Hey hi Donette, how are you? I have been on 6m for a month now. I think my depression is actually lifting on the higher dose, but I'm gonna give that decision another month and compare some more objective notes. How did you decide to cut back? Solely on mood changes? Did you notice any pain level returning?

the for what it is worth update;
2 mg for 2 weeks
4 mg for a month
6 mg for a month.
For assorted reasons I am trying a period of no ssz, no pravachol, and maybe no thyroid. why? To see where I am now.

I had 'an event' Friday night that comes once every ten years or so in my life... I woke up nauseous. Y'all need to know I don't throw up. The last time I was in 6th grade. Three times in my life (usually because of drinking stupidly) I have gone straight to dry heaves (and oddly enough felt better right afterwards, like my body thought it did the deed). So the third time was this past Friday. The next day was headachy and I really really think I was crazy dehydrated. I am on ssz, which does this, recently levothyroxine, which does this, and thc which way does this. So instead of giving up pot I've decided to give up most of my pharmaceuticals for a bit. My ex rheumy (whom I've not replaced yet) told me a year ago that it would be a good idea to take a break from the ssz now and then when I feel better to see if any remission is going on. (please note that someone posted somewhere the belief that if you stop ssz and restart it 'may not work again'- was this alohaBen?).
I've decided to see how much benefit I am getting from the ldn alone. I have only taken the rare advil lately when I've had a headache, but not for any joints. ( this is kind of my joint post ). Because of the withdrawal of Armour thyroid I have agreed to start levothyroxine so that I have an excuse to get some regular blood work over the next couple of months. I'm hoping to find out I can- or simply I will- stay off the statin.

Cheers all, let me know how you are doing!
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