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May 20, 2015, 10:02 PM
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So, I'm getting really fat off of seroquel. I've gained ten pounds in the four months I've been on it. I haven't been pigging out on junk food and sweets. I'm ****ing physically active. I'm so ****ing pissed off about this. I only took 50mg of it last night because I am GETTING OFF OF IT. And I've felt weird all day. Angry. Then depressed. Then a nice bawl in the bedroom (yeah, boo hoo) because I told my husband I was getting of it and he asked if he should book me a room (as in, book me a room in the hospital).
He didn't say it in a mean way. Just an exasperated/worried about me way. I can't concentrate or focus. I want to start pacing. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, last one with the current one I'm seeing since she's leaving, and I'm going to talk to her about the weight thing, but I don't know what the hell she can do about it because SHE'S LEAVING, and who knows when I'm going to be able to get in to see whatever asswipe she's referring me to. I had my last episode when my last doctor retired, and now I'm worried I'm going to have another situation while I'm in between doctors again and there's no one to call. I mean, she can't take me off seroquel and put me on something different when she's leaving!!! And I need an alternative. I'm so frustrated. And freaked out. And anxious about this doctor situation. And I'm really feeling it now since I'm weaning off the seroquel (which has been working really well for me... other than the fat thing). When my husband gets home I'm taking a drive. I'm so agitated. I want to smash something.
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#2
May 20, 2015, 11:33 PM
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Sorry to hear things are bad for you, you sound like you are hurting. And to not be able to reach out to your support network because they are leaving can make you feel isolated, frustrated and alone. I am glad that you have someone else in the house to help you.
I can relate to the weight gain on the seroquel, I only had to look at food to put weight on, and had to come off seroquel after just a short period of time. I went onto Saphris, which is not much better, but at least I can take that last thing before I go to bed and sleep through the cravings. But that doesn't help you does it. Hang in there. It's going to be a right pain in the butt having to explain your life and treatments to someone new, but you can do it. Hopefully you can build a long standing relationship with your next Doc, and Pdoc. In the meantime, don't be afraid to go to the hospital. Even if they don't think you are bad enough to admit you, they should be able to put you in touch with someone who can help. Don't leave it til you are in crisis to reach out. You don't have to go through this alone..... hugs xx
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May 21, 2015, 07:14 AM
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I know what you mean about being in limbo-land between docs. I just went through that, and it is hard to deal with.
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May 21, 2015, 09:17 AM
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I'm so sorry lady! If it's any consolation, I'm crazy about you and I hate to see you suffer! Pertaining to your weight, trust me I know how badly it sucks, I've gained quite a bit more than 10 lbs. Try to be glad that your husband is more concerned with your health than your weight. Mine isn't and I doubt it's the norm.
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#5
May 21, 2015, 10:47 AM
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My doctor appointment went well. We talked in depth about my symptoms, about my episode end of january, about the weight thing which she agreed is not good, about my anxiety about being in pdoc limbo land again.
She referred me to a new clinic accepting patients, has called them for me, I just have to call asap to make an appointment. She agreed the possibility of me ending up in the hospital again is high if I don't get in to see someone right away. She changed my meds around. Put me on geodon because of the weight thing, switched me to lorazepam, told me to take 100mg of seroquel at night just for now until I get in to see new person. And I've been upgraded to bp1 with psychosis. Yea for me!
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May 21, 2015, 01:04 PM
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I'm glad she was able and willing to make changes today. Seroquel weight gain is annoying. Right now I'm so confused because I'm fatter, my clothes don't fit, but the scale says I've gained 1-2 lbs and I'm not eating much because my stomach is upset. So it makes absolutely no sense. I just want to go back to 900 mg and lose the weight I've gained since going up. Or lose all the med weight but that's a dream.
Welcome to BP1 land  .
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May 21, 2015, 01:19 PM
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Really hope you start feeling better soon
Its rough when you go off balance, but worth every effort when you finally reach it.
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May 21, 2015, 01:57 PM
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Quote:
That's quite an accomplishment! Go you! Ha! |
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May 21, 2015, 03:19 PM
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I can't afford geodon, so she's having me take 200mg of seroquel.
I called the place she referred me to and they said they weren't accepting new patients. I called the old clinic I went to and they're not accepting new/old patients. Is there a lack of pdocs everywhere?! For the love of pete! Now I'm really freaking out. Pnp said she'd figure something out and call me back.
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The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "What if I can't get up and stand tall, What if the diamond days are all gone, and Who will I be when the Empire falls? Wake up alone and I'll be forgotten." 😢 - sleep token |
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May 21, 2015, 03:51 PM
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Oh no. Did you ask for the generic ziprasidone?
Latuda is suppose to be weight neutral, too. I'm hoping that things get better for you. 
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May 21, 2015, 04:17 PM
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Yeah. It was the generic. Seventy seven dollars!
I might as well go on latuda. That would have been seventy nine. Jeez!
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The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. 😊 - anonymous The night belongs to you. 🌙- sleep token "What if I can't get up and stand tall, What if the diamond days are all gone, and Who will I be when the Empire falls? Wake up alone and I'll be forgotten." 😢 - sleep token |
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May 21, 2015, 06:26 PM
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What's your insurance company? Mr Obama made us do Humana. I was getting my meds for free at a sliding clinic, now I have to pay insurance to pay for pills. .??
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May 21, 2015, 06:45 PM
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Anthem blue cross blue shield. I get it through my work.
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