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two questions
hi, I was wondering why SSRIs were bad for MC. Without giving too much away I had severe emotional trauma from age 9 to 16, that left me a bit mixed up, my life became good when I got married 36 years ago but although I was able to "put the bag down" I sufferd a lot from depression etc I also had loads of migrains and so my doc. suggested I try Prosac, the migrains stopped and I became calm and content for the first time, lovely for my dearest hubby too! I stayed on the med, for a year then geradualy stopped but the migrains and sadness came back so I have now been taking them for 10 years and never want to stop but neither do I want to continue with the MC, any thoughts? My other question is what do people take for the MC pain, this recent flare has had loads of pain, sharp stabbing, am taking 9mg endocort again and things are settling somewhat but the pain is annoying, thanks Beni
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fatbuster205
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Beni,
You're not alone. I bet tons of people on this forum, including myself, take or have taken SSRIs. Antidepressants are one of the #1 Rx's physicians prescribe. They're infamous for being over-prescribed, but some people actually do need them (for genetic predispositions to depression/anxiety, PTSD, and so forth). I can't remember the exact scientific terms used by my physician to explain the interaction between SSRIs and the gut. The two directly interact, however. I googled 'SSRIs and the gut' and found a site that explains it well. Here's the link: https://pointofreturn.com/gut_health.html
I've had the same issue with not wanting symptoms of MC but feeling better mentally w/ an SSRI. My GI did not suggest eliminating the SSRI. I did try an antidepressant that was not an SSRI (Wellbutrin), but personally, I did not feel well on it.
Best of luck!
You're not alone. I bet tons of people on this forum, including myself, take or have taken SSRIs. Antidepressants are one of the #1 Rx's physicians prescribe. They're infamous for being over-prescribed, but some people actually do need them (for genetic predispositions to depression/anxiety, PTSD, and so forth). I can't remember the exact scientific terms used by my physician to explain the interaction between SSRIs and the gut. The two directly interact, however. I googled 'SSRIs and the gut' and found a site that explains it well. Here's the link: https://pointofreturn.com/gut_health.html
I've had the same issue with not wanting symptoms of MC but feeling better mentally w/ an SSRI. My GI did not suggest eliminating the SSRI. I did try an antidepressant that was not an SSRI (Wellbutrin), but personally, I did not feel well on it.
Best of luck!
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draperygoddess
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Beni,
You're definitely not alone here! I was on Zoloft for 8 years for anxiety related to PTSD. Unfortunately, Zoloft is at the top of the list of drugs that can exacerbate digestive problems. I believe the Zoloft was what finally triggered full-blown colitis for me. After my colonoscopy last year, I did lots of research and found out the Zoloft probably wasn't my friend, at least digestively. I S-L-O-W-L-Y weaned myself off of it last fall. I was pleasantly surprised that not only did my digestive symptoms improve, but I didn't have nearly as much anxiety when I wasn't eating gluten and dairy. In fact, I haven't had a panic attack since then (six months before, I had tried to taper off Zoloft with disastrous results, so I know something else changed!). I realize my experience won't necessarily be yours, but it might be worth talking with your doctor about the pros and cons of trying a different medicine, like Wellbutrin, or gradually weaning off your SSRI. Just like anything else, you and your doctor know best, and it's an individual thing. I hope you find a solution that works for you!
You're definitely not alone here! I was on Zoloft for 8 years for anxiety related to PTSD. Unfortunately, Zoloft is at the top of the list of drugs that can exacerbate digestive problems. I believe the Zoloft was what finally triggered full-blown colitis for me. After my colonoscopy last year, I did lots of research and found out the Zoloft probably wasn't my friend, at least digestively. I S-L-O-W-L-Y weaned myself off of it last fall. I was pleasantly surprised that not only did my digestive symptoms improve, but I didn't have nearly as much anxiety when I wasn't eating gluten and dairy. In fact, I haven't had a panic attack since then (six months before, I had tried to taper off Zoloft with disastrous results, so I know something else changed!). I realize my experience won't necessarily be yours, but it might be worth talking with your doctor about the pros and cons of trying a different medicine, like Wellbutrin, or gradually weaning off your SSRI. Just like anything else, you and your doctor know best, and it's an individual thing. I hope you find a solution that works for you!
Cynthia
"Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!" -Bob the Builder
"Can we fix it? YES WE CAN!" -Bob the Builder
wellbutrin
thanks for the replies, before prosac I was given Zyban,same drug to aid giving up smoking 12 years ago, I felt sucidal and completely nuts, the one good thing was I never smoked again as my mind associated giving up with those feelings so after 30 years at 20 a day I have never smoked since. If I get to a point where I have tried everything else and I still have MC I may try to to come off Prosac, so glad to know I am not the only one to be slightly "potty"! Beni
Hi Beni,
I think Polly (our Dr on board) has previously posted about exercise to treat depression. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/3 ... epression/, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2777706/
It sounds like you have a great attitude by the way! Brandy
I think Polly (our Dr on board) has previously posted about exercise to treat depression. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/3 ... epression/, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2777706/
It sounds like you have a great attitude by the way! Brandy
Hi Beni,
I, too, took an SSRI (Celexa) which I weaned myself off of, with both my docs' blessing, over a couple of months last summer after my LC diagnosis. I had hoped to leave anti-depressants behind, but, for several reasons, last fall my PCP and I decided to try Wellbutrin. It is OK, though I get periodic dizziness with it. My next refill, we are cutting the dose in half, and I'm hopeful that will be enough.
I, too, took an SSRI (Celexa) which I weaned myself off of, with both my docs' blessing, over a couple of months last summer after my LC diagnosis. I had hoped to leave anti-depressants behind, but, for several reasons, last fall my PCP and I decided to try Wellbutrin. It is OK, though I get periodic dizziness with it. My next refill, we are cutting the dose in half, and I'm hopeful that will be enough.
Suze