[Miss Lee]

Mandy- From everything that I have learned from this forum and Aunty, I would give yourself more time between tapers to stableize. I think that Aunty gives here daughter about 3 weeks (corrct me if i am wrong aunty). Anywho, this would solve the boyfirend problem as well puting your schedule further out and leaving you more stable for your visit.

Lala-I understand your feelings. I used to sit around and KNOW that I was never going to feel normal again. I have usede my faith to get me through. I think going through something so traumatic solidified my faith. If you want hope, you gotta have faith in something. I not talking about religion (although I do have faith in GOD)- just blind faith. AIt also helped me with giving up control and relaxing into what my body is going through. YOu are not alone, we all stand with you in this.

Hammer- You sound in good spirits. The sun is the best for this ****.

Mr. spock- I am sending you positive vibes for your health. Let us know.

Where is Debbie??

Miss Lee

[Beachie]

Hi Miss Lee thanks for the support! So I think you were saying to someone that now that they were down to 5mg from 10 (this is day 12?) stay here for at least 3 weeks? Sounds good to me, I'm not ready to change again right now. I was actually thinking a little longer becasue I was under the impression that the detox lasted 3 weeks to a month for every step down..

Here's what I was thinking..comments or corrections welcome!!
I will stay on 5 mg (from 10mg) for about a month - 6 weeks
Then step down 1 mg every 2-3 weeks?

DILEMMA! Please Advise!:
I have 20 mg tablets that I am trying to cut evenly into 5 mg pieces with a razorblade b/c I found this more effective than a pill cutter. However, it never comes out exactly even. Now I have the ability to go buy the liquid now. (I was going to reserve this until the 1 mg step downs) b/c I still have about 20 - 20 mg tablets. Any thoughts? Since, we all know Lex is not inexpensive, I didn't want to waste them,but if the varriance of an accidental 6 mg.. 4 mg split is making this harder than it has to be.. then I will go get the liquid now.

New Symptom: Has anyone else experienced Jaw Clenching? Mine is definitely doing it at night, causing me terrible neck and head pain during the day. It tries to clench during the day but I am more aware of it. I am still exercising .. so any thoughts on this? Probably, the REscue Remedy by Bach would be good? Auntybio.. any thoughts on that?

Thanks all, hugs!!! I can't believe this is really possible, freedom from medication.. what an unnerving experience.. letting go .. letting go of the crutches that I was either told I needed or that I really did need.. and If I don't need it now, that means I have grown as a person.. that I have ACTUALLY changed. I have always ascertained that people don't really change, those that do are the exceptions.. b/c it's just like this stepping down of medication.. I mean.. gosh! status quo (staying on the medicatition) definitely would have been the easier softer way! but I am changing my behavior and my beliefs by doing this simple action. (Ok, this is how you know, that perhaps the mental anguish is subsiding, because the 2nd half of this post definitely sounds more like me Optimistic, and a core belief that at our centers we all have the exact same deepest desire.. and that is to be happy and free from pain. In that sense we are all the same right? It's just a miracle to find this support to help achieve that!
thanks!

[Gapske]

Every day has been a little different for me. I now realize I went off Lexapro way too fast, but no one ever mentioned what would happen if I did. Looking at my calender, I went from 20 mg.s to 10 mg.s on Jan. 14, then on Feb. 9 started taking 10 mg. every other day...because I was feeling so good. BIG mistake, especially since I started forgetting to take it because I felt good then just stopped taking it. The 20th of this month was about when I started feeling like I was getting the flu and then it dawned on me that maybe it was withdrawal symptoms.

I refuse to go back on the drug to ease myself through this. If anything I think this will make me stronger.

Nausea, head in-a-vice feeling, emotional, irritable, you name it, I'm going through it.


My husband has been extremely supportive and helpful. I now feel like I need to sit down with my children, ages 12 and almost 15 and explain to them what's going on with me. I've been a real tyrant with them, snapping at everything. They know that's not like me.
Of course the Lexapro had me numb most of the time so I let alot of stuff go. My kids are wonderful and they're like any normal siblings with their bickering, they don't deserve it for me to go in to the evil witch mode!

[Gapske]

Beachie,
Your last half of the post are my sentiments exactly!!

I've been doing alot of talking with my husband about "creating my own reality." As soon as I understood that I knew that I could stop using Lexapro and begin to live my life again. Sure, I was happy and never had to worry about anxiety and major depression on Lexapro, but I wasn't living my true life. I wasn't being who I really am.

