mtnbkr Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I work around a lot of physically vulnerable people, and don't want to expose them to the flu. So, in most years, I get a flu shot. But I'm nervous about getting the shot while I'm doing my AD taper. Has anyone else gotten a flu shot while tapering? Did you react differently compared with when you'd previously had the shot? Did it aggravate your WD symptoms? Thanks for your thoughts and feedback. -Mtnbkr 07.2004 Prozac. Greadually increased to 40mg. Good control of depression, but eventually developed muscle spasms and akathesia. 08.2010 Switched to Celexa. Suicidal ideation was constant. Unable to sleep without ambien. 05.2012 Switched to Zoloft. Absolutely the BEST control of depression but caused severe bloating and rapid weight gain. Acne. 11.00.2012 Returned to Prozac 40mg 04.00.2013 Prozac 40mg + Wellbutrin 150mg 06.25.2013 Prozac 60mg and Wellbutrin 300mg 07.08.2013 GRAND MAL SEIZURE 07.09.2013 Prozac 40mg and Wellbutrin 300mg 07.26.2013 Prozac 40mg and Wellbutrin 150 mg 08.01.2014 Prozac 40mg and Wellbutrin ZERO 08.09.2013 Prozac 30.0 mg 09.13.2013 Prozac 27.5 mg 10.04.2013 Prozac 25.0 mg 10.25.2013 Prozac 22.5 mg 11.15.2013 Prozac 20.0 mg 12.06.2013 Prozac 15.0 mg 12.21.2013 Prozac 10.0 mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucida Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 mtnbkr, I wish I could answer your question, however I do not know yet. However, I am now working in a mandatory flu vaccine hospital, and will have to get the shot, and I am having the same concerns right now. I am having acute symptoms of anxiety at the moment and worried about any symptom exacerbation that may occur when I get it. I truly would like to bow out this year, but unfortunately I do not have the option. I guess I will be a guinea pig, so I can certainly write again in the future. It will probably be in the next week or two..... I was on and off SSRIs for approx. 20 years, mostly Zoloft; (with short term use of Depakote and Lamactil), I was on Adderall 15-30 mg BID from 2008-2012 and Oxycodone 15-30 mg daily 2006-2012 I did a slow taper over one year off Zoloft to being completely medication free since April 14, 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsports Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I haven't had a flu shot for years and that includes the time I tapered off of psych meds. I did get bronchitis when I worked in special education which was before I started tapering. But other than that one time, I never have gotten sick which I know the flu vaccination zealots can't believe. Anyway, my diet was horrible and I barely took any vitamin D which I am convinced is key to preventing colds and flu, particularly if you are in high risk place as I feel I was. You might want to look into making sure your vitamin D level is optimal. Lucida, that really galls me that hospitals made vaccines mandatory. From all the research I have done, that policy is pretty worthless if hospitals aren't implementing strict infection control procedures and requiring that every visitor have proof of vaccination. Do you have the option of perhaps using a religious exemption or egg allergies to get yourself out having to having one? CS Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meimeiquest Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I had one last year while tapering Zyprexa. Nothing happened. Will get one this year as I also work in a vaccine-mandatory environment. I don't get them for my family. 1st round Prozac 1989/90, clear depression symptoms. 2nd round Prozac started 1999 when admitted to dr. I was tired. Prozac pooped out, switch to Cymbalta 3/2006. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder due to mania 6/2006--then I was taken abruptly off Cymbalta and didn't know I had SSRI withdrawal. Lots of meds for my intractable "bipolar" symptoms. Zyprexa started about 9/06, mostly 5mg. Tapered 4/12 through12/29/12 Wellbutrin. XL 300 mg started 1/07, tapered 1/18/13 through 7/8/13 Oxazepam mostly continuously since 6/06, 30mg since 12/12, tapered 1.17.14 through 8.26.15 11/06 Lithium 600mg twice daily, 2.2.14 400mg TID DIY liquid, 2.12.14 1150mg, 3.2.14 1100mg, 3.18.14 1075mg, 4/14 updose to 1100mg, 6.1.14 900 mg capsules 7.8.14 810mg, 8.17.14 725mg, 8.24.24 700mg...10.22.14 487.5mg, 3.9.15 475mg, 4.1.15 462.5mg 4.21.15 450mg 8.11.15 375mg, 11.28.15 362.5mg, back to 375mg four days later, 3.4.16 updose to 475 (too much going on to risk trouble) 9/4/13 Toprol-XL 25mg daily for sudden hypertension, tapered 11.12.13 through 5.3.14, last 10 days or so switched to atenolol 7.4.14 Started Walsh Protocol 56 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucida Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Compsports, I have pretty much considered every possible way to get out of getting this flu vaccine, however, the religious exemption will not work. The allergy will work if one has a MD documented allergy, however along with a 6-7 month requirement to wear a mask at all times. In my research it appears that medicare is cutting funding to hospitals that don't have 90 % or more employees with flu vaccine, so they have made it mandatory. I was on and off SSRIs for approx. 20 years, mostly Zoloft; (with short term use of Depakote and Lamactil), I was on Adderall 15-30 mg BID from 2008-2012 and Oxycodone 15-30 mg daily 2006-2012 I did a slow taper over one year off Zoloft to being completely medication free since April 14, 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookson Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Don't get it! They are full of nasty's such as MSG and aluminium. It also contains thimerosal-which 50% by weight is MERCURY. The dangerous neuro toxin. The contaminates of the mercury is 300 times the safe level of exposure! 