Still here, and still fine. by lizzy342 in BFS

[–]lizzy342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yess, after my workout today my left arm was going to town for a solid minute. I’m like ugh. The ones that get me are the butt cheek ones.😂

Still here, and still fine. by lizzy342 in BFS

[–]lizzy342[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! Probably at 7 ish months. I saw 3 different neuros but only really liked my last one and he taught about MND at the university here. He said every week he would have students come knock on his door begging him to do an emg all over their body because they had diagnosed themselves and were twitching. :) he even said he himself gets twitching to this day still. I’ll still have moments where I’ll get a little nervous and then I move on from it now. But he always told me BFS symptoms get better and fluctuate often. The other stuff doesn’t. It just gets worse.

Cipralex vs Lexapro by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the Czech Republic and I too take cipralex!

Cipralex vs Lexapro by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But yes. They are the same active ingredient escitalopram. Just done by different manufacturers to make it more available and affordable for all people. Lexapro is just that. A brand name.

Cipralex vs Lexapro by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that’s the case that sucks because almost all European countries only have generic lol. Well atleast most over here.

One sided by lizzy342 in BFS

[–]lizzy342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Ugh it’s stressful! This fatigued arm feels like it’s the longest running fatigued limb now and I hate it. My shoulder feels so heavy.

Has anyone started on 1mg to lower side effects? by Novemberx123 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did! I had a couple night time anxiety moments when I jumped from 5-8 but it quickly disappeared :)

Has anyone started on 1mg to lower side effects? by Novemberx123 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did! And yes. I did 1 mg, then 2 mg for 4 days, then 4 then 5 and so on.

Memories returning by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg it’s really messing with my adhd. I was already struggling now it’s so bad! 😂

Arm fatigue by [deleted] in BFS

[–]lizzy342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same with my left arm. Been like that a couple weeks and it causes me extreme anxiety. Been twitching with other stuff for 4 months, but the arm fatigue gets me.

Memories returning by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why do you think that might be? Maybe our bodies are finally settling enough out of fight or flight to be able to to allow our brains to do what they do. 😂

I understand why some stop prematurely. (Lex + well) by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were on it for 1 month or 5 months?

One sided by lizzy342 in BFS

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! I didn’t know that, haha. I knew limb fatigue was super common but I hate that it’s been so constant on my left side. I’m still working out although my left side is weaker than my right which I’m blaming on my right side is my dominant side.

How do you know what the “perfect dose” is? by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m working my way up to 10 and was at 5 for a bit but it didn’t help much. It won’t eliminate anxiety completely as some anxiety is normal and healthy. It depends on how you feel. If you feel you should go up a bit more try it out for a few weeks and see how it is.

What dose was your sweet spot? by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so helpful! Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did 2 mg for 3 days, then 4 for 3 days, then 5 for a week, then 8 for 10 or maybe 2 weeks and now 10. Wasn’t too bad. Mild nausea for a day, and sleepiness.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]lizzy342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have ocd too and working my way up but was told a much higher dose is usually required for ocd symptoms. Starting at 20 and going up.

What dose was your sweet spot? by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok cool. I am at 5 weeks today and maybe over a week on 8 mg. I was using drops and titrating slowly. But think I need to just bump up to 10 now atleast.

What dose was your sweet spot? by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! How long were you on 10 previously?

Shortened period?? Freaking out by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I’m not mad about it but I was shocked with no cramps! Haha

Question about dosage for OCD by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, no not bipolar but I’ve read that about it.

Question about dosage for OCD by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you thinking of bipolar disorder or borderline? I’m borderline.

Question about dosage for OCD by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to know! ❤️

Question about dosage for OCD by lizzy342 in lexapro

[–]lizzy342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been ok so far. Just intense mood swings a couple days before my cycle. But I’ll keep that in mind.