I highly recommend to everyone out there a movie called "What the Bleep do We know?" It is extremely thought provoking. After watching that, I knew that I had to be free of this drug, I knew that if I put my mind to it I could and will get through anything and do anything. I'm beginning to understand the saying, "There is nothing to fear, but fear itself."

[sunnyrose]

Thanks AuntyBiotic. I started the lecithin a week ago. Do you or anyone know if acupuncture will help heal the nerve damage or help my body to heal from the lexapro or help my liver to detox any toxins left in my body? I started acupuncture last week. A naturopath that I saw suggested that the twitching could be from the toxins still circulating in my body from the drug.

Would you recommend that i get the book, "Prozac: panacea or pandora"? It's not at the library. I wonder if it gives advice on the best healing modalities/supplements for problems like twitching. I don't want to go overboard, but I have this fear that I need to cover all the basis to speed up the healing.

sunnyrose

[Gapske]

Apologies for posting alot, got to get on before the kids need the computer.

Jaw clenching- I haven't had that. I suppose it could be from your body's stress trying to maintain normal functions while you get rid of this drug.

How long does it really take to get this out of the system? Ughhhh!

Has anyone had any manic episodes? Last Friday was a nightmare for me.

I woke up early at 6, took the dogs out, made coffee, started bacon for the kids, went in to my studio and did some painting. Went to the chiropractor, had to use the laundromat, did a workout in between, backed in to a mail truck. [] Minor damage to my car, none to the truck, talked to the mail person about it. I felt like I was on such a "happy high." I got home and immediatley deflated. Sunk in to this awful depression, was supposed to have lunch with my husband. On the way over there I started having a panic attack and every negative thought about myself ran through my head. I felt so sick. The only thing was, I knew I had to push through it. I was so discouraged after all that, but haven't had that since.

I'm trying to maintain an even mood for now.

Any one else have the manic episodes?

A HUGE thank you to all of you for this forum. It has been a wonderful gift for me.

[auntybiotic]

gpaske,

Manic episodes are a sign that you are tapering too fast, my daughter had one that lasted 7 days, I was scared to death to leave her a minute for fear of what she maight try and do. She enjoyed the up feeling but the actioms were truly NOT her.

Jaw clench is also a sign of serotonin syndrome. Are any that have it taking any other Rx medicatins, herbs or over the counter meds. SO MANY interefer with the P 450 system causing the levels of lexapro to increase. If you list the meds I can make a reference check to see if they go thru the same liver system as lexapro does. Serotonin Syndrome can cause chills, euphoria, jaw clenching and muscle twitching.

Sunny,
I read Dr Tracy's book and listened to her tape Help I can't Get off My Antidepressant. Although both are excellent, she does not address the twitching. I believe Dr. Breggins does in his book. Lecithin was his recommendation. Yes, I do believe the acupuncture will help with the toxins. Possibly look on the Gogle for foods rich in lecithin and load up on those in addition to the pill form. You will get better but it will take time. Give it a few weesk and you will notice a gradual improvement.

In regard to the 20 Mg pills, Lexapro is the BEST way to go if you can afford the cost. When you get to cutting a pill into such small fragments, how accurate can the doses really be. The liquid will cause you life to be more predictable and to me that is worth the price of gold. Flush those 20 Mg down the JOHN and buy the liquid, if you have insurance the copay can't be that bad.

[Miss Lee]

Gapske-

I had extreme manic actions on the Meds and off. It is a common side effect. to the point that often gen docs (or the ones who don't konw anything) will suggest bi-polar. But it is all BS and it is the withdrawal. Hang in there. I got a lot of work done during those times! He HE. I just told myself "well here it goes I might as well do something productive!"

Sunny-

Acupuncture does help (look back through the posts to see evidence). the only thing is that I expereinced trembling about a day after acupuncture, then I would get IBS. (a polite way of saying it!) The toxins leaving my body would hit me hard. I opted to stop the acupuncture for awhile, but plan to go back. I did enjoy it's effects. I would try it out and watch your body closely.

Hi Beachie!

Mr. Spock??
How have you been feeling, RED??

I have a dreaded cold AGAIN! I can't shake it!

Miss Lee

[Miss Lee]

Hi Aunty!

