Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 ,I've heard good things about Lexapro..Good Luck and Best WishesDyane Phoenix IPF 02>> *Hello guys.*...I had my appointment with the psychiatrist today! Hey, > Bruce you were so right!!!> He had all my records from the psychologist so I didn't need to rehash > my whole emotional life!> He went over all my medications and asked about all my medical issues . > We discussed my recent> negative experience with the Zoloft . We talked about family issues > and my NSIP.> So, I'm going to try 2.5mg of Lexapro for the next two weeks..barring > any GI trouble.> If I'm OK as far as my stomach is concerned I 'm to then try to go to 5 > mg. If I have any trouble> I'll call him and we'll try another medication!> So...wish me luck!> Thanks in advance to everyone for your constant support> Oh..I forgot...the bronchitis is gone!!!Yeah!> -- > > > Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA> > > And "mild" PH/10/07 and Reynaud's too!!> > No, NSIP was not self-inflicted...I never smoked!> > Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara > > "*I'm gonna be iron like a lion in Zion" Bob Marley*> > *Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower*> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 ,I so understand, I find myself amazed when I consider what I all take and the fact that so far (knock on wood and kiss the medicine gods) no 2 things have done a number on me. Unfortunately I think the soy protein (actually the plant estrogens') in the Medifast that has allowed me to lose 26 lbs so far may be reacting with the Tamoxifen I take for the Her2+ breast cancer and that may be why I'm suddenly having massive drenching sweats all of a sudden. I just realized that today because I have always stayed away from soy since the bc dx. I actually hope its my thyroid or something else. Blood tests today for hormone levels and thyroid crap since the chest xray and cbc showed no infection. Wish me good results.My niece takes lexapro and it has done wonders for her. I have been on the "evil" paxil actually for 19 years now. Tried to switch to prozac a few years ago because paxil is the worst of course for weight gain and almost committed suicide. Nope me and paxil get along just fine. But I certainly understand how working with strong drugs can vary between people. My doctor actuall said one day that if asparin actuall had to go through all the tests drugs do now, it would have never been approved!Have a great night and a better morningDyane Phoenix IPF 02> > >> > > *Hello guys.*...I had my appointment with the psychiatrist today! Hey,> > > Bruce you were so right!!!> > > He had all my records from the psychologist so I didn't need to rehash> > > my whole emotional life!> > > He went over all my medications and asked about all my medical issues .> > > We discussed my recent> > > negative experience with the Zoloft . We talked about family issues> > > and my NSIP.> > > So, I'm going to try 2.5mg of Lexapro for the next two weeks..barring> > > any GI trouble.> > > If I'm OK as far as my stomach is concerned I 'm to then try to go to 5> > > mg. If I have any trouble> > > I'll call him and we'll try another medication!> > > So...wish me luck!> > > Thanks in advance to everyone for your constant support> > > Oh..I forgot...the bronchitis is gone!!!Yeah!> > > --> > >> > >> > > Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA> > >> > >> > > And "mild" PH/10/07 and Reynaud's too!!> > >> > > No, NSIP was not self-inflicted...I never smoked!> > >> > > Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara> > >> > > "*I'm gonna be iron like a lion in Zion" Bob Marley*> > >> > > *Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower*> > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 linda i didn't know you had a positive test for breast cancer with everything that's going on, no wonder you need extra help Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Z's medsTo: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 12:08 AM ,I so understand, I find myself amazed when I consider what I all take and the fact that so far (knock on wood and kiss the medicine gods) no 2 things have done a number on me. Unfortunately I think the soy protein (actually the plant estrogens') in the Medifast that has allowed me to lose 26 lbs so far may be reacting with the Tamoxifen I take for the Her2+ breast cancer and that may be why I'm suddenly having massive drenching sweats all of a sudden. I just realized that today because I have always stayed away from soy since the bc dx. I actually hope its my thyroid or something