Frogie: how to taper off Lexapro and Xanax?

[Frogie]

Oh Frogie, I hope it turns out to be an oversight. Some of these people in medical related fields don't always "know their onions".

Am sure all will be fine.

Just sorry you're being made to jump through another 'medical' hoop.

Take care,

JC xxx

I talked to my fiancé and he thinks if something was wrong, they would have found it years ago.

 

Just need to get it checked out.

 

Thanks for your good thoughts. It means a lot.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Blondiee1915]

Hi Frogie, sorry you have this to deal with now . I used too see a chiropractor and it was fine and it felt great to get adjusted . Then I was talked into taking a blood work test to see the causes of fatigue and the expensive blood work test insurance refused to cover and then my chiropractor wanted me to take 15 supplements based on my results ! I stopped going there . I took the results to my regular doctor and she said everything looked within range except for iron which I can take a supplement for . Chiropractors are not real doctors and after my experience I would just got to a regular dr . Just an opinion. Hope you will feel better and your heart is okay

[Junglechicken]

Your fiancé makes a good point.

 

You would already have been medicated for that as my guess is, that's a fairly serious condition to have.

 

Good for you for getting it checked though.

 

Hugs,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Thanks JC:

 

You always make me feel better.

 

I've had chest x-rays in 2014, 2015 and yesterday. Nothing was said by an MD. So I'm sure I'm fine.

 

Just one more thing to worry about.

 

Thanks for thinking of me.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Exactly, its the worrying we could always do without.

 

Yet more headspace taken up with the unnecessary, lol - grrrrrrrr!

 

Xxxx

[Frogie]

Exactly, its the worrying we could always do without.

Yet more headspace taken up with the unnecessary, lol - grrrrrrrr!

Xxxx

You said it exact.

 

Couple more hours until I go to the dr. Waiting is the worst.

 

I'll let you know.

 

Thanks for caring.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

Hi Frogie, sorry you have this to deal with now . I used too see a chiropractor and it was fine and it felt great to get adjusted . Then I was talked into taking a blood work test to see the causes of fatigue and the expensive blood work test insurance refused to cover and then my chiropractor wanted me to take 15 supplements based on my results ! I stopped going there . I took the results to my regular doctor and she said everything looked within range except for iron which I can take a supplement for . Chiropractors are not real doctors and after my experience I would just got to a regular dr . Just an opinion. Hope you will feel better and your heart is okay

Hi Blondiee1915:

 

This chiropractor only does x-rays and a stress test. Of course I failed the stress test lol... It was not a stress test that you were on a treadmill, it was a mental stress test. I really failed.

 

But maybe he doesn't know what my heart is supposed to look like. I'll find out soon. I've had chest x-rays in 2014, 2015 and yesterday. A radiologist didn't read the one yesterday, the chiropractor did. That could be the problem.

 

Guess a couple more hours I'll know. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

 

Thanks for thinking of me. It made me feel good.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Yup, the waiting absolutely SUCKS!

 

Someone should devise a special AP for those of us trying to take our minds off forthcoming MD appts don't you think?!!

 

Xxxx

[Frogie]

Yup, the waiting absolutely SUCKS!

Someone should devise a special AP for those of us trying to take our minds off forthcoming MD appts don't you think?!!

Xxxx

JC:

 

That would be awesome!

 

We live in a really little rown. But we have a hospital with 19 beds. My dr is the emergency room dr. So he could be at the hospital when I get there. Then you really sit and wait.

 

Take care,

Frogie

[Junglechicken]

Frogie,

 

How did it go?  I take it no news is good news?!

 

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Frogie,

 

How did it go?  I take it no news is good news?!

 

JC xxx

HI JC:

 

The chiropractor didn't take a full on chest x-ray so it made my heart look enlarged.

 

The dr. Took an x-Ray and it was fine. But my blood pressure was 140/90. The dr said that could have been because I was upset.

 

So we shall see.

 

Thanks for caring.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Frogie,

 

The X-Ray result is good news at least.