Did you read my post about the question about my hormones?? What do you think? I feel better, but am still having issues around my cycle. Like crying a lot.

Any advice would be great!

Miss Lee

[tamra]

Today is my 12th day free of Lexapro...it looks like alot of us are at the same point. Have I hit "the worst of it?" yet? My previous posts detail my vitamin shelf...trying to do everything in my power to deal.

I've discovered that each cigarette makes me feel worse..so I've got nicotine w/d going on at the same time. I was able to feel the different "types" or waves of symptoms with my tapers. 1st the stomach and body aches, the headaches and so on. Being completely off is different...can anyone tell me how close I am to being over the hump?

thanks, Tamra

Live every day to it's fullest!

[lalalamort]

Im at day 12 too and im just about at the end of my patience

I can honestly say I ahve never felt this bad in my entire life its like im living in a nightmare. HAHAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAA

[tamra]

I was trying to remain calm & collected with my post....but lala...oh yeah! I am SOOOOO done with this "****". [}]

I'm just hoping to hear that it gets "just a little more tolerable" very soon. I'm tired of feeling like this, tired of searching for answers, tired of telling my husband "I'm sorry", and tired of being tired.

I've got another hour or more of staring at this blessed idiot box....so if I find anything enlightening...I'll let you know!

Live every day to it's fullest!

[mandymcj]

For Tamra, lalalamort, and anyone else who feels like quitting.

Most of us know exactly how yuo feel. I've had so many days of just absolute hell on earth followed by days that were even worse than the last. It was like what's the point of this if it never gets better? And it didn't. For a long, long time.

And then today I woke up...and I was okay. Things weren't quite so bad. Yesterday I probably cried 4 times and was absolutely blank/miserable all day, today I've felt a tiny smidge of...dare I say it...happiness? I
Now, I am by no means back to my normal self, but for the past month or so I've been so completely out of it that even feeling slightly closer to how I used to be is a pretty great feeling. And it gives me hope. I don't know how long this is going to last, maybe I've just stabalized, but I cherish this brief little semblance of happiness.

I just want to let you guys know- you WILL get through it. It may take a while, and I know you're sick of dealing with it and just want to give up, but I PROMISE that eventually it will be over. You just have to do everything you can do to get to that point. We all know exactly what you're going through and how it's hell on earth. Just hang on.

[annaoffmeds]

hey everyone
this week is getting a little better- still am all crazy on the physical symptoms and GAPSKE I completely understand the crazy emotions- I have had these strange outbursts of crying and feeling like I'm being unreasonable about life. I know in time they'll get better and for now I just have to push through. Sucks, doesn't it at times....I just keep saying, I'm off meds! I can do this. (I refuse to give in as well!)

Lala- believe me i know the crazy feelings....but it does sounds like the withdrawl is gonna be pretty tough on you....don't compare your recovery to anyone elses because your emotional recovery may be tougher than the physical stuff. You'll get there, keep talking with a counselor or psychologist, ok?

hang in there everyone- it sucks, we're tired, emotional and feeling ill, but we gotta keep fighting- after making it through this, we can do anything.
anna

[angel144]

I have a question if someone could please answer it. Since getting off of lexapro I can not move my joints very well. If I walk for more than 20 feet my ankles and feet actually hurt. When I wake up in the morning I can not move my fingers, my joints in all places are killing me. This just started happening after getting off of lexapro. I was wondering if anybody at all had this reaction. I was on lexapro for 5 years went off in December cold turkey I was taking 40mg. Thanks to anybody that can shed any light on me.
andrea

[Gapske]

Angel44,
Wow! 5 years at 40mgs.? Quit cold turkey? You deserve a HUGE group hug! (Everyone, wouldn't that be the greatest thing right now?)

I don't know anything about the effects the drug has on your joints, but I wouldn't discount it at this point. With the high dosage you were taking and for so long, I would think your body is going to take awhile to rid it of the drug.

Have you ever had problems with that? I've read that while taking any anti-depressants we basically numb our senses. Even hearing, touch, taste can be suppressed.

I know I've been extrememly sensitive to sounds. If my kids start talking real loud, or goofing around and singing off key, I can't take it. Or going to a store or restuarant with a lot of noise is too much for me right now.

Do you feel like checking with your Doctor about it?

[8D] The suns out here, I'm thinking a walk would be a great thing for me right now, even if it's a bit chilly.

[Gapske]

Book recommendation!

"Your Drug May Be Your Problem; How and Why to Stop Taking Psychiatric Medications" By Peter Breggin, M.D. and David Cohen.

I got it from the library. I really wish I would have had this book before stopping Lexapro and even before taking the drug!

It has some very mind opening facts about what these drugs do to us and why we shouldn't take them.

I realize that there are some people who desperately need help and need it quick. I think there should be more integrated help for them. Not just "here take this pill" call me if you have any questions.

I'm beginning to realize how much the average person (some anxiety, mild-depression, etc.) is pushed in to taking these drugs.

There is so much I could quote from this book to help people, but I'd be taking up too much space.

[debbie724]

Hello All... Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. My very special, very favorite, very loved uncle passed away on Friday. He had been in ICU since the Friday before. He went into cardiac arrest while driving. A couple of bystanders stopped his vehicle and began CPR. His heart was not beating and did not begin beating agian until he was shocked... 10 minutes later. This left him with severe brain damage. He never regained consciousness and was non- responsive, so our family had to make the decision to take him off of life support. Our family is very close, so needless to say we were pretty much at his bedside from morning until night from the time he arrived... and until his passing. Last night was the viewing and tonight will be the final viewing, followed by the service. I got an email from Kimi, who was telling me how worried she was about me... so I figured I better post something to let you guys know why I disappeared. Thanks to all of you that noticed me missing and for asking about me. I just didn't have it in me to post before today. But, after briefly catching up on the many pages that I had not read... I have realized how much I miss you guys!

Auntybiotic, I guess you never got my email? I also never got yours. Can you try sending me another one?

Miss Lee, my cycles have changed to be exactly as you describe yours???

Redbled, who is Brad Pitt going to portray in that movie? Mr. Spock? I think that he would be a good canadite considering how much the ladies like him.[]

Speaking of which... Mr. Spock, how are you?

Shifty, how are you?[8D]

Kimi, you are a very deep person and I think that is a wonderful quality in you. I too enjoyed your poem. I had goosebumps the entire time that I was reading it.

Tamra, I think it was you that mentioned the thyroid symptoms being the same as what you have... (i.e. being the same as the symptoms of lexapro withdrawal). Due to the weight gain concern for me, I was tested a couple times over the years while on the Lexapro... and I was told my levels were fine. Recently I was tested again... and found out that my levels were low. Yeah! I'm thinking, no wonder my emotions are so irratic... maybe the thyroid hormone medication will help with that. Also, I'm thinking, no wonder I gained this weight... now being off the lexapro and on the thyroid hormone medication... maybe the weight will start to fall off!!! So, if you find out that you do have a low thyroid... I don't think you need to worry about if it's symptoms from that or symptoms from lexapro withdrawal... just consider yourself double wammied... with hope.

You know what I like about these smiley faces? They truly do describe the many feelings of withdrawal. Sometimes we are extremely happy. Sometimes we are extremely angry. Sometimes we just feel like ****.[xx(] Sometimes we are sad. Sometimes we are flirtatious. And sometimes we just don't know what we are.[?]


debbie

[tamra]

Thanks Debbie, and my prayers are with you and your family.

It's been a long 2 weeks for me and many others. Today the sun is shining brightly...the calm before the storm..2-5 inches of yuk for tomorrow. Alot has happened today in my little world. I'm not really sure what to make of it. I'm deep in thought and staying busy.

I called my new Dr. yesterday to ask if there's anything else that he knew of that would help. He said that since I'm on my 12 day off Lexapro, he doubted that any of my symptoms were related to Lexapro w/d. SLAP I'm the first one to have problems coming off of it...in his experience. SLAP I called my mom just to talk things thru..she's on vacation in Florida for another month. It seems as though my mom and husband have been "discussing my wellbeing" (is that the nice way to put it??) I know they care & I know they love me and are concerned...but SLAP I think that she was trying NOT to say...get off the computer, quit analyzing myself for possible problems, get off my "butt" and get on with life....snap out of it. SLAP SLAP This particularly hurts because I've supported her thru seasonal depression problems & other depression symptoms...she's on paxil right now.

