This is most interesting. Drugs can have some strange side effects such that
they are then prescribed in order to produce the side effects. A nurse told
me that the depressant trazadone was not very effective as a depressant, but
made people sleepy. Now it is sometimes used to produce sleep.

Bobby
In a message dated 3/18/02 11:23:28 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>Some of the SSRI anti-depressants like Prozac and Paxil can also cause
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>dystonic symptoms. TD CAN occur with some anti-histamines as well. In a
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>susceptible individual, the TD can be triggered with just a few doses.
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>Others can take drugs like Haldol, which IS a major contributor for years
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>without any problem. Interestingly enough, Haldol can be used to mask the
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>symptoms of TD so that the underlying problem remains but the patient has
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>relief from some of the movements. Some recent studies have shown that
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>large doses of Vitamin E may be beneficial in treating TD in some =
>patients. One of the psychiatrists here treats some of his patients with
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>severe TD-related spasming with Botox to the affected muscle groups.=20
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>FWIW, I don't think Jenn has TD. More likely it is a different form of
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>dystonia. TD is a neurological problem CAUSED by medications. Good =
>website, though, Joanne. Thanks.
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>Wish I had some answers, Jenn. Keep searching until you find someone with
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>the answers YOU feel are right! You might consider  exploring some more
>of =
>the non-medical approaches. Maybe some of the things Carla has suggested.
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>One thing I have learned over the years, as a nurse, as a patient, and
>as =
>a parent is that the medical community DOES NOT have all the answers =
>(though most like to think they do...). Although it is usually my first
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>approach, I have learned to go with my gut when I have wanted to try =
>something different. Everything has it's place. Traditional western =
>medicine is only a small piece of the pie in respect to viable treatment
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>options. We would never have tried HBO for Anthony if I went strictly with
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>the medical model. But Botox has worked as well. Even if you want to keep
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>pursuing the pump, you might look into some alternatives in the interim.
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>If nothing else it may help you MANAGE your pain until you are able to
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>treat the underlying cause, whatever that might be. I am thinking about
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>massage, meditation of some sort, aroma therapy (don't laugh... it works
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>for some), etc.=20
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>I am keeping you in my thoughts. {{{hugs}}} Let me know when you feel up
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>to meeting for a coffee again. We just finished doing a fundraiser for
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>Anthony so I might have some ideas for you if you decide to go that route.
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>Yvonne
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>>>> [log in to unmask] 03/18/02 10:48AM >>>
>In a message dated 3/18/02 12:26:45 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:
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>> Bobby, I think this is up your ally
>>isn't it.
>>Here is a sight to check out and has a list  of common
>>drugs that can bring TD on( list 1). I really hope
>>your answer comes soon.
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>The only drugs with which I am familiar with which result in Tardive
>Dyskinesia (a Parkinsonian type tremor and protruding tongue) are the =
>major
>anti-psychotic drugs,
>particularly Haldol and Navane.
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>Bobby
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