My psychiatrist gave me three options. Option #1 is to go back on the Mirapex. Option #2 is to restart ECT twice a week. My psychiatrist says that ECT in combination with Clozapine has good data and experiences. Option #3 is to try IV Ketamine. I’m starting by going back on Mirapex. If that doesn’t help in a few weeks, I will probably try IV Ketamine. The IV Ketamine scares me, but it does have really good results.
Lately, I’m sleeping a lot, more than 12 hours a day. I’m having a really hard time doing anything. All I want to do is just lay down and fall asleep. I can’t seem to get enough sleep. I know it’s the depression. Hopefully it will get better in a week or so, now that I restarted the Mirapex.
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IV ketamine? Never heard of that. What is that all about?
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Check out the website http://www.ketamineadvocacynetwork.org/introduction-to-ketamine-therapy/ to learn about IV Ketamine.
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I read about that, it is wild. Does insurance cover it?
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I’m pretty sure that it is not covered by insurance. My psychiatrist has been talking to me about IV Ketamine for over a year, but I’ve been too nervous to try it. If the Mirapex doesn’t help at this point, I will most likely be trying the IV Ketamine. It’s my last resort.
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Gee, I wonder how much it costs.
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I know it’s not cheap, especially since it’s not covered by insurance. But if it works, then it would be worth every penny.
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I am glad you have a plan, and one that includes options you have had an opportunity to research.
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Thanks.
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