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Thank you all for your replies regarding my brother. His scan showed a rupture and that is why he was in such intense pain. Thank God, they read the scan last night. He was rushed into emergency...
I have had UC since I was 19 and have been through some pretty significant flares. My brother was just diagnosed after months of bleeding and pain. He has been in the hospital for 2 full weeks....
Hi Momsgot2. I have not been on any SSRIS in the past. I fought hard not to get on Lexapro,but the anxiety and depression were overwhelming. I have very bad Ulcerative Colitis and am in a lot of...
Never gained ANY weight on Lexapro/ Have been on it for 9 months. Still 100 pounds. Was a very big concern of mine since I workout all the time. Good Luck Tabbee...
Glad to see you are hanging in there. What is it about Walmart? I used to feel like passing out in there all the time. I felt dizzy and walked to the side. I felt totally unfocused. I have read many...
Hi Tina. I too am on Lexapro and Absolutely Hated it at the beginning. I didnt want to take any meds at all but had to finally give in due to major anxiety and depression. The first 2 months were...
My Number ONE FEar was Weight Gain. I work out all the time and love staying thin and in shape. I refused meds for many years becasue of this. I finally had to take Lexapro and have been doing so for...
I couldnt believe how wild and vivd my dreams were when I first started Lexapro. That went away with time. I have been on 7.5 mgs for awhile now and decided to increase to 10 mgs. I cant believe the...
Hi Sas. I didnt feel too well on 10Mgs. either. If you hae only been on Lexapro a short while, I bet it is just the getting used to it phase that your body is going through. Steroids don't help the...
Hi SAS. I have Ulceratice Colitis (for almost 15 years now). I know how you feel. I am in Law Enforcement and all the Anxiety and Pains finally got to me. I have had many bad flares that lasted for...
Hi Oakie. I am on Lexapro and stay at 7.5 mgs. I was also refusing to go on meds for a long time. I always have horrible side effects to medicine. Ihave Ulcerative Colitis and hate taking pills. My...
Run!!! Please get away from that situation and don' t let him kmow where you are going. Your life might be in danger. You do not deserve such treatment and have to protect yourself. Please talk to a...
I only had one drink at home. Im not a drinker. I didnt notice anything. It is great that you didnt get tired. That was the hardest thing for me to get through. I am glad that you ar laughing and...
Hi. I was so against taking Lexapro,but really had no other choise since my Anxiety was affexting my ability to drive. I started out on .5mgs and felt the side effects the first night. I felt bloated...
A good exercise routine is really a great mood enhancer, self esteem booster and you get to meet a lot of people in classes and at the gym. Just a thought. Tabbee...
Hi. I just wanted to say I think you have some insight to many things. I like your responses and how you just lay it on the line. It is a much needed wakeup call for many of us. Tabbee...
Hi Teddy. It is rough to start the meds, especially with other meds. I have had UC for 15 years and have had some pretty nasty flares. This contributed heavily to my depression. I am extremely active...
How long have you been on meds? I started Lexapro because it really was a last resort. I felt horrible and didnt enjoy anything or anyone anymore. It was hard to get through the side effects at the...
Hi MJC. Hang in there. I didnt think Lexapro would work for me. It doesnt work for everyone. I hung in there past some side effects such as sweating and being tired and some headaches. I still have...
Thanks Aussie. I am 34 years old. I have Ulcerative Colitis too and have had some pretty nasty flares. I even drop to under 95 pounds at times. My husband had alwasy been there for me. The last...
Thanks Guys. I am seeing a Psychiatrist almost every two weeks and also doing CBT. I just wished I felt much better. I have been waiting for my husband to say he loved me again (tension over the last...
I have been taking Lexapro for approx. 6 weeks now. I think I have been feeling better. I have had increased sweating, feel bloated and uncomfortable and have had headaches and many sleepless nights....
Hi. I was terrified of taking drugs. I have very bad Ulcerative Colitis and dont respond well to Meds at all. I get every side effect and no good stuff. I have been suffering horribly with Extreme...