Re: Help with depression medication

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Over at GAPS (a protocol/diet based on SCD) they discuss depression every now

and again.

GAPS stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome. They use illegals in their diet

but I have incorporated many ideas into my regiment (all legal, no exceptions)

The Doc who developed GAPS really comes from the brain side of things- treats

many with Autism Spectrum Disorder and allows illegals such as bifidus.

So just proceed with caution, in the sense be aware that there are tweaks and

nuances.

I think proceeding with that info at hand you may find some camaraderie!

I know there are quite a few people over there that go back and fourth with this

question about depression meds.

Some of those class of meds can be good for digestive ailments (some GI's

prescribe it these days) So I am unsure how it can effect your CD.

Jodi

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Over at GAPS (a protocol/diet based on SCD) they discuss depression every now

and again.

GAPS stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome. They use illegals in their diet

but I have incorporated many ideas into my regiment (all legal, no exceptions)

The Doc who developed GAPS really comes from the brain side of things- treats

many with Autism Spectrum Disorder and allows illegals such as bifidus.

So just proceed with caution, in the sense be aware that there are tweaks and

nuances.

I think proceeding with that info at hand you may find some camaraderie!

I know there are quite a few people over there that go back and fourth with this

question about depression meds.

Some of those class of meds can be good for digestive ailments (some GI's

prescribe it these days) So I am unsure how it can effect your CD.

Jodi

[Guest guest]

My daughter, , is on Lexapro for anxiety. She's 14 and has celiac disease and has been on the SCDiet since October 1 of last year.

We did see a big improvement in her in the beginning of the diet. but she stayed on her anxiety meds and is still on them.

Inositol is a natural anxiety supplement that she takes when she's really nervous.

We're still though dealing with anxiety which has been going on for at least 3 years with her. At that time we found out she had celiac disease and went GF and it helped her anxiety. but never fully took it away. Then a year ago, her anxiety was over the top. She missed 3 months of 8th grade. She was put on this diet and was back to school within 2 months. She was doing ok for 5 months and then in June, anxiety hit again.

If you have any suggestions for her, let me know. Lexapro doesn't seem to do much. It makes here dizzy and not able to concentrate at times and she feels like a zombie. We actually had to bump it up recently when school started. So she's at 15 mg a day.

Marla

To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 9:05:54 PMSubject: Help with depression medication

Hi everyone:I'm wondering if doing this diet will help me get off my Lexapro. I hate being tied down to this pill. I realize it helps me but if the diet is just as good if not better, then that would be great.Crohns 10 years

[Guest guest]

Marla,

Adults I've known who take SSRI's all agree that everyone is very different in how they'll react to a given drug. Have they tried a different SSRI drug for her ? Also, are you able to see someone who specializes in psych drugs for kids ? I mean to ask rhetorically---these are issues I've gleaned from being on lists of parents with kids on the autism spectrum

..

Also, my DD's developmental pediatrician (also a great MD to use for kids with mulitple issues) suggests parents try fish oil (she recommends Nordic Naturals) which she finds really stablizes mood issues. It does take 3-4 months to see the effects, however.

HTH,

Sue R

[Guest guest]

Sorry to ask another one of these questions but, DD? What does that one stand

for?

Stacey

>

> Marla,

>

> Adults I've known who take SSRI's all agree that everyone is very

different in how they'll react to a given drug. Have they tried a different

SSRI drug for her ? Also, are you able to see someone who specializes in psych

drugs for kids ? I mean to ask rhetorically---these are issues I've gleaned

from being on lists of parents with kids on the autism spectrum

> .

> Also, my DD's developmental pediatrician (also a great MD to use for kids

with mulitple issues) suggests parents try fish oil (she recommends Nordic

Naturals) which she finds really stablizes mood issues. It does take 3-4 months

to see the effects, however.

>

> HTH,

>

> Sue R

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , The SCD will help your gut to heal. I don’t

know if it will allow you to get off Lexapro or not.

