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Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 11:17:09
In reply to re: lexapro urination » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 3:21:56
> hi trucker ~
>
> you wrote:
> > i to am having this imbarrassing problem, however i noticed that if i have sex that this goes almost completely away, is it possible that our senses are confused and that we should try making love think about it, can you pee when it is standing up saying hello baby??? and also after sex don't most men in general have a problem there? just a thought. mine i noticed is more intence on some days and less on others. there seems to be corolation to heavy stress days as well, i seem to have these problems on the days that i get paniky. which i was having the last couple days. to where if people get in my air space i feel traped and vulnerable. i hate that feeling.
> > good luck
> > trucker
>
> ... ... i can't remember how long you've been on lex ... ... me: 4 1/2 months ... ...
>
> i have mentioned here before two lexapro SEs i had at first: the lex speed-buzz and the lex-induced anxiety ... ... then i realize that they're related and that the amphetamine-like qualities of this SE exacerbates the anxieties and tensions ... ... and this will fuel stress, which acellerates muscle tension and ... ...
>
> ... ... this is what kept building up until it brought on panic attacks in a 52 year-old guy who didn't know what they were ... ...
>
> ... but it could also contribute to problems peeing ...
>
> and i don't know if it's just the proximity, but the urination-challenge seemed related to the anorgasmia ... ... there was a tingling, kind of not-quite-numb like sensation ... some at the tips of my fingers too ... and the tip of my nose ... the extremeties ...
>
> ... makes me more grateful all those SEs went away ... ... but i could see how making love could relieve the tension and how that could help make it easier to pee ...
>
> anyway, i agree with you: it is all interrelated ...
>
> you wrote ( i loved this! ):
> "think about it, can you pee when it is standing up saying hello baby??? "
>
> as i have discovered here, it would be said,
> LMAO ROTFL !!!
> ... and i thank you, Very Much !!! ... ... (("Hello, Baby"!!!)) AH HA HA HA HA HAAA HAAA!!!!
> AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH HAAAA HAAAA!!!!!
> ( ... oh, sorry! no disrespect was intended! ... )
>
> so the answer is ... ... no ... no, mam ...
>
> TAKE CARE !!!!
> ~ jim
>
> p.s. HAAA! HA!
>
> p.s. i think we should try to drink as much water as possible to help with these SEs ... it's got to help . ... ~ j/////////////////////////////////////////////////
what does LMAO ROTFL mean???never been good with these things.
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 11:28:49
In reply to re: lexapro urination » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 11:17:09
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 11:37:08
In reply to re: lexapro urination » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 11:17:09
sweet trucker ~
sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
.... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
thanks again!!
~ jim
Posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
Lorrie
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 12:50:32
In reply to Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
Lorrie,
I haven't.
Could it be gastrointestinal? My partner had a lot of heart tests done when it turned out to be a gall bladder problem. Also, my coworker had something similar -- was rushed to the ER with 'heart attack' symptoms, numbness down arm, trouble breathing, etc. -- turned out to be gastrointestinal.
A new medication _could_ cause this kind of gastrointestinal reaction. Your liver is processing something new, something it may not like.
Hope you're well soon.
books
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:35:20
In reply to Re: First few days on Lexapro, posted by mph-speedy on July 25, 2003, at 12:13:02
> Background is did not even realize it was depression until almost had a "melt down". On the Lexapro have started feeling like my old happy self and recognize that the behavior I was attibuting to others either didn't exist (on their part) or was in reaction to my own disfunction. Where do I go from here is - am I to stay on ADs forever, or should I just go with the flow and not worry about it for now? Family history is - grandmother institutionalized for pychotic behavior after post partum depression. Father alcoholic. Son is bi-polar.
