Posted by Sabina on June 17, 2003, at 22:45:35
In reply to antidepressant w/ cfs and fibromyalgia???, posted by brooketxs2 on June 17, 2003, at 20:28:59
I have the same illnesses (FMS/CFS). All I've ever been offered are SSRI's and pain meds from traditional medicine. I've resisted taking Lexapro for awhile now, but finally succumbed two weeks ago. I've had horrible SE's, but I'm *extremely* sensitive to this class of drugs. Have you exhausted all the natural alternatives and supplements, such as acupuncture, water exercises, yoga, SAM-e, 5-HTP, Magnesium, etc.? If not, I will be happy to give you some helpful links of products and information that helped me in the past. Unfortunately, they weren't managing my symptoms effectively enough, which led me both to therapy and opening myself up to the option of medication. Lexapro has been great for a lot of folks here, so let us know the outcome of your appointment and I'm sure there'll be loads of encouragement and support whatever you decide. Just remember that it is your decision and not to let the new doc excert undue pressure on you. Good luck! Sabina
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