Question 1

my doctor put me on duloxetine for pain,im finding myself gaining weight,i have bad kidneys, stage 3.would it hurt to take something like naproxin 220mg a day.my sister had schizophrenia and the meds made her gain so much weight she died of from it?

Accepted Answer

: As a kidney specialist, I am against using naprosyn for chronic pain in patients with chronic kidney disease. You can ask your doctor for an alternative to duloxetine such as gabapentin or pregabalin although these meds can increase fluid retention in some susceptible people. Besides a direct nephrotoxic effect, daily use of naprosyn can exacerbate hypertension or cause stomach disease.

Question 2

how to diagnose a schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Self dissociation : At leas 6 weeks of  total  lack of interest on daily activity ; audio and visual hallucination ; pressured speech ; flight of ideas and repeating words and lack of responsibility; and poor interpersonal hygiene.

Question 3

how debilitating is schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder for which there is no cure. However, the newer medications have significantly improved the functioning of those with this diagnosis. It is therefore important to get started on and stay on the right medication.

Question 4

what is the onset of schizophrenia?

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Early signs : The onset of schizophrenia is usually in late adolescence to early adulthood.  Sometimes the onset can be rapid or gradual. Early signs can be social isolation, deterioration in hygiene, paranoia, inapproriate laughter, making irrational or odd  statements, appear emotionless or unmotivated, may abandon hobbies and activites and their performance at work or school deteriorates.

Question 5

how to know if i 'have' schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Talk to a doctor: Schizophrenia is a chronic condition characterized by psychosis. Psychosis can be described as distorted reality such as hearing votives or paranoid thoughts. Schizophrenia is a leading cause of disability. Effective treatments exist for this condition.

Question 6

what to do if i am developing schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: You should be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine if you truly have schizophrenia. They can then start the right course of treatment for you. Peak periods of onset are usually late adolescence and early adulthood.

Question 7

what are the tell tale signs of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Thoughts and Voices: The two most classic symptoms of schizophrenia are delusions and hallucinations. Delusions are bizarre false beliefs that are rigid held despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Hallucniations are sensory perceptions in the absence of a stiumlus in the environment. The usual example is hearing voices or seeing people when no one is there.

Question 8

i have pstd. could pstd lead to schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

It is unlikely: The onset for schizophrenia is usually in the late teens for men and early 20's for women.  Having ptsd usually doesn't cause hallucinations, delusions, altered speech patterns, and other major symptoms of schizophrenia. However, ptsd is a serious condition it its own right and the severe traumatic anxiety can seem like paranoia in some cases.  Work with your doctor and fully discuss it.

Question 9

is it possible to develope schizophrenia at 25?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes this is a relatively common age.

Question 10

what is the newest medication for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia: Recent ones are Latuda, Fanapt &amp; Saphris (asenapine).

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