>
> Looking back, I believe I've had bouts of depression before but was untreated.///////////////////////////////////////////////
if it were me in your shoes and the family past history i would enjoy the meds if you find one that makes you feel better. chances are if grandma had the meds we have she never would have been institutionalized. see ive been there done that with the post partum depression. my baby i caried 7 + months my only son, born dead. i was always a strong and happy go lucky person i could look death in the eye and carry on( had a death wish i guess) any way after the dead baby i had horrible post partum and the went straight in to post tramatic stress syndrom. raped at age three and beating by mommy dearest after words FOR I BROUGHT IT ON MYSELF DON'T YA KNOW... see at age three i still needed a little guidance in dressing my self. ( got shirts on inside out, backwards,etc... thats when any way that it happened) carried on the rest of life as well. thats enough of that. any way i tried to rough it out and damn near killed me and others because i couldn't funtions. yet i was afraid i was cracked if i took meds. 2 yrs went by and i got progressivly worse. DON'T DO THAT TO YOU AND YOURS. IF YOU CAN FIND A MED THAT MAKES YOU FEEL TEN PERCNT(PREFERABLY BETTER THAT THAT) BETTER YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY TO FELL BETTER AND HELP YOUR SELF. don't tell everyone though because not every one likes meds. they think you are cracked... when in actually they just don't know about meds. its afear they have about the unknown...
take care and i hope you find one that makes you feel 100% betterGOD BLESS
truckerenjoy the meds... its legal drugs!!!
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:41:43
In reply to ROTFL = Roll On The Floor Laughing » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 11:37:08
> sweet trucker ~
>
> sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
>
> .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
>
> it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
>
> thanks again!!
> ~ jim/////////////////////////////////////////////////
IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:43:32
In reply to Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
> I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
> Lorrie////////////////////////////////////////////////
when this happened to me (not on lex) they called it an anxiety attach! check with your doctor though
trucker
Posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 14:05:20
In reply to Re: ROTFL = Roll On The Floor Laughing » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:41:43
hello trucker!
i wrote to you this:
> > sweet trucker ~
> >
> > sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
> >
> > .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
> >
> > it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
> >
> > thanks again!!
> > ~ jim
>and you replied:
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
>... ... and now i'm responding:
i so hope that i haven't embarrassed or offended you! .... ... your open freshness has been a spirit-lifting blessing to me ! ... ... oh, please, please, accept my apology! ...
... ... i would never want you to feel like crawling under any rock !! PLEASE!your inspired turn of phrase just touch my laugh chakra like it hasn't been touched in a long time ... .... i am very sorry if i have been insensitive to your feelings ... ... i really didn't mean to be ...
your friend,
~ jimp.s. i would hope we could meet someday ... but no purple faces and no need for any hiding ... Please ?
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
In reply to Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by Lorishen on July 26, 2003, at 12:46:07
> I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
> LorrieHi Lorrie, I know this was very scary for you!!! I have had all the heart tests done also because of panic attacks which I thought were heart related. What were you given lexapro for? Was it depression, anxiety or panic. If this is the first time that this has happened then I will explain this way. Sometimes when a person starts meds a particular med can cause a panic attack. Sometimes they can can cause some heart related issue if thats indeed what happened. But thats very rare!!! Your heart rate being up is normal during a panic or anxiety attack. Did you have that pain when they were doing an EKG and other tests. If the tests were normal while still have the discomfort it sounds like panic or anxiety. There have been others that have had a panic attack when first starting a med. Cant recall if they kept taking the med and if this went away. Thats about all I can tell you!!! I would get with your doc and discuss your med!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
WAYNE
Posted by peachlizard on July 26, 2003, at 16:38:36
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
Has anyone suffered from headaches,insomnia,or the inabilty to have an orgasm while taking Lex? Been on it 5 wks at 10 mg . Doc is considering switching to wellbutrin. Taking Lex for severe anxiety and depression. Also had heart attack symptoms about 2wks after starting it. If these symptoms will go away will somebody let me know. Also tried cutting back to 5mg ,didn't seem to help.
Posted by reichdon on July 26, 2003, at 19:42:20
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by peachlizard on July 26, 2003, at 16:38:36
> Has anyone suffered from headaches,insomnia,or the inabilty to have an orgasm while taking Lex? Been on it 5 wks at 10 mg . Doc is considering switching to wellbutrin. Taking Lex for severe anxiety and depression. Also had heart attack symptoms about 2wks after starting it. If these symptoms will go away will somebody let me know. Also tried cutting back to 5mg ,didn't seem to help.
This is in answer to BLKVETTES's message. I had some sharp but short lived headaches when I first started Lexapro. I also had a bit of insomnia but one Tylenol PM pill took care of it. However I am only taking 2.5 mg of Lexapro for 4 weeks now - How long did you take the reduced dose of 5 mg? Maybe if you stayed on it or reduced again for a few weeks those bad SE would go away. I did not have the orgasm problem either - in fact I think my libido is a bit better. But everyone reacts differently which makes med choices so challenging.
