sandman79: Prozac and lexapro

[LostInCanada]

13 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

am taking dgl and I am taking it slow

You only want to take 75mg twice a day. Before breakfast and dinner about 20-30 minutes. No clue about aloe Vera.

1 minute ago, sandman79 said:

12 minutes ago, Catwoman73 said:

 

I just worry about damage reflux can cause.

DGL is proven to reverse this.

[sandman79]

1 minute ago, LostInCanada said:

You only want to take 75mg twice a day. Before breakfast and dinner about 20-30 minutes. No clue about aloe Vera.

DGL is proven to reverse this.

I am trying the dgl just taking way less 40 50mg. I just get worried it may cause issues or activate me. Just taking slow 

[sandman79]

I was curious about why some histamine foods can be an issue. Is it just all of these drugs or certain ones. And is it just withdrawl and does it slowly get better 

[LostInCanada]

58 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

why some histamine foods can be an issue.

It's like any allergy.... very individual.

58 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

all of these drugs or certain ones

Some worse than others and also how our bodies individually respond.

59 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

just withdrawl and does it slowly get better 

Yes and yes👍

[sandman79]

8 minutes ago, LostInCanada said:

It's like any allergy.... very individual.

Some worse than others and also how our bodies individually respond.

Yes and yes👍

Thanks again. Glad you you are here to help

[sandman79]

Wanted to ask why is it that when I lay down heat beats faster?  it isn't as bad now. Just curious

[sandman79]

Just now, sandman79 said:

Wanted to ask why is it that when I lay down heat beats faster?  it isn't as bad now. 

Maybe not beating faster just notice it more . 

[Catwoman73]

16 hours ago, sandman79 said:

Wanted to ask why is it that when I lay down heat beats faster?  it isn't as bad now. Just curious

 

16 hours ago, sandman79 said:

Maybe not beating faster just notice it more . 

 

Physiologically speaking, your heart rate will typically slow when you lie down, but it's certainly possible that you would just notice it more.  This is likely due to the fact that when you're up and around, you are busy and your mind is occupied with other things, so you aren't focussing on it.  When you lie down, the mind is less occupied, and tends to turn inward.  This is why I don't sleep well lol- as soon as I lie down, the rumination starts!  I notice my heartbeat when I lie down as well- I can hear it, and feel it.  But it fades with time. 

[sandman79]

Hello again. Wanted to know what people used to have regulat bowel movements?  The weird thing is and correct me if I am wrong here please. My appetite is still crazy and eating clean. Is it.possible that I am burning up alot of the food to help the body and just not much left over? Anyone else have this. I know that this is part of withdrawal and bowel issues. I have tried chia seeds and they were a little much even with a small amount. I have used sea salt and it works also but it's always diarreha and i don't want to have to much sodium either. Only thing that really worked was prunes. But they to seemed to mess with me after a few days. Just wanted to know if someone else had something that worked for them

[sandman79]

14 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

Hello again. Wanted to know what people used to have regulat bowel movements?  The weird thing is and correct me if I am wrong here please. My appetite is still crazy and eating clean. Is it.possible that I am burning up alot of the food to help the body and just not much left over? Anyone else have this. I know that this is part of withdrawal and bowel issues. I have tried chia seeds and they were a little much even with a small amount. I have used sea salt and it works also but it's always diarreha and i don't want to have to much sodium either. Only thing that really worked was prunes. But they to seemed to mess with me after a few days. Just wanted to know if someone else had something that worked for them

I hate being sensitive to a lot of stuff that can help

[sandman79]

Hello. I know that I have slow motility for sure. And I am trying to figure out a way to help the situation here. I am eating fine but I am worried about food not moving well through the body. Only way that i get a good movement is with the sea salt mix I was using. If I don't use it I don't pass but very little on the toilet. I am not sure how to handle this situation.  Ease help me with suggestions

[sandman79]

Just now, sandman79 said:

Hello. I know that I have slow motility for sure. And I am trying to figure out a way to help the situation here. I am eating fine but I am worried about food not moving well through the body. Only way that i get a good movement is with the sea salt mix I was using. If I don't use it I don't pass but very little on the toilet. I am not sure how to handle this situation.  Ease help me with suggestions

I feel like I should slow down on eating or something. 

[sandman79]

Just now, sandman79 said:

I feel like I should slow down on eating or 

I mean if I go to the dr feels they will tell me to laxatives. Or prescribe me something. Everything suggested on here has worked but I am definitely sensitive to things . 

[LostInCanada]

Some have used Senokot. I do not know anything about it. If you feel you need to go to the doctor do. We are not medical professionals. 

If salt works try to figure out a reasonable amount and use it daily. If Chia worked use less but do so regularly. 

Also search constipation on the site. 

You need to weigh out whether you need a laxative or suppository. You cannot allow yourself to get toxic. 

