn't stay on it long enough to catch up with lymenet.
I would love to know the latest scoop here. Hello to all of my old friends, and also to the newbies. One of the newbies here, I sent, and is a regular poster. What would we do without Lymenet. I was actually pining away for you folks!
Well, my latest scoop is: for my myoclonic movement disorder caused by our favorite spirochete, I am now being treated with Lamictil as well as Klonopin. (great combo) I have now added Zoloft to the mix-I LOVE it! My Lamictil had to be reduced to go on it.
I didn't realize just how depressed I was, and that it was actually possible to get rid of the negative repetitive thoughts I had since stopping treatment for LD years ago. It also had a great impact on the touch of OCD I have at times....tons of daily crying, and the "poor me" blues UNTIL I started the Zoloft! Yipee! I am a new person! Zoloft sometimes gets a bad rap, but for me it is a life saver.
I still have myoclonus daily, but few total body episodes except the day before, during the first day during my period. The hormonal surges (says my endocrinologist)...cause it. So...life goes on. I handle things better on the Zoloft-oh also going to counceling-brainstorming and sharing frustrations with my councelor really helps too!
Maybe one day there will be a miracle cure for those of left with movement disorders from inadequate initial treatment.
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