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| Tue, 12-06-2005 - 12:04pm |
Just thought I'd reply to you in a seperate thread. :)
I'm on 50mg of Zoloft and was put on it about six weeks ago now. Actually I have just worked my way up to 50mg. For some odd reason I was real sensitive to the side-effects of Zoloft so I had to stay on 25mg for nearly a month and I have to increase very slowly. Which is so weird cuz I used to take Zoloft back in the late '90's for depression and never ever had trouble with any side effects then. And at that time I was taking 200mg.
I'm just now noticing that the Zoloft is helping me with my hypochondria. But it probably wouldn't do a whole lot if I didn't help myself too by staying off of WebMD and stuff like that. I know my triggers now so I steer clear of them when I can and try to be realistic as much as possible when something physical arises. I had that awful headache like a week ago and thought for sure I had a brain tumor causing all the pain. Realistically, AF was visiting, my neck was bothering me, my sinuses were acting up and I was stressed out. I really had to keep reminding myself about all that. It's so crazy, isn't it?
Oh, and I freak out when I have to have certain tests done. Like when I had the upper endoscopy a couple weeks ago I thought for sure they were going to find that my esophagus and stomach were full of cancerous tumors. I was so scared. Turns out there was nothing there! lol X-rays and CT scans freak me out, even blood work sometimes. And all because of my passing a kidney stone and then getting a kidney infection that landed me in the hospital for three nights. I haven't been the same since then.
Heh, there must be something about Libras and anxiety huh? Makes ya wonder!

Jennifer
"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi
So sorry for the delay in responding, I'm on the west coast,so I usually don't get a chance to post 'til later in the evening (when it seems like everyone else is in bed) hee hee!
I started out really slow on Zoloft too, I think that is a great way to go-Let your body get used to the med slowly...I was put on another drug when I first quit my job, and it was the full dose-freaked me out. I quit taking it immediatley.
Luckily-My sister has dealt with the same issues as me, and was able to get her pdoc to make 'a spot' for me, in her practice, even tho' she wasn't taking new patients.
I really like her, and I feel so blessed to have found her.
I can tell with the Zoloft, I am lots more upbeat! So that is wonderful! Oh-And on the health issues, I know what you mean. If you have any questions re:kidney and bladder issues, feel free to email me, I have had those types of problems since birth. Along with icky girl troubles. My mind often wanders to thinking there is something really wrong with me that the doctors were never able to figure out, but I am just trying to push those thoughts out of my head. It is so encouraging to know that Zoloft has helped you with this issue!
Hey-BlueMarlin girl, Thanx so much for the post, I look forward to getting to know you.
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I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
HUGS!
shasta
P.S. Just wondered if you take any other meds besides the Zoloft? I am currently taking ativan, and used to take xanax, but I think the ativan is a better choice for me. It really helps with my anxiety, and I am not so reactive to 'things'
TTYS!
Hi Shasta :)
I don't take any other meds for anxiety right now. I was on quite a few different medications for the kidney infection and I've also been dealing with acid reflux. I am so sensitive to medications and had such troubles with the antibiotics from the kidney infections. I couldn't even handle taking Oxycodone for the pain when I had the kidney stone. So my doc and I just want to stay minimal with the meds. I also have fibromyalgia. Sometimes I wonder if it all goes hand-in-hand. The Rheumy wants me to do a muscle relaxant but I even hesitate to do that. lol But believe me, there are times where I wish I had some Xanax or something but it's probably better that I don't. The Zoloft alone seems to be helping, so far. And I'm hoping it helps with the fibro too. :)
I've never had to deal with much in the way of UTIs. I've had a few over the past 15 years but nothing major. Then suddenly I have kidney stones and then an infection. Oh and I got one more UTI about a month after the kidney infection cleared. Since then I've been alright. I do know that I have one more small stone sitting inside my kidney. The doc says it's way in there, very tucked away, and so small that they aren't worried about it. But I do. Cuz I sure don't want to go through all that again. It's amazing that something that is as small as a grain of sand can cause so much pain and damage. KWIM?
I look forward to getting to know you better too! Does seem we have lots in common, huh? Take care! :)
Jennifer
"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi
Jennifer
"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi
So funny you love some of the same things I do!
We will definitely have to catch each other in chat one of these days, or please feel free to email me at: shastasheart@msn.com
I promise to write more soon, Have to go take care of animals and the house, it's only 08:48P here!
Oh, and I hope you don't have any more problems with the kidney stones, I know they are so painful! I am sending prayers & thoughts your way!
So fun to make a new friend! <3
You take care!
TTYS! Love, Shasta
This is cracking me up! ROFLMAO! hee hee!
shasta
Jennifer
"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi