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Weaning off meds
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Aug 29, 2011 - 11:48 pm
As of this week, I am now free of all meds prescribed to me after diagnosis. Lexapro and Ambien being my final two to drop. Yoga, Pilates, power-walking, massage and meditation have kept me stress free and centered, which has allowed for the discontinuance of the medications. I'm so excited! I even cried easily for the first time in months and that felt GREAT since the Lexapro kept me way 'even.' Ridding myself of the Ambien has proven to be the haredest. I loved that stuff!!! |
Joined: Jul 2011
I am impressed! No more meds! Keep us posted on how that goes. Just starting my journey but the meds are piling up and while at this point I will not say I have worried about taking them (more like 'yes please') it has crossed my mind that there might be withdrawals. You guys who are moving forward so well keep the rest of us moving! Thanks and have a great day!
Joined: Jan 2011
There are withdrawal symptoms with all, most severe for me was withdrawing from the fentanyl. That took a good week while the others just three days or so. Nothing severe with any. Just a temporary nuseance.
Joined: Jan 2010
That's great news! You are obviously moving forward, more and more every day. Awesome!
Joined: May 2009
Good for you in stopping the meds. I used the pain meds for about 2 months and then was able to stop them. I have never had a problem sleeping thank goodness so I didn't need any help with that. I wish you well. Lori
Joined: Jul 2009
Good for you! I'm sure it wasn't easy and it's wonderf