ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: I was put on it for worsening heartburn in 2019 before I ever was discontinued off my psych meds. I wanted to get off it recently but heartburn has been worse so they told me to get an EGD. Now I need another tests. I just keep finding out things wrong with my body since I was CT. Im supposed to be on 5 different diets. Ive dysautonomia really bad. If I get gastric emptying testing they are going to tell me to take more meds and if I say no then Im non compliant. Has anyone had multiple symptoms of dysautonomia and recovered? Im so tired of finding out all these things are wrong with me since a psych CT me after 18 years of meds. I want to heal. It is so frustrating finding one problem after another. I have no idea if this helps at all but I got the gastric emptying test. I passed barely. My stomach is alright but I cant speck for my intestines. Yes I have read about people who have heal from it. It took months to years when they reported on it. That aside if you have it and are scared of meds like me. Depending on how bad it is there is some things you can do. If you are able, eat smoothies (fruits and veggies if you can). I have lived off them for months. You will have very loose stool but it should come out. If you have not pooped in days and are getting worried use a laxative. There are some low risk laxatives for us. You may be able to tolerate Senokot. Try not to rely on laxatives. Over use of them my lead to problems but it is better than bowel obstruction. Try to rely on diet. I see you have to eat very specific foods. If you can eat stuff that makes you poop. Prunes, Prune Juice. I have heard Pear baby food works good for some. At any rate a bowel movement is always a good sign. normal bowel movement is one a day to three a week. If you are worried about being "non compliant" you can take the med the give you and not use them or you can say you are very sensitive to medication and can have severe reaction. You can add that you want to get a second opinion. You may be able to not follow up and get away with it. One example on guy gave is that he would get blisters in his mouth and genitals. I don't know if they believed him but he got away with it. Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: The genital issues are huge for me. It has put a huge strain on my marriage in that it contributes to my husband's depression. I dont know how long I can tolerate dysautonomia and painful genitals. Do you also have pgad? Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
DinaDina Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 18 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: The genital issues are huge for me. It has put a huge strain on my marriage in that it contributes to my husband's depression. I dont know how long I can tolerate dysautonomia and painful genitals. Could you describe you genital issues? I have painful/fulness, bladder, constant urge, urethra pressure. Urethra pressure feels like middle PGAD now, I have to avoid sex for more than year 25 November 2020 - 22 December 2020 - Zoloft (3 weeks - 12.5 mg, 1 week - 25 mg); 1 January 2021 - Zoloft (12.5 mg) 18-24 December 2020 - Teraligen 2.5 mg-3.75 mg (Russian antipsychotic) 18-28 December 2020 - Eglonil 100 mg (Sulpiride) Supplements: magnesium Symptoms since stopping Zoloft: overactive/painful bladder, pelvic pressure, PGAD, severe anxiety Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 26 minutes ago, ThatOneGirlStitch said: Do you also have pgad? Idk about that. I have painful genitals, pudendal nerve pain, painful arousal, painful/muted orgasm, frequent urination. Just 24 hours a day nerve pain, clitoral pain. It got slightly better on 2mg of lexapro but i didnt know until i got off of it. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 32 minutes ago, ThatOneGirlStitch said: It is so frustrating finding one problem after another. I have no idea if this helps at all but I got the gastric emptying test. I passed barely. My stomach is alright but I cant speck for my intestines. Yes I have read about people who have heal from it. It took months to years when they reported on it. That aside if you have it and are scared of meds like me. Depending on how bad it is there is some things you can do. If you are able, eat smoothies (fruits and veggies if you can). I have lived off them for months. You will have very loose stool but it should come out. If you have not pooped in days and are getting worried use a laxative. There are some low risk laxatives for us. You may be able to tolerate