2013-July 1st Citalopram 20mg () 2013-August 19th ended Citalopram cold turkey med free. (Took them for 7 weeks) When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; But when I became a man, I put my childish things away. - 1 Corinthians 13:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsports Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 ludica, sorry to hear that. Ah, as much as I like people 65 and older being eligible for medicare, I despise so many of their policies and this requirement that hospitals have a 90% vacination rate is one of them. Cookson, I haven't done research like you have but I sure don't like the sound of what you are saying. And I forgot to mention, efficacy of the flu shots depends on whether all the relevant strains have been captured in the vaccine. I understand it is a real hit and miss situation. CS Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookson Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Comp, That is very much indeed the situation. Avoid all vaccines like the plague. 2013-July 1st Citalopram 20mg () 2013-August 19th ended Citalopram cold turkey med free. (Took them for 7 weeks) When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; But when I became a man, I put my childish things away. - 1 Corinthians 13:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus Skyler Posted September 27, 2013 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hi Folks.. hope there is room for dissenting views. I am very glad flu shots are available. I've had a sub clinical case on occasion, but since I first started to get the vaccine 40+ years ago, I have not had a serious episode. They may not be perfect, but I don't get sick like I did before the shots were around. C.. I do agree with you about the 90% required for hospitals. Staff who have good reasons not to be inoculated are pressured to take precautions that are down right outlandish, not to mention very unpleasant (like wearing ineffective surgical masks). As always, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! A proud supporter of the 10% (or slower) rule. Requip - 3/16 ZERO Total time on 25 years. Lyrica: 8/15 ZERO Total time on 7 or 8 yrs.BENZO FREE 10/13 (started tapering 7/10) Total time on 25 years. Read my intro thread here, and check the about me section. "No matter how cynical you get, it's almost impossible to keep up." Lily Tomlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsports Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hi Skyler, Just like with meds, I recognize that everyone is different regarding flu shots and if they benefit you, by all means take them. I just don't like the holier than thou attitude that many flu shot advocates have which obviously is not a situation with you. Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtnbkr Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thank you all for your thoughts re this subject. After much deliberation, and given the fact that my WD issues improved over the past month, I decided to get a flu shot last week. Other than a sore muscle at the injection site, the shot didn't cause any noticeable problems. Whew! For me, I think this was the right decision. 1 07.2004 Prozac. Greadually increased to 40mg. Good control of depression, but eventually developed muscle spasms and akathesia. 08.2010 Switched to Celexa. Suicidal ideation was constant. Unable to sleep without ambien. 05.2012 Switched to Zoloft. Absolutely the BEST control of depression but caused severe bloating and rapid weight gain. Acne. 11.00.2012 Returned to Prozac 40mg 04.00.2013 Prozac 40mg + Wellbutrin 150mg 06.25.2013 Prozac 60mg and Wellbutrin 300mg 07.08.2013 GRAND MAL SEIZURE 07.09.2013 Prozac 40mg and Wellbutrin 300mg 07.26.2013 Prozac 40mg and Wellbutrin 150 mg 08.01.2014 Prozac 40mg and Wellbutrin ZERO 08.09.2013 Prozac 30.0 mg 09.13.2013 Prozac 27.5 mg 10.04.2013 Prozac 25.0 mg 10.25.2013 Prozac 22.5 mg 11.15.2013 Prozac 20.0 mg 12.06.2013 Prozac 15.0 mg 12.21.2013 Prozac 10.0 mg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus tezza Posted November 11, 2013 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted November 11, 2013 Don't get it! They are full of nasty's such as MSG and aluminium. It also contains thimerosal-which 50% by weight is MERCURY. The dangerous neuro toxin. The contaminates of the mercury is 300 times the safe level of exposure!Now, I'm glad I've never had a flu shot! http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1644-tezza-risperdal-withdrawal/ Seroquel and Mirtazipine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't get it! They are full of nasty's such as MSG and aluminium. It also contains thimerosal-which 50% by weight is MERCURY. The dangerous neuro toxin. The contaminates of the mercury is 300 times the safe level of exposure!Now, I'm glad I've never had a flu shot! In the States thimerosal is only used in the multidose vaccines. if you get it nasally or in a single dose form, it isn't in it. Also, it isn't the form of mercury that is shown to be most dangerous. I get the flu shot. It lowers your chance of getting the flu/ getting very sick from the flu. I have asthma, and have gotten very ill from cold/ the flu. Last year, I still got sick, but I feel more protected having gotten it. Plus, it from free this year! Tapering Zoloft, Dec 2014 Started Lamictal Re-started Zoloft mid-Oct 2014, 25-50mg Stopped Zoloft end of Sept 2014 Started Zoloft July 2014, 50mg Stopped Prozac from 3mg May 2014 Stopped Effexor Dec '13 Started 10mg Prozac Reinstated Effexor 15mg on Nov 2013 Stopped from 21mg on Oct 2013Effexor 112.5mg, since Dec 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Can you take flu shots when tapering effexor and having symptoms of wds? Started Effexor August 2012 Sept'12-150mg=extreme anxiety Oct'12 cut half-75mg severe wds Feb 2013 68.5mg. Mar'13- 65mg. Apr'13-59mg. May'13-57mg. June '13-52mg Aug'13 49.75mg. Sep'13-48.75. Nov'13-47mg Dec'13-45..5mg May 2014 42mg. Jun'14 