Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 , I am a utilization review nurse for an insurance company. I didn't disclose to this employer yet, because as of now my license is active and current and clean; however, some of my diversion buddies work here so I know it's Diversion-friendly. Nothing has been posted about me that I'm aware of. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Keep the Faith~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eva the Evil > > > > I thought every thing was going fine, > > with > > > > etg tetsing. I have stopped taking seroquel, my > > 3 > > > > recent tests have been negative. I just got a > > call > > > > that I had another positive test the highest > > > > 1100. I am shocked. They wanted me to go into > > > > another rehab, my third in 5 months. I just > > > > officially withdrew from ca diversion. I am > > scared, > > > > I don't know what to do. Can I work with > > > > my license, until probation catches up with me? > > If > > > > they do accept me into probation, how can > > > > I stop testing positive for etg? > > > > > > > > Please help > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > > > Access over 1 million songs - Music > > Unlimited > > > (http://music./unlimited) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates > (http://voice.) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thank you very much --- curlyquiz <curlyquiz@...> wrote: > , I am a utilization review nurse for an > insurance company. I > didn't disclose to this employer yet, because as of > now my license is > active and current and clean; however, some of my > diversion buddies > work here so I know it's Diversion-friendly. Nothing > has been posted > about me that I'm aware of. > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Keep the Faith~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Eva the Evil > > > > > > > > I thought every thing was going > fine, > > > with > > > > > etg tetsing. I have stopped taking seroquel, > my > > > 3 > > > > > recent tests have been negative. I just got > a > > > call > > > > > that I had another positive test the highest > > > > > > 1100. I am shocked. They wanted me to go > into > > > > > another rehab, my third in 5 months. I just > > > > > officially withdrew from ca diversion. I am > > > scared, > > > > > I don't know what to do. Can I work with > > > > > my license, until probation catches up with > me? > > > If > > > > > they do accept me into probation, how can > > > > > I stop testing positive for etg? > > > > > > > > > > Please help > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > > > > Access over 1 million songs - Music > > > Unlimited > > > > (http://music./unlimited) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______________ > > Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's > cheap PC-to-Phone > call rates > > (http://voice.) > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates (http://voice.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hey does this graph indicate that etg can be found in HAIR??? Am I reading this right? Does this mean that the value of 2400 that I was accused of, that I believe was NOT my urine, could maybe be clarified if I gave them a hair sample? Cause if it wasn't my urine, then you wouldn't see it in my hair right? Or am I just wishfully thinking? Amy > > > I thought every thing was going fine, with etg > > tetsing. I have stopped taki > > > ng seroquel, my 3 > > > recent tests have been negative. I just got a call > > that I had another posit > > > ive test the highest > > > 1100. I am shocked. They wanted me to go into > > another rehab, my third in 5 > > > months. I just > > > officially withdrew from ca diversion. I am > > scared, > > I don't know what to d > > > o. Can I work with > > > my license, until probation catches up with me? If > > they do accept me into p > > > robation, how can > > > I stop testing positive for etg? > > > > > > Please help > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's > > cheap PC-to-Phone call rates > > (http://voice.) > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business > (http://smallbusiness.) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 hi amy it can be and is being measured experimentally in hair...i am not aware of any studies correlating hair and urine...regards,r amykellog <amykellog@...> wrote: Hey does this graph indicate that etg can be found in HAIR??? Am I reading this right? Does this mean that the value of 2400 that I was accused of, that I believe was NOT my urine, could maybe be clarified if I gave them a hair sample? Cause if it wasn't my urine, then you wouldn't see it in my hair right? Or am I just wishfully thinking?Amy> > > I thought every thing was going fine, with etg> > tetsing. I have stopped taki> > > ng seroquel, my 3 > > > recent tests have been negative. I just got a call> > that I had another posit> > > ive test the highest > > > 1100. I am shocked. They wanted me to go into> > another rehab, my third in 5 > > > months. I just > > > officially withdrew from ca diversion. I am> > scared,> > I don't know what to d> > > o. Can I work with > > > my license, until probation catches up with me? If> > they do accept me into p> > > robation, how can > > > I stop testing positive for etg?> > > > > > Please help> > > > > > > > > > > > >> __________________________________________________________> > Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's> > cheap PC-to-Phone call rates > > (http://voice.)> > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business > (http://smallbusiness.)> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 hi amy it can be and is being measured experimentally in hair...i am not aware of any studies correlating hair and urine...regards,r amykellog <amykellog@...