Senokot. Try not to rely on laxatives. Over use of them my lead to problems but it is better than bowel obstruction. Try to rely on diet. I see you have to eat very specific foods. If you can eat stuff that makes you poop. Prunes, Prune Juice. I have heard Pear baby food works good for some. At any rate a bowel movement is always a good sign. normal bowel movement is one a day to three a week. If you are worried about being "non compliant" you can take the med the give you and not use them or you can say you are very sensitive to medication and can have severe reaction. You can add that you want to get a second opinion. You may be able to not follow up and get away with it. One example on guy gave is that he would get blisters in his mouth and genitals. I don't know if they believed him but he got away with it. I defecate everyday. Usually normal. On antidepressants I had diarrhea everyday. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 20 minutes ago, DinaDina said: Could you describe you genital issues? I have painful/fulness, bladder, constant urge, urethra pressure. Urethra pressure feels like middle PGAD now, I have to avoid sex for more than year I have painful genitals, pudendal nerve pain, painful arousal, painful/muted orgasm, frequent urination. Just 24 hours a day nerve pain, clitoral pain. It got slightly better on 2mg of lexapro but i didnt know until i got off of it. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
DinaDina Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: I have painful genitals, pudendal nerve pain, painful arousal, painful/muted orgasm, frequent urination. Just 24 hours a day nerve pain, clitoral pain. It got slightly better on 2mg of lexapro but i didnt know until i got off of it. Do you have any improvements after getting off? I took AD for only 3 weeks and had overactive bladder for this time (and other symptoms). So I canceled it and everything became much worse. It seems I'm healing slowly now but the strongest symptom is bladder/urethra. 25 November 2020 - 22 December 2020 - Zoloft (3 weeks - 12.5 mg, 1 week - 25 mg); 1 January 2021 - Zoloft (12.5 mg) 18-24 December 2020 - Teraligen 2.5 mg-3.75 mg (Russian antipsychotic) 18-28 December 2020 - Eglonil 100 mg (Sulpiride) Supplements: magnesium Symptoms since stopping Zoloft: overactive/painful bladder, pelvic pressure, PGAD, severe anxiety Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 17 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: 46 minutes ago, ThatOneGirlStitch said: Idk about that. I have painful genitals, pudendal nerve pain, painful arousal, painful/muted orgasm, frequent urination. Just 24 hours a day nerve pain, clitoral pain. It got slightly better on 2mg of lexapro but i didnt know until i got off of it. Yeah have that too. Sometimes a cold pack or putting heat on the area helps. Or sitting in a hot bath. It doesn't help the urination but it does help the clitoral pain. Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 18 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: I defecate everyday. Usually normal. On antidepressants I had diarrhea everyday. Glad you have bowel movements 🙌. I'm not sure why a gastric emptying test would be needed. Isn't that for if you can't poop? Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, DinaDina said: Do you have any improvements after getting off? I took AD for only 3 weeks and had overactive bladder for this time (and other symptoms). So I canceled it and everything became much worse. It seems I'm healing slowly now but the strongest symptom is bladder/urethra. I was on meds for 18 years and cold turkeyed by a psych 4/2021. In july that pain started. I got back on lexapro 5mg in september but couldnt handle it. Decreased to 2.5mg couldnt handle it so started tapering. At 2mg i started to be able to have some sexual activity but kept tapering due to side effects. Pain started coming back at 1.5mg and came back full force when I hit 0mg on jan 14th. Same with dysautonomia. No improvements. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, ThatOneGirlStitch said: Glad you have bowel movements 🙌. I'm not sure why a gastric emptying test would be needed. Isn't that for if you can't poop? No. They found food still at the bottom of my stomach during my EGD this morning. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, ThatOneGirlStitch said: Yeah have that too. Sometimes a cold pack or putting heat on the area helps. Or sitting in a hot bath. It doesn't help the urination but it does help the clitoral pain. Youre on meds and you have that? Idk how much longer I can take this. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 35 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: No. They found food still at the bottom of my stomach during my EGD this morning. Ah I am sorry. 35 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: Youre on meds and you have that? Idk how much longer I can take this. Yes but they were not given for my pgad. I don't recommend all of these but you might find some coping skills here https://www.tinypioneer.co.uk/blog/tiny-tips-for-dealing-with-a-pgad-flare Here is the SA forum on it I have heard some people find relief by inserting their finger into their ****** and pushing or massaging the wall towards their rectum and avoiding the nerve ending towards the top/front. This doesn't work for everyone. For some it can aggravate symptoms. You can wear sweats without underwear when it is bad. Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Is it possible delayed gastric emptying is due to dysautonomia? And omeprazole? Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Just now, ThatOneGirlStitch said: Ah I am sorry. Yes but they were not given for my pgad. I don't recommend all of these but you might find some coping skills here https://www.tinypioneer.co.uk/blog/tiny-tips-for-dealing-with-a-pgad-flare Here is the SA forum on it I have heard some people find relief by inserting their finger into their ****** and pushing or massaging the wall towards their rectum and avoiding the nerve ending towards the top/front. This doesn't work for everyone. For some it can aggravate symptoms. You can wear sweats without underwear when it is bad. Yes, but didnt you develop pgad from coming off meds? I have been in pfpt for it since July. It's withdrawal. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Lindseyb said: Yes, but didnt you develop pgad from coming off meds? I have been in pfpt for it since July. It's withdrawal. Oh yeah. I got it as a WD symptom from Zoloft. Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, ThatOneGirlStitch said: Oh yeah. I got it as a WD symptom from Zoloft. And meds have not resolved it? Not even gabapentin which is indicated for nerve pain? Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: Is it possible delayed gastric emptying is due to dysautonomia? And omeprazole? Well specifically the vagus nervous system not working well, I believe. It can happen for about any medication that causes your WD as far as I am aware. Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: And meds have not resolved it? Not even gabapentin which is indicated for nerve pain? I'm sure the gabapentin does help. It is not as extreme as others have it I have found. And I do not have it constantly. It never occurred to me that the gabapentin may have dulled it. I assumed I have just been lucky so far in that it wasn't horrid (shoot now I have to worry about an increase in that if I ever get off Gabapentin) But I can not say for sure. I was put on gabapentin before the symptom showed up. Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 22 minutes ago, ThatOneGirlStitch said: I'm sure the gabapentin does help. It is not as extreme as others have it I have found. And I do not have it constantly. It never occurred to me that the gabapentin may have dulled it. I assumed I have just been lucky so far in that it wasn't horrid (shoot now I have to worry about an increase in that if I ever get off Gabapentin) But I can not say for sure. I was put on gabapentin before the symptom showed up. Thank you for your input. I believe I have a combination of pssd and pgad, and pudendal nerve pain. I do feel hopeless. I do not want to lose years of my life unable to physically love my husband, and be in pain...and the dysautonomia is horrific. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
ThatOneGirlStitch Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Lindseyb said: Thank you for your input. I believe I have a combination of pssd and pgad, and pudendal nerve pain. I do feel hopeless. I do not want to lose years of my life unable to physically love my husband, and be in pain...and the dysautonomia is horrific. People have had their pgad clear up. There is no reason your's can't too. Downstairs symptoms seem to take time. Do your best with the health you have. Current: Bupropion 450mg, Neurontin 800mg, Klonopin 0.5mg History: July 2020: started Cogentin 1mg, Lamictal 50mg, Zoloft 150mg, Zyprexa 5mg (+5mg as needed), Klonopin 0.5mg November 2020: stopped all meds cold-turkey February 2021: started Latuda 60mg, Lithium 300mg, Melatonin 