So, after that many slaps....I'm somewhat numb. I'm just wondering how long I've been "skrewed up". I'm embarrassed, weepy, feeling very unsettled. but, I got off my "butt" and have been cleaning the house like a fool. I've taken no vitamins, no supplements, no extra glasses of icewater...drinking coffee whenever I feel like it, not paying any attention to what may help....and....the house is clean and I feel better...... [}] [V]

I have to let this all soak in a little...I'm so irritated at the entire thing right now. YES, I feel better & I've completed some spring cleaning early....and that's good news...but....I think they were right.........??? This just sucks because all of you are the only ones that understand...really understand and care. ok, here's the weepy moments you guys are talking about.

so, after today, if I'm not here...I'm either doing fine or just ignoring it and getting on with life...as is suggested. I'm still going in for bloodwork but I doubt anything will be "wrong". Wasn't the saying "fake it til you make it" in a movie? Oh well, that's all for now...more cleaning to do. thanks for letting me vent. Tamra

Live every day to it's fullest!

[Miss Lee]

Debbie-
I am comforted by your post. I was worried. Strange about your cycle?? I know LEx messes with hormones but I don't understand how?? Who was it that had lactation with LEX? That has to be hormone related.

tamra-
I have been "SLAPPED" by Dr.'s more time then I can count about this issue. 12 days out is not a long time. You are in withdrawal and the only one in DENIAL here is your lousy DOC. General docs have no clue what they are doing in regard to this drug. It is why there is such a grass roots backlash. I sent a lot of info to the DOC who put me on this medication for "normal" anxiety. What an idiot. But I am now looking at it as a belssing. It lead me to all of you, gave me a fierce desire for research, and lead me to realizing that I am in control of my thoughs. You don't need to "snap out" of anything. You need to heal. One thing I realized is that no one understands unless they are in the situation. Talk to us....Rely on us.....family is great IF THEY UNDERSTAND. Give your mom some time and wait till she decideds to go off her meds. Then she will understand.

I don't know if you are a faithful person, but I prayed my way through. And continue everyday.. On my worst days I was on my knees praising my bu** off!

Don't put a time limit on anything. JUST HEAL>

Miss Lee

[safriend]

Tamra, honey, i am truly sorry that u r having such a rough day. You must stay rational when all those other folks are so irrational. I was on Paxil myself and your mother may or may not suffer the horrible symptoms i did when i went off of it. I also gained 45 pounds from it. It is very addictive and she will have to keep increasing the dose to get the same results. I should've stopped after six months but stayed on it two years.
My psy told me anxiety and depression comes from the mom's side of the family. Don't know if this is true because my mom has never taken a brain drug in her life.
Now i am trying to wean myself off of Xanax and having many physical symptoms: jaw clenching, stomach pain, fatigue, and throat irritation.
We must keeping telling ourselves that when all this is over, there will be so many beautiful aspects of life to enjoy. I keep telling myself that childbirth was horrid but those babies were worth it.

Someone mentioned thyroid. I just learned that my thyroid drug was too high and am changing dosage. Keep your check ups. Anyone on thyroid medication should not combine it with calcium. I take my synthroid in the morning, a multivitamin at noon and my calcium supplement at night. Fish oil with each meal.
I found a good website that gives positive advice and supplement info: healingfeats.com
Question: has anyone tried 5-HTP? It is supposed to replace our serotinon which i was told i have a deficiency of and that, i believe, has been the cause of my body pain all along. If anyone has tried it, please respond.
Aunty, u r a wealth of wisdom and we love and appreciate the patience and love you give to this board.
If any of you are really, really suicidal, please go to the nearest ER immediately. They can refer you to professionals that can get u through this detox process. We are all going through this alone, or at least it feels that way, but we have each other, and I thank you for your support and understanding.

[Gapske]

Tamra and Miss Lee,
What's the saying? "You can't choose your family, but you can choose your friends?"

Family can be our worst enemies at times. I wish I knew why.

I talked with my mom yesterday and was going to tell her what I was going through, but as usual couldn't get a word in and even if I did manage to squeak it in, she would probably start comparing it to her issues. She's always half listening and using herself as an example way too much. I have vowed to be fully there for my children, always.

Tamra, don't leave us if it's helping you. You have to do what's right for you and if at this moment it makes you feel better to communicate with all of us who are suffering like you, don't stop!

I used the cool crisp weather and half sunshine day to my advantage. I bundled up, packed a notepad and pen and went for a walk. I stopped several times to jot down my thoughts on this whole thing and where I feel I'm at in life.

I guess I'll just email my mother to tell her what's going on.