I hope you find a solution for the SE's- good luck to you!
Reichdon
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 20:06:39
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by reichdon on July 26, 2003, at 19:42:20
Started lex about a week ago, 5 mgs. Just bumped up to 10 mg. today.
I feel like a huge sleepyhead. I can't tell if I'm having PMS (sorry men), one of my weird-o painless migraine auras, or just Lexapro adjustment.
Anyone else get REALLY sleepy starting Lex? Like, it's my day off, and I really want to just lay around and watch tv all day, when I would normally be out hiking, at the gym, or socializing.
books
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 20:18:26
In reply to Re: ROTFL = Roll On The Floor Laughing » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 13:41:43
> > sweet trucker ~
> >
> > sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
> >
> > .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
> >
> > it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
> >
> > thanks again!!
> > ~ jim
>
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
>/////////////////////////////////////////////////
PS YOU ARE BAAAAAD LAUGHING AT ME LIKE THAT! HA! HA! OH I GUESS THATS KINDA WHY WE ARE ALL ON THE STUFF RIGHT. PICK YOURSELF UP OFF THE FLOOR AND COMPOSE YOUR SELF!!!!!
Posted by arrianna on July 26, 2003, at 20:20:04
In reply to Lexapro sleepyhead, posted by bookgurl99 on July 26, 2003, at 20:06:39
Hi Books- I've been on Lex for about 3 weeks now and started out on 10mg. I too, get sleepy after taking my med. I don't become lethargic or anything just a little sleepy as you describe. For this reason, I take it at night. Anyway, I would guess that the sleepiness you are experiencing is also from the medication, especially since you just increased your dose. I am hoping after time (as I adjust to it) that this tiredness will go away. As for now, I have to push myself harder to get to the gym, etc., but afterwards I feel alot better. Hope this helps. Take it easy, Arianna
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 20:36:19
In reply to re: Roll On The Floor I'm Sorry! » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 26, 2003, at 14:05:20
> hello trucker!
>
> i wrote to you this:
> > > sweet trucker ~
> > >
> > > sorry to be cryptic there ... ... i just never had such a good opportunity to use these silly abbreviations, although they can be kind of fun ...
> > >
> > > .... .... but your post was sooo good for me, because you made me laugh soo hard ... it was wonderful for me ... ... you are a true joy .... thank you very much ....
> > >
> > > it is good to hear that the world is still there, even if it is hot ... getting that AC fixed now ?
> > >
> > > thanks again!!
> > > ~ jim
> >
>
> and you replied:
> > /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> > IF WE WERE EVER TO MEET I'D BE THE ONE WITH THE PURPLE FACE AND TRYING TO CRAWL UNDER A ROCK!!!!
> >
>
> ... ... and now i'm responding:
> i so hope that i haven't embarrassed or offended you! .... ... your open freshness has been a spirit-lifting blessing to me ! ... ... oh, please, please, accept my apology! ...
> ... ... i would never want you to feel like crawling under any rock !! PLEASE!
>
> your inspired turn of phrase just touch my laugh chakra like it hasn't been touched in a long time ... .... i am very sorry if i have been insensitive to your feelings ... ... i really didn't mean to be ...
>
> your friend,
> ~ jim
>
> p.s. i would hope we could meet someday ... but no purple faces and no need for any hiding ... Please ?
>/////////////////////////////////////////////////
naw i understand where you are coming from i mean after all we are depressed and laughter is good for all of us.. glad i could make your belly roll. its a good thing. not insulted or anything just alittle red cheeked. ill blame it on the sun!!! ha! ha!
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 20:41:16
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
> > I just got back from being in the hospital all night for what seemed like heart attack symptoms. My heart rate was high, arm and jaw pain, a burning sensation all through my chest and back. After tests all night and a stress test today, they find my heart is fine and are supspecting severe stress or side effects from the lexapro I started on Tuesdsay. Has anyone else expereinced this??
