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Posted by lil' jimi on September 13, 2003, at 21:13:19
In reply to Re: Lexapro dissapeared PMS POWER SURGES » Saran, posted by galkeepinon on September 13, 2003, at 16:38:45
hi Saran and hi Gal,
> Hooray for Lexapro!!!
> Keep feeling good:-)
>> > I have been on Xanax for years for anxiety/panic dissorder. Xanax worked great...no problems,...till I got "that age" then PMS symptoms raged. Hormone replacement seemed risky, but mood swings and "power surges" were awful. Dr. suggested I try Lexapro 10mg. Wow! After two weeks no "power surges" and family votes I'm more mellow to live with. Had recent hystroectomy and still no PMS symptoms.
>
>Gal, you are right, this is a great post!
... seems like such high praise and an important endorsement for lex ....
... who else can we tell ?Thank You very much, Saran!
... and please do keep us posted here and ...
TAKE CARE !!
~ jim
Posted by BLKVETTES on September 13, 2003, at 22:22:03
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by hope2003 on February 7, 2003, at 16:12:49
Hey Jim, everything is cool here right now. Im gaining strength again. I have 2 people I confide in. One, she reads my posts on other boards and tells me when Im over my head. We were diagnosed with the same thing. She has suffered for more than 10 years. I lean on her experience with meds and she always steers me right. I have a daily routine and when I get off it bad things happen. My biggest problem is going to way to many boards. I need balance and my friend reminds me of this. The other person is the only person on earth that I trust with how Im thinking and feeling. She was the first person I emailed and we have shared in each others recovery. She has a calming affect on me!!!!!!! I know exactly why this month has been like it has!!!! I have experimented with my dose more times than you can count. Everytime I have gone up I get depressed and my anxiety shoots up. At the dose Im at I have plenty of ammunition should I need it. Thanks for caring JIM!!! take care!!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by BLKVETTES on September 13, 2003, at 22:27:24
In reply to BLKVETTES AND LEXAPRO, posted by BLKVETTES on September 13, 2003, at 22:22:03
You women have had everything under control on this board. I read every post and felt no need to post. You guys are great just wanted you all to know that. Please dont leave no matter how great you feel!!! Stay and help the newbies!!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by lil' jimi on September 13, 2003, at 23:44:40
In reply to BLKVETTES AND LEXAPRO, posted by BLKVETTES on September 13, 2003, at 22:22:03
Posted by galkeepinon on September 14, 2003, at 0:28:58
In reply to re: Lexapro dissapeared PMS POWER SURGES, posted by lil' jimi on September 13, 2003, at 21:13:19
>>>>>>>>>>Gal, you are right, this is a great post!
> ... seems like such high praise and an important endorsement for lex ....
> ... who else can we tell ?hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm jim, the FDA, my neighbor, my college, my grandmother, my cousins, my aunt, uncle, the town I live in, the hospital I was born at, the cops, the forensic team, the docs, the therapists, the.the.......the.....
EVERYONE:-)
You get the point my friend;)
TAKE CARE !!
Posted by Arrianna on September 14, 2003, at 0:29:41
In reply to THE WOMEN ARE GREAT!!!!, posted by BLKVETTES on September 13, 2003, at 22:27:24
What'd you expect?? We're women! Ha. Lol. That was so nice of you to post. Yet, we all make this board go round.
But, you're right: women are great! Don't ever forget that. Lol.
Arrianna
Posted by galkeepinon on September 14, 2003, at 0:47:52
In reply to THE WOMEN ARE GREAT!!!!, posted by BLKVETTES on September 13, 2003, at 22:27:24
Thank you Wayne! We all make up this board ~we ALL couldn't do it without each other! hehehe It's funny you posted this because I was thinking recently that when I do feel better, I am going to stay! Of course!!!! I will try my hardest to make sure I dish out the help that I have been given.
(((((((HUGS TO ALL)))))))
TAKE CARE!!!
> You women have had everything under control on this board. I read every post and felt no need to post. You guys are great just wanted you all to know that. Please dont leave no matter how great you feel!!! Stay and help the newbies!!!!!
> WAYNE
Posted by lil' jimi on September 14, 2003, at 1:29:27
In reply to THE WOMEN ARE GREAT!!!!, posted by BLKVETTES on September 13, 2003, at 22:27:24
> You women have had everything under control on this board. I read every post and felt no need to post. You guys are great just wanted you all to know that. Please dont leave no matter how great you feel!!! Stay and help the newbies!!!!!
> WAYNEWe have been blessed with this current class of cadets here alright ...
