Lexapro, Xanax,etc. ?????
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Wayne---needless to say that his statement of *no relationship* between the 2 boggles my mind and being nice I say 
him~~~~
U have read many stories here relating the 2~~~~and they *jell*
And I take Xanax (the genereic works just as well) and it helps with my stress---and when into an ANXIETY attack Xanax does its job~~~
I tried Lexapro---but didnt have any great results with that---
Trust me I have had some beauty anxiety attacks too~~~~~not a pleasant thing to go thru~~~~
Hope U get to feeling better-----
Barbara
him~~~~U have read many stories here relating the 2~~~~and they *jell*
And I take Xanax (the genereic works just as well) and it helps with my stress---and when into an ANXIETY attack Xanax does its job~~~
I tried Lexapro---but didnt have any great results with that---
Trust me I have had some beauty anxiety attacks too~~~~~not a pleasant thing to go thru~~~~
Hope U get to feeling better-----
Barbara
the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control
Hi Wayne,
Your doctor wasn't just "whistlin' Dixie" when he told you that MC was "way over his head", was he. It's kind of ironic that the only thing that he felt qualified to tell you about it was totally wrong. <sigh>
In case your doctor didn't mention this, be aware that certain SSRIs have been linked with causing colitis. (Lexapro is an SSRI). Paxil, for example, has been documented to cause MC. It's possible that all SSRIs may carry this risk, but that hasn't been researched adequately, to date. Most evidence suggests that less than 20 % of users experience colitis, (6 to 19 %, in one trial that I looked at), but that's a pretty significant figure. For someone who already has MC, it's certainly possible that the risk of triggering a reaction could conceivably be much higher. Also, many anti-depressants, (this definitely applies to the SSRIs), are "addictive", and must be withdrawn from "properly", when it is desired that their use be discontinued. Also, it takes a while for many antidepressants to reach their potential effectiveness, I think this is especially true of the SSRIs.
This is speculative, of course, but there is a very good chance that the worsening of both your physical and mental states may very well be due to the reintroduction of gluten into your diet. When you are intolerant of gluten, ingesting it is akin to taking poison, as far as your body is concerned. It won't kill you, but it can do just about anything short of that, depending on how sensitive you are to it.
Tex
Your doctor wasn't just "whistlin' Dixie" when he told you that MC was "way over his head", was he. It's kind of ironic that the only thing that he felt qualified to tell you about it was totally wrong. <sigh>
In case your doctor didn't mention this, be aware that certain SSRIs have been linked with causing colitis. (Lexapro is an SSRI). Paxil, for example, has been documented to cause MC. It's possible that all SSRIs may carry this risk, but that hasn't been researched adequately, to date. Most evidence suggests that less than 20 % of users experience colitis, (6 to 19 %, in one trial that I looked at), but that's a pretty significant figure. For someone who already has MC, it's certainly possible that the risk of triggering a reaction could conceivably be much higher. Also, many anti-depressants, (this definitely applies to the SSRIs), are "addictive", and must be withdrawn from "properly", when it is desired that their use be discontinued. Also, it takes a while for many antidepressants to reach their potential effectiveness, I think this is especially true of the SSRIs.
This is speculative, of course, but there is a very good chance that the worsening of both your physical and mental states may very well be due to the reintroduction of gluten into your diet. When you are intolerant of gluten, ingesting it is akin to taking poison, as far as your body is concerned. It won't kill you, but it can do just about anything short of that, depending on how sensitive you are to it.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Wayne,
Entocort and cholestyramine didn't work for me either along with a whole long list of medicines. I think that diet works for a lot of MCers but it didn't for me. Finally I found a doctor that was willing to keep trying until we found something that is helping. I take Imuran(azathioprine) and Entocort. I am weaning off the Entocort. I have now added fiber. Fiber never helped before ( made me worse) but now on the Imuran it is helping. I would recommend trying the diet first. It is hard but if it works it would be worth it! I tried Prednisone and that barely helped. Don't give up on finding a doctor that will help you. They are out there.
