Stopped Avonex

[BigA]

I have struggled with Anxiety and Depression over the years. Especially in my first year after diagnosis, I had anxiety about the future, about which drug i was on, will I become helpless, will I be able to work, is my doctor any good, will the medicine give me cancer, etc, etc, etc

Anxiety is something that's actually independent of what's going on. It only *feels* like it's caused by our condition or circumstances.

I recommend the following book:

http://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-All-Yo...l+in+your+head

[LadyDrifter]

Michele -

I went to my pcp today, as I can't get in to see my new neuro until October. She is having me try paxil to see if it helps with my anxiety and bad mood swings. I tried zoloft about a month or so ago, and it made me sick. I am hoping that this will help. In the meantime, I am going to get back on my avonex until I can get a better hold of all this and see the neuro. Oh me... I sure don't want to though! Good luck!

[Michele48]

Saw the pychiatrist, he put me on low dose of Lamectal to stablize my mood and we are tapering off the Effexor. I will not be able to take any MS meds until after my next appointment July 27th. That will be almost 3 months without MS meds. I don't want to flip to another DMD until I know for sure that I can not take Avonex. So..here's to trial and error.

[JakeLevinthal]

I'm glad it looks like things are about to improve...I think MS can influence the emotional pathways of the brain too so that's always a consideration. Are you going to try Avonex with the anxiety meds? I hope you find the right medications for you, good luck.

[Michele48]

I am feeling more stable. He wants me to be at a full dose of Lamectal before I start Avonex. He will probably add sometype of anti-depressant. I am anxious to restart the Avonex, but know I have to go through some steps to get there. Thank you all for your support!! It is all truly appreciated!!