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Posted by want info on May 10, 2004, at 10:21:40
In reply to EM (from Trucker), posted by jlynne on May 6, 2004, at 22:49:47
i am here but rarely on the social board! just trying to cut down on brain fog now. thanks trucker <3 EM
Posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 10:27:36
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » LynneDa, posted by want info on May 10, 2004, at 10:20:17
Hi Em -
No major changes yet. I didn't drop to 10mg for the first time til this past Saturday. I was worried I'd have some side effects like headache or nausea, but noticed no difference. I don't know what to think - I don't want a return of the depression & obsessive thinking I still had while on 10mg, but I can't take the sleepiness (& there's only so much coffee and tea I can drink to stay awake!).I probably won't really be able to judge till next week when I'm on 10mg all the time. I'm going to my therapist today so I'll see what her opinon is. I'll keep you posted!
Have a good day,
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>hey...sorry i am late on this! i am on 20 too and my doc suggested 15 to combat the sleepiness/brain fog. i am trying 17.5 for a bit to see how i do...i still had anxiety on 15 before. how are you feeling? em
Posted by want info on May 10, 2004, at 10:29:32
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » want info, posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 10:27:36
thanks lynne. i feel the same way. i can only take so much spaciness before i feel like i'm totally losing my mind, yet the anxiety on 10mg was unbearable. my pdoc doesn't seem that helpful, unfortunately. thanks again and am interested to hear what you find out...EM
Posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 10:36:01
In reply to Re: happy mothers day everyone!, posted by susielalala on May 9, 2004, at 21:54:58
Hi Ali -
Thanks for the Mother's Day wishes!Just wanted to mention that many people, including me, started slipping between 8 - 10 weeks on Lex. I upped to 20mg at that time and it helped a lot - but it did take a few weeks on 20mg before I truly felt better. I now only have occasional bad moments - maybe twice a month during the week before my period where I feel anxious and/or depressed again - and they don't last more than a day, sometimes just a few hours!
I can't remember how many mg you're on, but keep the faith and talk to your p-doc! You'll get there, don't worry!!!
~ Lynne
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Hi everyone. I want to wish each and everyone of you that are mothers a very Happy Mothers Day!!!!
> I am sorry I dont post alot. I am just not feeling well lately. I am on week 9 and slipping into depression again. I feel very spacey and wierd. I feel like I am gonna lose it but never actually do. Does that make any sense? I know that am going t be fine I have big faith. I am hoping this will pass soon. I am very very tired of feeling thai way. Anyway God bless all of you and good night. Ali
Posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 10:41:57
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » LynneDa, posted by simus on May 7, 2004, at 23:36:09
Hi Simus -
Thanks for your response. That's a good question. I've had such bad insomnia until the past month that it is hard for me to say whether I was foggier on 20mg than on 10mg. I think it was about the same - which I told my doc, but he still wants me to try this since my insomnia is now practically gone. He's a very cautious & conservative fellow! I, however, am not that way at all - impulsive and wanting to charge on to find a cure!I've always had a little fog, due to depression I always thought. But I do want to get my thyroid and other hormones checked to make sure it's not something else.
What a mystery our brains are! Thanks again!
~ Lynne
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How did you feel at 10mg when you started the Lex? Were you foggy/sleepy then too, or did it start at the higher doses?
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> I wish you the best. Let us know how you are doing with the change.
Posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 10:53:53
In reply to Mrs.C, posted by anxious babe on May 8, 2004, at 21:24:26
Hi Anxious Babe and welcome! I'm 40 with 3 kids (second marriage) and have PMDD - pre menstrual dysphoric disorder. I was depressed, anxious but not panicky and a bit obsessive with some very negative thought patterns. The Lex has helped a lot! I've been on it a little over 6 months and went from 10mg to 20mg after about 10 weeks.
You may feel some side effects when you up your dose, don't be afraid to work through them for a few days or maybe even a week. That's great that the Lex helped reduce your need for the Xanax.
Hang in there and post when you need us :-)
~ Lynne
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Hi, thanks for the welcome. I am 33, married with two kids and suffer from anxiety/panic disorder. I am on 5mg of Lexapro and 0.25 of xanax when needed. I used to be on xanax everynight before my doc put me on lexapro 6 weeks ago. I am feeling much better but I think I should increase my dose to 10mg, I was suppose to do that after 7 day but when I did I think my body wasn't used to the medication and I felt funny so I cut back down to the 5mg.
> I am going back to my doc next week so I will check with her.
> I am so glad that I found this site and am looking forward to meeting people who feel the same way I do... it makes me feel so much better to know that I am not alone.
