Risperdal - YUCK!!! Bad reaction...
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| Wed, 09-13-2006 - 8:42am |
Well, as for mood, the risperdal worked wonderfully well. Then, I got the side affects. First off, I gained 9 pounds in 7 days...yep, 9! I was dizzy and nauseated, thought it was from the sinus infection, nope! Then yesterday, I started a/f about 10 days or so early, AND I HAD BREAST MILK!!! OMG. So, yes, I called my pdoc...she said all of that was from the Risperdal and to stop it immediately. I did! I'm now starting Abilify at a very low dose, to see if I can avoid the nausea/vomiting I had with it 2 years ago. It has a much lesser side affect profile and I reallllllllly need to take an a/p. Didn't think I needed it, but I feel TONS better. Much more stable.
Needless to say, I freaked out when a/f and the breast milk thing started...lol!
And...very sad...that was the last time I talked to my pdoc...she is leaving the office for good this week. She told me she cared about me, and was hopeful for my continued recovery. Again, she said my strength is amazing and I should be very proud of myself.
I cried!!! And started getting really down...
BUT! Then I remembered a DBT skill...distraction.
So, I went to the library. Got tons of great books I'd been wanting to read, and 2 really cool audio books. Mike got some movies. So, instead of laying there, ruminating about how horrible my life is, I did something to make it better. Then I came home and cooked a real dinner...lol.
I'm really proud that I was able to use a skill learned through DBT.
Anyway, love to all.
Keli

omg that is horrible !!
God could not be everywhere, so
That sucks the Risp did that to you.
I am so proud of you for using the DBT skill to help you through your feelings over
~ Tina ~
Sorry the risperdal had such adverse reactions with you. I'm with Tina. Cooking must have been in the air last night. I cooked a real dinner too. My kids were impressed because during sports season we don't have too many home-cooked meals.
And way to go on using that DBT skill! That shows tremendous growth on your part. You've come a long way Keli and I hope you realize just how good that was and that you are proud of your accomplishment:) Hang in there and I will keep my fingers crossed that the Abilify works for you this time around.
Love You,
Traci