... ... Praise Be to The Women !!... GalKeepinOn
... Arrianna
... Esmarelda
... Mariposa
... you have each been so active, helpful and supportive ... thank you very much ... ... i know many of our lex threaders feel the same way ...
AND! trucker, Renee the Ump, sassyveg, ELENI4, KayJ, Lex Poster Girl ... (and quietly in the background i see pumpkin and oldhand ... ... maybe DC?) ... (do i recall or did i just read the posts of EGR, sadsack, bozeman?) and many others who have made valuable, thoughtful and often vital contributions as well ... ... thanks gals !so ...
... You Go, Girls !
... ... you have been great
... we have all been blessed to have you here ...
... and i am grateful to each of you ....
bless you,
~ jim(how'd i do Wayne?)
Posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 6:28:31
In reply to re: The Women ARE Great !!!!, posted by lil' jimi on September 14, 2003, at 1:29:27
You are too kind, just trying to pay back!!!!
Take care #1 CHEERLEADER!!!
~~~8|8
Posted by BLKVETTES on September 14, 2003, at 11:54:06
In reply to re: The Women ARE Great !!!!, posted by lil' jimi on September 14, 2003, at 1:29:27
> > You women have had everything under control on this board. I read every post and felt no need to post. You guys are great just wanted you all to know that. Please dont leave no matter how great you feel!!! Stay and help the newbies!!!!!
> > WAYNE
>
> We have been blessed with this current class of cadets here alright ...
> ... ... Praise Be to The Women !!
>
> ... GalKeepinOn
> ... Arrianna
> ... Esmarelda
> ... Mariposa
> ... you have each been so active, helpful and supportive ... thank you very much ... ... i know many of our lex threaders feel the same way ...
>
>
> AND! trucker, Renee the Ump, sassyveg, ELENI4, KayJ, Lex Poster Girl ... (and quietly in the background i see pumpkin and oldhand ... ... maybe DC?) ... (do i recall or did i just read the posts of EGR, sadsack, bozeman?) and many others who have made valuable, thoughtful and often vital contributions as well ... ... thanks gals !
>
> so ...
>
> ... You Go, Girls !
> ... ... you have been great
> ... we have all been blessed to have you here ...
> ... and i am grateful to each of you ....
>
>
> bless you,
> ~ jim
>
> (how'd i do Wayne?)Hi Jim, knowing you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did not miss anyone!!!!!!!! Guess we should change subject before that little warning is posted by our friend!!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 14:55:08
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Thank you for your replies. This morning I feel terrible, I have muscle aches in my shoulders and neck , am very tired , probably partially from high pollen alergy count. Today I start my 5th week of 10 mg. lexapro and am still waiting for this stuff to kick in. I took a little Klonopin to ease what I feel might be a little anxiety, but it has made me more sedated feeling.
If I am up and about already the Klonopin does not make me tired but just calms me, but now I feel like I am so tired that Im just want to lay in bed and do nothing, I really hate this whole feeling, please help
Posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 15:47:12
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 14:55:08
> Thank you for your replies. This morning I feel terrible, I have muscle aches in my shoulders and neck , am very tired , probably partially from high pollen alergy count. Today I start my 5th week of 10 mg. lexapro and am still waiting for this stuff to kick in. I took a little Klonopin to ease what I feel might be a little anxiety, but it has made me more sedated feeling.
> If I am up and about already the Klonopin does not make me tired but just calms me, but now I feel like I am so tired that Im just want to lay in bed and do nothing, I really hate this whole feeling, please helpYou are right at the point where I almost gave up, but I hung on because of all the great support I got from this board.
I remember feeling like my eyes had lids of lead, and feet too. I felt heavy, like a turtle, and I couldn't motivate. At work I was practically useless, I got tired immediately, got the shakes, shortness of breath. I just felt BAD and depressed.
About this time I increased from 5mg to 10mg, and looking at my old posts from weeks 6-8, it was not obvious to me at the time, but the Lex actually did start to work and I was doing better. By the 9th week there was no doubt and all these side effects had gone away and I was so much BETTER!!!
I know it's tough, I had to really force myself to get going in the mornings and during the day, and to keep taking the Lex. Hopefully, you too will soon experience some of the *benefits* of Lexapro.
Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress!~~~8|8
Posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 15:56:54
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro » leedsman, posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 15:47:12
Thganks, Mariposa. When did you start taking the 10 mg. lexapro and how long till you felt the effects, it wasn't nine weeks was it? Did it take that long?
Posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 16:15:20
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 15:56:54
Mariposa, how long did you have this eyes feel like lead feeling and what week were you into of Lexapro. Did you have the muscle aches in shoulder and neck and the fatigue that comes with it? Did you feel better at night , especially hours before bedtime, I seem to feel better whwn it gets dark outside , I know it's strange , but I must have strong anxiety in the daytime. Do you think the Lexapro makes you tired and sedated, what time of the day did you take it,I take it after dinner,
Posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 16:37:38
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 15:56:54
> Thganks, Mariposa. When did you start taking the 10 mg. lexapro and how long till you felt the effects, it wasn't nine weeks was it? Did it take that long?
Started 10mg toward end of week 5. I guess I didn't quite explain in my last post, I couldn't *tell* it was working until week 9, I didn't realize what was going on as I have never taken these types of meds befor. It actually started working in week 6, but I didn't realize it at the time. I look at my old posts and I'm saying *hey what's up I don't feel anything I thought this stuff was supposed to be working by now what gives?* but I can tell that my posts were *different* does that make any sense???
Then one day I was sitting on the couch w/husband and something funny came on TV, and I actually LAUGHED and it felt GOOD and I realized I FEEL GOOD!!!! It hit me all of a sudden and that's when I was SURE Lex was working, somewhere in week 9.
Posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 16:52:24
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 16:15:20
> Mariposa, how long did you have this eyes feel like lead feeling and what week were you into of Lexapro. Did you have the muscle aches in shoulder and neck and the fatigue that comes with it? Did you feel better at night , especially hours before bedtime, I seem to feel better whwn it gets dark outside , I know it's strange , but I must have strong anxiety in the daytime. Do you think the Lexapro makes you tired and sedated, what time of the day did you take it,I take it after dinner,
If I remember right, the Heavy fatigue/lethargy/aches & pains went into 6th week, maybe even 7th. I also started @ 5mg and had TERRIBLE side effects. If you were not so far along I would have considered cutting back to 5mg, but you are *almost there*!!
I was taking dose in the morning to begin, and had terrible headaches at nite first couple of weeks. Then I started falling asleep right after dinner, I couldn't stay awake. So I moved to taking dose w/dinner. That worked for a while, then I started catching a *buzz* in the evening and I was up all nite cleaning house. Moved to afternoons and still had trouble going to bed, so now I'm back to taking in the morning again.
For me the tiredness, lethargy, etc. was deffinitely a side effect of the Lex, I have none of those problems now. I would have to force myself to get out of bed and get moving, and it really seemed like after a while the *tired* feeling was all in my lazy head, as when I got the body moving, the head decided it really wasn't tired after all. I really hope my *goofy* descriptive style is not annoying, but I try to write what I remember *feeling* at the time.
Hope this helps!~~~8|8
Posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 17:03:01
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro » leedsman, posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 16:52:24
Mariposa, thanks for the input, that gives me more hope.If you remember anything else, please let me know
Posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 17:10:36
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Anybody feel better when it gets dark or closer to bedtime, it seems to happen to me. How about you Mariposa, I was curious if that happened to you.
Posted by galkeepinon on September 14, 2003, at 18:38:57
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 17:10:36
Yeah, I feel better, for some reason, when it gets dark. I find myself having more energy for some reason.
> Anybody feel better when it gets dark or closer to bedtime, it seems to happen to me. How about you Mariposa, I was curious if that happened to you.
Posted by galkeepinon on September 14, 2003, at 19:03:56
In reply to re: The Women ARE Great !!!!, posted by BLKVETTES on September 14, 2003, at 11:54:06
Thank you very much Jim, appreciate your kind words:-) You, and many others have been a profound help to a lot of people here too! This board is truly blessed.
I enjoy being able to help others who have had medication problems, questions, need support, or just want to hear experience. I know that's why I started coming to this board:-)
(((hugs)))
Thanks again for your support:-)
> > We have been blessed with this current class of cadets here alright ...
> > ... ... Praise Be to The Women !!
> >
> > ... GalKeepinOn
> > ... Arrianna
> > ... Esmarelda
> > ... Mariposa
> > ... you have each been so active, helpful and supportive ... thank you very much ... ... i know many of our lex threaders feel the same way ...
> >
> >
> > AND! trucker, Renee the Ump, sassyveg, ELENI4, KayJ, Lex Poster Girl ... (and quietly in the background i see pumpkin and oldhand ... ... maybe DC?) ... (do i recall or did i just read the posts of EGR, sadsack, bozeman?) and many others who have made valuable, thoughtful and often vital contributions as well ... ... thanks gals !
> >
> > so ...
> >
> > ... You Go, Girls !
