Read more about the article BAD NEWS: Gavin’s still seeing and hearing things that aren’t real :(
Clozapine Crisis / Gavin / Schizoaffective Disorder

BAD NEWS: Gavin’s still seeing and hearing things that aren’t real :(

First of all, I'm sorry for the less than frequent updates over the last few days. With school starting and a few other things going on, I've been distracted.  - Rob I don't think there's a day that goes by where I'm not worried about Gavin for one reason or another.  Yesterday, he told me that he still sees Sonic and that he's never gone away. He told me that he just didn't talk about him because his brothers were always home and he knows it's confusing for them.  On one hand, I'm touched by the fact that he's cognizant enough to handle it that way, assuming that it's actually true.     On the other hand, I'm worried because the fact that he's still hearing and seeing things that aren't real,…

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September 2, 2015
Read more about the article Gavin’s blood pressure was really high for him today
Autonomic Disorder / Clozapine Crisis / Gavin

Gavin’s blood pressure was really high for him today

Before every appointment at his psychiatrist's office, Gavin has his vitals taken. This allows for the detection of any significant medication related changes to be monitored.  Because of Gavin's autonomic disorder, his blood pressure is always really low.  The last time it was taken at this doctors office, it was 100/40 and that's about his average since the autonomic issues first started a few years back. When Gavin's blood pressure was take this morning, it was 137/66.     That's actually not too bad for the average person but Gavin anything but average. The general consensus is that this may be caused by his medication that helps with the side effects of the Clozapine.  Gavin's been taking liquid Pseudoephedrine three times a day to control the bladder issues caused by the…

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August 3, 2015
Read more about the article I take Gavin see his psychiatrist this morning 
Clozapine Crisis / Doctor's Appointment / Gavin / My thoughts

I take Gavin see his psychiatrist this morning 

The week will begin with a trip to see Gavin's psychiatrist this morning. There isn't too much to report, which is a positive thing. Frankly, Gavin's doing really, really well. There is however, an issue with a difficult side effect to the medication Clozapine he's on.  He's having continued bladder problems and a constant, driving need to use the bathroom. It's very painful and definitely interferes with his day to day life.  I don't know if there is anything we can do about this but I really want to provide him with at least some relief. At the same time, the medication is absolutely necessary to manage his schizoaffective disorder.  Hopefully, we can get some good news and start the week off on the right foot.    

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August 3, 2015