 

Our blood pressure changes throughout the day anyway, that was my understanding.

 

Is there a follow up appt re: your blood pressure, or has your doc just left it at that, i.e that you were upset at the time?

 

Take care,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Frogie,

The X-Ray result is good news at least.

Our blood pressure changes throughout the day anyway, that was my understanding.

Is there a follow up appt re: your blood pressure, or has your doc just left it at that, i.e that you were upset at the time?

Take care,

JC xxx

He said just a couple of weeks ago my blood pressure was normal, so he's thinking it's just because I was upset.

 

We have a wrist type blood pressure monitor at home. I'm going to take my blood pressure 2-3 times a day and write it down. If it gets high, I'll go in and show him. Otherwise I'm chalking it up to being really upset yesterday.

 

He was so kind. He doesn't have much of a bedside manner, but is a good dr. He gave me a hug yesterday and said I was ok.

 

Thanks for thinking of me.

 

Hope you are doing well. (I'm so rude I forgot to ask, please forgive me)

 

Have a great day.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Very glad to hear it Frogie - you're A-ok, lol!!

 

You know me.......I plod and keep on ploddin'.

 

Until the next symptom, then it's freak out time, lol!

 

Xxxx

[Frogie]

Very glad to hear it Frogie - you're A-ok, lol!!

You know me.......I plod and keep on ploddin'.

Until the next symptom, then it's freak out time, lol!

Xxxx

Exactly like me lol...

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[scallywag]

Glad to see that the results turned out in your favour. Having BP assessed when we're worrying about something will usually indicate elevated BP.  Even a doctor's visit can elevate BP, it's known as the "White Coat" effect.

[Frogie]

Glad to see that the results turned out in your favour. Having BP assessed when we're worrying about something will usually indicate elevated BP.  Even a doctor's visit can elevate BP, it's known as the "White Coat" effect.

Hi Scallywag:

 

Thanks. My bp still in the 130/80's, but a lot better.

 

The dr said I don't need meds.

 

He said I could take a supplement, but didn't mention what to take. Would you happen to know?

 

Thanks.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[AliG]

Frogie. If you follow a whole food plant based diet you can possibly turn it around. If you look up Dr Michael Greger, Dr Neal Barnard , Dr McDougall  you can possibly change symptoms without the drugs. There is not necessarily a need to go on BP medication.

 

I wouldn't necessarily rely on normal doctors. They are essentially clueless and peddling medication.  

[Frogie]

Frogie. If you follow a whole food plant based diet you can possibly turn it around. If you look up Dr Michael Greger, Dr Neal Barnard , Dr McDougall  you can possibly change symptoms without the drugs. There is not necessarily a need to go on BP medication.

 

I wouldn't necessarily rely on normal doctors. They are essentially clueless and peddling medication.

 

Hi AliG:

 

My fiancé and I were just talking today. He is overweight and so am I.

 

I think we have decided to go on the mederatian diet. Lots of fruits and veggies, small portions of lean protein.

 

But I'll look up those that you mentioned and show him.

 

Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[scallywag]

I know nothing about supplements that help reduce BP.

[Frogie]

I know nothing about supplements that help reduce BP.

Thanks Scallywag, thought I would ask.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

Hi Everyone:

 

I want everyone to know that I miss talking to each and everyone of you. And all the help you give me.

 

I have decided to just stay on my thread for a while. I'm going through some tough times right now.

 

If anyone would like to talk, please post it on my thread, and I'll be happy to talk to you.

 

Thanks.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[O2bhappy]

Frogie -

 

I am sorry to hear that you are going through tough times.  Hang in there and I hope things start getting better for you.

[Frogie]

Frogie -

 

I am sorry to hear that you are going through tough times.  Hang in there and I hope things start getting better for you.

Thanks O2bhappy!

 

It's nice to hear thoughtful words.

 

Hope you're doing well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[O2bhappy]

Frogie -

 

I am hanging in here.  It is a day at a time, or sometimes a minute at a time. 