> > Lorrie
>
> Hi Lorrie, I know this was very scary for you!!! I have had all the heart tests done also because of panic attacks which I thought were heart related. What were you given lexapro for? Was it depression, anxiety or panic. If this is the first time that this has happened then I will explain this way. Sometimes when a person starts meds a particular med can cause a panic attack. Sometimes they can can cause some heart related issue if thats indeed what happened. But thats very rare!!! Your heart rate being up is normal during a panic or anxiety attack. Did you have that pain when they were doing an EKG and other tests. If the tests were normal while still have the discomfort it sounds like panic or anxiety. There have been others that have had a panic attack when first starting a med. Cant recall if they kept taking the med and if this went away. Thats about all I can tell you!!! I would get with your doc and discuss your med!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
> WAYNE
>
>/////////////////////////////////////////////////
i have experienced this symptom, and i take lex... as i adjust to the bump up in the meds i get paniky, alittle tighting of the chest sometimes pain. its all part of a crapy life and over loaded circuits, which is why i am on meds (lex)
trucker
Posted by trucker on July 26, 2003, at 21:13:39
In reply to Re: Lexapro sleepyhead, posted by arrianna on July 26, 2003, at 20:20:04
> Hi Books- I've been on Lex for about 3 weeks now and started out on 10mg. I too, get sleepy after taking my med. I don't become lethargic or anything just a little sleepy as you describe. For this reason, I take it at night. Anyway, I would guess that the sleepiness you are experiencing is also from the medication, especially since you just increased your dose. I am hoping after time (as I adjust to it) that this tiredness will go away. As for now, I have to push myself harder to get to the gym, etc., but afterwards I feel alot better. Hope this helps. Take it easy, Arianna
////////////////////////////////////////////////
i had the sleepy problem shortly after taking lex too! the longer you are on it the less that occurs
trucker
Posted by kayenna on July 26, 2003, at 22:53:18
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by Micheke on July 17, 2003, at 11:46:08
What a relief to read the posts of all of you who have experienced Lexapro withdrawal side effects. I took it for only 3 mos. It caused my bp/heart rate to go so low I thought I might die (like 30 beats per minute and bp of 84/45). I decided the only cause possible was the Lex, so went from 10 to 5 for three weeks, then dropped off entirely. Now about 7 days off and I am still so dizzy (it's something stranger than dizziness) and confused that I thought I was just NUTS. Am very drug sensitive. Am also experiencing a ringing sound in my head, intermittent muffling in my ears, major mood swings...and fear. Damn. Thanks to all of you who seem to have at least some of these w/drawal symptoms...thanks for sharing. I just pray this is not permanent.
Posted by theump on July 27, 2003, at 10:52:55
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness » Micheke, posted by Rich B on July 18, 2003, at 20:53:23
I have been on Lexapro for about 5 weeks now I think. I recently was out in the sun for about 3 hours and found that I had a terrible sunburn. The sunburn is still around after one week, usually this only takes a couple days to turn to tan. The area is peeling but still red. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced oversensitivity to sun while on Lex.
Posted by arrianna on July 27, 2003, at 12:27:26
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness » Micheke, posted by kayenna on July 26, 2003, at 22:53:18
Hi- Just read your post and it really frightened me (hope you don't take that the wrong way). It's just that I've been on Lex now for about three weeks and this is my first time on an anti-depressant. I'm not sure how long I will be on the med., but now after hearing about your experience with withdrawal and other's as well, I'm scared shitless. I'm wondering if it'd be easier just to stop taking it now after I've only been on it for a short time: seems that maybe my anxiety would be easier to deal with than the withdrawal. Did your doctor tell you that you'd have withdrawal symptons? I know mine didn't and that kinda pisses me off. A couple of nights ago I forgot to take my med., and yesterday felt so depressed and moody- now I know it was because I missed my dose. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through, and I really want to give you credit. It takes alot of courage and strength to do what you're doing!! I really hope that this will all pass for you and that it will get easier. Take it one day at a time and remember that you are NOT nuts, even though it may feel that way sometimes- I've been there: feeling like I'm crazy and living in fear. It's not a fun place to be. Again, I sincerely hope it gets better for you! Hang in there and keep us posted- I'd like to hear how you progress. Arrianna
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 27, 2003, at 13:11:14
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by arrianna on July 27, 2003, at 12:27:26