40mg (depressive mood started). Aug'14 -40mg/ started brintellix 2.5mg Oct '14 -39 Nov'14 36.89 Dec'14 34.45 Jan 2015- 31 Feb'15 29mg. Mar'15 26.72. Apr'15 24.48. May'15 22.31mg. Jun'15 20.30mg Aug'15-18.89. Oct'15 16.96. Nov/16- 16.10. Dec/15- 15mg Jan 2016-14.22. May'16 11.45. Aug'16-9.60. Sep/16- 8.88mg. Oct/16- 8.39mg. Nov/16- 8.13. Dec/16- 7.89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted October 4, 2014 Administrator Share Posted October 4, 2014 I get flu shots every year, in November just prior to flu season. I've never had a problem except sometimes a sore spot and sometimes feeling tired afterward, so I get mine in the late afternoon or evening on the way home. I've only had the flu a few times in my life, more often before I got flu shots. In my opinion, the resistance to flu shots or any other vaccine is counterproductive, increasing the risk of disease. Other than complete isolation from people, animals, and insects, vaccines are probably the safest way we know of minimizing the risk of contracting a contagious illness. While vaccines do incur a very small amount of risk of adverse effects and, like other drugs, contain chemicals you wouldn't want to take in any large amounts, the risk is tiny relative to the benefit. You may, of course, make your own decision based on your own beliefs. 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissTrish Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'm expecting my first grandchild in July. I have just been told that in order to hold this baby in the hospital, I will need to get a DPT booster. Has anyone had experience with vaccines and boosters during w/d? I'm a bit concerned about how this might affect me. 1986-2005: Limbitrol (15 Librium/ 50 Elavil combo) 1986-2005, 2005-successfully tapered Librium January of 2009-2011: Mirtazapine 30 mg; Cymbalta 60 mg; tapered cymbalta fall/winter of 2011/12 March 2012-March 2014: Mirtazapine, and various trials of Celexa, Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Lexapro; began Lexapro taper 9/18/14-Lexapro .7 mg; Mirtazapine 30 mg; 9/29/14 ditched Lexapro; added 25 mg Nortryptyline began mirtazapine taper 11/4/14: Mirtazapine 15 mg; Nortryptyline about 12.5 mg; 1/17/15: Mirtazapine 7.5 mg; Nortryptyline 2.5 mg, then jumped nortryptyline. 2/10: Mirtazapine 1.875, 2/11: Re-established at 6.75, 3/19-6.0 mg, 4/9-5.8, 4/17-6.3; 4/21 tried to re-establish at 7.5 4/23/15-Back to 5.8; 5/5-5.1mg; 5/16-4.6 mg; 5/24-4.2 mg; 6/2-3.9 mg; 6/9-3.6 mg; 6/16-3.3 mg; 6/23-3 mg 6/28-2.8 mg; 7/2-2.5 mg; 7/4-Jumped, due to increased misery from the drug itself. In a spell of panic due to agitation and insomnia, went through a few days each of 10, then 5 mg amitryptyline and 5 mg librium. Did not work out well. Horrible insomnia now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus ten0275 Posted February 13, 2015 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 13, 2015 MissTrish, hey. I was in acute benzo and antidepressant withdrawal when my 2 year old son was born. I received the DPT shot at a time when my symptoms were nearly at their worst and I felt no discernible uptick in symptom frequency nor intensity. I was fearful that it would affect me, but my fears proved unjustified. Congratulations on the birth of your coming 1st Grandchild! Hang in there. Dave 1996 - .5mg Ativan as needed, 7.5mg Remeron daily2008 - .5mg Xanax, Ativan discontinued, Remeron continued2012 - .5mg Xanax, .25mg Ativan 3x daily, Remeron continued2/2012 - Jumped from Remeron, continued .5mg Xanax .25mg Ativan 3x daily4/2012 - Began rapid taper of .5mg Xanax .25mg Ativan 3x daily6/2012 - Jumped from Xanax and Ativan, voluntary hospitalization followed7/2012 - 2nd voluntary hospitalization, reinstated Remeron, bumped to 30mg, also given risperidone.8/2012 - discontinued risperidone, tried gabapentin, dicontinued gabapentin, Remeron 30mg continued10/2012 to current - tapered Remeron 10% every 4 to 6 weeks (sometimes more time) using liquid compound12/2014 - 2mg Remeron 1/16/2015 - 1.9mg Remeron 8/1/2015 -1.6mg Remeron - 03/1/2016 - 1.5mg Remeron - 1/2/2017 1.3mg - 5/7/2017 1.2mg - 5/13/2017 - syringe size change - 6/8/2017 - 1.1mg - 7/10/2017 - 1mg - 9/1/2017 - 0.9mg - 10/22/2017 - 0.8mg - 11/22/2017 - 0.7mg - 2/2/2018 - 0.6mg - 3/13/2018 - new compound pharmacy - 5/20/2018 - 0.5mg - 8/31/2018 - 0.4mg - 11/16/2018 - 0.3mg - 12/24/2018 - 0.2mg - 4/1/2019 - 0.1mg - 5/1/2019 - .05mg - 0mg achieved 2019-06-15. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissTrish Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 That's great info to have, Dave! Thank you, and congrats on your grandchild! I see you're tapering Remeron as well; not fun! Together we can make it! 1986-2005: Limbitrol (15 Librium/ 50 Elavil combo) 1986-2005, 2005-successfully tapered Librium January of 2009-2011: Mirtazapine 30 mg; Cymbalta 60 mg; tapered cymbalta fall/winter of 2011/12 March 2012-March 2014: Mirtazapine, and various trials of Celexa, Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Lexapro; began Lexapro taper 9/18/14-Lexapro .7 mg; Mirtazapine 30 mg; 9/29/14 ditched Lexapro; added 25 mg Nortryptyline began mirtazapine taper 11/4/14: Mirtazapine 15 mg; Nortryptyline about 12.5 mg; 1/17/15: Mirtazapine 7.5 mg; Nortryptyline 2.5 mg, then jumped nortryptyline. 