> Well I look forward to hearing from you.
> thanks again,
> anxious babe
Posted by want info on May 10, 2004, at 10:59:29
In reply to Re: happy mothers day everyone! » susielalala, posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 10:36:01
ali i feel the exact same way! 10mg (is that what you're on?) isn't much. you may want to try 15? i hate the spaciness...i know exactly what you mean about feeling like you're about to lose it but never do. im around if you need support.
emily
Posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 11:02:45
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose, posted by Mrs. C on May 7, 2004, at 22:21:48
Hi Mrs. C. - Thanks for your response! I have to give something a try. I've lived in a foggy, sleepy state for so long it's hard to realize that it's not normal! I'm going to my therapist today, so I'll see what she thinks. I hope you're doing better and that you had a great Mother's Day! Good luck finishing up your semester!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hi Lynne, I wish you luck with what you are trying to accomplish. I have no experience to share with you though. Of course you have our full support during your transition. Have a great Mother's Day! mrs. C
Posted by bride2be on May 10, 2004, at 16:03:38
In reply to AIM, posted by want info on May 10, 2004, at 10:15:02
my aol buddy name is hesika333 if anyone wants to chat.
Posted by bride2be on May 10, 2004, at 16:24:40
In reply to Re: AIM, posted by bride2be on May 10, 2004, at 16:03:38
Posted by simus on May 10, 2004, at 18:13:31
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » want info, posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 10:27:36
Lynne,
How long were you on 10mg when you started Lex? Maybe you just needed more time for the Lex to "kick in". ??? Who knows, 10 may be just perfect for you.
Posted by mystic on May 10, 2004, at 18:24:17
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » LynneDa, posted by want info on May 10, 2004, at 10:20:17
Hey Em...I put you on my buddy list...Hey how the heck do you do 17.5 i have hard enough time cutting it in 1/2 in preparation for my ever going to happen increase....Hope you feel better soon..Talk to you soon...Your friend Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on May 10, 2004, at 21:18:30
In reply to Re: happy mothers day everyone!, posted by susielalala on May 9, 2004, at 21:54:58
Hi Ali, I am so sorry that you are feeling blue. It's so good to hear from you again though. Is it possible that you are expecting your monthly "friend" soon. I almost always feel like I am relapsing around my time. Some of the s/e from the lex return too. Just a thought. Have you talked to your doc about this? You should if you don't feel better soon. Hang in there. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 10, 2004, at 21:30:30
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » Mrs. C, posted by LynneDa on May 10, 2004, at 11:02:45
Hey Lynne, I haven't checked the posts in a while. I see that you have begun your decrease. Glad that so far you feel okay. I hope that this works out for you. I think that I am finally starting to feel the effects of increasing to 20. Although this is the week before my period so I am feeling a little bit "fragile". Things are a little stressed right now for me but my final exam is this Saturday and dance is over for the girls this week too. So next week should be smooth sailing. Hope that you had a great Mother's day. Bye for now. Mrs. C
Posted by susielalala on May 10, 2004, at 21:39:07
In reply to Re: happy mothers day everyone!, posted by Mrs. C on May 10, 2004, at 21:18:30
Hi there Mrs C. Thank you for caring. I do not get a monthly anymore, too old lol. I am 47 and have been menapausing for 4 years and it has really sucked. Anyway I have been going through alot lately. My mom was diagnosed with cancer. And alot of other stress. I think that might have a lot to do with it. I dont feel as bad today so I am very thankful for that. I am going to go to my doc soon and talk to him. I really just want to feel at least semi- normal. I would be very thankful for that. Anyway enough about me. I hope that you are feeling well and having good days. : ) Take care and God bless, Ali
Posted by want info on May 11, 2004, at 9:05:09
In reply to RE::: Hey em, posted by mystic on May 10, 2004, at 18:24:17
for now ive been biting it...but i need a pill cutter! it's not exact :)
Posted by LynneDa on May 11, 2004, at 9:05:16
In reply to Re: cutting down my dose » LynneDa, posted by simus on May 10, 2004, at 18:13:31
Simus - That's a good thought. I was on it about 8 or 9 weeks at 10mg when I started backsliding, so went to 20mg the week after that. I do wonder if I had ridden it out another week or 2 whether I would've been okay. I hope 10 will work. I had a little anxiety yesterday, which was a 10-day. Don't know if it was my imagination taking over or if it was really the decrease!
I talked to my therapist yesterday and she agreed that going down to 10 and then back up to 20 on the day before I ovulate and the day of, then also on the 5 days before my period may just do the trick. I'm excited to get thru the next month and see how it works!