Pat
Entocort and cholestyramine didn't work for me either along with a whole long list of medicines. I think that diet works for a lot of MCers but it didn't for me. Finally I found a doctor that was willing to keep trying until we found something that is helping. I take Imuran(azathioprine) and Entocort. I am weaning off the Entocort. I have now added fiber. Fiber never helped before ( made me worse) but now on the Imuran it is helping. I would recommend trying the diet first. It is hard but if it works it would be worth it! I tried Prednisone and that barely helped. Don't give up on finding a doctor that will help you. They are out there.
Pat
Pat,
Thanks for your insight on the meds, and the diet, and I'm glad to "hear" that you're finally doing better. You've had a long, tough battle, and you certainly deserve to be in remission, (it's loooooong overdue), so I hope you're getting close, after all your sacrifices and hard work.
Just a FYI - Wayne had started the diet and was seeing improvement, when his doctor talked him into doing a gluten challenge, so that he could use the celiac blood tests to "prove" once and for all, that either he is a celiac, or he is not gluten sensitive. (Believe it or not).
Tex
Thanks for your insight on the meds, and the diet, and I'm glad to "hear" that you're finally doing better. You've had a long, tough battle, and you certainly deserve to be in remission, (it's loooooong overdue), so I hope you're getting close, after all your sacrifices and hard work.
Just a FYI - Wayne had started the diet and was seeing improvement, when his doctor talked him into doing a gluten challenge, so that he could use the celiac blood tests to "prove" once and for all, that either he is a celiac, or he is not gluten sensitive. (Believe it or not).
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Wayne,
Bear in mind that all meds carry some degree of risk. Some just have more risks than others, (or more serious risks). The question is whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks, in our own personal situations. If you feel that you need the mood-enhancing effect of Lexipro, please don't avoid using it, just because I pointed out the risks involved. Many times, we're forced into a situation where we have to choose the lesser of two evils. That's when our judgmental skills, and lady luck, come into play. We make our choice, and then hope that we haven't "drawn a black bean".
Tex
Bear in mind that all meds carry some degree of risk. Some just have more risks than others, (or more serious risks). The question is whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks, in our own personal situations. If you feel that you need the mood-enhancing effect of Lexipro, please don't avoid using it, just because I pointed out the risks involved. Many times, we're forced into a situation where we have to choose the lesser of two evils. That's when our judgmental skills, and lady luck, come into play. We make our choice, and then hope that we haven't "drawn a black bean".
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I had to look it up!
You won't chuckle if you Google it! I think you have to be from Texas to know about it.
Joan,
Are you suggesting that everyone doesn't study Texas history, starting in at least the first grade? LOL.
Yep, "drawing a black bean" is definitely bad news. Here's the story, if anyone is interested:
http://www.texasbob.com/texdoc3.html
Tex
Are you suggesting that everyone doesn't study Texas history, starting in at least the first grade? LOL.
Yep, "drawing a black bean" is definitely bad news. Here's the story, if anyone is interested:
http://www.texasbob.com/texdoc3.html
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Sorry, I jumped in without knowing all the facts. I just wanted to help.
Wayne,
I think it is great news that you had improvement with the GF diet! That should give you something to look forward to after your blood tests. I'm sure you won't be surprised if they are negative. The ultimate test is if the diet helps. Good luck!
Tex,
Norman hasn't visited yet but close. I seem to get better every day. I have always appreciated your encouragement!
Pat
Wayne,
I think it is great news that you had improvement with the GF diet! That should give you something to look forward to after your blood tests. I'm sure you won't be surprised if they are negative. The ultimate test is if the diet helps. Good luck!
Tex,
Norman hasn't visited yet but close. I seem to get better every day. I have always appreciated your encouragement!
Pat