2/10: Mirtazapine 1.875, 2/11: Re-established at 6.75, 3/19-6.0 mg, 4/9-5.8, 4/17-6.3; 4/21 tried to re-establish at 7.5 4/23/15-Back to 5.8; 5/5-5.1mg; 5/16-4.6 mg; 5/24-4.2 mg; 6/2-3.9 mg; 6/9-3.6 mg; 6/16-3.3 mg; 6/23-3 mg 6/28-2.8 mg; 7/2-2.5 mg; 7/4-Jumped, due to increased misery from the drug itself. In a spell of panic due to agitation and insomnia, went through a few days each of 10, then 5 mg amitryptyline and 5 mg librium. Did not work out well. Horrible insomnia now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a99 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I had hepatitis vaccination this morning and I'm almost 1 year off ADs I wonder if this can affect my recovery in any possible way ? I just started to see some windows and I'm really concerned that it all went to waste thank u . On and off prozac from 2010 -2014 . Several failed fast tapers and reinstatements . Cold turkey : March 2014 . ----------------------------------------- took lysanxia 40 mg a day for almost a year november -14- 2018 weaned to 30 mg november -26- 2018 weaned to 20 mg symptoms that got better : fatigue current symptoms : severe anxiety one rescue dose (10 mg ) december -15 -2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus JanCarol Posted March 6, 2015 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted March 6, 2015 A very small minority have some reaction to vaccines. My flu shot went swimmingly well last year, I think I had a sore arm, and maybe got grumpy for a couple of days. Even those that do, all of your previous work wouldn't "go to waste" as you say. In fact, because you're having windows, it's a good sign that you are more stabilised, and more able to withstand "hits" like vaccines, colds, flu, or stress. Anything stressful can set you back a bit - but that's not a waste. MOST of us go a few steps backwards before we can go forward on our journey. So short of having an extreme reaction to the vaccine, just pick up your bundle and keep moving! Welcome to SA, I hope you make an introduction thread like Petunia suggests. "Easy, easy - just go easy and you'll finish." - Hawaiian Kapuna Holding is hard work, holding is a blessing. Give your brain time to heal before you try again. My suggestions are not medical advice, you are in charge of your own medical choices. A lifetime of being prescribed antidepressants that caused problems (30 years in total). At age 35 flipped to "bipolar," but was not diagnosed for 5 years. Started my journey in Midwest United States. Crossed the Pacific for love and hope; currently living in Australia. CT Seroquel 25 mg some time in 2013. Tapered Reboxetine 4 mg Oct 2013 to Sept 2014 = GONE (3 years on Reboxetine). Tapered Lithium 900 to 475 MG (alternating with the SNRI) Jan 2014 - Nov 2014, tapered Lithium 475 mg Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 = GONE (10 years on Lithium). Many mistakes in dry cutting dosages were made. The tedious thread (my intro): JanCarol ☼ Reboxetine first, then Lithium The happy thread (my success story): JanCarol - Undiagnosed Off all bipolar drugs My own blog: https://shamanexplorations.com/shamans-blog/ I have been psych drug FREE since 1 Feb 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveandLight Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Just wondering if anyone has had vaccinations recommended for travel for certain countries while stabilising/tapering and have you had an adverse reaction? Thanks 2000 - sertraline for job anxiety low confidence (17 years old) ..which turned the next 16 years into nightmare! On/off sertraline severe withdrawals every time. 2014 - felt better as reduced dose of sertraline no more inner restlessness. Doctor rushed off again. Hit severe withdrawal. Lost the little I had in life. Couldn't get stable again on 12.5mg. Was switched to prozac. Had severe reaction to prozac..came off in November 2015 at 6mg as felt more confused and damaged on it..Even more withdrawal ..rage, depression, dyphoria, near constant suicidal ideation, self harm impulses, doom, concrete block in head, unable to do much of anything with this feeling in head..went back on 6mg of sertraline to see if would alleviate anything. It didn't..reduced from December to June 2016 came off at 2.5mg sertraline as was hospitalised for the severe rage, suicidal impulses, and put on 50mg lofepramine which in 2nd week reduced all symptoms but gave insomnia which still have..psych stopped lofepramine cold turkey..no increased withdrawal symptoms new symptoms from lofepramine except persistant insomnia which has as side effect. Taking Ativan for 8 months for the severe rage self harm impulses 1-3 times a week (mostly 2 times a week) at .5mg. Two months (I'm unsure exactly when the interdose started to happen) ago interdose withdrawal seemed to happen..2 days I think after the Ativan. Nightmare that could have been avoided! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextra Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Would like to add my experience for the record. Whilst keeping in mind how differently we react to things, I had no reaction to the flu shot this year apart from the usual sore arm, despite being in an extremely sensitised state at around 9 months off. Zoloft 8yrs CT (for anxiety) Crashed few months later, diagnosed major depression. Reinstating did not work. Several poorly tolerated short term meds including Effexor, Mirtazapine. Eventually stabilised on Lexapro. Sometime in the 90's bipolar diagnosis added and seroquel. CT'd from that quickly as I didn't think I fit the diagnosis. Lexapro 5yrs? (9 month taper 2010) - Diagnosed ADD shortly after becoming psych med free. Dexamphetamine- 2011-July 2014 (6 month taper) Crashed late 2014: over sensitive to light, sound, people, usual foods, caffeine and life. {July 2014- quit smoking, Dec 2014 quit caffeine, chocolate, sugar, processed foods, don't drink} Supplements: Magnesium Citrate, Vit C, Pro-biotic. Feb 2015-current: intolerance to minor stimulation, terror, anxiety, doom, delirium, anhedonia, insomnia, lethargy, weakness, bodily tingling, numbness, ticks and jolts, tinnitus, back pain, gastric disturbance, facial pain, ticks and tingling, EHS......... Oct 2015- developed frozen shoulder-ongoing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I just wanted to add my experience, I got my flu shot last week and did not have any negative reactions other than a sore arm for a couple of days. 20+ years of Zoloft 50-100 mg CT 03/2014 for 5 months Back on Prozac 20 mg