Posts Tagged ‘seroquel’

What the heck is going on?

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under Hypothyroid | Aug 1, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, endocrinologist, forgetful, hair loss, hypothyroidism, insomnia, moody, seroquel, thryoid | 7 Comments

Lately I’m beginning to think I’m overmedicated. Or crazy. I’ve been on 50mcg of generic Synthroid for almost three weeks now. I’ve blogged, researched, and complained about my symptoms and reread portions of my hypothyroid books. The bottom line is that I’m still not feeling better. The only symptom that has improved has been the mood ...Read more.

i feel weird

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under insomnia | Jul 18, 2010 | Tags: hypothyroidism, insomnia, levothyroxine, seroquel, thryoid | 2 Comments

So…I feel weird. Not bad and not sick but just weird. I’ve been taking my T4 (genric Synthroid) since Wednesday, I believe. I hadn’t really noticed any symptoms. Or rather, I noticed symptoms but I didnt want to verbalize anything. yet. Even at my age, I have a fast metabolism and I figured I would start ...Read more.

More. sort of

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under blogging, hair loss, insomnia, memory, seroquel, sleeping pills, thyroid, tired | Jul 12, 2010 | Tags: anxiety, endocrinologist, forgetful, hair loss, hypothyroidism, insomnia, seroquel, thryoid | No Comments

So I’m reading an article from thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon. In this article she discusses why and when you need an endocrinologist. As you may know, I saw an endocrinologist and he shot me down. Took some tests and patted me on the head and sent me on my way (figuratively not literally) empty ...Read more.

Vindication?!

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under thyroid | Jul 9, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, blogging, depression, dermatologist, endocrinologist, forgetful, hair loss, hypothyroidism, seroquel | 8 Comments

Ok so let’s see how many doctors I’ve seen since December 09: My GP Two different dermatologists A neurologist a neuropsychologist an endocrinologist a gynecologist a psychiatrist Now let’s see what kinds of tests I’ve had done; Blood work, lots and lots CT scan MRI Scalp biopsy (ouchy) Neuropsychological intake Cortisone shots (ouchy) A gazillion ...Read more.

I have a confession

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under forgetful, moody | Jun 7, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, blogging, diet, endocrinologist, forgetful, hair loss, NaBloPoMo, seroquel | 6 Comments

So maybe you’ve noticed I haven’t been around much since june 1st. or maybe you haven’t notice. Whatever. But since completing NaBloPoMo for May, I’ve taken a teeny little break. Posting every day for a month is taxing. And the timing for the end of NaBloPoMo was perfect because I have entered another mood swing ...Read more.

New BFF: Bipolar Diva!

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under Friend friday | May 28, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, blogging, depression, diet, Friend friday, medication, mommy, seroquel | 9 Comments

i am SO important lucky to get to introduce to you another new victim BFF (poor her) today ! Her name is Bipolar Diva and she’s an amazing mom, wife, and woman who, like many of us, is handling life with a side of medication. I hope you will enjoy her as much as I ...Read more.

Hey AstraZeneca, where’s my check?

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under insomnia | Apr 27, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, blogging, depression, health insurance, insomnia, medication, seroquel | No Comments

So. I heard today that the drug company AstraZeneca, the makers of the antipsychotic drug Seroquel has settled some kind of multi million dollar claim with the government. According to the Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100427-717519.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHeadlinesEurope) the company allegedly “illegally marketed the drug for unapproved uses, such as for the treatment of aggression, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, ...Read more.