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Susan M(PA) · 07-16-2007, 08:54 PM

Thank you ladies for all your kind replies.

Hi Kat, Yes, I'll check out the www.HealthTalk.com on DEC. 19, 2006
re Ritalin and chemo brain.

Dear Rentrac, Joy and Susan,
Thank you for all your ideas, I have tried low dose Paxil, Effexor, Wellbutrin,Amitriptyline and now Lexapro. All except the Lexapro
have too many side effects unless I'm on steroid, which
is only with chemos. I agree the Effexor is great for hot flashes.
I did take only 1/4 of the 37.5 mg Effexor and I couldn't stay
awake for two days, although I wasn't anxious!

Hi Sue, how is the Lexapro for you? What does are you taking?
I do feel less sad with 5 mg. but not very motivated yet. Still pushing to get things done. Not a lot of interest in anything yet.

For me , much of it could be Lyme disease and asthma causing
fatigue. Chronic Lyme is a neuro disease, causes a lot
of anxiety and depression. Oh and then there's menopause
and stage I.V. BC for five plus years and Herceptin. This week I'm back on antibiotics after getting another tick bite last week.

For those who suggested I see a specialist, I have seen a psychiatrist in the past who treats Lyme, but she had no experience with cancer patients. She did her best to treat me for about a year.
I did well with Serzone, but it was taken off the market a few years ago.

Right now I see my family doc, a lyme doc, cardiologist and onco, and need to see the surgeon next month.
Somewhere in there I need to see a dentist, and pick up new glasses.
So far my onco and family doc are aware I'm trying antidepressants.

Deb, Becky,Debbie, Odette, Kat, Rentrac, Debski, Joy I will try to get a walk in each day I know that can help, it's been
difficult with the humidity and asthma. We have a walking club!

I started with a licensed naturopath, who may be able to help me with supplements and nutrition. I will keep you posted on anything I find helpful.

Thanks again all for getting me through this rough time!

Susan M(PA)

07-16-2007, 08:54 PM	#17
Susan M(PA) Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 20	Thank you ladies for all your kind replies. Hi Kat, Yes, I'll check out the www.HealthTalk.com on DEC. 19, 2006 re Ritalin and chemo brain. Dear Rentrac, Joy and Susan, Thank you for all your ideas, I have tried low dose Paxil, Effexor, Wellbutrin,Amitriptyline and now Lexapro. All except the Lexapro have too many side effects unless I'm on steroid, which is only with chemos. I agree the Effexor is great for hot flashes. I did take only 1/4 of the 37.5 mg Effexor and I couldn't stay awake for two days, although I wasn't anxious! Hi Sue, how is the Lexapro for you? What does are you taking? I do feel less sad with 5 mg. but not very motivated yet. Still pushing to get things done. Not a lot of interest in anything yet. For me , much of it could be Lyme disease and asthma causing fatigue. Chronic Lyme is a neuro disease, causes a lot of anxiety and depression. Oh and then there's menopause and stage I.V. BC for five plus years and Herceptin. This week I'm back on antibiotics after getting another tick bite last week. For those who suggested I see a specialist, I have seen a psychiatrist in the past who treats Lyme, but she had no experience with cancer patients. She did her best to treat me for about a year. I did well with Serzone, but it was taken off the market a few years ago. Right now I see my family doc, a lyme doc, cardiologist and onco, and need to see the surgeon next month. Somewhere in there I need to see a dentist, and pick up new glasses. So far my onco and family doc are aware I'm trying antidepressants. Deb, Becky,Debbie, Odette, Kat, Rentrac, Debski, Joy I will try to get a walk in each day I know that can help, it's been difficult with the humidity and asthma. We have a walking club! I started with a licensed naturopath, who may be able to help me with supplements and nutrition. I will keep you posted on anything I find helpful. Thanks again all for getting me through this rough time! Susan M(PA)