for 4 months CT since 11/2014 Found this forum the last day of 2014 The secret is to keep going! Time will heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor ang Posted October 16, 2015 Mentor Share Posted October 16, 2015 mtnbkr, I wish I could answer your question, however I do not know yet. However, I am now working in a mandatory flu vaccine hospital, and will have to get the shot, and I am having the same concerns right now. I am having acute symptoms of anxiety at the moment and worried about any symptom exacerbation that may occur when I get it. I truly would like to bow out this year, but unfortunately I do not have the option. I guess I will be a guinea pig, so I can certainly write again in the future. It will probably be in the next week or two..... Please research............. I believed in vaccines, until, working as a pathologist, in 2010, all the kids aged 6-12 fully vaccinated actually had pertussis. And those still with vaccine immunity were carriers of pertussis. Anyway, part of my healing is research, I love learning, I am trainined in Pathology, and many more things.... I guess being a mother, having to leave my employment so many times, and then employed in another field, and while I could I studied, I love learning. I have qualifications in many areas. Anyhow I had a flu vaccine in 1977, the big panic of bird flu or something. I was so, so ill from this vaccine, two weeks off work, only to be lied to and said, öh you must already have had the flu" no. I now read about this vaccine in the seventies, many died from that damn vaccine. One vaccine, fluvax a few years ago, was killing or maimin 1 child in every 100, it got withdrawn, for children 1=5.... it was never tested, this vaccine, and still causes problems. Please research. Flu vaccines contain the most mercury........ heavy metals, not good for brain. Flu vaccines work in 14% of cases............ is it worth it? After that vaccine in 1977, I never ever got another flu vaccine, I have never ever had the flu again. So I have saved 38 years of being injected yearly with all these poisons, that go with the vaccine. I went to China, with a government scholarship, you ever seen pictures of the Chinese, out and about/............... they are such wonderful community minded people. Notice the ones in the picture with face masks? Not to stop infection, it is because they have infection, a cold, or flu, and a simple act of wearing a mask stops the spread. In Western World? How embarrassing to wear a mask, so we cough and spread it, and the big pharma promise a cure, a vaccine.................. how absurd. it only works in 14% of cases, and all those poisons. Healthy people, dont get the flu, I havent for all those damn years. Go to some anti vax sites, for me, as a nurse, I would prefer to wear a mask, and fight the absolute nonsense.................. the big Pharma push to generate fear, and income..........please research, vaccines are not what I thought they were.................... I tested kids, all fully vaccinated in 2010, all had pertussis............. Vaccination is a con. 1992 Dothiepin 375mg 8 weeks, exhaustion/depression. Serotonin syndrome, oh yes! seizures . Fell pregnant, 3rd baby, Nitrous Oxide, 3 weeks mental hospital pp psychosis. zoloft tegretol. Feb 1996 ct tegretol, tapered Zoloft 8 weeks. as (unexpectedly) pregnant. Steven died after 3 days.(Zolft HLHS baby). 98 had run in with Paxil, 2 tablets, 3 weeks taper, survived.2005..menopause? exhausted again. Zyprexa, mad in three days, fallout.... Seroquel, Effexor, tegretol, and 8 years of self destruction. Failed taper.Damn 1/4 valium... nuts again! .fallout, zoloft 100mg seroquol 400mg mirtazapine 45 mg tegretol 400mg. Mid 14 3 month taper. Nov 14 CRASH.Mid 15 .... 75mg seroquel, 3 x 1800mg SJW 2 week window end of December followed by 6 week wave5/2 68mg seroquel, 2.5 x 1800mg SJW::::20/2 61mg seroquel, 2.5 x SJW::: 26/2 54mg seroquel, 2 x SJW::::21/3 43mg seroquel, 1 x 2700SJW :::: 23/4 36mg seroquel 1 x 1800 SJW15/5 33mg seroquel, 1 x SJW:::: 28/5 30mg seroquel, 1 x SJW::::; 18/6 25mg seroquel 1/2 SJW::::, 11/7 21mg seroquel 1/2 SJW::, 26/7 18mg seroquel 1/2 SJW:::, 9/8 12mg seroquel :::, 16/8 6mg seroquel ;;;;, 12/9 0 jump. 23/9 3mg....., 27/9 0mg. Reinstated, 6mg, then 12mg............. LIGHTBULB MOMENT, I have MTHFR 2x mutations. CFS and issues with MOULD in my home. So I left home, and working 150km away during week, loving it. Oh was hard, panic attacks first week, gone now, along with the mould issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor ang Posted October 16, 2015 Mentor Share Posted October 16, 2015 You took medications .. you were told they were fine, now you know otherwise.............. you have worries about vaccination, and say you have no choice. Yes you have a choice. Since when is it ok to get jabbed with an unknown quantity, in your bloodstream, would you accept an AD injected? Please research. So many nurses have refused, so many nurses have sued for discrimination, dont do it it you dont feel comfortable, and if you dont want to make an issue, wear the damn mask. 1992 Dothiepin 375mg 8 weeks, exhaustion/depression. Serotonin syndrome, oh yes! seizures . Fell pregnant, 3rd baby, Nitrous Oxide, 3 weeks mental hospital pp psychosis. zoloft tegretol. Feb 1996 ct tegretol, tapered Zoloft 8 weeks. as (unexpectedly) pregnant. Steven died after 3 days.(Zolft HLHS baby). 98 had run in with Paxil, 2 tablets, 3 weeks taper, survived.2005..menopause? exhausted again. Zyprexa, mad in three days, fallout.... Seroquel, Effexor, tegretol, and 8 years of self destruction. Failed taper.Damn 1/4 valium... nuts again! .fallout, zoloft 100mg seroquol 400mg mirtazapine 45 mg tegretol 400mg. Mid 14 3 month taper. Nov 14 CRASH.Mid 15 .... 