else. Blood tests today for hormone levels and thyroid crap since the chest xray and cbc showed no infection. Wish me good results.My niece takes lexapro and it has done wonders for her. I have been on the "evil" paxil actually for 19 years now. Tried to switch to prozac a few years ago because paxil is the worst of course for weight gain and almost committed suicide. Nope me and paxil get along just fine. But I certainly understand how working with strong drugs can vary between people. My doctor actuall said one day that if asparin actuall had to go through all the tests drugs do now, it would have never been approved!Have a great night and a better morningDyane Phoenix IPF 02> > >> > > *Hello guys.*...I had my appointment with the psychiatrist today! Hey,> > > Bruce you were so right!!!> > > He had all my records from the psychologist so I didn't need to rehash> > > my whole emotional life!> > > He went over all my medications and asked about all my medical issues .> > > We discussed my recent> > > negative experience with the Zoloft . We talked about family issues> > > and my NSIP.> > > So, I'm going to try 2.5mg of Lexapro for the next two weeks..barring> > > any GI trouble.> > > If I'm OK as far as my stomach is concerned I 'm to then try to go to 5> > > mg. If I have any trouble> > > I'll call him and we'll try another medication!> > > So...wish me luck!> > > Thanks in advance to everyone for your constant support> > > Oh..I forgot...the bronchitis is gone!!!Yeah!> > > --> > >> > >> > > Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA> > >> > >> > > And "mild" PH/10/07 and Reynaud's too!!> > >> > > No, NSIP was not self-inflicted. ..I never smoked!> > >> > > Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara> > >> > > "*I'm gonna be iron like a lion in Zion" Bob Marley*> > >> > > *Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower*> > >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Great news. Ironic I saw my psychiatrist Tuesday for just a prescription appointment as we haven't changed anything for a couple of years. No one can know whether Lexapro will be the answer but it is for many people. However, the key is that he'll keep working until he finds what's right for you. Meanwhile, Lexapro is more a dual purpose med (depression and anxiety) although still an SSRI. > > *Hello guys.*...I had my appointment with the psychiatrist today! Hey, > Bruce you were so right!!! > He had all my records from the psychologist so I didn't need to rehash > my whole emotional life! > He went over all my medications and asked about all my medical issues .. > We discussed my recent > negative experience with the Zoloft . We talked about family issues > and my NSIP. > So, I'm going to try 2.5mg of Lexapro for the next two weeks..barring > any GI trouble. > If I'm OK as far as my stomach is concerned I 'm to then try to go to 5 > mg. If I have any trouble > I'll call him and we'll try another medication! > So...wish me luck! > Thanks in advance to everyone for your constant support > Oh..I forgot...the bronchitis is gone!!!Yeah! > -- > > > Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA > > > And " mild " PH/10/07 and Reynaud's too!! > > No, NSIP was not self-inflicted...I never smoked! > > Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara > > " *I'm gonna be iron like a lion in Zion " Bob Marley* > > *Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower* > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Yeah , Bronchitis.. gone. Different meds. What more could a girl ask.. LOL I am glad you are having better days. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Hello guys....I had my appointment with the psychiatrist today! Hey, Bruce you were so right!!! He had all my records from the psychologist so I didn't need to rehash my whole emotional life! He went over all my medications and asked about all my medical issues . We discussed my recent negative experience with the Zoloft . We talked about family issues and my NSIP. So, I'm going to try 2.5mg of Lexapro for the next two weeks..barring any GI trouble. If I'm OK as far as my stomach is concerned I 'm to then try to go to 5 mg. If I have any trouble I'll call him and we'll try another medication! So...wish me luck! Thanks in advance to everyone for your constant support Oh..I forgot...the bronchitis is gone!!!Yeah! -- Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!!No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked!Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob MarleyVinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Joyce, I did not have such a test...it must be someone else. Z fibriotic NSIP/05 Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower Joyce T Rosenberg wrote: linda i didn't know you had a positive test for breast cancer with everything that's going on, no wonder you need extra help Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org From: dyanebillings <dyane.billings (AT) ball-mcgraw (DOT) com> Subject: Re: Z's meds To: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 12:08 AM , I so understand, I find myself amazed when I consider what I all take and the fact that so far (knock on wood and kiss the medicine gods) no 2 things have done a number on me. Unfortunately I think the soy protein (actually the plant estrogens') in the Medifast that has allowed me to lose 26 lbs so far may be reacting with the Tamoxifen I take for the Her2+ breast cancer and that may be why I'm suddenly having massive drenching sweats all of a sudden. I just realized that today because I have always stayed away from soy since the bc dx. I actually hope its my thyroid or something else. Blood tests today for hormone levels and thyroid crap since the chest xray and cbc showed no infection. Wish me good results. My niece takes lexapro and it has done wonders for her. I have been on the "evil" paxil actually for 19 years now. Tried to switch to prozac a few years ago because paxil is the worst of course for weight gain and almost committed suicide. Nope me and paxil get along just fine. But I certainly understand how working with strong drugs can vary between people. My doctor actuall said one day that if asparin actuall had to go through all the tests drugs do now, it would have never been approved! Have a great night and a better morning Dyane Phoenix IPF 02 > > > > > > *Hello guys.*...I had my appointment with the psychiatrist today! Hey, > > > Bruce you were so right!!! > > > He had all my records from the psychologist so I didn't need to rehash > > > my whole emotional life! > > > He went over all my medications and asked about all my medical issues . > > > We discussed my recent > > > negative experience with the Zoloft . We talked about family issues > > > and my NSIP. > > > So, I'm going to try 2.5mg of Lexapro for the next two weeks..barring > > > any GI trouble. > > > If I'm OK as far as my stomach is concerned I 'm to then try to go to 5 > > > mg. If I have any trouble > > > I'll call him and we'll try another medication! > > > So...wish me luck! > > > Thanks in advance to everyone for your constant support > > > Oh..I forgot...the bronchitis is gone!!!Yeah! > > > -- > > > > > > > > > Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA > > > > > > > > > And "mild" PH/10/07 and Reynaud's too!! > > > > > > No, NSIP was not self-inflicted. ..I never smoked! > > > > > > Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara > > > > > > "*I'm gonna be iron like a lion in Zion" Bob Marley* > > > > > > *Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower* > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Joyce, I think you picked that up from my response to . I was dx with IPF and Her2+ (estrogen) positive Breast cancer both in 2002. Still here, still kicking LOLDyane Phoenix, IPF 02> > > > >> > > > > *Hello guys.*...I had my appointment with the psychiatrist> > today! Hey,> > > > > Bruce you were so right!!!> > > > > He had all my records from the psychologist so I didn't need> > to rehash> > > > > my whole emotional life!> > > > > He went over all my medications and asked about all my> > medical issues .> > > > > We discussed my recent> > > > > negative experience with the Zoloft . We talked about family> > issues> > > > > and my NSIP.> > > > > So, I'm going to try 2.5mg of Lexapro for the next two> > weeks..barring> > > > > any GI trouble.> > > > > If I'm OK as far as my stomach is concerned I 'm to then try> > to go to 5> > > > > mg. If I have any trouble> > > > > I'll call him and we'll try another medication!> > > > > So...wish me luck!> > > > > Thanks in advance to everyone for your constant support> > > > > Oh..I forgot...the bronchitis is gone!!!Yeah!> > > > > --> > > > >> > > > >> > > > > Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA> > > > >> > > > >> > > > > And "mild" PH/10/07 and Reynaud's too!!> > > > >> > > > > No, NSIP was not self-inflicted. ..I never smoked!> > > > >> > > > > Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara> > > > >> > > > > "*I'm gonna be iron like a lion in Zion" Bob Marley*> > > > >> > > > > *Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower*> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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