> wrote: Hey does this graph indicate that etg can be found in HAIR??? Am I reading this right? Does this mean that the value of 2400 that I was accused of, that I believe was NOT my urine, could maybe be clarified if I gave them a hair sample? Cause if it wasn't my urine, then you wouldn't see it in my hair right? Or am I just wishfully thinking?Amy> > > I thought every thing was going fine, with etg> > tetsing. I have stopped taki> > > ng seroquel, my 3 > > > recent tests have been negative. I just got a call> > that I had another posit> > > ive test the highest > > > 1100. I am shocked. They wanted me to go into> > another rehab, my third in 5 > > > months. I just > > > officially withdrew from ca diversion. I am> > scared,> > I don't know what to d> > > o. Can I work with > > > my license, until probation catches up with me? If> > they do accept me into p> > > robation, how can > > > I stop testing positive for etg?> > > > > > Please help> > > > > > > > > > > > >> __________________________________________________________> > Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Messenger's> > cheap PC-to-Phone call rates > > (http://voice.)> > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________> Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business > (http://smallbusiness.)> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Cookies and pastries are NOT soft or mushy foods. You can chew them up fairly well, but you'll still be left with a wad of dough...and I'm pretty sure they are not on your list of allowed foods. It is VERY important that your band does not move while it is healing. That is the reason for the liquid and soft food stages. Stop immediately and go back to your list of foods. If you are still hungry, eat something else on the list. It is the consistency that is important. One more question...why are you having Italian pastries delivered to your house? This time is about you healing and starting your new " banded " life. Remove the temptations! You can do this! NANCY 8/14/04 -85 > > I need advise, admonishment, whatever. I am two weeks post op and was > able to start my mushie stage on Wednesday. This has been a disaster > for me! I have realized that I can eat all kinds of cookies and > pastries and chocolate. All soft foods! I feel like when I do eat a > meal (like soup) that I can easily drink the whole thing. I have been > picking on these italian pastries that were delivered to my house all > day. I have no restriction and they go down so easily! Please hit me > with all your advice and tell me how bad I have been. I really don't > want to cause my band to slip. I keep feeling like if I chew the > goodies enough, they are ok to eat, but I am always starving now. I am > already feeling like a failure and it has only been two weeks since my > surgery! Help. Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Fairly gentle admonishment below. >I need advise, admonishment, whatever. I am two weeks post op and was >able to start my mushie stage on Wednesday. This has been a disaster >for me! I have realized that I can eat all kinds of cookies and >pastries and chocolate. As already noted, cookies aren't soft things. I suppose chocolate might be if you let it melt in your mouth, but it'll still likely get stuck. All soft foods! I feel like when I do eat a >meal (like soup) that I can easily drink the whole thing. I have been >picking on these italian pastries that were delivered to my house all >day. I have no restriction and they go down so easily! Please hit me This is a very tough time of the year (yeah, I just had two pieces of fudge, even though I'm VERY tight in mornings....they just sort of melted in my mouth). But as already mentioned, you need to learn to NEVER have that kind of crap in your house. If there isn't any " bad stuff " around you're much less likely to eat it. >with all your advice and tell me how bad I have been. I really don't >want to cause my band to slip. I keep feeling like if I chew the >goodies enough, they are ok to eat, but I am always starving now. I am >already feeling like a failure and it has only been two weeks since my >surgery! Help. Thanks. Don't worry about how much soup or other things that the doc has on his " soft list " you're eating. This is a time for healing, not for losing. You may lose, and that;'s fine, but don't worry about it at this point. Yeah, we all want instant results, but this is real life, and nothing is instant. After all, you didn't gain the weight overnight, did you? Merry Christmas dan I never complain, never ask why, please don't let my dreams run dry.... www.mylapband.tk Dan Lester, Boise, Idaho, USA Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana, 4/27/03 355/323/212/190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 > > I need advise, admonishment, whatever. ...realized that I can eat all kinds of cookies and > pastries and chocolate. All soft foods! <><><> <><><> HI When I realized I was selecting the wrong food chices I went running to a dietitian/nutritionist and a counselor. I suddenly realized that I had this gift of a wonderful band, but still was trying to manipulate it solely to eat crap. I needed help. I had tried to get this help in the past, but always failed, along with failing every diet I tried. The band was my last hope for feeling better and helping myself. I bucked up and accepted that even with the true gift of a band, that I still needed to work at and participate IN this Journey!! I am down 70 pounds and no longer headed toward disability! I will always like food, but it is just not as important now. Regards, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 > I was asked about Simmon's "Food Mover's" program and how it works. Can someone briefly explain it? It's an exchange program, like the old diabetic exchanges. Info can be found here: http://members.tripod.com/sue_in_nj/fm.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Not everyone stays on it their whole life. It's up to each individual and their doctor. Lexapro works well for many people for anxiety and depression. I've been on it over a month and have had no side effects. It's done me a lot of good. Colleen buckeyes81973 <buckeyes81973@...