75mg seroquel, 3 x 1800mg SJW 2 week window end of December followed by 6 week wave5/2 68mg seroquel, 2.5 x 1800mg SJW::::20/2 61mg seroquel, 2.5 x SJW::: 26/2 54mg seroquel, 2 x SJW::::21/3 43mg seroquel, 1 x 2700SJW :::: 23/4 36mg seroquel 1 x 1800 SJW15/5 33mg seroquel, 1 x SJW:::: 28/5 30mg seroquel, 1 x SJW::::; 18/6 25mg seroquel 1/2 SJW::::, 11/7 21mg seroquel 1/2 SJW::, 26/7 18mg seroquel 1/2 SJW:::, 9/8 12mg seroquel :::, 16/8 6mg seroquel ;;;;, 12/9 0 jump. 23/9 3mg....., 27/9 0mg. Reinstated, 6mg, then 12mg............. LIGHTBULB MOMENT, I have MTHFR 2x mutations. CFS and issues with MOULD in my home. So I left home, and working 150km away during week, loving it. Oh was hard, panic attacks first week, gone now, along with the mould issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentor ang Posted October 16, 2015 Mentor Share Posted October 16, 2015 Please read some stuff on anti vax sites. I am not anti vax, but damn when a vaccine is a danger, as measles, mumps and pertussis vaccines are, and giving newborns a hep B shot? the world has gone crazy. Babies are not intravenous drug users, they are not goin to get hep B unless the hospital is very, very unclean. All mothers are tested for hep B......... so if they aint getting it from their mothers, aint intravenous drug users, why the hell do hospitals worry that babies will get hep B, are the hospitals so damn unclean? I am a pathologist, if you dont want the jab, dont get it. 1992 Dothiepin 375mg 8 weeks, exhaustion/depression. Serotonin syndrome, oh yes! seizures . Fell pregnant, 3rd baby, Nitrous Oxide, 3 weeks mental hospital pp psychosis. zoloft tegretol. Feb 1996 ct tegretol, tapered Zoloft 8 weeks. as (unexpectedly) pregnant. Steven died after 3 days.(Zolft HLHS baby). 98 had run in with Paxil, 2 tablets, 3 weeks taper, survived.2005..menopause? exhausted again. Zyprexa, mad in three days, fallout.... Seroquel, Effexor, tegretol, and 8 years of self destruction. Failed taper.Damn 1/4 valium... nuts again! .fallout, zoloft 100mg seroquol 400mg mirtazapine 45 mg tegretol 400mg. Mid 14 3 month taper. Nov 14 CRASH.Mid 15 .... 75mg seroquel, 3 x 1800mg SJW 2 week window end of December followed by 6 week wave5/2 68mg seroquel, 2.5 x 1800mg SJW::::20/2 61mg seroquel, 2.5 x SJW::: 26/2 54mg seroquel, 2 x SJW::::21/3 43mg seroquel, 1 x 2700SJW :::: 23/4 36mg seroquel 1 x 1800 SJW15/5 33mg seroquel, 1 x SJW:::: 28/5 30mg seroquel, 1 x SJW::::; 18/6 25mg seroquel 1/2 SJW::::, 11/7 21mg seroquel 1/2 SJW::, 26/7 18mg seroquel 1/2 SJW:::, 9/8 12mg seroquel :::, 16/8 6mg seroquel ;;;;, 12/9 0 jump. 23/9 3mg....., 27/9 0mg. Reinstated, 6mg, then 12mg............. LIGHTBULB MOMENT, I have MTHFR 2x mutations. CFS and issues with MOULD in my home. So I left home, and working 150km away during week, loving it. Oh was hard, panic attacks first week, gone now, along with the mould issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsports Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Please read some stuff on anti vax sites. I am not anti vax, but damn when a vaccine is a danger, as measles, mumps and pertussis vaccines are, and giving newborns a hep B shot? the world has gone crazy. Babies are not intravenous drug users, they are not goin to get hep B unless the hospital is very, very unclean. All mothers are tested for hep B......... so if they aint getting it from their mothers, aint intravenous drug users, why the hell do hospitals worry that babies will get hep B, are the hospitals so damn unclean? I am a pathologist, if you dont want the jab, dont get it. Ang, I agree with you as I am not an antivaxer either. But I also feel that babies today get way too many of them compared to when I was growing up. Of course, I keep my mouth shut about this since most people take a black and white approach on this issue. And since I am just responsible for myself, I can do that. Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'm still really surprised, that anyone here , would get a shot of ?? " highly concentrated poison". Many SSRI's and SSNRI's over 20 years. Zoloft for 7 years followed by Effexor, Lexapro, Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Pristiq, Valdoxan, Mianserin and more - on and off. No tapering. Cold turkey off Valdoxan - end of May 2014 Psych Drug - free since May 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 ^ somebody knows Summer 2013: started on Prozac for OCD Fall 2013: started Lexapro due to Prozac zombie effects Stopped Lexapro because of lack of empathy/emotion,anxiety,lack of concentration etc. Fall 2014: switched to zoloft February 2015: started effexor quit C/D after 2 weeks. April 2015: was on zoloft for a month again to try and wean a bit more slowly. DID not work. May 2015: dumped all of my medications July 2015: Struggling day to day with withdrawal symptoms but hopeful that I'll be better at the end of august for the next school year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erer Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Does anyone know if it is safe to get a measles vaccination when in WD? We have a small (but potentially growing) measles outbreak in Estonia and it turns out I am not immune. I'm scared to get vaccinated, but perhaps there is no reason to be? I am thankful for all information. 