 

It is just awful that we are in the situation we are in with withdrawal.  I have friends that have gone on and off antidepressants with no issues and to be honest I am jealous of them.  I have a friend who is currently on Prozac and she doesn't have any side effects.  I had all sorts of side effects on the medicine, but didn't realize they were side effects until I stopped the medicine.  It just doesn't seem fair, but I know that life isn't fair.

 

How are you doing with the nausea?  Has that gotten any better for you?  I know that is a very difficult symptom to live with everyday. 

 

I am still dealing with the smell hallucination, memory issues, brain fog, crying spells, panic and anxiety and anger.  Like my screen name says...one day I would like to be back to being "Happy"

[AliG]

Frogie . We're here for you.  I know you have been through a rough time. You just have to hang in there and continue to look after yourself.

[Frogie]

Frogie . We're here for you.  I know you have been through a rough time. You just have to hang in there and continue to look after yourself.

Thanks AliG:

 

This last taper was a little rough, but it's calmed down now.

 

Stupid pinched nerve in my neck is horrible. I'm on my second round of steroids, along with chiropractic and massages. The chiropractor is very pleased that I'm doing so well.

 

Do you know if steroids can cause high blood pressure? The dr isn't worried. He said I'm fine.

 

Thanks for your kind words. You have no idea how much that makes a person feel better.

 

I hope you are doing well.

 

Thanks again.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

Frogie -

 

I am hanging in here.  It is a day at a time, or sometimes a minute at a time. 

 

It is just awful that we are in the situation we are in with withdrawal.  I have friends that have gone on and off antidepressants with no issues and to be honest I am jealous of them.  I have a friend who is currently on Prozac and she doesn't have any side effects.  I had all sorts of side effects on the medicine, but didn't realize they were side effects until I stopped the medicine.  It just doesn't seem fair, but I know that life isn't fair.

 

How are you doing with the nausea?  Has that gotten any better for you?  I know that is a very difficult symptom to live with everyday. 

 

I am still dealing with the smell hallucination, memory issues, brain fog, crying spells, panic and anxiety and anger.  Like my screen name says...one day I would like to be back to being "Happy"

O2bhappy,

 

I have friends like that too. They have been on meds as long as me and just stop. No w/d. I'm jealous of them too. You hit the nail on the head when you said life isn't fair.

 

Believe it or not the nausea has gone away on this last taper (knock on wood quickly) lol... 8 months of nausea, hope I can keep it away now.

 

I'm having crying spells, panic, anxiety and anger also. I take Xanax that I have to get off of after the lexapro.

 

I'm sorry you are struggling. But we just have to take one minute at a time, like you said, and before we know it we will be done.

 

I'm also dealing with a pinched nerve in my neck. Second round of steroids, chiropractic 3 times a week. But I get a massage which releases a lot of tension. I'm going to miss them. The chiropractor said I'm healing really well.

 

I'm sorry you are struggling. But I'm here for you, even if you want to vent. Sometimes that helps more than anything. You vent to me and don't have to listen to someone try and tell you what to do. Remember that.

 

I love your name. And yes, one day we will be happy without needing meds.

 

Thank you for checking on me and for your kind words. It makes me feel better knowing someone knows how we feel.

 

Have a super day!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Frogie,

 

I'm rooting for you......sometimes all of this gets just too much to cope with, that I understand only too well.

 

Thank you for all your support in spite of this.

 

TAKE CARE,

 

Hugs,

JC xxx

[O2bhappy]

Frogie -

 

I am so happy to hear that the nausea is gone.  I know how happy you must be.  Isn't wonderful to be able to eat again.  Hopefully as you continue to taper the nausea will stay away. 

 

 

Does the Xanax help with the crying, panic, anxiety and anger?  I actually have some, but haven't taken it since July 2016.  I have just suffered through the symptoms because I am actually scared to take anything.  I am even hesitate to take an anti-inflammatory medicine. 

