Hi, Wendel. I think with antidepressants that most doctors do start you out at the lowest dose, then try going up if you don't have relief from your symptoms, or backing off if a particular dose is...
Wendel, I've never heard of it, unfortunately, but it would definitely be wonderful if it can do what you've read. Sometimes it is possible to get (legal!) prescriptions from other countries for...
Hi, and welcome! This is definitely a supportive and understanding forum. I'm so sorry for all the abrupt and unpleasant changes you're facing. I imagine there's a lot of grief too, for the things of...
Hey, xanax is allergy safe for me! Count me in too! :) percycat...
Debaser has some really good information and advice. It also just occurred to me: do you have problems with all planes, or is it possible that in a very large one, and seated on the aisle, not the...
Shell, I'm so sorry to hear about your son's difficulties! The first thing I'd do is encourage him to see a doctor to see whether anything can prevent the actual blacking out. That's a hard way to...
Sara, Two things come to mind. First, I wonder if claustrophobia could be considered a disability that by law needs to be accommodated. If so, your request to drive on your own time seems like it...
Hi! I'm so sorry you're struggling right now. I understand the frustration and, well, I guess, sense of defeat you feel because you want to be healthy but it seems like every time you take one step...
So sorry to hear this. I am very sad for your frustration and anger, and I am rooting for you to overcome all the difficulties this mistake has created, physical and emotional. percycat...
Hi, and welcome! I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with your memory. Definitely, like Kitt said, it does NOT mean you're dumb! After all, when people are "spacey" from the flu and can't...
Camylou, I am definitely sending up prayers for you and your husband. I'm glad you're going to joint counseling and that the therapist, you, and your husband have some very clear directions about...
Joy, Sorry to hear that it's making the rounds of your family. I hope you continue to improve, and that the bug goes easy on your father. percycat...
Hugs all 'round for your family. So glad you're home and feeling a little better, and that your FIL is no longer in ICU, maybe even released! percycat...
Yes, what S.C. said! Seriously, thanks for all the support and yes, companionship, you offer all of us here on the forum. It always means so much to know we're not alone, even when no one has answers...
Joy, Sorry to hear that you're sick and worried too. I hope things are improving? percycat...
Thanks for the advice about fast Benadryl, everyone. I'll be on the lookout for it either in liquid or gelcaps. It seems like I can tolerate sulfites, at least for now, so it's really only the...
Hi, Blue. So very sorry to hear what you're going through right now. I hope you can make it through those court appearances without anxiety getting the upper hand. You said your parents are...
Hi! I just wanted to chime in with wishes that your doctors can get to the bottom of things quickly. I certainly can't tell what's going on, but I can say that with my reflux also, there were no...
Xen, Does the liquid work more quickly? My allergist told me to get some fast-dissolve strips, but they're not available right now (I think tangled up with the Tylenol recall, according to one web...
Hi! I've had times like you describe when I'm really upset or stressed. When it's been a few days without eating normally, I always have to start out with very gentle foods, like a little rice or...
Rose, I am so sorry to hear about your partner's death. It seems only natural to me that your anxiety would come back when all your energies are so low right now. I'm glad you're trying to find a...
Hi, REd. Just checking in to see how your FIL is doing. percycat...
SnowyLynne, Amazingly, no, I haven't been skin tested for food allergies. Boggles the mind, doesn't it? My allergist did not want to, given my history of scary breathing reactions, and neither ENT...
Joy, I do wonder when/if we'll reach a limit. Funny, though, I think I do okay without the Nexium on those occasions when I've run out for a few days, but the Zantac has become a life-saver. percycat...
Hi! I agree with Kitt that you can just ask her straight out what she has to report. Simply asking that question doesn't obligate either of you to anything. When I first started with my new...
Lulu, Hang in there! I'm sure you and your parents and doctor will come up with the best way to help you get over the relapse. Sometimes, a major change of environment like a hospital can really help...
Hang in there! Having toxic people in your life just really makes the anxiety so much worse, doesn't it? I'm sorry you and your wife are having to deal with this person and his devious ways. It must...
Thanks everyone. I do have an Epi-Pen. Fortunately, starches and grains don't seem to be a problem, except for corn. And meats are all fine as well. So is milk and raw cheese. I'm hoping to get...
My experience with medications was that the side effects would usually return for a bit whenever my dose was increased. And I think I've mentioned before, but Zoloft wrecked my sleep so badly during...
Count me in on the "avoids medical shows" bandwagon. I love "House," but don't dare to watch it any more for reasons that are obvious to all us HA sufferers! Just wish there were a real Dr....
Cecelia, Thanks for sharing. I've often wanted to try extra enzymes, but can't find a company that manufactures them from ingredients I'm not allergic to. I had to research carefully to learn that...
All, I was diagnosed with LPR (reflux into the throat) 3 or 4 years ago. Many treatments failed to help, but I just got a very encouraging report from my ENT and wanted to share. She noticed great...
Thanks, Alcie. Yes, I've kept a thorough list. Right now, I eat things in as plain a form as possible - no mixing of ingredients, no spices, no prepared foods, no condiments, etc. Since my main...
Joy, I think there may be some oral allergy going on with the ragweed cross-reactors (lips tingle with watermelon for instance), but lately, it's been all fruits, and only affects my throat....
From me. For a change. /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif With winter coming on, hubby and I have been enjoying some television and DVDs lately. I thought it might be a nice distraction to share...
Welcome, and hang in there! So sorry you're struggling with sleep issues. I know when I'm sick, or tired, or not eating well, it just opens the door for the anxiety to be worse, since my body isn't...
Good luck on all counts. I really like your idea of reminding your supervisor that you're in treatment and intending to return. Someimtes out of sight means out of mind to them, and I know too that...
Dear Sam, What a wonderful treasure of memories you must have, and also a store of strength that she taught you. I'm sure the grief of her death must still feel very fresh at times. I'm proud that...
I forgot to mention that I've lost over 20% of my weight in the past four months. My GP shares my concern about the weight loss, and threatened to "do something" if it continued, but I don't think...
All, I saw my ENT yesterday, who treats my acid reflux. In discussing my throat issues with certain foods, she was very adamant that anything I feel immediately after eating something must be due to...
The allergist's office has not called back in about a week, but given the holiday, I'm going to wait until THursday and then call to see where we stand in setting up the food tests. In two weeks I go...
Positive thoughts and prayers headed his way. Hugs, percycat...
Raynebow, Wow - I am so proud of you! I'll bet you'll do fine - hurray! Just hang in there and congratulate yourself on overcoming the anxiety this time. Baby steps are just as good as leaps! Hugs,...
*sigh* She didn't want to address either issue. One clear piece of information, though, is that I am reacting to even more foods than I had thought. She told me that anything that affects my throat...
Just wanted to chime in and say I hear you, and I'm so sorry tha tyou're suffering this way. Health anxiety is horrible, frightening, and robs us of our lives. I don't have any answers to dealing...
Hey, Raynebow, hang in there! I've gotten pretty scared of meds in the past few years and can definitely get panicked about them easily. One thing I tell myself is that if I do need to take them but...
Wow - that is such a lot to deal with. I'm glad you're safe, but something like that would definitely shake a person up. So sorry you're facing the anniversary grief for your father, and that your...
All, Tomorrow, I have to see one of my doctors, who in the past has given me a diagnosis that I don't fully believe any more. However, she is a throat specialist, and after a couple of recent scary...
Sam, Thanks for sharing. I'll have to check out those links when I have a connection that can handle them. percycat...
SHerry, I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling. Losing your grandmother, and in those circumstances, must certainly have been painful and traumatic. I know you made a difficult choice on her...