2,5 years of slowly tapering down Cymbalta from 60 mg. Then tried going from 8,44 mg to 1 mg in 8 days. (April 1st 2015). That's when the real hell started. Reinstated. Didn't help. I was added Ativan (2 mg 2 times a day for relentless akathisia that started with jumping Cymbalta). For years had been taking Zopitin 7,5 mg and Stilnox 10 mg for I had not been able to sleep naturally since the 1st day I started Cymbalta). Used to take Xanax occasionally. All of the above were stopped cold turkey when I was hospitalized in the beginning of May 2015. Prior to that I have been on and off the whole spectrum of different AD-s for 15 years (since I was 17). My introduction. Tapering: Olanzapine (starting point 2,1 mg): Jan 2016 /---/ April 2018 0 mg. (From 2,1 mg to 0 mg in 1y 3mo). Diazepam (starting at 5 mg) : switching to liquid May 2018; 4,6 mg (June 2018) /---/ 0 mg (Feb 2020) (From 10 to 5 - nobody knows, from 5 to 0 in 1 y 10 mo) Valdoxan (starting at 25 mg): switching to liquid (Feb 2019) /---/ 0 mg (July 2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erer Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just letting you know that I had the measles vaccine done 5 days ago and did not have a reaction. That's all. 2,5 years of slowly tapering down Cymbalta from 60 mg. Then tried going from 8,44 mg to 1 mg in 8 days. (April 1st 2015). That's when the real hell started. Reinstated. Didn't help. I was added Ativan (2 mg 2 times a day for relentless akathisia that started with jumping Cymbalta). For years had been taking Zopitin 7,5 mg and Stilnox 10 mg for I had not been able to sleep naturally since the 1st day I started Cymbalta). Used to take Xanax occasionally. All of the above were stopped cold turkey when I was hospitalized in the beginning of May 2015. Prior to that I have been on and off the whole spectrum of different AD-s for 15 years (since I was 17). My introduction. Tapering: Olanzapine (starting point 2,1 mg): Jan 2016 /---/ April 2018 0 mg. (From 2,1 mg to 0 mg in 1y 3mo). Diazepam (starting at 5 mg) : switching to liquid May 2018; 4,6 mg (June 2018) /---/ 0 mg (Feb 2020) (From 10 to 5 - nobody knows, from 5 to 0 in 1 y 10 mo) Valdoxan (starting at 25 mg): switching to liquid (Feb 2019) /---/ 0 mg (July 2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglechicken Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I had the flu shot done mid-Nov, and it sent me into a wave :0( Dose History: 19 Feb 2014 - Escitalopram 10mg daily June 2015 - Started taper, 5mg every other day July 2015 - 5mg every 2 days August 2015 - 5mg every 3 days September 2015 - 5mg every 4 days Sept 14th - Completed tapering, but at 7 weeks "drug free" I suffered serious WD symptoms as a consequence of "incorrect" tapering. Nov 25 2015 - Re-instated Cipralex @ 2.5mg daily. WD symptoms faded. Held at this dose and experienced "windows and waves". 12 Oct 2017 Reduced dose to 1.25mg. 13 Mar 2018 Reduced dose to 0.625mg (approx.). 16 April 2018 0mg. Windows and waves triggered by stress (IBS/reflux, headaches, sinus issues) Aug 2019 Mirena coil fitted 6 Jan 2020 MAJOR Wave hit 19 months following last dose (protracted WD). Symptoms listed below Mar 2020 Mirena coil removal. Therapy: Nov 15th 2016 Re-started therapy Jan 19th 2017 Started CBT Dec 2017 Started listening to Hypnotherapy CD (self-esteem). Nov 2019 Started couples therapy. Supplements: "Bioglan" Biotic Balance Ultimate Flora 10 billion CFU, live Bacteria, Probiotic, suitable for Vegetarians, with Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium Longum. "Pukka" Vitalise a unique blend of 30 energising botanicals. Diet: 16 April 2018 Detox cleanse / anti-candida for 90 days. Jan 2020 Started "small plate" diet (i.e child size portions). Exercise: Stretching, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Elliptical/upper body workout, walking. Medical Test Results: 4 Jan 2017 Homeopathic Treatment starts 24 Feb 2017 Started weight loss program 24 Mar 2017 Naturopathic Treatment + anti-Candida diet started due to suspected Candida Related Complex (CRC). DETOXED for 7 weeks to "re-set" gut. April 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Comprehensive Stool Analysis NEGATIVE; Full Blood Count (Normal) / Blood Cholesterol: 5.6 (Borderline) / Blood Sugar (Normal) / 28 Jun 2017 FSH 8.2 / 14 Nov 2017 FSH 17.7 Dec 2017 Blood Cholesterol: 3.9 (Normal) / Kidney Function (Normal) / Blood Sugar (Normal). December 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Food panel allergy (bloodwork) analysis - a few "VERY LOW/VL" allergens; Mar 2018 "Genova Diagnostics" SIBO urine analysis: High Level of Yeast/fungal markers found in small intestine but NO SIBO. April 2018 Thyroid (Normal) / Full Blood Count (Normal) / FSH (Normal). 16 April 2018 Started anti-Candida diet - 3 month protocol. 25 March 2020 All test results "Normal". CRP" 5 mg/L (normal range to 0-5 mg/L). Symptoms: Flu-like symptoms, anxiety, anhedonia, sinus headaches right-side (severe), IBS issues/reflux (severe)**, tinnitus, fatigue, inner tremor, nausea, chills/hot flushes, pounding heart, muscular issues including stiff left hip flexor, intense anger, PSSD (ongoing). **Histhamine intolerance (suspected). Major Life Events: Re-located to UK from Canada: Jan 2016 My father died: 5:05pm, Monday 5 Feb 2018 Last Lexapro dose: 16 April 2018 (its now been over a year since I quit ADs) Moved house: Friday 23rd February 2018 "Divorced" toxic Mother: Monday 26 March 2018 Starting working again: 19 November 2018 Diagnosed with: 5th August 2021 PTSD/C-PTSD Diagnosed with: March 2022 Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Painful bladder syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hi, I am 11 years clean. Many improvements but still disabled and suffering... I cut my finger yesterday and am being encouraged by my doctor to get a Tdap immunization (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis). The vaccination contains small amounts of formaldehyde, mercury, and aluminum. Any thoughts on how this might effect someone in our boat (with touchy nervous systems)? It would be especially helpful to hear from those who have had this vaccine or a straight tetanus shot. My appointment is tomorrow afternoon... This decision is very stressful. Any direct experience or reasoned speculation is welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAnger Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I know someone a former member in the forum got hit by a vacciciene while she was in the middle of tapering. You are out for 11 yrs so it's very different I would hope. Have you had experience taking any other medications lately such as antibiotic, pain killer, vitamin etc? If so any reaction to those? Drug free Sep. 23 2017 2009 Mar.: lexapro 10mg for headache for 2 weeks. 