> Hi- Just read your post and it really frightened me (hope you don't take that the wrong way). It's just that I've been on Lex now for about three weeks and this is my first time on an anti-depressant. I'm not sure how long I will be on the med., but now after hearing about your experience with withdrawal and other's as well, I'm scared shitless. I'm wondering if it'd be easier just to stop taking it now after I've only been on it for a short time: seems that maybe my anxiety would be easier to deal with than the withdrawal. Did your doctor tell you that you'd have withdrawal symptons? I know mine didn't and that kinda pisses me off. A couple of nights ago I forgot to take my med., and yesterday felt so depressed and moody- now I know it was because I missed my dose. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through, and I really want to give you credit. It takes alot of courage and strength to do what you're doing!! I really hope that this will all pass for you and that it will get easier. Take it one day at a time and remember that you are NOT nuts, even though it may feel that way sometimes- I've been there: feeling like I'm crazy and living in fear. It's not a fun place to be. Again, I sincerely hope it gets better for you! Hang in there and keep us posted- I'd like to hear how you progress. Arrianna
Hi there not everyone has the withdrawal but most do. One must decide whats best for them!!! You started taking a med for a reason. If that reason was something very minor then why start the med to begin with. A lot of docs dont even think withdrawal exists. I put up a link for paxil withdrawal!!!! This same strategy can be used to come off lexapro. No guarantees though on the withdrawal symptoms. But this should be done at a snails pace. 1mg makes a huge difference with lexapro. TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
Posted by micheke on July 27, 2003, at 13:36:26
In reply to Sun sensitivity, posted by theump on July 27, 2003, at 10:52:55
Theump:
I recently got a really bad sunburn. I do not usually burn easy. Not sure if it was the lexapro or the zyrtec that I am taking for allergies but I am still peeling 3 weeks later. It never occured to me that Lexapro might be the culprit, I'll have to do some research on that.
-Micheke
Posted by bookgurl99 on July 27, 2003, at 13:50:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by arrianna on July 27, 2003, at 12:27:26
Arianna --
I just wanted to point out that some people have mild or virtually no withdrawal effects. For example, after coming off of Zoloft after a year, my one effect was feeling dizzy for about 3 days and unusually thirsty for about 2 weeks.
You have to weight the risks of eventually _maybe_ being uncomfortable during withdrawal with the risks of not living your life to the fullest due to anxiety. If your anxiety is severe and life-impairing, then I would say it is probably worth the small chance that you will have a tough withdrawal phase.
I had a really lousy withdrawal from Serzone, with panic attacks and twitchiness that lasted for a couple of weeks. Yet because this was _temporary_, I still think taking it when I did was good because it helped me to move on with my life when I was fearful. This experience has not deterred me from taking Lexapro to stop my frequent migraines.
I wouldn't let one person's bad experience convince you to stop. Just take the knowledge and weight it with what you know to be best for yourself at this point.
Posted by Lorishen on July 27, 2003, at 14:17:27
In reply to Re: Anyone had heart attack symptoms on lexapro??, posted by BLKVETTES on July 26, 2003, at 15:53:31
Hi Wayne,
Yes, they gave me the first EKG as soon as I got there and it was normal. It was a nightmare, blood trests, heart monitor, blood pressure every 15 min. and I was on a nitro-glycerine drip all night to keep my heart regulated. I didn't take the lexapro today as I feel it had to have been what brought this on. I have had panic and anxiety attacks before but never like this or as long. I think the scariest part was the burning feeling throughout my chest and then my heart rate would go up.
Thanks for responding.Lorrie
>
> Hi Lorrie, I know this was very scary for you!!! I have had all the heart tests done also because of panic attacks which I thought were heart related. What were you given lexapro for? Was it depression, anxiety or panic. If this is the first time that this has happened then I will explain this way. Sometimes when a person starts meds a particular med can cause a panic attack. Sometimes they can can cause some heart related issue if thats indeed what happened. But thats very rare!!! Your heart rate being up is normal during a panic or anxiety attack. Did you have that pain when they were doing an EKG and other tests. If the tests were normal while still have the discomfort it sounds like panic or anxiety. There have been others that have had a panic attack when first starting a med. Cant recall if they kept taking the med and if this went away. Thats about all I can tell you!!! I would get with your doc and discuss your med!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
> WAYNE
>
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