 

Just thinking about being over all this and be recovered certainly brings a smile to my face.  Who would think taking one little pill could cause so much trouble. 

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a pinched nerve.  I am glad to hear that you are healing.  Maybe you could still get a massage even when you no longer go to the chiropractor as a reward to yourself. 
 

Thanks for being here for me.  I am also here for you.  You are right.  It is nice to have someone to vent to.  Plus it is nice because we can both relate to each others situation.  My family and friends don't understand and I am sure they are sick of hearing me complain.  My sister told me that people don't want to hear you complain and talk about your health issues.  After I heard that I stopped talking to my family and friends about my health. 

Being happy without meds will be wonderful.  You know I am not even sure how happy I really was while on Prozac.  I think I was numb and just didn't care about anything and that is what made me happy.  LOL

I hope you get some relief from your pinched nerve today.  Hang in there!!!

 

[Frogie]

Frogie,

I'm rooting for you......sometimes all of this gets just too much to cope with, that I understand only too well.

Thank you for all your support in spite of this.

TAKE CARE,

Hugs,

JC xxx

Thanks JC:

 

You have no idea how much kind words make me feel good.

 

I'm rooting for you too! We will beat this, together.

 

(((HUGS))) back at you.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

Frogie -

 

I am so happy to hear that the nausea is gone.  I know how happy you must be.  Isn't wonderful to be able to eat again.  Hopefully as you continue to taper the nausea will stay away. 

 

 

 

Does the Xanax help with the crying, panic, anxiety and anger?  I actually have some, but haven't taken it since July 2016.  I have just suffered through the symptoms because I am actually scared to take anything.  I am even hesitate to take an anti-inflammatory medicine. 

 

Just thinking about being over all this and be recovered certainly brings a smile to my face.  Who would think taking one little pill could cause so much trouble. 

 

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a pinched nerve.  I am glad to hear that you are healing.  Maybe you could still get a massage even when you no longer go to the chiropractor as a reward to yourself. 

 

Thanks for being here for me.  I am also here for you.  You are right.  It is nice to have someone to vent to.  Plus it is nice because we can both relate to each others situation.  My family and friends don't understand and I am sure they are sick of hearing me complain.  My sister told me that people don't want to hear you complain and talk about your health issues.  After I heard that I stopped talking to my family and friends about my health. 

 

Being happy without meds will be wonderful.  You know I am not even sure how happy I really was while on Prozac.  I think I was numb and just didn't care about anything and that is what made me happy.  LOL

I hope you get some relief from your pinched nerve today.  Hang in there!!!

 

Hi O2bhappy:

 

I'm glad to hear from you again. You make me happy with your positive thoughts and kind words.

 

I'm an only child and my parents have passed away. I am very blessed to have my fiancés mother. She was a nurse all her life, so she has seen all of this. I can call her and she will listen. My oldest son, his wife and my granddaughter have busy lives so I don't talk to them as much as I would like too. I have a younger son that I haven't spoken to for almost 8 years (long drawn out stupid story I'll PM you one day and tell you).

 

It's just frustrating to have this pinched nerve. My shoulder gets tingly and then it runs down my arm and just to my pinky finger. Last night I had a migraine. First one in years. It was part of this nerve. My chiropractor is good. In the little town I live in, you would think you wouldn't find one, but he is so caring and kind. He just wants me better. I'm getting there. 2 more days on my second round of steroids and I'm done with that. Then I will start exercising my neck and shoulder. Baby steps. Blah, just more to deal with. I am going to get 1 more massage when I heal, for pleasure.

 

The Xanax helps A LOT. It keeps me calm for the most part, but it's very addicting. If you take any be careful and only take it if you are having a panic attack. I was stupid and am "hooked" on it too. The dr said just take this 3 times a day and you'll feel better. I was dumb, just like the antidepressant. I was only going to take it when I was going through my divorce. That was 20 years ago.

 

See I'm already venting lol...