[sandman79]

17 minutes ago, LostInCanada said:

Some have used Senokot. I do not know anything about it. If you feel you need to go to the doctor do. We are not medical professionals. 

If salt works try to figure out a reasonable amount and use it daily. If Chia worked use less but do so regularly. 

Also search constipation on the site. 

You need to weigh out whether you need a laxative or suppository. You cannot allow yourself to get toxic. 

I am trying to do everything right and i know that withdrawal definitely throws it all in a blender . But it does concern me and I don't want to get more trouble from not going. I was eating yogurt everyday but stated itching from cheese so I cut it out. So yeah it's just a challenge . 

[Jane318]

On 9/29/2024 at 3:23 PM, sandman79 said:

Hello again. Wanted to know what people used to have regulat bowel movements?  

I found that incorporating fermented foods into my diet helped me a lot.  "Real" sauerkraut (such as Bubbles brand, found in the refrigerated section), Kim Chi, etc.  I try to eat a little bit - even just a heaping teaspoon, every day.  Homemade kefir and yogurt are good, too.  (Store-bought, even the price brands, are processed so much there is not as much live bacteria left, plus they have tons of sugar.)  Yes, chewing more / eating more slowly is very important to proper digestion, something I struggle with as I have been a life-long food-wolfer.  Magnesium helps with this, but looks like you don't tolerate mg glycinate.  Maybe try another form?  Such as magnesium citrate, which I can't take because it gives me diarrhea.  (I take magnesium threonate.)  Healthy salts, such as Himalayan, celtic, and Redmond's Real Salt, as SOOOOO good for you.  Table salt is bad because it contains none of the other essential trace minerals that keeps you electrolytes in balance.  Our bodies need sodium to get water into the cell (hydration).  Plus drinking plenty of water.  I try to drink several quarts of filtered water with trace minerals added every day. (But none 30 minutes before eating and 60 minutes after - dilutes digestive juices.) Exercise helps - even just a short walk after eating promotes healthy digestion.  Finally, because I am A+ blood type (these people tend to be low in stomach acid), I take a 300 mg Betaine HCL (Freeda) tablet when I eat meat with my meal.  Really helps with digestion.  Hope this gives you some ideas to try!

[sandman79]

Thank you so much for replying. It means so much. At the moment I am not trying to much dairy . I tried to introduce  cheese just a small amount to try it made me a little itchy so gonna give it little more time. I am a big fan of the almond butter and almond milk. I can tolerate carrots cauliflower, zucchini, saltines organic pretzels . Raspberries some blueberries. Diet is pretty clean . Trying to get fiber through the things I can tolerate but doing it slow.  It's trial and error and you learn from this process what u can tolerate. I hope you keep in touch that would be great.

[sandman79]

I have magnesium citrate but it's the liquid. And I dont know how to get a proper dosage with it. So I might try the pills cause it's supposed to help with bowel movements . 

[sandman79]

Ok wanted to ask some questions here. Since I noticed i was having some itching from cheese, I cut out dairy. I know that probiotics and fiber are great for the gut. And I haven't tried the fermented foods cause was worried about the histamine issue . I am getting fiber through oatmeal carrots and other veggies plus almond butter. Plus before the meds i did have some ibs d but wasn't terrible under control. But have to watch for certain stuff that might mess it up.  How am I supposed to get good probiotics histamine is an issue with them. I am trying to get gut health in order and try to make sure going to bathroom is going OK. I know things I can do to help going to bathroom that work but I don't want.to rely on that would rather try and get regular . And I know wd has thrown everything around and takes times to heal . But keeping gut healthy is important I know that there are some on here that had same stuff happen just wanted some opinions . 

[LostInCanada]

1 hour ago, sandman79 said:

histamine

This is trial and error. Not all histamine foods are problematic for everyone. Histamine liberators can be worse for me. It is an individual situation and impossible for anyone to know what will or won't work for you. Also with histamine foods they can slowly be introduced. 

Histamine foods are not the issue with constipation.

Are you exercising daily? Did you start taking magnesium citrate? 

1 hour ago, sandman79 said:

I know things I can do to help going to bathroom that work but I don't want.to rely on that would rather try and get regular .

This may help your body to get there.

 

[sandman79]

9 minutes ago, LostInCanada said:

This is trial and error. Not all histamine foods are problematic for everyone. Histamine liberators can be worse for me. It is an individual situation and impossible for anyone to know what will or won't work for you. Also with histamine foods they can slowly be introduced. 

Histamine foods are not the issue with constipation.

Are you exercising daily? Did you start taking magnesium citrate? 

This may help your body to get there.

 

It's definitely individual for sure totally understand. And totally understand the histamine has nothing to do with being regular . Just know that yogurt, probiotics are ways to help.  I am walking when I get off from work. The ways I know help to help is pink himilayan salt with hot water. But that is a powerful way. It does work. But diarreha. I am not trying to be a pain on here just trying to figure out the best ways. If I could get the bowels more frequent would be a releif. I have read more fiber and probiotics but being sensitve to certain things makes it hard. I havent tried manesium citrate yet I am gonna try and add here soon. People have suggested don't add anything and wait it out. 

