Depression treatment quality improvement

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2137079 tn?1335983532 Since you have had so many surgerys and related problems it might be easier for you to find a decent Dr that will treat you . I was prone to depression before treatment and some people have it worse after tx as you dont come out unscathed after 1 time tx let alone 3 times. Things can get better with proper meds. I look back now and am glad I dont fell like offing myself and take it a day at a time.
Avatar m tn This study also found a statistically significant improvement in the self-assessed quality of life and that the fish oil treatment was well tolerated. In another study, the combination of EPA plus the prescription antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) was better than either EPA or fluoxetine alone for treating major depression in a short-term (8-week) study of 60 people.
Avatar m tn This study also found a statistically significant improvement in the self-assessed quality of life and that the fish oil treatment was well tolerated. In another study, the combination of EPA plus the prescription antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) was better than either EPA or fluoxetine alone for treating major depression in a short-term (8-week) study of 60 people.
Avatar m tn Hi all, Just a note for all of you out there struggling with withdrawal from suboxone. It will be week six starting tomorrow for me. I have noticed that the improvement should not be measured in days but weeks. Each week I have gotten better. Week 3 and 4 were mentally tough and 1 and 2 physically so. This past week I have noted my anxiety and depression leveling out a bit. It tends to come in waves.
Avatar f tn if you undergo treatment for hep c and it is unsuccessful in clearing the virus, does the treatment still have any benefits to your damaged liver?
Avatar m tn It like many other anti depressents have side effects to include a chance of memory loss but you have to weigh the therapeutic benefits of the medicine against the symptoms of your depression. Also depression itself can cause memory loss and I know for a fact and personal experience that it lowers your concentration which, to me, is one of the worst parts about being depressed.
Avatar f tn Would the pain and tiredness go away if I start treatment. How safe is the treatment ( historically what was the longest period that some one took drugs ). Please help I feel so depressed.
1664160 tn?1304529500 Hello, I would like to know, how to help a person who suffers from depression for a long time. Is there any way to cure that without a professional help?
Avatar n tn Can the use of DHEA improve embroy quality in ivf treatment. I am 42 years old and i have had four failed ivf treatments.
147426 tn?1317265632 This Italian study found statistically significant reduction in spasticity and an improvement in fatigue, depression and quality of life as measured at the end of the trial. The levels of beta-endorphin increased during the trial and paralleled clinical improvement. This gave researchers evidence of biologic activity by LDN. This study was published in The Multiple Sclerosis Journal.
Avatar m tn Urologist told me to come back in 3 months while my health and quality of life *****!!! What are some other options for treatment? Original culture was Coagulese negative Staph.
Avatar m tn Yeah, my concern is it's making my depression worse. I was hoping someone who took it maybe seen an improvement. I'm fighting some severe depression right now .
Avatar n tn Hello there, I'm not a doctor but it is safe to take it with Paxil. Here are some other sugestions for you. Along with physical activity and healthy diet you can try the herb passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is have shown possitive result. Valerian extract is one herb shown to relieve anxiety in numerous scientific studies. When taken in doses of 50-500 mg, Valerian extract can help you feel more relaxed and less worried.
Avatar f tn Within 2 days following the treatment I felt a significant improvement. About 6 months after this problem recurred, I was prescribed the same antibiotic drug (without being cultured). Several days later I felt an improvement, however, ever since things have not been the same: I still have UTI symptoms (burning sensation while urinating, during sexual intercourse and physical activity; lower abdominal pain; higher urination frequency; lack of ability to control when I pee; smaller urine volume).
806995 tn?1265823176 t want to be on any more drugs than I consider necessary but would certainly consider an AD if I thought it would make a marked improvement in the quality of my life. They help many people on tx, but they are not always a miracle drug. They come with their own side effects too.
Avatar f tn Monday was two weeks on lexapro. Side effects have dissipated . Depression, I don't know, I guess it is better somewhat. I'm back and forth between 5mg and 10mg. I'm becoming a little paranoid after reading how hard it is to come off of the lexapro and I have to take the xanax because I really can't sleep on it. Good thing is there is no more fatigue :) My question is, how afraid of drug addition should I be or should I just worry about that later and get my head together.
Avatar m tn So I researched about the natural treatments and have been taking the following supplements for my OCD in the given amounts and have seen improvement in the way my brain handles irrational fears- Vitamin B6- 40mg/day Vitamin B12-1mg/day Folic acid-1.6 mg/day Vitamin D3- 60K UI powder sachet/week Ashwagandha(Withania Somnifera)- 500mg/day Cod Liver Oil(Omega 3)- 1.2g/day Turmeric with black pepper- 1 Teaspoon/day The question is, for how long should I take these? P.S.
382218 tn?1341181487 While a growing body of evidence supports the use of these interventions for the treatment of psychiatric conditions and improvement of quality of life [33], more data are needed before they can be recommended as having any disease modifying effects.
Avatar n tn Am told Biologics is next treatment in 6 weeks if no improvement. This whole thing is shocking, am doing good considering, but am really wondering if I will ever get back anywhere near to my old life re activity, energy. I was transformed almost overnight from an active 52 yr old to someone that is 100 years old regarding mobility of a healthy 100 yr old. Am following the Inflammation Free Diet, taking a zillion supplements and drugs.
203342 tn?1328737207 This was in my paper today! Check this out: "It's a new frontier for psychiatric illness: Brain pacemakers that promise to act as anti-depressants by changing how patients' nerve circuitry fires. Scientists already know the power of these devices to block the tremors of Parkinson's disease and related illnesses; more than 40,000 such patients worldwide have the implants.
1619100 tn?1325959148 It would be great to have a tracker for skin quality/health improvement since I know a lot of us suffer from skin disorders. It would be really beneficial!