 

But, we will beat this, together. If you ever need to vent, don't be afraid to. I'm not a monster lol...

 

You are further along than me, I'm only on 7.3 ml. I have a long way to go. And you're doing wonderful. Just keep telling yourself that.

 

It's awesome not to gave nausea. I eat and gain weight. Oh well, we are going to start exercising, walking and eating properly. I'll lose weight.

 

Thanks for caring. It really does mean a lot to me.

 

Hope to hear back from you soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

 

Frogie -

 

I am so happy to hear that the nausea is gone.  I know how happy you must be.  Isn't wonderful to be able to eat again.  Hopefully as you continue to taper the nausea will stay away. 

 

 

Does the Xanax help with the crying, panic, anxiety and anger?  I actually have some, but haven't taken it since July 2016.  I have just suffered through the symptoms because I am actually scared to take anything.  I am even hesitate to take an anti-inflammatory medicine. 

 

Just thinking about being over all this and be recovered certainly brings a smile to my face.  Who would think taking one little pill could cause so much trouble. 

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a pinched nerve.  I am glad to hear that you are healing.  Maybe you could still get a massage even when you no longer go to the chiropractor as a reward to yourself. 

 

Thanks for being here for me.  I am also here for you.  You are right.  It is nice to have someone to vent to.  Plus it is nice because we can both relate to each others situation.  My family and friends don't understand and I am sure they are sick of hearing me complain.  My sister told me that people don't want to hear you complain and talk about your health issues.  After I heard that I stopped talking to my family and friends about my health. 

Being happy without meds will be wonderful.  You know I am not even sure how happy I really was while on Prozac.  I think I was numb and just didn't care about anything and that is what made me happy.  LOL

I hope you get some relief from your pinched nerve today.  Hang in there!!!

Hi O2bhappy:

I'm glad to hear from you again. You make me happy with your positive thoughts and kind words.

I'm an only child and my parents have passed away. I am very blessed to have my fiancés mother. She was a nurse all her life, so she has seen all of this. I can call her and she will listen. My oldest son, his wife and my granddaughter have busy lives so I don't talk to them as much as I would like too. I have a younger son that I haven't spoken to for almost 8 years (long drawn out stupid story I'll PM you one day and tell you).

It's just frustrating to have this pinched nerve. My shoulder gets tingly and then it runs down my arm and just to my pinky finger. Last night I had a migraine. First one in years. It was part of this nerve. My chiropractor is good. In the little town I live in, you would think you wouldn't find one, but he is so caring and kind. He just wants me better. I'm getting there. 2 more days on my second round of steroids and I'm done with that. Then I will start exercising my neck and shoulder. Baby steps. Blah, just more to deal with. I am going to get 1 more massage when I heal, for pleasure.

The Xanax helps A LOT. It keeps me calm for the most part, but it's very addicting. If you take any be careful and only take it if you are having a panic attack. I was stupid and am "hooked" on it too. The dr said just take this 3 times a day and you'll feel better. I was dumb, just like the antidepressant. I was only going to take it when I was going through my divorce. That was 20 years ago.

See I'm already venting lol...

But, we will beat this, together. If you ever need to vent, don't be afraid to. I'm not a monster lol...

You are further along than me, I'm only on 7.3 ml. I have a long way to go. And you're doing wonderful. Just keep telling yourself that.

It's awesome not to gave nausea. I eat and gain weight. Oh well, we are going to start exercising, walking and eating properly. I'll lose weight.

Thanks for caring. It really does mean a lot to me.

Hope to hear back from you soon.

Take care,

Frogie xx

Frogie,

 

It's nice to learn more about you :0)

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

 

 

Frogie -

 

I am so happy to hear that the nausea is gone. I know how happy you must be. Isn't wonderful to be able to eat again. Hopefully as you continue to taper the nausea will stay away.

 

 

Does the Xanax help with the crying, panic, anxiety and anger? I actually have some, but haven't taken it since July 2016. I have just suffered through the symptoms because I am actually scared to take anything. I am even hesitate to take an anti-inflammatory medicine.