> wrote: My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4-5 years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just lived w/ it. I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, resulted in a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and then 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm wrong. What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it their whole life? Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well, first of all, if this was me, I'd be asking my doctor to try and find the underlying cause of the 'heavy-head'. That's not normal if you're getting adequate sleep and there are no other overt physical problems or symptoms. Throwing a drug like Lexapro at it isn't going to help IMO. Lex, in some people, can make the tired problem even worse. Celexa, the parent drug of Lex, turned me into a zombie. If you're not getting good sleep then that would be the first problem to deal with. Once you're rested the panic feelings may go away. If not then that's the time to look at something like Lex. The Lex may control the feelings of panic. It may not. But it makes more sense to find out what's causing this to begin with first. Some people have to stay on an AD for life. Others not. It's very individual. Your doc could be setting you up for a whole host of other issues by using the Lex to treat what seems to be a sleep problem. Yes, there are sides. It varies greatly from person to person though. If one has alot of trouble with a certain AD then others need to be tried. I guess what I'm trying to say is: Your panic is secondary to a sleep problem or issue. If the sleep issue is treated the panic should go away. It makes no sense to treat the symptoms of a secondary issue before addressing the primary issue. Barbara Help My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4-5 years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just lived w/ it. I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, resulted in a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and then 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm wrong. What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it their whole life? Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I take 10mgs for dep/anx and it helps a lot. If I have times of high anx.then i just up it 1/2 a pill until the times are gotten through. Counseling could be a good addition to help with the reason(s) for the panic attacks and then they can be worked through and hopefully you'll be able to get off the Lex. I don't think everybody has to stay on Lex. for life. ak --- buckeyes81973 <buckeyes81973@...> wrote: > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings > for the past 4-5 > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping > well. I just lived w/ > it. > > I had one of these sensations while giving a > presentation, resulted in > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue > w/ problems. > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first > two weeks and then > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ > mild(what i call) > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, > etc. > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. > Maybe I'm wrong. > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do > people stay on it their > whole life? > > Please help. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks. Doc today recommended trazopone. I'll start w/ an over the counter sleep aid. What ya think? Thanks!! > > Well, first of all, if this was me, I'd be asking my doctor to try and find the underlying cause of the 'heavy-head'. That's not normal if you're getting adequate sleep and there are no other overt physical problems or symptoms. Throwing a drug like Lexapro at it isn't going to help IMO. Lex, in some people, can make the tired problem even worse. Celexa, the parent drug of Lex, turned me into a zombie. > > If you're not getting good sleep then that would be the first problem to deal with. Once you're rested the panic feelings may go away. If not then that's the time to look at something like Lex. > > The Lex may control the feelings of panic. It may not. But it makes more sense to find out what's causing this to begin with first. > > Some people have to stay on an AD for life. Others not. It's very individual. Your doc could be setting you up for a whole host of other issues by using the Lex to treat what seems to be a sleep problem. Yes, there are sides. It varies greatly from person to person though. If one has alot of trouble with a certain AD then others need to be tried. > > I guess what I'm trying to say is: Your panic is secondary to a sleep problem or issue. If the sleep issue is treated the panic should go away. It makes no sense to treat the symptoms of a secondary issue before addressing the primary issue. > > Barbara > > > Help > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4- 5 > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just lived w/ > it. > > I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, resulted in > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and then > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm wrong. > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it their > whole life? > > Please help. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks! > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4- 5 > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just lived w/ > it. > > I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, resulted in > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and then > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm wrong. > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it their > whole life? > > Please help. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Thanks. I'm going to try the counseling as well. Who would you see for this? > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings > > for the past 4-5 > > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping > > well. I just lived w/ > > it. > > > > I had one of these sensations while giving a > > presentation, resulted in > > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue > > w/ problems. > > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first > > two weeks and then > > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ > > mild(what i call) > > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, > > etc. > > > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. > > Maybe I'm wrong. > > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do > > people stay on it their > > whole life? > > > > Please help. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 You're welcome! :-) Good idea. Just be aware that most of the over the counter sleep aids contain Benadryl. So don't double up. It's an antihistamine. It makes me sleepy but it also makes me groggy the next day. I'm sensitive to drugs like that. It may not be a problem for you. If your sleep problem includes not being able to stay asleep the over the counter meds will be of limited use. Trazodone? Seems like an awful powerful drug. Maybe he's looking at the dual effects? http://www.drugs.com/Trazodone/index.html Why not one of the newer sleep meds? There's one that addresses both falling asleep and staying asleep. This is has been ongoing for 9 months so you may need medication til you become stable. But when you come off the meds then what? Will you go back to where you were before? The sleep issues which seemed to have precipitated the panic attacks, that is. These are some things I'd like answers to were it me. I think I'd do a bit of research on prescription sleep aids as well. There are so very many options. Anxiety is a funny thing. It can be caused by many different things. Lack of sleep being a good one. Mine was caused by: No idea other than a chemical imbalance; possibly exacerbated by severe, prolonged stress. Love the catch-all term of GAD. Barbara Help > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4- 5 > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just lived w/ > it. > > I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, resulted in > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and then > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm wrong. > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it their > whole life? > > Please help. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Colleen, Doug -- I've come to the conclusion that if I take Lexapro my entire life it's a heckofalot better than the alternative. My mom will be taking BP meds all her life, and a friend heart meds all her life, and yet another one epilepsy meds, so what's the bl@@dy difference? Best to you all, njg ===================== --- MsTigerHawk <tigerhawksoars@...> wrote: > Not everyone stays on it their whole life. It's up > to each individual and their doctor. Lexapro works > well for many people for anxiety and depression. > I've been on it over a month and have had no side > effects. It's done me a lot of good. > > Colleen > > > buckeyes81973 <buckeyes81973@...> wrote: > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings > for the past 4-5 > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping > well. I just lived w/ > it. > > I had one of these sensations while giving a > presentation, resulted in > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue > w/ problems. > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first > two weeks and then > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ > mild(what i call) > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, > etc. > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. > Maybe I'm wrong. > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do > people stay on it their > whole life? > > Please help. " I don't trust anyone over ten who listens to the Sound of Music. " -- Goodbye Lover (1999) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have two meds that I'll take my whole life. One is for high blood pressure and one is for low thyroid. I'll take Lexapro as long as I need it. I'll see how I feel when I retire and don't have to work anymore, in five years. I may also feel a lot better after my son graduates from high school. I'm tired of fighting with him about his homework. Colleen n Paroo <marianpone@...> wrote: Colleen, Doug -- I've come to the conclusion that if I take Lexapro my entire life it's a heckofalot better than the alternative. My mom will be taking BP meds all her life, and a friend heart meds all her life, and yet another one epilepsy meds, so what's the bl@@dy difference? Best to you all, njg ===================== --- MsTigerHawk wrote: > Not everyone stays on it their whole life. It's up > to each individual and their doctor. Lexapro works > well for many people for anxiety and depression. > I've been on it over a month and have had no side > effects. It's done me a lot of good. > > Colleen > > > buckeyes81973 wrote: > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings > for the past 4-5 > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping > well. I just lived w/ > it. > > I had one of these sensations while giving a > presentation, resulted in > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue > w/ problems. > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first > two weeks and then > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ > mild(what i call) > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, > etc. > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. > Maybe I'm wrong. > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do > people stay on it their > whole life? > > Please help. " I don't trust anyone over ten who listens to the Sound of Music. " -- Goodbye Lover (1999) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I thought it may be the sleep thing b/c I have twins that are up a lot and have been for the past 1.5 years. I get really