Re: Lexapro / Antidepressant

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I have been taking Lexapro for the last 4 months to control

neuropathic pain. My neurologist prescribed Cymbalta but it made me

very dizzy. I advised him of the problem, but it true neurologist's

form, he didn't give a s*** about anything other than my nerve

conduction rates and didn't care to prescribe anything else.

Somehow in the midst of some Grand Mal seizure of compassion, he

referred me to a Rehabilitation doctor.

She gives a s*** only about how I function in everyday tasks. She

prescribed Lexapro. I came to her with 20-30 neuropathic pain spasms

per day. After taking the Lexapro I have about 2 per MONTH!!

All antidepressant drugs work by raising the serotonin level in my

brain. Serotonin is made during Level 4 sleep. As we age, Level 4

sleep decreases, As it decreases the serotonin level decreases.

The only side effect I have with Lexapro is, ummm, errr, ooohh,

diarrhea! I take 2 mg of liquid Immodium every other day and all is well.

So, try antidepressants if offered, and most important, GO TO A REHAB

SPECIALIST!!! She/he cares about your life, not your disease.

--Larry