Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 337987

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Celexa and cystitis..my doc said no

Posted by slinky on April 20, 2004, at 5:53:24

..but an infrequent side effect is cystitis.
It's difficult to assess what's causing this and muscle twitching/tingling because I think my immune system is still going nuts two months after effexor discontinuation.
I want off the celexa cause I'm going a little manic..the agitation horrible manic...and suicidle urges so ...
Anyway..I'm sick of being sick of this med lark.

I've ordered ultram and I'm questioning what am I really needing it for....deep down am I needing a high , pain relief , is the high that I crave normal mood anyway. ?
Well at least I'm not drinking.
rambling

 

re: Celexa and cystitis..my doc said no » slinky

Posted by IsoM on April 21, 2004, at 0:20:46

In reply to Celexa and cystitis..my doc said no, posted by slinky on April 20, 2004, at 5:53:24

Dreamer, I can't comment on the cystitis - I use Celexa too (plus Provigil & Dexedrine when needed) & have no problem with cystitis. I found the withdrawal from Paxil a few years ago unbearable. Even months off the stuff, I still had brain flashes, brief bouts of dizziness, spaced out feelings & just felt like crap most of the time. It was only when I started adrafinil & then asked my doc for a prescription to Provigil that these symptoms went completely - absolutely completely!!! - & never came back.

If I were to stop Provigil, I don't know if they'd return but have no plans of stopping it. It does zilch - nada - nothing for my narcolepsy (hence the Dexedrine) but works as the best antidepressant I've ever been on & helps with motivation for me. I just hate the cost of the med as it's expensive.

But you mention pain - I've learned to live with pain from older injuries. I'm so sick of the constant pain; sometimes bearable but other times, barely, & I hate using pain killers. They soon lose effectiveness.

Now I'm not saying this is for you, but I went to a dojo in our town. The sensei is one of the best in the world - records to prove it. I talked with him about my injuries, my klutziness & lack of co-ordination & especially, about my pain. I asked him if karate would help me & be okay for me. He said it might well be but the best way was to go to a few classes free to give it a try.

I have & I love it! I really suck at it right now, but I'm told everyone has trouble at first. I want to build up my strength, agility, co-ordination & ease my pain. I'm hoping that this will help. I love the discipline that goes with it. I also have a very good helper in my yougest (22) who's been doing it for a while & is a natural. Sensei says he wants him to become a teacher too. My son helps correct my movements, adjust my stance, etc. There's so much to it that builds inner strength & stamina & makes you feel good, physically & mentally - a calmness.

Why not give something like that a try? Maybe not karate, maybe tai chi, or aikido, or something else that teaches you to use your body, control & work with it to feel better. Most places will offer some free classes to get a feel for it. It's so entirely different than "going to the gym" or exercise classes which I hate.

I mention this as a means to ease your pain & focus outside yourself while still focusing on your body. It's a different type of focus. Our mind works better when our body works well. My youngest was bothered with severe depression for a number of years & hospitalised once for it, but now, he feels good about himself & has no depression. Not saying it's a cure-all for everything or everybody, but worth a try.

So sweet of you that you noticed me again, dreamy dear.

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> ..but an infrequent side effect is cystitis.
> It's difficult to assess what's causing this and muscle twitching/tingling because I think my immune system is still going nuts two months after effexor discontinuation.
> I want off the celexa cause I'm going a little manic..the agitation horrible manic...and suicidle urges so ...
> Anyway..I'm sick of being sick of this med lark.
>
> I've ordered ultram and I'm questioning what am I really needing it for....deep down am I needing a high , pain relief , is the high that I crave normal mood anyway. ?
> Well at least I'm not drinking.
> rambling

 

re: IsoM

Posted by Slinky on April 22, 2004, at 6:04:46

In reply to re: Celexa and cystitis..my doc said no » slinky, posted by IsoM on April 21, 2004, at 0:20:46

I was thinking about trying paxil...
Then yoga (simple yoga) getting some boxing gloves to mash up my man.
I've been digging up the garden soil and setting fires to all the dead stuff...hopefully some green stuff will grow..I like weeds..the area I live is so full of traffic fumes it needs all the plants it can get.
There are some freaky bugs nowadays.
Anyway back to pills...I remember long ago I used to laugh and not be so serious..I could do with a bit of that mode...mix and match until my brain frazzles.
Once I get my digital camera..I'll email you a pic of me and my garden fork.

Stay well sunshine


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