Posted by Jedi on November 29, 2005, at 17:44:55
In reply to Re: MAOI diet question - HELP!, posted by katia on November 29, 2005, at 11:25:02
> Thanks Jedi. I already have a pounding headache from the caffeine w/drawal and who knows what from paxil w/drawal and sugar w/drawal and wine w/drawal and good food w/drawal. Ok, I'm feeling sorry for myself. so who knows if I do have a hypertension episode? Isn't it just headache and racing heart? Well, I should be a lot healthier at the end of this month.
Katia,
Sorry you're not feeling well. Caffeine withdrawal alone would make me ill for a day or two. Lucky for me, I rarely get headaches. So, if I do get one, I immediately take my blood pressure. Since I'm on MAOIs long term, I purchased a monitor to have with me. My guess would be you are suffering from withdrawal from caffeine and Paxil. I've read that coming off Paxil can be a major problem for some people. If you get worried, I would go to the clinic that your doctor works, tell them the story, and have a nurse take your BP. If you feel it's an emergency, call 911 or get to the nearest ER to see if your BP is high.
Take care, you'll be fine.
Jedi
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