Comments for Mark G. Agresti M.D. & Associates http://www.dragresti.com Rehabilitation and treatment for mental illness, drug detox, and alcohol abuse in West Palm Beach, FL Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:09:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Psychological and physical problems of stopping opiates by Mark http://www.dragresti.com/2010/07/24/what-psychological-and-physical-problems-develop-after-stopping-opiates/#comment-1564 Mark Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:09:19 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=133#comment-1564 When I stopped taking opiates, 80 mg Oxycontin 3x a day, I experienced episodes of mental lapses. Trying to talk and the thoughts would seem to be in my brain and get caught in a mud on the way to my mouth. I had moments that I was not... how do you put this, in controll. It seemed as if I were in a fog, trying to function, almost drugged. These episodes were awful and the Doctors did not tell you about these moments that would occur. Do you have any knowledge of these times after Opiods? They seem to last about a year. When I stopped taking opiates, 80 mg Oxycontin 3x a day, I experienced episodes of mental lapses. Trying to talk and the thoughts would seem to be in my brain and get caught in a mud on the way to my mouth. I had moments that I was not… how do you put this, in controll. It seemed as if I were in a fog, trying to function, almost drugged. These episodes were awful and the Doctors did not tell you about these moments that would occur. Do you have any knowledge of these times after Opiods? They seem to last about a year.

]]> Comment on Are there any Prescription Drugs that Block Cravings? by Michele http://www.dragresti.com/2010/09/02/are-there-any-prescription-drugs-that-will-block-the-cravings-of-alcohol/#comment-1553 Michele Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:55:02 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=166#comment-1553 Thank you for the enlightening and credible information. We need more information like this on the Web. Thank you for the enlightening and credible information. We need more information like this on the Web.

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder: Treatment without weight gain by Ofri http://www.dragresti.com/2010/05/27/treat-bipolar-disorder-without-gaining-weight/#comment-1527 Ofri Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:40:13 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=26#comment-1527 If you could write down the names of the pills that would be very helpful, Thank you If you could write down the names of the pills that would be very helpful,
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]]> Comment on Psychological and physical problems of stopping opiates by Frederick Walker http://www.dragresti.com/2010/07/24/what-psychological-and-physical-problems-develop-after-stopping-opiates/#comment-1491 Frederick Walker Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:09:34 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=133#comment-1491 Would just like to say that this article would be a good piece of literature for anyone who is addicted or needs a wake up call in their battle against opiates. It is a reality check. Really,look at the person you were before and after you're abuse. Two completely different individuals,you just have to decide which one is the real you. Not that hard to figure out. As I speak,i am currently battling my own demons with this ''great white poison''. The past 2 years have been a rollercoaster ride into the depths of hell.You always tell your self this is the last time i'm using,no more,finished. Longest i've been able to stay clean 2 damn weeks,thats only if I can make it thru the wd's. Than you get that ''call'',''text'',or whatever,then you are toast. Lead us not in to temptation,but deliver us from ''evil''. Good luck and god bless to all who are struggling with this addiction. TF Walker Would just like to say that this article would be a good piece of literature for anyone who is addicted or needs a wake up call in their battle against opiates. It is a reality check. Really,look at the person you were before and after you’re abuse. Two completely different individuals,you just have to decide which one is the real you. Not that hard to figure out. As I speak,i am currently battling my own demons with this ”great white poison”. The past 2 years have been a rollercoaster ride into the depths of hell.You always tell your self this is the last time i’m using,no more,finished. Longest i’ve been able to stay clean 2 damn weeks,thats only if I can make it thru the wd’s. Than you get that ”call”,”text”,or whatever,then you are toast. Lead us not in to temptation,but deliver us from ”evil”. Good luck and god bless to all who are struggling with this addiction. TF Walker

]]> Comment on Anxiety Disorders by Adjustment Disorder | Mark G. Agresti M.D. & Associates http://www.dragresti.com/2011/10/03/anxiety-disorders/#comment-1478 Adjustment Disorder | Mark G. Agresti M.D. & Associates Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:38:45 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/?p=1242#comment-1478 [...] Blog Acute Stress Disorder Anxiety Disorders [...] [...] Blog Acute Stress Disorder Anxiety Disorders [...]

]]> Comment on Psychological and physical problems of stopping opiates by max powers http://www.dragresti.com/2010/07/24/what-psychological-and-physical-problems-develop-after-stopping-opiates/#comment-1390 max powers Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:56:27 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=133#comment-1390 Great article. You hit the nail on the head with this. Its obvious you have a great deal of expertise with opiate addiction. I've had some slight relapses after getting clean off 300mg of oxycodone daily use a little over a year ago. The only time I felt good was when I was weightlifting daily. I find myself extremely irritable and its affecting my ability to be a good parent. Im depressed and extremely tired and frustrated. I wish there were physicians like you in the southeastern New England area. Great article. You hit the nail on the head with this. Its obvious you have a great deal of expertise with opiate addiction. I’ve had some slight relapses after getting clean off 300mg of oxycodone daily use a little over a year ago. The only time I felt good was when I was weightlifting daily. I find myself extremely irritable and its affecting my ability to be a good parent. Im depressed and extremely tired and frustrated. I wish there were physicians like you in the southeastern New England area.