[sandman79]

And you may be totally different in this area and not have this issue with slow bowels. I just know you know your stuff and very helpful. If i go to the dr it will just be a laxative. And I can't go down that road . So trying to adjust diet. I know I am getting fiber. but I also know this is withdrawal and the body is trying to fix it. 

[LostInCanada]

19 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

manesium citrate yet I am gonna try and add here soon. People have suggested don't add anything and wait it out. 

Magnesium and omega3 are always suggested right from the outset. 

Just do one at a time and start slowly.

[sandman79]

22 minutes ago, LostInCanada said:

Magnesium and omega3 are always suggested right from the outset. 

Just do one at a time and start slowly.

Do you take any keifer or sauerkraut? 

[LostInCanada]

10 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

Do you take any keifer or sauerkraut

I take a probiotic daily- with multiple strains. I used to eat kimchi(vegan- I have a fish allergy) and unpasteurized sauerkraut. Got away from it during WD. Just bought some yesterday to reintroduce. I love the stuff but just starting with a taste and will work up to a tbsp a day.

[sandman79]

Just now, LostInCanada said:

I take a probiotic daily- with multiple strains. I used to eat kimchi(vegan) and unpasteurized sauerkraut. Got away from it during WD. Just bought some yesterday to reintroduce. I love the stuff but just starting with a taste and will work up to a tbsp a day.

Any advice on a good probiotic?

[Jakeblack14]

1 hour ago, LostInCanada said:

Are you exercising daily? Did you start taking magnesium citrate? 

What does your exercise look like? 

[LostInCanada]

11 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

Any advice on a good probiotic?

I went to the local health food store. Just checked on line ratings. 

 

 

[LostInCanada]

5 minutes ago, Jakeblack14 said:

What does your exercise look like? 

I personally do 20 minutes Monday to Friday on the treadmill...brisk walking. Then I do a gentle nature walk 45-60 minutes daily. 

[sandman79]

Hello. Wanted to ask. I have magnesium citrate liquid. My question is i would like to be measure out the liquid to a small amount 25 mg. But I have.no.clue how to do that or.if it is even worth it. Or should I just get some pills and cut them down. 

[LostInCanada]

52 minutes ago, sandman79 said:

measure out the liquid to a small amount 25 mg.

The bottle must give a measurement of mg per ml. Then you just have to do the math. 

[sandman79]

Anyone had a issue with maybe to much fiber and causing issues? And is slow bowels a common issue during this. 

[sandman79]

Hello. Wanted to ask cause I have read so much on here and it's gets overwhelming. My current symptoms are slow bowels. Which i guess could be constipation. Here is what I try and works. I am sensitive to a lot of things chia seeds even small amounts were powerful. Prunes worked great but seemed they messed with me a little after couple days of using. Might try again not sure. Extra virgin olive oil works also but also seems it can have some effects. I got vegan gluten free and kosher pink himalayan salt. I notice if I take smaller amounts I go but I still have diarreha.  if I don't use anything it's solid but very little very little. I am walking 30 35 mins a day well over a mile. I had ibs d before all of this. But it's wasn't bad and managed well. So I know i am in in withdrawal from this crap. Does this go away ever. I can't rely on laxatives and stuff. And I know that himalyan salt is good for you just wish I wasn't so sensitive to about everything. And I started magnesium citrate today 25 mg. And I know it works also for constipation anyone in my shoes here 

[LostInCanada]

1 hour ago, sandman79 said:

Wanted to ask cause I have read so much on here and it's gets overwhelming.

My suggestion is keep a notebook and right down the things that resonate with you, make sense, work. You can also bookmark comments or add them to your home screen for quick access. 

1 hour ago, sandman79 said:

Does this go away ever

Most things eventually do. Because of your IBS it seems this is an area your body is struggling with to achieve homeostasis.

Definitely trial and error. Hopefully the magnesium will help. 

[sandman79]

Just now, LostInCanada said:

My suggestion is keep a notebook and right down the things that resonate with you, make sense, work. You can also bookmark comments or add them to your home screen for quick access. 

Most things eventually do. Because of your IBS it seems this is an area your body is struggling with to achieve homeostasis.

Definitely trial and error. Hopefully the magnesium will help. 

It's definitely a process. I just want to stay safe and use safe things. Magnesium citrate seemed to be calming. But not sure it was a small dose. But as so far don't seem to mess with me. I hope. Seems like last couple days I havent been starving which is kind of a releif cause I was eating non stop . Eating more normal anyway. Weird how this all happens 

[sandman79]

I know wd can throw many things our way. Like today basically around my nose and chin. Feels like a hair is on my face and chin keep wiping and washing face . But there's nothing there . I had some minor itching lastnight but wasn't terrible few spots .