Posted by LyndaK on January 29, 2004, at 1:11:40
In reply to Re: Remeron WEIGHT GAIN!!! » stay at home mom, posted by PoohBear on January 27, 2004, at 10:25:20
> > I've gained about about the same. I see my pdoc tomorrow.
> > I don't like to even get on my own scale. I'll I know is that I can't button the jeans that I've worked so hard to fit into. It really seems to be around my stomach.
> > Does your new med have any sexual side effects?
> > Remeron has been great for me that way.
> > Stay at home mom
> > my poor husband I finally want sex and now I'm feeling fat!
> > I'll let you all know what my doc says tomorrow.
> >
>
> The Topamax doesn't seem to affect sexual function. I'm a guy, so it may do different things for gals.
>
> The Effexor means soft erections and no climax so I take a small amount of Wellbutrin to counter the effects of the Effexor. It works well for me (no pun intended...) My wife had a hysterectomy for ovarian CA in Sept., and has been a little on the frigid side most of our marriage anyway, so a little less interest is a good thing on my end.
>
> My titration schedule called for me to up my dose of Topamax to 50mg last night. Slept through the night. Very vivid, but not bad dreams. Me sleeping through the night without getting up two or three time to use the bathroom is a miracle.
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> Please don't worry about a few pounds. Your hubby won't mind the extra padding to play with :) If my my wife was in the mood I'd be thrilled, even if she is bald at the moment...
>
> Take care,
>
> TonyFirst of all, I can relate to what "stay-at-home-mom' is saying. Most of my weight went around my middle as well. I too am doing really well emotionally and am interested in some intimacy with my husband, but he is turned off by the fat around my middle. I'm not horribly obese, mind you, I'm 5'4" and 135 lbs, but I've always been slim and now I'm . . . not.
You have a really good attitude, Tony. So sorry to hear that you and your wife have had such major stress with the cancer and all. Best of luck to you as you sort out your meds.
Lynda
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