[lalalamort]

is anyone else having feeling like it doesnt matter whether you get better because you're going to die and spend eternity in nothingness or whatever?

[lalalamort]

Im really bad today. I'm struggling to get out of bed let alone out of the house

[tamra]

Thanks so much for the support everyone....here's the update...I got off my butt & cleaned & cleaned & went outside to play in the cold with my little guy & cleaned some more....I guess you could say I worked thru the pain. I talked it over with my husband. We both agreed that our reality takes place between the walls of our home. Family members are full of advice, but all its doing is pissing us off because they don't understand. My support group is with all of you, my husband and my 2 boys. Our lives are what we make it...if it's a bad day or a good day.

Here's the part that really irritates me though!!! I did all that today..full of anger & frustration & emotion...AND I FELT BETTER!!![}]

I took NO vitamins whatsoever, drank my coffee, had my smokes, ate whatever I wanted. Maybe I was trying too hard to feel better??

I feel safe, secure, and happy now that my day is finished. One of my favorite tv shows is one tonite (Lost - I need to see the 1st season though!). My youngest son is sleeping already (in a very clean bedroom) & my older son is about to go to bed also. This is probably the best I've felt in a long time. A good vent felt wonderful...maybe the tears cleansed my system and reset things. A relaxing evening watching tv and waiting for the snow to start....our forecast was changed...4-8 inches of snow now! lol

Lalamort: for how bad I felt yesterday & how emotional I felt today...I never dreamed it was possible to feel this good...this soon. I'm really worried about you...If there's anything I can do...just ask! I'll say a prayer & again...if you need to chat one-on-one with someone....just say the word! I'll give you my email address. I'm in no position to give advice but it feels really good to vent.

well....that's all for now...I'll be around here for awhile I think. You've all helped me so much....I hope I can get thru this and help others as well. Thanks! Tamra [^]

Live every day to it's fullest!

[sunnyrose]

AuntyBiotic and Miss Lee,

thanks for the info


angel144,

I'm seeing a spiritual coach, she had joint pains after getting of a psychiatric med (don't know which med). The pain went away (don't know how long it took to go away). She told me that joint pain is a common withdrawel side effect.

[annaoffmeds]

hey everyone,

tamra, so sorry you had the dreaded doc visit- i think they dont even know what those meds do- i mean they just prescribe them and if their patients go off the meds, the doc no longer sees them and doesnt hear about withdrawl....i'm sure you read my story of the doc telling me i should never be without meds and that i'd come crawling back.... and suprisingly, just like you it gave me a little shock and I just told myself I wasn't giving in.[^]

hey, just a note to everyone- make sure you're not taking too many vitamins, A for example is stored in fat and not released out in fluids like Vitamin C is....taking too much vitamin A can give you symptoms like naseau, headache, etc., and sometimes there is even too much A in your daily vitamin, so just be careful!
(I think 10000 IUs is the max for women over 18 for supplements in general....i'll check on that.)

alright, hope everyone is well,...sorry to hear about your family death
Anna

[safriend]

Lala, are u taking any medication at all at this point? Are u tapering slowly? I know the fatigue can get really bad. I drink frequent juices and that helps some. If u r not eating, then u will be drained just from that. I know sometimes it's impossible to eat a healthy diet if there's no one to cook for our tired bodies. Can anyone pick u up some boost or ensure? Also crackers and cheese is easy. Beans and Instant Brown rice is another good choice.
Hang in there and tell us how ur doing? If u get really, really sick, it's time to rethink the meds or go back to see the dr.
I am drinking double doses (two bags and less water) of chamomile and that is helping fall asleep.

[safriend]

Lala, are u taking any medication at all at this point? Are u tapering slowly? I know the fatigue can get really bad. I drink frequent juices and that helps some. If u r not eating, then u will be drained just from that. I know sometimes it's impossible to eat a healthy diet if there's no one to cook for our tired bodies. Can anyone pick u up some boost or ensure? Also crackers and cheese is easy. Beans and Instant Brown rice is another good choice.
Hang in there and tell us how ur doing? If u get really, really sick, it's time to rethink the meds or go back to see the dr.
I am drinking double doses (two bags and less water) of chamomile tea and that is helping fall asleep.

[lalalamort]

hey everyone

went out today, went for a run just then

im feeling a bit better now.........hopefully on the mennd

hope everyone else is starting to feel a bit better

thanks for all the advice and good wishes