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Posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 21:06:03
I'm getting a little worried here. For the last few days I've been noticing sharp, shooting pains in my chest, my mid-chest, and on my left side, like under my ribs. I dont think there is anything over there as the liver and all that is on the right, but I'm getting pretty scared. This is totally new to me.
Anyone have this happen to them while on Lexapro?
Thanks in advance.
Posted by panic_attack on September 9, 2003, at 22:17:38
In reply to Pains With Lex Anyone? :(, posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 21:06:03
Yes!!! I was going to post the same question. I just started taking Lexapro a little over a month ago and get really weird, sharp pains in my left side of my stomach, under my rips. I dont know what organ is located there but it scares me sometimes. It never happened until I started taking Lexapro. Im sure its nothing serious though.
Posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 23:48:13
In reply to Re: Pains With Lex Anyone? :(, posted by panic_attack on September 9, 2003, at 22:17:38
Thanks for responding, I hope it stops for us.
I hope I hear from others about this. I hope it's not serious, the only organ I know of that's even near that area is the pancreas?
Then the descending colon but this is in one spot, sharp, it hurts bad.
Thanks again.
Take care.
> Yes!!! I was going to post the same question. I just started taking Lexapro a little over a month ago and get really weird, sharp pains in my left side of my stomach, under my rips. I dont know what organ is located there but it scares me sometimes. It never happened until I started taking Lexapro. Im sure its nothing serious though.
Posted by JaneB on September 10, 2003, at 7:17:01
In reply to Pains With Lex Anyone? :(, posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 21:06:03
> I'm getting a little worried here. For the last few days I've been noticing sharp, shooting pains in my chest, my mid-chest, and on my left side, like under my ribs. I dont think there is anything over there as the liver and all that is on the right, but I'm getting pretty scared. This is totally new to me.
> Anyone have this happen to them while on Lexapro?
> Thanks in advance.Yes! I had pains on my left side plus pains on the left side of my head. I gave up on Lexapro. It also gave me a rash on my legs. That took 2 months to clear up.
Jane
Posted by Wildflower on September 10, 2003, at 9:08:18
In reply to Pains With Lex Anyone? :(, posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 21:06:03
> I'm getting a little worried here. For the last few days I've been noticing sharp, shooting pains in my chest, my mid-chest, and on my left side, like under my ribs. I dont think there is anything over there as the liver and all that is on the right, but I'm getting pretty scared. This is totally new to me.
> Anyone have this happen to them while on Lexapro?
> Thanks in advance.Oddly enough, I'm having a very similar reaction to Lex. I've been on it for 3 weeks now and I've noticed sharp pains under my rib cage and in my chest - both on the left side. Very scary.
Posted by lil' jimi on September 10, 2003, at 12:19:11
In reply to Pains With Lex Anyone? :(, posted by galkeepinon on September 9, 2003, at 21:06:03
hi Gal!
> I'm getting a little worried here. For the last few days I've been noticing sharp, shooting pains in my chest, my mid-chest, and on my left side, like under my ribs. I dont think there is anything over there as the liver and all that is on the right, but I'm getting pretty scared. This is totally new to me.
> Anyone have this happen to them while on Lexapro?
> Thanks in advance. >>((and you are welcomed in advance too ... ... !!))
.. ... sorry to hear you are suffering ...
..... ((((((You! )))))) ..... !there are a number of posts in the lex thread past about chest/breast pain from both men and women ... ... keywords "chest pain" or "breast pain" should work ... .... if you have any trouble, let me know and i'll find them for you ...
inittial SEs sometimes have muscle tension and cramps for some folks ... ... could you try an analgesic? ... ... i use ibuprofen (motrin) ...
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on September 10, 2003, at 12:38:20
In reply to Re: Pains With Lex Anyone? :(, posted by Wildflower on September 10, 2003, at 9:08:18
hi!
> > I'm getting a little worried here. For the last few days I've been noticing sharp, shooting pains in my chest, my mid-chest, and on my left side, like under my ribs. I dont think there is anything over there as the liver and all that is on the right, but I'm getting pretty scared. This is totally new to me.
> > Anyone have this happen to them while on Lexapro?
> > Thanks in advance.
>
> Oddly enough, I'm having a very similar reaction to Lex. I've been on it for 3 weeks now and I've noticed sharp pains under my rib cage and in my chest - both on the left side. Very scary. >sorry to hear about y'all's pains ... .... i feel for you ..
... i was thinking as read these posts about lexapro's efffects and i made up this theory:
lex is an ssri and it (in a round about way) raises serotonin levels ... but it seems to play havoc with all the neurotransmitters at first, as if it upsets the intersynaptic apple cart ....
... what if as one of the neurochemical reactions, the variation in serotonin levels created the temporary response of cranking up the epinephrin {aka adrenalin) production ?
... we know that intiail lex ses can include an adrenalin-like buzz/anxiety-type effect ...
... and what IF the extra effort by your adrenal glands (aren't they located on top of our kidneys?)
is causing cramps in the surrounding tissues?
... isn't this about the location y'all are talking about?hope this is some help there ...
~ jim
Posted by galkeepinon on September 10, 2003, at 14:54:18
In reply to re: Pains With Lex Anyone? :( » galkeepinon, posted by lil' jimi on September 10, 2003, at 12:19:11
Hi jim,
thank you (((hug)))
Yes, I will try a search here on PB and see if I find anything. If I can't I'll let ya know~thanks:-)I've been taking Tylenol, but not much relief, it's not too too bad, but hoping it goes away. Just scary.
Take Care.
> hi Gal!
> ((and you are welcomed in advance too ... ... !!))
>
> .. ... sorry to hear you are suffering ...
> ..... ((((((You! )))))) ..... !
>
> there are a number of posts in the lex thread past about chest/breast pain from both men and women ... ... keywords "chest pain" or "breast pain" should work ... .... if you have any trouble, let me know and i'll find them for you ...
>
> inittial SEs sometimes have muscle tension and cramps for some folks ... ... could you try an analgesic? ... ... i use ibuprofen (motrin) ...
>
> ~ jim
>
>
Posted by galkeepinon on September 10, 2003, at 16:50:43
In reply to re: Pains With Lex Anyone? :(, posted by lil' jimi on September 10, 2003, at 12:38:20
good point! yes~the adrenals are located on top of our kidneys, and it very well *could* be that jim! The surrounding tissues-exactly!
Thanks for your help and when I see my PCP doc next time I need to talk to her!> lex is an ssri and it (in a round about way) raises serotonin levels ... but it seems to play havoc with all the neurotransmitters at first, as if it upsets the intersynaptic apple cart ....
>
> ... what if as one of the neurochemical reactions, the variation in serotonin levels created the temporary response of cranking up the epinephrin {aka adrenalin) production ?
> ... we know that intiail lex ses can include an adrenalin-like buzz/anxiety-type effect ...
> ... and what IF the extra effort by your adrenal glands (aren't they located on top of our kidneys?)
> is causing cramps in the surrounding tissues?
> ... isn't this about the location y'all are talking about?
>
> hope this is some help there ...
> ~ jim
>
>
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