 

Just thinking about being over all this and be recovered certainly brings a smile to my face. Who would think taking one little pill could cause so much trouble.

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a pinched nerve. I am glad to hear that you are healing. Maybe you could still get a massage even when you no longer go to the chiropractor as a reward to yourself.

 

Thanks for being here for me. I am also here for you. You are right. It is nice to have someone to vent to. Plus it is nice because we can both relate to each others situation. My family and friends don't understand and I am sure they are sick of hearing me complain. My sister told me that people don't want to hear you complain and talk about your health issues. After I heard that I stopped talking to my family and friends about my health.

Being happy without meds will be wonderful. You know I am not even sure how happy I really was while on Prozac. I think I was numb and just didn't care about anything and that is what made me happy. LOL

I hope you get some relief from your pinched nerve today. Hang in there!!!

Hi O2bhappy:

I'm glad to hear from you again. You make me happy with your positive thoughts and kind words.

I'm an only child and my parents have passed away. I am very blessed to have my fiancés mother. She was a nurse all her life, so she has seen all of this. I can call her and she will listen. My oldest son, his wife and my granddaughter have busy lives so I don't talk to them as much as I would like too. I have a younger son that I haven't spoken to for almost 8 years (long drawn out stupid story I'll PM you one day and tell you).

It's just frustrating to have this pinched nerve. My shoulder gets tingly and then it runs down my arm and just to my pinky finger. Last night I had a migraine. First one in years. It was part of this nerve. My chiropractor is good. In the little town I live in, you would think you wouldn't find one, but he is so caring and kind. He just wants me better. I'm getting there. 2 more days on my second round of steroids and I'm done with that. Then I will start exercising my neck and shoulder. Baby steps. Blah, just more to deal with. I am going to get 1 more massage when I heal, for pleasure.

The Xanax helps A LOT. It keeps me calm for the most part, but it's very addicting. If you take any be careful and only take it if you are having a panic attack. I was stupid and am "hooked" on it too. The dr said just take this 3 times a day and you'll feel better. I was dumb, just like the antidepressant. I was only going to take it when I was going through my divorce. That was 20 years ago.

See I'm already venting lol...

But, we will beat this, together. If you ever need to vent, don't be afraid to. I'm not a monster lol...

You are further along than me, I'm only on 7.3 ml. I have a long way to go. And you're doing wonderful. Just keep telling yourself that.

It's awesome not to have nausea. I eat and gain weight. Oh well, we are going to start exercising, walking and eating properly. I'll lose weight.

Thanks for caring. It really does mean a lot to me.

Hope to hear back from you soon.

Take care,

Frogie xx

Frogie,

It's nice to learn more about you :0)

TC,

JC xxx

Thanks JC:

 

I thought I was pretty boring lol...

 

Like I told O2bhappy, you can vent to me anytime. I'm a great listener.

 

You always have kind and caring words for me too.

 

And we will all beat this together.

 

I would love to learn something about you too

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Happy2Heal]

hi Frogie, just stopping by to see how you are doing.

so sorry to hear about your pinched nerve, I hope that gets better fast.

 

so the nausea is gone now?? finally!! geez, it's about time, you had that for, forever! it seemed.

 

hope you're having a good day.

[Frogie]

hi Frogie, just stopping by to see how you are doing.

so sorry to hear about your pinched nerve, I hope that gets better fast.

 

so the nausea is gone now?? finally!! geez, it's about time, you had that for, forever! it seemed.

 

hope you're having a good day.

I'm on my second round of steroids. The steroids are upping my blood pressure.

 

I was supposed to get a new therapist today, but she's sick. So I hopefully have one fri. Mine has been in and out of the hospital since Christmas and I haven't talked to anyone for a month.

 

The nausea is gone, replaced by thoughts of being alone, not talking to my youngest son and tears among other things.

 

I guess someday it will all end.

 

Wishing you the best in your healing.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx