Yeah, I had thought about it being a side effect. She suggested the sertraline, so I thought I'd give it a try.
I had emailed her the day before I was supposed to go up there, and I asked her if there was anything she would really do since I really wasn't ticcing. She said that she had just planned on doing the botox for my eyes since that was the main thing keeping me from driving and getting to work. I was like, "Is that all you planned on doing?" She said "Whenever your blinking is bad enough that you think it is worth to discuss btx face to face come for an office visit."
Anyway, I'd been thinking about going to see the psych up there about my moods, but since she gave me this, I'm thinking that I might see what happens with it first. I thought I'd ask him what he thought about it all if I went (cuz he's trained in movement disorders n such). I have a feeling it's gonna be trial and error for a while.
Hopefully I can get my work to give me some more intermitent leave papers since my family doctor filled them out wrong...
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Originally Posted by Chemar
Jasmine, I just wanted to mention that my son had very adverse reactions to meds when we initially tried those and yes, part of those side effects were severe impacts on his mood and general psyche. Once he stopped the meds, things really improved in that area.
Although clonidine is generally not known for intense side effects, I do know of it having psychotic reactions in some people. So it may be the meds causing those mood swings.
Whatever it is, it really sounds like perhaps you getting a asecond opinion on it all may be a good idea...the fact that your doctor felt botox was the only real solution is a bit troubling to me!
If you can, try to find an Integrative doctor who has experience with TS. Integrative docs are ones that are fully qualified in conventional medicine (MD or DO) but have gone on to also specialize in alternative/naturopathic medicine and so they have a far more holistic approach.
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