irritated in the middle of the night. Its been stressfull. YOu think Trazodone is stronger then the lexapro? I traveled to TN for work over the summer and felt great = no kids, good sleep, different environment. I remmember feeling like crap driving down, but driving back was no problem. Why can't they diagnose this? Seems like such a guessing game..... " ahhh, we don't know what is wrong, but take this and see what happens. " I can't help but be stubborn. I think I can beat it w/out any pills. I'm also diabetic, 10 years, but don't think that is coming me more problems in this area. > > > > Well, first of all, if this was me, I'd be asking my doctor to try > and find the underlying cause of the 'heavy-head'. That's not normal > if you're getting adequate sleep and there are no other overt > physical problems or symptoms. Throwing a drug like Lexapro at it > isn't going to help IMO. Lex, in some people, can make the tired > problem even worse. Celexa, the parent drug of Lex, turned me into a > zombie. > > > > If you're not getting good sleep then that would be the first > problem to deal with. Once you're rested the panic feelings may go > away. If not then that's the time to look at something like Lex. > > > > The Lex may control the feelings of panic. It may not. But it makes > more sense to find out what's causing this to begin with first. > > > > Some people have to stay on an AD for life. Others not. It's very > individual. Your doc could be setting you up for a whole host of > other issues by using the Lex to treat what seems to be a sleep > problem. Yes, there are sides. It varies greatly from person to > person though. If one has alot of trouble with a certain AD then > others need to be tried. > > > > I guess what I'm trying to say is: Your panic is secondary to a > sleep problem or issue. If the sleep issue is treated the panic > should go away. It makes no sense to treat the symptoms of a > secondary issue before addressing the primary issue. > > > > Barbara > > > > > > Help > > > > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4- > 5 > > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just > lived w/ > > it. > > > > I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, > resulted in > > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. > > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and > then > > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) > > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. > > > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm > wrong. > > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it > their > > whole life? > > > > Please help. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Exactly! And for some of us this is a lifelong thing. May be for me as well. I don't know yet for sure. I was told there's nothing wrong with me mentally or emotionally. Mine is a simple (*snort*) chemical imbalance. Barbara Re: Help Colleen, Doug -- I've come to the conclusion that if I take Lexapro my entire life it's a heckofalot better than the alternative. My mom will be taking BP meds all her life, and a friend heart meds all her life, and yet another one epilepsy meds, so what's the bl@@dy difference? Best to you all, njg ===================== --- MsTigerHawk <tigerhawksoars@...> wrote: > Not everyone stays on it their whole life. It's up > to each individual and their doctor. Lexapro works > well for many people for anxiety and depression. > I've been on it over a month and have had no side > effects. It's done me a lot of good. > > Colleen > > > buckeyes81973 <buckeyes81973@...> wrote: > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings > for the past 4-5 > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping > well. I just lived w/ > it. > > I had one of these sensations while giving a > presentation, resulted in > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue > w/ problems. > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first > two weeks and then > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ > mild(what i call) > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, > etc. > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. > Maybe I'm wrong. > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do > people stay on it their > whole life? > > Please help. " I don't trust anyone over ten who listens to the Sound of Music. " -- Goodbye Lover (1999) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'm assuming you've got good control over your diabetes? I don't understand GP's. They can be so stupid sometimes. The sleep issues need to be addressed first. As you stated, you were fine when you were getting adequate sleep. That should be the lightbulb over the docs head. It seems at this point that it would be easy to DX. Why they want to throw these kinds of drugs at it without dealing with a basic sleep issue first is beyond me. Barbara Help > > > > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4- > 5 > > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just > lived w/ > > it. > > > > I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, > resulted in > > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. > > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and > then > > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) > > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. > > > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm > wrong. > > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it > their > > whole life? > > > > Please help. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Very true, I also am in talk therapy once a week. Liz “We have loved the stars too fondly to fear the night.