I recently learned that people with bowel disease don’t

produce much in the way of endorphins. I myself have suffered with depression

all of my adult life. When I found out about the endorphin/bowel disease

connection a light bulb went off and I had an ‘Aha’ moment. I

learned this while researching Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). Many people are using

LDN for their auto-immune diseases. It is an immune-modulator and helps the

body to produce endorphins and endorphin receptor sites.

I have been on LDN cream for almost 3 months. This is the best I

have ever felt. You might want to look into it: www.LowDoseNaltrexone.org

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs B12 shots & LDN

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of redcliffrach

I'm wondering if doing this diet will help me get off my Lexapro. I hate being

tied down to this pill. I realize it helps me but if the diet is just as good

if not better, then that would be great.

Crohns 10 years

[Guest guest]

Hi , The SCD will help your gut to heal. I don’t

know if it will allow you to get off Lexapro or not.

I recently learned that people with bowel disease don’t

produce much in the way of endorphins. I myself have suffered with depression

all of my adult life. When I found out about the endorphin/bowel disease

connection a light bulb went off and I had an ‘Aha’ moment. I

learned this while researching Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). Many people are using

LDN for their auto-immune diseases. It is an immune-modulator and helps the

body to produce endorphins and endorphin receptor sites.

I have been on LDN cream for almost 3 months. This is the best I

have ever felt. You might want to look into it: www.LowDoseNaltrexone.org

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs B12 shots & LDN

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of redcliffrach

I'm wondering if doing this diet will help me get off my Lexapro. I hate being

tied down to this pill. I realize it helps me but if the diet is just as good

if not better, then that would be great.

Crohns 10 years

[Guest guest]

Hi , The SCD will help your gut to heal. I don’t

know if it will allow you to get off Lexapro or not.

I recently learned that people with bowel disease don’t

produce much in the way of endorphins. I myself have suffered with depression

all of my adult life. When I found out about the endorphin/bowel disease

connection a light bulb went off and I had an ‘Aha’ moment. I

learned this while researching Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). Many people are using

LDN for their auto-immune diseases. It is an immune-modulator and helps the

body to produce endorphins and endorphin receptor sites.

I have been on LDN cream for almost 3 months. This is the best I

have ever felt. You might want to look into it: www.LowDoseNaltrexone.org

Carol

CD 21 yrs SCD 5 yrs B12 shots & LDN

From:

BTVC-SCD [mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of redcliffrach

I'm wondering if doing this diet will help me get off my Lexapro. I hate being

tied down to this pill. I realize it helps me but if the diet is just as good

if not better, then that would be great.

Crohns 10 years

[Guest guest]

5-htp is supposed to be just as effective and natural or L-tyrptophan I was

given 2 a.m. 2 p.m. in place of Lexapro to get my insides to chill out - LOL -

hope this helps a smidge

eileen 20 months scd

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> My daughter, , is on Lexapro for anxiety. She's 14 and has celiac

disease and has been on the SCDiet since October 1 of last year.

> We did see a big improvement in her in the beginning of the diet. but she

stayed on her anxiety meds and is still on them.

> Inositol is a natural anxiety supplement that she takes when she's really

nervous.

>

> We're still though dealing with anxiety which has been going on for at least 3

years with her.  At that time we found out she had celiac disease and went GF

and it helped her anxiety.  but never fully took it away.  Then a year ago, her

anxiety was over the top. She missed 3 months of 8th grade.  She was put on this

diet and was back to school within 2 months.  She was doing ok for 5 months and

then in June, anxiety hit again. 

> If you have any suggestions for her, let me know.  Lexapro doesn't seem to do

much. It makes here dizzy and not able to concentrate at times and she feels

like a zombie.  We actually had to bump it up recently when school started. So

she's at 15 mg a day.

> Marla

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>

>

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> ________________________________

> From: redcliffrach

> To: BTVC-SCD

> Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 9:05:54 PM

> Subject: Help with depression medication

>

>  

> Hi everyone:

>

> I'm wondering if doing this diet will help me get off my Lexapro. I hate being

tied down to this pill. I realize it helps me but if the diet is just as good if

not better, then that would be great.

>

>

> Crohns 10 years

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