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PennyK

(2,300 posts)
21. Well, Zoloft experiment is over!
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 04:58 PM
Sep 2017

i tried to disregard the stomach pain I got a few hours after taking it, but today it made me feel nutty and spacey...and my blood pressure jumped up about ten points. i drove to the doctor's office and told the receptionist to tell the doctor I didn't want to take it. She said I would hear back today.
I'm kinda looking forward to feeling like myself for a change, even if that self is a little bit sad.

Even w/o your health history, there's so much to be anxious about right now. Laffy Kat Sep 2017 #1
You've come through a lot. Bless you. You seem to have a great and strong soul. Sounds like you are The Wielding Truth Sep 2017 #2
Chemo is desisgned to kill the cancer without killing you. It is a major shock for your body Warpy Sep 2017 #3
If you read about it MFM008 Sep 2017 #4
A&D seem to come&go in waves irisblue Sep 2017 #5
Yes, I have .25 mg pills PennyK Sep 2017 #7
Doing stuff is very important sharedvalues Sep 2017 #6
i may not have explained well PennyK Sep 2017 #8
I hesitate to ask this question PennyK Sep 2017 #9
some people do have that response. It's called paradoxical response. irisblue Sep 2017 #10
Tomorrow. PennyK Sep 2017 #11
And just to make it more special PennyK Sep 2017 #12
I got an anti-depression drug PennyK Sep 2017 #13
depression meds can take up to 8 wks to fully kick in. irisblue Sep 2017 #14
Thanks, irisblue PennyK Sep 2017 #15
I made it through Irma! PennyK Sep 2017 #16
Getting off the Wellbutrin PennyK Sep 2017 #17
Managing PennyK Sep 2017 #18
thanks for updating irisblue Sep 2017 #19
Very funny! Puzzler Aug 2018 #158
Hunh? PennyK Aug 2018 #159
Trying Zoloft now PennyK Sep 2017 #20
Well, Zoloft experiment is over! PennyK Sep 2017 #21
thx for updates. irisblue Sep 2017 #22
Was that the right thing to do? PennyK Sep 2017 #23
if you feel like crap, you feel like crap. irisblue Sep 2017 #24
Okay, I got some good advice on trying Zoloft again. PennyK Sep 2017 #25
you have gone thru a lot...your body and mind are needing some rest.. samnsara Sep 2017 #26
Oh, the trip is off PennyK Sep 2017 #27
Well, so far, so good PennyK Sep 2017 #28
you ever google physical pain irisblue Sep 2017 #29
I believe it PennyK Sep 2017 #30
Doing okay PennyK Sep 2017 #31
Still OK! PennyK Sep 2017 #32
update from Penny irisblue Sep 2017 #33
He's wonderful! PennyK Sep 2017 #34
Still doing okay! PennyK Sep 2017 #35
does the wall hit you @ the same time? irisblue Sep 2017 #36
I think... PennyK Sep 2017 #37
Results of a test PennyK Oct 2017 #38
Today was a good day PennyK Oct 2017 #39
😀😀😀😀😀 irisblue Oct 2017 #40
................... steve2470 Oct 2017 #41
Anxiety is back PennyK Oct 2017 #42
It might be the Percocet PennyK Oct 2017 #43
. irisblue Oct 2017 #44
Muddling through PennyK Oct 2017 #45
I'm beginning to feel better PennyK Oct 2017 #46
enjoy the time with your sister irisblue Oct 2017 #47
Well. Not really there yet. PennyK Oct 2017 #48
Still waiting to feel better PennyK Oct 2017 #49
Thanks for updating....you do understand this is a process irisblue Oct 2017 #50
Yes, thanks, irisblue PennyK Oct 2017 #51
As expected PennyK Oct 2017 #52
hope it works well, hang in there! steve2470 Nov 2017 #53
Not quite there yet... PennyK Nov 2017 #54
Hey irisblue Nov 2017 #55
Those Zoloft side effects are no fun PennyK Nov 2017 #56
Fiction can be so good for distractions. irisblue Nov 2017 #57
Appointment is the 21st. PennyK Nov 2017 #58
It is on the drizzly/light snow edge here. irisblue Nov 2017 #59
That sounds nice! I do have the cat and the afghan PennyK Nov 2017 #60
I was making beef stew irisblue Nov 2017 #61
Oh I am trying to freeze several healthy meals. irisblue Nov 2017 #62
My appetite wasn't good for those few days PennyK Nov 2017 #63
I'm actually craving beef stew PennyK Nov 2017 #64
Still feeling kinda tense PennyK Nov 2017 #65
The stuff has quite a hold. Impressive. PennyK Nov 2017 #66
. irisblue Nov 2017 #67
I managed to skip the drug last night! PennyK Nov 2017 #68
i made it another day. PennyK Nov 2017 #69
Biopsy results: No Cancer! PennyK Nov 2017 #70
great news! :) you must be very relieved nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #71
Happy dance ya'll!! irisblue Nov 2017 #72
Thanks! PennyK Nov 2017 #73
I think my Zoloft is finally working PennyK Nov 2017 #74
😍😀 irisblue Nov 2017 #75
