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Was it here that I heard that we should not take antideppressants like Lexapro, etc.?
I read it somewhere and have been fighting against taking them but since Mepron, the depression is a lot worse. About to give in and start but first wanted to check if anyone knew why antideppressants could possibly affect Lyme and co's very negatively - is this is even true.
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Dogsandcats
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I have not heard that or had a problem. Others may have more info.....
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Keebler
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- Various kinds caused horrible reactions for me, years ago. My life nearly ended more than once from reactions even tiny doses.
I would never recommend antidepressants for any living human being - UNLESS and UNTIL the causes have been explored and LIVER SUPPORT is on board.
Antidepressants can cause damage to the liver & to brain cells. So, if taken, support for those systems is vital.
First, though, be sure to consider the CAUSE. There are many causes that often go unaddressed. Very often, the toxic drugs can be avoided when the causes are addressed.
Now, if all causes have been addressed and efforts to correct those are not working, then, maybe.
As you say this is a result of Mepron, it seems that liver / kidney support might need adjusting.
These are the first line of support for mood:
Sleep
Fish Oil (OmegaBrite)
Liver Support (talk to your LLMD about this as, with mepron, this can be tricky)
Mitochondria Support
Myelin Sheath Support (to insulate the nerves)
Adrenal support is a huge help
Thyroid okay ?
Magnesium is often deficient, and that CAUSES depression
B-Vitamins, D3, Vitamin K, and a balance of all.
Gentle but consistent exercise (non-aerobic). Good: Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Pilates, gentle water movement, walking. Restorative Yoga.
Protein, good fats and lots of colors from vegetables in frequent well-balanced meals and snacks -- this helps prevent hypoglycemia that can cause mood drops
Beta Carotene - this can help lower excess porphyrins that can cause severe depression. Many with lyme have some degree of "secondary" porphyria or KPU / HPU. Certain kinds of drugs are more toxic to those dealing with any kind of porphyria. Many antidepressants are on that list.
Water - dehydration is frequent with toxic infections that require multiple meds. Be sure to get enough, and at night and first thing in the a.m.
SAM-e
Gluten-Free diet
Scent-free, Chemical-free environment
[Vinyl shower curtains can cause extreme depression. I found this out the hard way.]
Mold exposure can also cause depression
Be sure to "flush" the air of your home at least twice a day with fresh air.
MUSIC that moves you. Scientifically, compositions of MOZART and HAYDN have been found to be the most uplifting and brain supportive.
Massage
Acupuncture -
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I was in lexapro and had seisures the 2 nd day I took it and ended up in ER.I was highly neuro lyme and all coinfections and had no clue about it but very sick .
The antidepresant did not helped me.I had babesia as well and the presure on the head increased even more in treatment .Babesia was almost killing me as I was chocking to death.Take it slowly and ramp up slowly and try to detox.
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I took Lexapro twice. The first time for three days, the second time for one year. The first time was very early in my illness and on the third day I thought I was going crazy. I remember pacing and crying all day. It activated my facial twitches and gave me an unreal and horrible feeling.
The second time was a year later, when I was better with many fewer neuro symptoms. I took it for depression/anxiety and it helped me alot. Then I weaned off VERRRYYY carefully.
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i think some ppl with lyme do really need them at least for awhile
but i also think many of us have bad reactions to them
for me---i feel like i am floating and my feet arent touching the ground...i have tried 3 with the same results and never take a second one
exercise helps me break out of the kind of depression where you dont want to move. i somehow make myself walk just a little...a few steps and a few steps more each day and eventually i am wanteing to walk and do other things
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I have pretty severe bart symptoms and take 20mg of cymbalta (lowest dose available). Helps me deal with the anxiety. Tried more Cymbalta and Celexa and got mild Serotonin Syndrome with both. LLMD says Lyme patients are often sensitive to SSRIs/SNRIs.
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