Anxiety?
So, Taylor has been doing really well for about two weeks now. She JUST started the EMPower on Monday (today was the fourth day).
Since she just started, she has not had any decreases in her medication. However, since she was doing so well...I have taken her off the trazadone for sleeping. (Been sleeping fine by herself). I didn't even think of withdraw from it. (Is there any?) I just thought...she's sleeping well, let's try it without the traz.
Tonight she was having symptoms (Just like when her anxiety is HIGH!) Tingly arms, heaviness in chest, dizzy...all the same as her anxiety. She is CONVINCED that she feels great..it's not anxiety.
Could it be withdraw from the traz?
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L Anxiety, Lexapro
Mom to:
T (16) Mood disorder (Depression, Anxiety, OCD, BP, SA, ADD?), Risperdal 1mg morning/night, Zoloft 200 mg., Trazadone 150 mg.
Also has hypoplastic left heart syndrome (open heart surgery 3X), Lisinopril, Aspirin
10th grade-currently going to school online at home.
J (13)
J and C (10)
Yes it could be. When we were cutting the Intuniv, which is granted a different drug, she had her first happy manias that we had seen without the rages. And it started a 2-3 days after cutting the dose.
Also, I'm no doctor, but BP and taking Zoloft without a mood stabilizer seems just plain wrong.
Best of luck and keep it up.
Brian
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Daughter 7 BP/violent rages. Unsuccessful with multiple meds. Now reasonably stable (now with fewer and less intense regressions) on Risperidone + Restrictive diet + EMPowerPlus + AminoPowerplus + NAC + Q10 + low dose lithium + melatonin + inositol (no more Intuniv)
Son (5) Normal
Wife (CathyK now also on TBMF) BP, & trying to wean off the meds.
I agree, Brian. In fact, I'm convinced that's why she ended up in the phosp. two weeks ago. Her doctor would NOT listen to me and just kept increasing the Zoloft. (I'm an idiot and kept doing it). She just keep sinking worse and worse into the depression.
She was on 200 of the Zoloft a few weeks ago. The pdoc in the phosp cut her down to 150 mg. We've stayed there. She's been doing pretty good since.
I know everyone says it gets worse before it gets better. I'm trying to tell myself that we can get through this. How long can I expect the withdraw symptoms to last? I know the drugs stay in your system for a long time...but what about the worst of the symptoms?
I'm always terrified that I am rocking the boat. She's been doing so well these past few weeks! What if taking her off her meds is going to make her worse and we can't get her back?
Supposed to call TH today for an update and advice on what to do next.
BTW...we did find a new pdoc!!
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L Anxiety, Lexapro
Mom to:
T (16) Mood disorder (Depression, Anxiety, OCD, BP, SA, ADD?), Risperdal 1mg morning/night, Zoloft 200 mg., Trazadone 150 mg.
Also has hypoplastic left heart syndrome (open heart surgery 3X), Lisinopril, Aspirin
10th grade-currently going to school online at home.
J (13)
J and C (10)
Is the new pdoc willing to try the EMP?
Get some protein shakes for the withdrawal. Withdrawal can last a long time. 3 aminos up to every hour seems to help as well if you do not have a protein shake available. The protein sticks to the meds in the system and assists the body in eliminating it. Sure TH is telling you the same thing.
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Kim 34 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec, SAMe
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Vitamin D 10,000 IU/day, Garlic, Choline and protein shakes prn, Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
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Dont meet with her until Tuesday...doubt it. :( However, I don't plan on starting any new meds at this time. I guess she'll HAVE to work with us or we will be finding someone else.
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L Anxiety, Lexapro
Mom to:
T (16) Mood disorder (Depression, Anxiety, OCD, BP, SA, ADD?), Risperdal 1mg morning/night, Zoloft 200 mg., Trazadone 150 mg.
Also has hypoplastic left heart syndrome (open heart surgery 3X), Lisinopril, Aspirin
10th grade-currently going to school online at home.
J (13)
J and C (10)
Have you yet found an integrative doctor? I think the Zoloft is best when reduced slowly.
Brian
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Daughter 7 BP/violent rages. Unsuccessful with multiple meds. Now reasonably stable (now with fewer and less intense regressions) on Risperidone + Restrictive diet + EMPowerPlus + AminoPowerplus + NAC + Q10 + low dose lithium + melatonin + inositol (no more Intuniv)
Son (5) Normal
Wife (CathyK now also on TBMF) BP, & trying to wean off the meds.
Not yet...embarrassed to say that. Kim did some research for me and sent me some names of drs. in the state, but with everything going on and work...I haven't called yet. :(
We're doing okay right now. Taylor's attitude is really stronger than I've seen it for a long time. It is so much more positive. Let's hope it sticks around!
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L Anxiety, Lexapro
Mom to:
T (16) Mood disorder (Depression, Anxiety, OCD, BP, SA, ADD?), Risperdal 1mg morning/night, Zoloft 200 mg., Trazadone 150 mg.
Also has hypoplastic left heart syndrome (open heart surgery 3X), Lisinopril, Aspirin
10th grade-currently going to school online at home.
J (13)
J and C (10)