5mg, Protonix 40mg, Topamax 25mg 2 weeks later: stopped Topamax, increased Lithium 900mg, started Klonopin 1mg, Lexapro 20mg, Neurontin 400mg April 2021: started Bupropion 150mg, Revia ?mg May 2021: stopped Revia, Protonix, Lexapro, increased Neurontin 800mg, started Celexa 10mg August 2021: decreased Celexa 5mg (stopped Celexa 2 weeks later), increased Bupropion 300mg September 2021: increased Latuda 80mg October 2021: decreased Lithium 600mg for 4 days, Lithium 300mg for 4 days, stopped Lithium, Latuda, increased Bupropion 450mg, started Remeron 15mg, decreased Remeron 7.5mg, stopped Remeron Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 I stopped taking meloxicam on Jan 26th. Since then, I have had increasingly worse widespread muscle pain. I have scoliosis and my cervical curve is a little reversed so Ive had headaches and been on NSAIDs as long as I can remember. Im starting to feel like I have fibromyalgia. Is this something that can be from withdrawal and go away? Is it possible Ive had fibromyalgia and didnt know because of SSRIs and NSAIDs? I also didnt really get any feedback about mild gastroparesis. They want me to get testing and go on a dopamine antagonist and stay on omeprazole. I want to get off omeprazole but they tell me I cant have chronic heartburn. What if it is contributing to gastroparesis? I am so close to giving up and reinstating but I fear permanent tinnitus and sexual dysfunction. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 12, 2022 Administrator Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 8:45 AM, Lindseyb said: I stopped taking meloxicam on Jan 26th. Since then, I have had increasingly worse widespread muscle pain. I have scoliosis and my cervical curve is a little reversed so Ive had headaches and been on NSAIDs as long as I can remember. Im starting to feel like I have fibromyalgia. Is this something that can be from withdrawal and go away? Is it possible Ive had fibromyalgia and didnt know because of SSRIs and NSAIDs? I also didnt really get any feedback about mild gastroparesis. They want me to get testing and go on a dopamine antagonist and stay on omeprazole. I want to get off omeprazole but they tell me I cant have chronic heartburn. What if it is contributing to gastroparesis? I am so close to giving up and reinstating but I fear permanent tinnitus and sexual dysfunction. Hello, @Lindseyb We can't offer you any advice about going off meloxicam, it's not a psychiatric drug and we don't know anything about it. We can't diagnose fibromyalgia. We don't know anything about gastroparesis, either, or any of those drugs recommended for it. Are you still taking a half-dozen other drugs? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 13 hours ago, Altostrata said: Hello, @Lindseyb We can't offer you any advice about going off meloxicam, it's not a psychiatric drug and we don't know anything about it. We can't diagnose fibromyalgia. We don't know anything about gastroparesis, either, or any of those drugs recommended for it. Are you still taking a half-dozen other drugs? What do you mean a half-dozen other drugs? I have severe allergies and high blood pressure. I was just curious if anyone has experienced what Im experiencing and if they healed. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 13, 2022 Administrator Share Posted February 13, 2022 You'll get more responses in a community for people being treated with meloxicam or for gastroparesis. There probably are such on Facebook. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 I was hoping for responses from people in withdrawal but I get it now. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 13, 2022 Administrator Share Posted February 13, 2022 What drugs are you taking now? Are you still taking Lexapro? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Stopped lexapro jan 14th but may need to reinstate. Decreased klonopin by 0.06mg yesterday and already reacting badly to that. Zyrtec 40mg Carvedilol 3.125mg q12h Omeprazole 20mg Nexplanon Collagen capsules Vit d 5000 IU multivitamin (will be starting one with methylated vitamins, start out at once weekly) Magnesium glycinate 100mg Omega 3 Ran out of calcium, will be starting calcium/vit d/vit k supplement Probiotic 4 billion Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 13, 2022 Administrator Share Posted February 13, 2022 Did you quit Lexapro when you were taking 0.5mg? Did you get new symptoms after that? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Yes. Not new symptoms but the symptoms I had worsened greatly. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Mentor Yesyes123 Posted February 13, 2022 Mentor Share Posted February 13, 2022 On 12/29/2021 at 7:22 PM, Lindseyb said: and tapering off of lexapro 0.5mg every 4 weeks This seems too fast. We recommend a 10% monthly reduction in dose. - Escitalopram 10mg from ages 15 - 21 - Severe crash after 4 month taper to 0 - Reinstated, stabilized, slowly tapering. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Hellen Keller I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
