Posted by jimbobwe64 on July 28, 2006, at 17:38:53
In reply to Re: remeron withdrawal HEAD ACHES, posted by jeninco on July 28, 2006, at 7:18:33
> Hello,
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> I tapered down remeron as low as 1/16 of a pill every 3 days. I've been completely off for 12 days and the headaches are starting. I can deal with it though-I stopped cold at 3.75 before and made it exactly this far before starting up again. But then I had racing eyes, no sleep, shakes, splitting headache, inability to eat, etc.
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> So in part, I'm thankful to have only headaches. I am sleeping and that's something. But this totally sucks.
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> Not sure what I can do to help this part out. Any suggestions?
>To Jeninco:
So, you're on your 12th day, good for you. If all you're having right now is headaches, that's a very good thing.
I'm on my 14th day and I'm not much different, but, I just know that if I stick it out, that things will be good. In 11 years, I've never been as good as I am now, even with the withdrawal from the Remeron. I've felt lethargic since I stopped, but, that seems to be getting less and less. I went out today and had some minor panic attacks, but no depression was involved.
So, if all you're having is headaches, then you must be doing something right. All I can say is to keep plugging along, which is what I'm going to do, and things will eventually get better.
However, if at any point you start to have severe reactions, ie suicidal thoughts, severe depression, etc, don't hesitate to talk to your doctor or a health care giver that you trust. I don't mean necessarily go back on the Remeron or any other anti-depressant, but just give your doctor a shout (again one you trust, not a prescriber).
If you're not having any severe reactions, then just tell yourself that you'll give it one more day and see what happens. In the meantime, try to do whatever you can to relax and/or do things to try to take your mind off things. I have a good feeling that it will pass.
Now, as for suggestions nutrition-wise: I know this may sound crazy, but, go to a health food store (GNC is pretty much as good as any) and purchase some non-fluoridated vitamins. As well try changing your toothpaste to a naturally non-fluoridated one (Tea Tree toothpaste, I find to be a good one). It may or may not work for you, but, for me, it kept the headaches down quite a bit, believe it or not.
Another suggestion for you is: at the end of the day, take an accounting of all the symptoms that you've had each day. At the same time, write down all the good feelings that you've had, as well. Maybe, if you do this it will help, too.
Take care and good luck. I'd love to hear how things work for you, too.
Jim
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