> > ... ... you have been great
> > ... we have all been blessed to have you here ...
> > ... and i am grateful to each of you ....
> >
> >
> > bless you,
> > ~ jim
> >
> > (how'd i do Wayne?)
>
> Hi Jim, knowing you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did not miss anyone!!!!!!!! Guess we should change subject before that little warning is posted by our friend!!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!!!
> WAYNE
>
>
Posted by galkeepinon on September 14, 2003, at 19:08:03
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 14:55:08
Hang in there~~~I'm about to finish up my 6th week, and I still have some fatigue.
Keep us posted:-) I am happy to hear that you are giving the Lexapro somewhat of a chance:-)> Thank you for your replies. This morning I feel terrible, I have muscle aches in my shoulders and neck , am very tired , probably partially from high pollen alergy count. Today I start my 5th week of 10 mg. lexapro and am still waiting for this stuff to kick in. I took a little Klonopin to ease what I feel might be a little anxiety, but it has made me more sedated feeling.
> If I am up and about already the Klonopin does not make me tired but just calms me, but now I feel like I am so tired that Im just want to lay in bed and do nothing, I really hate this whole feeling, please help
Posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 20:39:55
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
While I start my 5th week of Lexapro 10mg. what about the time I started on 5mg.Lexapro a week before that , did that help? Or the week before that when I was on Paxil 12.5 mg CR one day and 5 mg. Lexapro the next for a week. I have been off Paxil cold turkey for 5 weeks now, could I still be suffering from some kind of Paxil withdrawal besides taking Lexapro now. I know Wayne said it could be a combo of both, but I am having this sinus burning feeling, anybody ever have that? Like your sinus feel inflammed but are not and congestion in the morning. Any one else t out there have any input?
Posted by PHV on September 14, 2003, at 21:25:44
In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro » leedsman, posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 16:52:24
Help -
I've been taking 10mg of Lexapro for just a little over ten weeks now for depression. I noticed significant improvement almost immediately and really felt back to my old self. Suddenly today, I have been so anxious and feel like I'm ready to jump out of my skin. I have never had problems with anxiety in the past and am wondering if it's a side effect of Lexapro or perhaps my body's way of telling me I no longer need it? Ten years ago I was on Serzone for approximately six months for depression. My doc at the time told me my body would tell me when I no longer needed the meds. Butterflies in the stomach and overall anxious feelings seemed to come about the time my doc said I was okay to stop taking meds. I was able to withdraw with no problems. Though depression runs in my family, I'm generally not reliant upon meds to get me though. However, the past year has been overwhelming with the deaths of three people very close to me, cancer diagnosis in my father, and two other people who have been my rocks my entire life, moving across country. Now that I seem to be feeling better and accepting all of the difficult situations in my life recently, could the anxiety be an indication that I no longer need Lexapro? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Patty
Posted by galkeepinon on September 14, 2003, at 23:15:53
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 20:39:55
>>>>>I am having this sinus burning feeling, anybody ever have that?
Yep, I had that coming of another anti-depressant~EffexorXR. I also got that feeling when I overdosed on Klonopin, and my doc took me off it abruptly. I was getting the 'congestion' and pain right smack dab in the middle of my forehead. I hope you feel better, I'm not sure what causes this, but I've had it on numerous occasions, becuase I have withdrawn off so many medications over the years.
Posted by Arrianna on September 15, 2003, at 0:05:35
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 20:39:55
Leedsman,
Yes, I experience the sinus congestion, too. It's in the morning for me as well and then eventually subsides throughout the day. I've had this for the last couple of years though, so I know it's not from Lexapro since I've only been on it for 2 months.
I thought it was from my smoking. Yet, the funny thing for me is when I first started taking Lex, the congestion went away!! It was awesome, so I chalked it up to being from anxiety: tightness in the throat, hard to swallow: the pysical symptoms from it, etc.
But, it's come back for me again. It presented itself again after a couple missed doses, so now I really don't know. Anyways, just wanted to let you know I got it, too. Hope it'll get better for you.
Arrianna
> While I start my 5th week of Lexapro 10mg. what about the time I started on 5mg.Lexapro a week before that , did that help? Or the week before that when I was on Paxil 12.5 mg CR one day and 5 mg. Lexapro the next for a week. I have been off Paxil cold turkey for 5 weeks now, could I still be suffering from some kind of Paxil withdrawal besides taking Lexapro now. I know Wayne said it could be a combo of both, but I am having this sinus burning feeling, anybody ever have that? Like your sinus feel inflammed but are not and congestion in the morning. Any one else t out there have any input?
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