Posted by Babysnakes on May 17, 2003, at 13:51:49
In reply to Re: Mitral Valve Prolapse and ADs, posted by Larry Hoover on May 17, 2003, at 11:39:44
> > Curious if anyone out there has Mitral Valve Prolapse or Dysautonomia and tried various ADs, especially SSRIs.
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> > It occurs to me that I've been hyper sensitive to stimulants of any kind since my early to mid twenties. It turns out I have MVP. Had to drop coffee first, then tea and finally I can only tolerate a Coca Cola now and then.
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> > My experience with Wellbutrin was predictably bad because of the stimulation and now I'm having trouble adjusting to Prozac. Although it seems to be getting a little better (up to 20 mgs) and on week two. Still intend to give it at least a months trial. Any thoughts from any MVP fellow sufferers or anyone else super sensitve to stimulants.
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> You may be suffering from low magnesium levels. Stimulant sensitivity should diminish with magnesium, as well.
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Interesting. I wasn't aware of a connection to magnesium, although I do understand that stress depletes the body of magnesium.I may try a mag supplement. Should it just be a standard 500 mg. Mag or Cal-Mag supplement in found in the health stores?
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