Self awareness is a huge positive step elfin Nov 2017 #76
Got an awful headache PennyK Nov 2017 #77
Headache still in progress PennyK Nov 2017 #78
Apparently it's a tension headache PennyK Dec 2017 #79
Did the chiro suggest a particular pillow/neck support? irisblue Dec 2017 #80
Well, I'm careful about that PennyK Dec 2017 #81
After I've had a deep tissue 💆 massage, irisblue Dec 2017 #82
Yep! PennyK Dec 2017 #83
Thanks, I also added this great idea PennyK Dec 2017 #84
Crossing my fingers... PennyK Dec 2017 #85
I asked around on FB and got more advice PennyK Dec 2017 #86
yay me! PennyK Dec 2017 #87
Paper bag? irisblue Dec 2017 #88
It was a suggestion PennyK Dec 2017 #89
I finally see my PCP today PennyK Dec 2017 #90
Went to the doctor PennyK Dec 2017 #91
😀 irisblue Dec 2017 #92
Fiorcet works well for me. irisblue Dec 2017 #93
I finally got my prescription filled PennyK Dec 2017 #94
I'm feeling so much better! PennyK Dec 2017 #95
Getting another massage and chiro today PennyK Dec 2017 #96
😀😸😀😸😸😀👋 irisblue Dec 2017 #97
I'm floating on a cloud PennyK Dec 2017 #98
Next problem PennyK Dec 2017 #99
Another yay me PennyK Dec 2017 #100
that is outstanding! Skittles Dec 2017 #101
I hadn't noticed this thread at the outset True Dough Dec 2017 #102
Thank you! PennyK Dec 2017 #103
.😀 irisblue Dec 2017 #104
Cheerful PennyK Dec 2017 #105
Today is my 67th birthday PennyK Dec 2017 #106
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! irisblue Dec 2017 #107
Thanks, irisblue! PennyK Dec 2017 #108
Wha' happened? PennyK Dec 2017 #109
I haven't followed your thread faithfully, sorry, are you on any anti-anxiety meds ? steve2470 Dec 2017 #110
Hi. steve PennyK Dec 2017 #111
Doing better today! PennyK Dec 2017 #112
I figured it out. PennyK Dec 2017 #113
Feeling better PennyK Dec 2017 #114
Thanks for the update Penny irisblue Dec 2017 #115
Feeling better. PennyK Dec 2017 #116
Best wishes to all for 2018! PennyK Dec 2017 #117
This whole addiction thing is more insidious than I thought. PennyK Jan 2018 #118
Today has been challenging. RotoRooter putting new sewer line down in the backyard irisblue Jan 2018 #119
New sewer line? PennyK Jan 2018 #120
Cast iron pipe laid down 60+ yrs ago. irisblue Jan 2018 #121
I'm going to increase my Zoloft PennyK Jan 2018 #122
A small step in the right direction PennyK Jan 2018 #123
Good on you!👍👼 irisblue Jan 2018 #124
Thanks PennyK Jan 2018 #125
I am not a physician but I do recommend you lay off the Xanax if you can. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #126
No, appreciated your comment PennyK Jan 2018 #127
1 mg of ativan should be plenty, problem is Xanax has a very strong 2nd life, and Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #128
Thanks again PennyK Jan 2018 #129
hope things are going well for you overall! steve2470 Jan 2018 #130
Hey Steve PennyK Feb 2018 #131
The Xanax may have been giving me probs. I switched. PennyK Mar 2018 #132
Thanks for the update Penny. Wishing you the best. irisblue Mar 2018 #133
One night with Ambien was enough for me! PennyK Apr 2018 #134
Nights with broken sleep irisblue Apr 2018 #135
Regretting my plan to travel PennyK May 2018 #136
Making it, but with help from meds PennyK May 2018 #137
Apparently I have been really sick PennyK May 2018 #141
Hey Penny 👋 irisblue May 2018 #138
Hey yourself, irisblue PennyK May 2018 #139
It isn't really improving PennyK May 2018 #140
The samples are in PennyK Jun 2018 #142
So how's this? PennyK Jun 2018 #143
I'd say that was probably good news :) nt steve2470 Jun 2018 #144
Most likely outcome: PennyK Jun 2018 #145
All tests negative (for digestive issue) PennyK Jun 2018 #146
Maybe not! PennyK Jun 2018 #147
Meanwhile, I'm finally cutting out the Xanax! PennyK Jun 2018 #148
Thanks for the update irisblue Jun 2018 #149
that's good news about the Xanax :) nt steve2470 Jun 2018 #150
Colonoscopy on Monday PennyK Jul 2018 #151
Best colonoscopy ever PennyK Jul 2018 #152
So far so good...? PennyK Jul 2018 #153
I seem to be all better, digestively speaking PennyK Aug 2018 #154
This has nothing to do with my mental health PennyK Aug 2018 #155
Healing up nicely PennyK Aug 2018 #156
Vision is a little blurry PennyK Aug 2018 #157
I am feeling cheerful?!? PennyK Sep 2018 #160
Another trip home to NYC PennyK Oct 2018 #161
Updates when you get back please. irisblue Oct 2018 #162
I had a nice little trip PennyK Oct 2018 #163
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