†Re: Help Thanks. I'm going to try the counseling as well. Who would you see for this? > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings > > for the past 4-5 > > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping > > well. I just lived w/ > > it. > > > > I had one of these sensations while giving a > > presentation, resulted in > > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue > > w/ problems. > > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first > > two weeks and then > > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ > > mild(what i call) > > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, > > etc. > > > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. > > Maybe I'm wrong. > > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do > > people stay on it their > > whole life? > > > > Please help. > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have decent control over the diabetes. Always could be better, but my theory is I have to live life as well. I took an over the counter sleep aid last night. Half a dose - whipped my butt. Wife said I didn't move all night long when I usually toss and turn. She had to check to see if I was breathing...lol. Anyway - feel a little better today. I'll take again tonight to see how it goes. Thanks for you help! Doug Barbara <bjarrett@...> wrote: I'm assuming you've got good control over your diabetes? I don't understand GP's. They can be so stupid sometimes. The sleep issues need to be addressed first. As you stated, you were fine when you were getting adequate sleep. That should be the lightbulb over the docs head. It seems at this point that it would be easy to DX. Why they want to throw these kinds of drugs at it without dealing with a basic sleep issue first is beyond me. Barbara Help > > > > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4- > 5 > > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just > lived w/ > > it. > > > > I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, > resulted in > > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. > > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and > then > > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) > > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. > > > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm > wrong. > > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it > their > > whole life? > > > > Please help. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Wonderful! I'm glad to hear it. I know how good it can feel to get a good nights sleep! Please, keep my updated on how you're doing with the sleep issues. :-) Barbara Help > > > > > > My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4- > 5 > > years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just > lived w/ > > it. > > > > I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, > resulted in > > a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. > > Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and > then > > 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) > > issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. > > > > I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm > wrong. > > What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it > their > > whole life? > > > > Please help. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Barbara, I totally understand what you mean about finding out what the underlying factor is about not sleeping. Along with my anxiety and depression, I had horrible insomnia for 6 months. I had to go to work, do household chores, be a wife, and care for my elderly mother who is legally blind and has vascular dementia. It was the most horrible thing not being able to sleep. But, there indeed were underlying issues I had with my family that were not resolved and were getting worse in my mind. My psyche would not let me sleep. Not until I talked very frankly to my therapist about some unpleasant things I though I could resolve on my own did the sleep start to come back. I couldn't even sleep with Lunesta or Ambien or Trazodone. It was that bad. It seems that many times what is deep inside us needs to find a way out and when it does we unburden ourselves and healing can begin. Liz “We have loved the stars too fondly to fear the night.†Re: Help Well, first of all, if this was me, I'd be asking my doctor to try and find the underlying cause of the 'heavy-head'. That's not normal if you're getting adequate sleep and there are no other overt physical problems or symptoms. Throwing a drug like Lexapro at it isn't going to help IMO. Lex, in some people, can make the tired problem even worse. Celexa, the parent drug of Lex, turned me into a zombie. If you're not getting good sleep then that would be the first problem to deal with. Once you're rested the panic feelings may go away. If not then that's the time to look at something like Lex. The Lex may control the feelings of panic. It may not. But it makes more sense to find out what's causing this to begin with first. Some people have to stay on an AD for life. Others not. It's very individual. Your doc could be setting you up for a whole host of other issues by using the Lex to treat what seems to be a sleep problem. Yes, there are sides. It varies greatly from person to person though. If one has alot of trouble with a certain AD then others need to be tried. I guess what I'm trying to say is: Your panic is secondary to a sleep problem or issue. If the sleep issue is treated the panic should go away. It makes no sense to treat the symptoms of a secondary issue before addressing the primary issue. Barbara Help My name is Doug, I have had " heavy head " feelings for the past 4-5 years, and Doc.'s chalked it up to not sleeping well. I just lived w/ it. I had one of these sensations while giving a presentation, resulted in a panic attack. This was 9 months ago and continue w/ problems. Doc.'s want me to take Lexapro. 10mg for the first two weeks and then 20mg for 3 months, is that a lot for someone w/ mild(what i call) issues? I'm scared of it's effects, withdrawals, etc. I think I can control it w/ my attitude on my own. Maybe I'm wrong. What about counsling? If you start Lexapro, do people stay on it their whole life? Please help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.