Thanks for your continued support :-)
~ Lynne
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Lynne,
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> How long were you on 10mg when you started Lex? Maybe you just needed more time for the Lex to "kick in". ??? Who knows, 10 may be just perfect for you.
Posted by LynneDa on May 11, 2004, at 9:08:39
In reply to RE::: Hey em » mystic, posted by want info on May 11, 2004, at 9:05:09
Emily, you are too funny! I can't believe you can bite them to break them up!!! Have a great day!
~ Lynne
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for now ive been biting it...but i need a pill cutter! it's not exact :)
Posted by Anakin on May 11, 2004, at 14:27:16
In reply to RE::: Hey em, posted by LynneDa on May 11, 2004, at 9:08:39
yeah ive tried 15 for the past 3 days, no difference which leads me to believe 20 wouldnt be that different either...
Bad news, my godmothers husband, my uncle has a brain tumor...he started acting all funny for no apparent reason twice in the past three months, and like passed out, maybe a seizure, and he has a left frontal giloma???Not good. Just in time for the wedding. I hope he is ok, I think sometimes things are worse than they sound. No he isnt going to live 30 more years, but I think the life expectancy is around 5-7...it is a low grade one, if it is inoperable they will treat with radiation and seizure meds....Not what I wanted to hear right now.
Posted by LynneDa on May 11, 2004, at 16:45:27
In reply to RE::: Hey em, posted by Anakin on May 11, 2004, at 14:27:16
Hi Anakin, I'm sorry to hear of your news! I have a good friend who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable astrocytoma, grade 4 brain tumor. She is trying all sorts of treatments that could slow the growth. The newest drug is Temodar. It's supposed to really help. Every year they come up with new ones! The longer he lives, the more likely the chance they'll find something new for him. She's also doing lots of alternative stuff like acupuncture, energy work, massage, diet changes, herbs, etc. It may not cure her of the tumor, but it seems to be keeping some of the side effects at bay. Keep a positive thought and you never know what could happen :-)
~ Lynne
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> Bad news, my godmothers husband, my uncle has a brain tumor...he started acting all funny for no apparent reason twice in the past three months, and like passed out, maybe a seizure, and he has a left frontal giloma???Not good. Just in time for the wedding. I hope he is ok, I think sometimes things are worse than they sound. No he isnt going to live 30 more years, but I think the life expectancy is around 5-7...it is a low grade one, if it is inoperable they will treat with radiation and seizure meds....Not what I wanted to hear right now.
Posted by simus on May 11, 2004, at 17:16:29
In reply to RE::: Hey em, posted by Anakin on May 11, 2004, at 14:27:16
I am sorry to hear about your uncle. I hope he can still share your special day with you.
Posted by Anakin on May 11, 2004, at 17:23:36
In reply to RE::: Hey em » Anakin, posted by simus on May 11, 2004, at 17:16:29
you guys are the best. Thank you! I wish I could give you all a hug for caring:)
Posted by mystic on May 11, 2004, at 17:56:41
In reply to RE::: Hey em, posted by Anakin on May 11, 2004, at 17:23:36
Hey anakin I'm soooo sorry about your uncle ..will say prayers and please try to think good thoughts..he will be with you at your wedding...But just try to relax and just go with the flo I know it is hard but this is going to be the most special day in your life and it goes by so very fast right before your eyes..all this preparation and worry and if you dont enjoy it then it isnt worth it..So good thoughts my friend good thoughts...Take care...Mystic
Posted by mystic on May 11, 2004, at 17:57:54
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Em you are such a hoot..hahahha cant believe that you said that you bite them to get the right dosage you are a hoot...Hey as long as it works....Take care Mystic
Posted by mystic on May 11, 2004, at 20:02:42
In reply to RE::: Hey em » Anakin, posted by LynneDa on May 11, 2004, at 16:45:27
Hey Lynne sorry to hear about your friend..I also have a friend that has cancer and she was given 1 year to live and is still here almost 2 years later...Have faith..She has managed to spend more time with her grandson and has welcomed a new one...Have you ever heard of glyconutrients I'm not sure about them as I'm just learning myself they are supposed to be all natural and gets your body back in to sync...There is a book Sugars that Heal and it tells you all about it...I have a friend at work that is taking them but you know me with the pill thing..But maybe you should just tell your freind about it and she can take a look at the book at the bookstore it couldnt hurt...Just had to let you know...Like I said I'm not real familiar with it myself but it might be worth it for your friend....Hope you are well and take care talk to you soon...Mystic
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