]]> Comment on Detox: What are Suboxone and Subutex? Part 2 by Francis P. Stellitano http://www.dragresti.com/2010/08/27/detox-what-are-suboxone-and-subutex-part-2/#comment-1194 Francis P. Stellitano Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:05:50 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=153#comment-1194 I watched all four Suboxone/Subtex videos and found them to be excellent and informative. I spoke with Jody yesterday, Tuesday 7/19, also and am very encouraged; detox has come a long way since 2000. First a little background: I am not an addict but use Fentanyl for long term Pain control and Opana for breakthrough Pain control. I attend the Jupiter Pain Clinic and have for the last 9 years straight. Because I am not getting adequate Pain control, we decided to see where the real Pain reference point is and find out what life is like without the opioids. The clinic recommended that I seek the help of Dr. Agresti. I have had 4 lumbar surgeries and need a fifth for the new extruded disc at L4/L5 that occurred 7/2009. I am a very good patient and in very good standing with the Pain clinic. I think that is why they have kept me as a patient for in-total over 10 years. My concern is the initial detox duration since the Fentanyl patches are relatively long term. It is designed to build a "depot" in the body which is, as I understand, stays in the body for longer than the instant release Opana or other breakthrough med's. I intend to call Jody again but mainly wanted to say how much these videos helped me. Personally, I cannot get enough knowledge and the videos will help me communicate with the staff more effectively. Regards, FF I watched all four Suboxone/Subtex videos and found them to be excellent and informative. I spoke with Jody yesterday, Tuesday 7/19, also and am very encouraged; detox has come a long way since 2000.

First a little background: I am not an addict but use Fentanyl for long term Pain control and Opana for breakthrough Pain control. I attend the Jupiter Pain Clinic and have for the last 9 years straight.

Because I am not getting adequate Pain control, we decided to see where the real Pain reference point is and find out what life is like without the opioids. The clinic recommended that I seek the help of Dr. Agresti. I have had 4 lumbar surgeries and need a fifth for the new extruded disc at L4/L5 that occurred 7/2009.

I am a very good patient and in very good standing with the Pain clinic. I think that is why they have kept me as a patient for in-total over 10 years.

My concern is the initial detox duration since the Fentanyl patches are relatively long term. It is designed to build a “depot” in the body which is, as I understand, stays in the body for longer than the instant release Opana or other breakthrough med’s.

I intend to call Jody again but mainly wanted to say how much these videos helped me. Personally, I cannot get enough knowledge and the videos will help me communicate with the staff more effectively.

Regards, FF

]]> Comment on Bipolar Disorder: Treatment without weight gain by Tammy Goode http://www.dragresti.com/2010/05/27/treat-bipolar-disorder-without-gaining-weight/#comment-1126 Tammy Goode Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:30:08 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=26#comment-1126 I have been battling bi-polar for about 6 years or more and have just recently stopped taking my medication because of the weight gain. The weight gain was just as disturbing to me as the symptoms of bi-polar. I am writing to you because I have tried to talk to my doctor about this, but he just keeps telling me that all the medication to treat bi-polar causes weight gain. I have been researching different types of medication, but would like to know what you recommend. I am taking antidepressant right now, but I am having very bad manic episodes at least 4 times a week. My manic episodes consist of shopping sprees, being real loud and funny and the center of attention at times, and when this happens, I feel like I am a child in an adults body. I make child decisions, throw things at people, and I throw fits and scream and hollar just like a child does. You are my last resort. This is recking my whole family! Inrealky need to be on something, but I am looking for a medication without the weight gain or at least minimal side effects. Also, I don't know if I am depressed or if it is part of being bi-polar. PLEASE help me! I have been battling bi-polar for about 6 years or more and have just recently stopped taking my medication because of the weight gain. The weight gain was just as disturbing to me as the symptoms of bi-polar. I am writing to you because I have tried to talk to my doctor about this, but he just keeps telling me that all the medication to treat bi-polar causes weight gain. I have been researching different types of medication, but would like to know what you recommend. I am taking antidepressant right now, but I am having very bad manic episodes at least 4 times a week. My manic episodes consist of shopping sprees, being real loud and funny and the center of attention at times, and when this happens, I feel like I am a child in an adults body. I make child decisions, throw things at people, and I throw fits and scream and hollar just like a child does. You are my last resort. This is recking my whole family! Inrealky need to be on something, but I am looking for a medication without the weight gain or at least minimal side effects. Also, I don’t know if I am depressed or if it is part of being bi-polar. PLEASE help me!

]]> Comment on Bulimia Nervosa Video by MD http://www.dragresti.com/2011/06/27/bulimia-nervosa-video/#comment-1117 MD Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:58:31 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/?p=984#comment-1117 Totally awesome! It deserves to be a cover. This videos are just perfect. really nice! Totally awesome! It deserves to be a cover. This videos are just perfect. really nice!

]]> Comment on Video Game Addiction by Top 5 articles on Dr Agresti.com | Mark G. Agresti M.D. & Associates http://www.dragresti.com/2011/02/11/video-game-addiction/#comment-1105 Top 5 articles on Dr Agresti.com | Mark G. Agresti M.D. & Associates Sun, 22 May 2011 16:36:16 +0000 http://www.dragresti.com/blog/?p=278#comment-1105 [...] article: Video Game Addiction This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. ← Top 5 Video’s on [...] [...] article: Video Game Addiction This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. ← Top 5 Video’s on [...]

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