- Pristiq Side Effects: Apparently I was supposed to up my dose to 100 mg after 2 weeks, which I didn’t realize until my pdoc told me. I did, which was a mistake. I went through the side effects all over again and this time they didn’t go away. He said to go back down to 50 mg. The weakness left, but I was still tired and my mood was worse.
- Allergies: I hear they’re really bad this year for everyone. I am now on a 10-day course of prednisone, that’s how bad they are. Brian came home one day and thought someone punched me because one of my eyes was nearly swollen shut! This better help.
- Inexplicable Rashes: And these have nothing to do with my allergies. None of my prescription creams (I’ve had mild eczema in the past) or OTC ointments are helping. Hopefully the prednisone will take care of this, too, but if not, it’s off to a dermatologist for me. This is getting ridiculous; I have a different doctor for different parts of my body. (Ironically, Hopper recently had a similar steroid injection for her allergies!)
Needless to say, I have not been the easiest person to be around and I haven’t wanted to whine about all of this on my blog. Admittedly, as many of you know, I’ve withdrawn from friends and family. I just want all of this to be over with so I can go on with my life.
To combat my impatience and annoyance, I have been reading tons of Star Wars books and losing myself in that universe. I’ve also been watching Law & Order (original, SVU, and Criminal Intent) DVDs. In addition, my mother-in-law has been sending me cards at least once a week to cheer me up. As efficient as e-mail is, it’s really nice to receive something tangible.
I am now, with my pdoc’s approval and supervision, being slowly weaned off all of my psych meds. If I thrived while not on any meds during my senior year of college, well, hopefully I will thrive again, on meds or off. I am no longer on trazodone, a sleep aid I’ve relied on for years. Although I’m not sleeping as soundly, having Angelo snuggle next to me like a stuffed animal helps. 
The cats always get extra lovey when you aren’t feeling well. Thanks for checking in, I’ve been worrying about you.
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They do. I think they can tell when you aren’t feeling good. Thanks for thinking of me.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Paris really helped me when I couldn’t get out of bed during my awful depression. He just laid on my chest purring.
{{{hugs}}}
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(((hugs))) It’s a pain. I’m just glad that I’m not so depressed I’m unable to keep up my hygiene — showers help allergies! It’s still a struggle, but being itchy and physically uncomfortable gets me off my butt. LOL…the cats are great.
that would be great if you can be weaned off of your meds! i hope you feel better soon so you can enjoy the warmer weather and the sun!!
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Yeah, it would. Too bad getting there sucks! LOL…. Warm weather? It’s cold and rainy here! But I’m hoping the rain helps get rid of the pollen.
Here you are! I haven’t seen you around & have been worried about you. I’m so glad you’re getting off your meds, I hope I can do that someday – altho right now it seems unimaginable. Ok…keep writing often, k? <3
Jane! Great to hear from you. I’ve been better, but I’ve been worse. Mainly my allergies have been making me miserable. I’ll try to write more — thanks for stopping by!