2009-2012: on and off 1/4 to 1/3 of 10mg 2012 June--2013 Jan,: 1/4-1/3 of 10mg generic, bad jaw pain 2013 Jan-Mar: 10 mg generic. severe jaw and head pain; 2013 Mar--Aug. started tapering (liquid ever since) from 10 to 5 (one step) then gradually down to 2.25 mg by July. first ever panic attack, severe head/jaw pain 2013 Aug.: back to 2.75 mg; Nov: back to Brand Lex. 2.75mg -- 3mg, 2014 June: stopped PPI, head pressure/numbness. up-dosed 4.5mg, severe reaction mental symptoms added on 2014 Aug--2015 Aug: Micro taper down to 3.2mg, .025mg (<1%) cut holding 2-3 weeks. 2015 Aug 15th, Accidental one dose of 4.2mg. worsening brain non-functional, swollen head, body, coma like, DR 2016 Feb., started dosing 10am through 11 pm everyday 2/13--3.2mg, 3/15-- 2.9mg, 4/19-- 2.6mg, 6/26--2.2mg, 7/22 --1.9mg, 8/16--1.8mg，8/31--1.7m g, 9/13--1.6mg, 9/27--1.5mg, 10/8--1.4mg, 10/14--1.3mg， 11/1--1.2mg, 11/29--1.1mg, 12/12--1mg, 12/22--0.9mg 2017: 1/7--0.8mg, 1/15--0.7mg, 1/17--0.6mg, 1/20--0.52, 1/21--0.4mg, 1/22--0.26, 1/23--0.2, 2/13--0.13mg, 2/20--0.06mg, 3/18--0.13mg, 6/1--0.12mg, 7/6--0.1mg, 7/14--0.08mg, 8/17--0.04mg, 8/20--0.03mg, 8/28--0.02mg, 9/6--0.0205mg, 9/8--0.02mg, 9/17--0.015mg, 9/20--0.01mg, 9/21--0.0048mg, 9/22--0.0001mg, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junglechicken Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 The flu jab this year sent me into a mini-wave, but I don't know about the effect of vaccines for tropical diseases. Dose History: 19 Feb 2014 - Escitalopram 10mg daily June 2015 - Started taper, 5mg every other day July 2015 - 5mg every 2 days August 2015 - 5mg every 3 days September 2015 - 5mg every 4 days Sept 14th - Completed tapering, but at 7 weeks "drug free" I suffered serious WD symptoms as a consequence of "incorrect" tapering. Nov 25 2015 - Re-instated Cipralex @ 2.5mg daily. WD symptoms faded. Held at this dose and experienced "windows and waves". 12 Oct 2017 Reduced dose to 1.25mg. 13 Mar 2018 Reduced dose to 0.625mg (approx.). 16 April 2018 0mg. Windows and waves triggered by stress (IBS/reflux, headaches, sinus issues) Aug 2019 Mirena coil fitted 6 Jan 2020 MAJOR Wave hit 19 months following last dose (protracted WD). Symptoms listed below Mar 2020 Mirena coil removal. Therapy: Nov 15th 2016 Re-started therapy Jan 19th 2017 Started CBT Dec 2017 Started listening to Hypnotherapy CD (self-esteem). Nov 2019 Started couples therapy. Supplements: "Bioglan" Biotic Balance Ultimate Flora 10 billion CFU, live Bacteria, Probiotic, suitable for Vegetarians, with Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium Longum. "Pukka" Vitalise a unique blend of 30 energising botanicals. Diet: 16 April 2018 Detox cleanse / anti-candida for 90 days. Jan 2020 Started "small plate" diet (i.e child size portions). Exercise: Stretching, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, Elliptical/upper body workout, walking. Medical Test Results: 4 Jan 2017 Homeopathic Treatment starts 24 Feb 2017 Started weight loss program 24 Mar 2017 Naturopathic Treatment + anti-Candida diet started due to suspected Candida Related Complex (CRC). DETOXED for 7 weeks to "re-set" gut. April 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Comprehensive Stool Analysis NEGATIVE; Full Blood Count (Normal) / Blood Cholesterol: 5.6 (Borderline) / Blood Sugar (Normal) / 28 Jun 2017 FSH 8.2 / 14 Nov 2017 FSH 17.7 Dec 2017 Blood Cholesterol: 3.9 (Normal) / Kidney Function (Normal) / Blood Sugar (Normal). December 2017 "Genova Diagnostics" Food panel allergy (bloodwork) analysis - a few "VERY LOW/VL" allergens; Mar 2018 "Genova Diagnostics" SIBO urine analysis: High Level of Yeast/fungal markers found in small intestine but NO SIBO. April 2018 Thyroid (Normal) / Full Blood Count (Normal) / FSH (Normal). 16 April 2018 Started anti-Candida diet - 3 month protocol. 25 March 2020 All test results "Normal". CRP" 5 mg/L (normal range to 0-5 mg/L). Symptoms: Flu-like symptoms, anxiety, anhedonia, sinus headaches right-side (severe), IBS issues/reflux (severe)**, tinnitus, fatigue, inner tremor, nausea, chills/hot flushes, pounding heart, muscular issues including stiff left hip flexor, intense anger, PSSD (ongoing). **Histhamine intolerance (suspected). Major Life Events: Re-located to UK from Canada: Jan 2016 My father died: 5:05pm, Monday 5 Feb 2018 Last Lexapro dose: 16 April 2018 (its now been over a year since I quit ADs) Moved house: Friday 23rd February 2018 "Divorced" toxic Mother: Monday 26 March 2018 Starting working again: 19 November 2018 Diagnosed with: 5th August 2021 PTSD/C-PTSD Diagnosed with: March 2022 Interstitial Cystitis (IC)/Painful bladder syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsports Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hi Light, I have a very sensitive nervous system but when I was tapering, I had the same vaccine and didn't have any problems. On the other hand, when I had conscious sedation in March for a tooth extraction, the hand in which the solution went into mysteriously shriveled up before the problem cleared up after two weeks. And I had finished my taper in 2010. So who knows? How serious is the finger cut? Did you need stitches? If the cut was quite deep and you haven't had strange reactions to other substances, I might go ahead with it. However, take your time in making a decision and don't feel pressured. It is your body. CS Drug cocktail 1995 - 2010 Started taper of Adderall, Wellbutrin XL, Remeron, and Doxepin in 2006 Finished taper on June 10, 2010 Temazepam on a PRN basis approximately twice a month - 2014 to 2016 Beginning in 2017 - Consumption increased to about two times per week April 2017 - Increased to taking it full time for insomnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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