Mentor Yesyes123 Posted February 13, 2022 Mentor Share Posted February 13, 2022 14 hours ago, Lindseyb said: Stopped lexapro jan 14th but may need to reinstate. Small dose reinstatement might alleviate withdrawal symptoms. If I was in your situation and were to reinstate, I would reinstate an extremely small dose, like 0.1mg I would then monitor my symptoms and see if I would need to go up a bit in my dose or just hold until stable. Always slowly and carefully, no big changes all at once. 1 - Escitalopram 10mg from ages 15 - 21 - Severe crash after 4 month taper to 0 - Reinstated, stabilized, slowly tapering. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Hellen Keller I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 I understand. Ive been in withdrawal since April 2021. The lexapro was to try to stabilize me and while it helped with my nerve pain and dysautonomia, it didnt pull me out of withdrawal. I didnt know it was helping and I was afraid the tinnitus and ear ringing would be permanent. Also afraid of permanent sexual dysfunction. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 I get the urge to reinstate because of dysautonomia and genital nerve pain, but who says even if i did reinstate and stabilize, i wont wind up right back here again when i taper off for the 2nd time? I was cold turkeyed by a psychiatrist last April. I didnt get a chance to do it right. I didnt fully stabilize on lexapro. Maybe I shouldve given it more time but the tinnitus, ear ringing, and risk of permanent sexual dysfunction scared me. Now Im back to no sexual activity again because my genitals hurt so bad. Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
Mentor Yesyes123 Posted February 14, 2022 Mentor Share Posted February 14, 2022 23 hours ago, Lindseyb said: but who says even if i did reinstate and stabilize, i wont wind up right back here again when i taper off for the 2nd time? If you reinstate and then taper off extremely slowly and cautiously while consistently getting good sleep and avoiding alcohol, you will definitely not struggle as much. It's possible you would have little to no withdrawal symptoms by doing this. If I were you, I would reinstate 0.1mg and closely monitor my symptoms, but this is just my personal view and not medical advice. - Escitalopram 10mg from ages 15 - 21 - Severe crash after 4 month taper to 0 - Reinstated, stabilized, slowly tapering. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it." - Hellen Keller I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice, but simply information based on my own experience, as well as other members who have survived these drugs. Link to comment
Lindseyb Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 Is there a possibility the tinnitus it gave me could be permanent? Celexa (10-40mg) 2003-2011 Celexa (40mg) + Wellbutrin (75mg-150mg) from 2011-2014 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) from 2014- 03/2017 Lexapro (20mg) + Wellbutrin (150mg XL) + Buspar (5-15mg) from 03/2017-2018. Added carvedilol 3.125mg BID in 2018. Saw psych for first time. Switched Lexapro to Zoloft (25mg-150mg) 12/2020-4/2021. Added lamotrigine (12.5mg SID) for 2 weeks in 2/2021. Discontinued Buspar 2/2021. Switched Zoloft (100mg) to Paxil (20mg) 3/2021-4/29/21. Added Abilify (2.5mg) 4/19/21-4/28/21. Told to discontinue all meds immediately on 4/29/21 due to concern for serotonin syndrome. Seroquel (12.5mg) 5/19/21-5/23/21. Prozac (10mg) 6/22/21-6/30/21 (different psych). Pristiq er (50mg) 8/20/21 (ER psych), adverse reaction. 8/25/21- klonopin (0.25mg BID) Trintellix (5mg) 8/31/21-9/22/21 (primary provider). Lexapro (5mg) 9/23/21-10/8/21 (new and current psych). Lexapro 2.5mg 10/9/21-11/5/21. Began taper 11/6/21, 0.5mg every 4 weeks. 1mg 1/1-1/7, 0.5mg 1/8-1/14. 0mg 1/14. 2/11- klonopin 0.19mg am; 0.25mg pm. 6/29- 0.125mg AM; 0.25mg PM. 3/29- lexapro 0.1mg. 4/17- 0.2mg. 5/4- 0.3mg. 5/23- 0.4mg. 6/11- 0.5mg. 6/30- 1mg. 7/4- 0.5mg. 7/12- 0.6mg. 7/30-0.7mg. medtimeline.docx protracted withdrawal timeline.docx Link to comment
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