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[CLKD]

It really does depend on the GP Hamilton as to how keen they are at prescribing HRT B4 anti-depressant medications.  Also depends on the costs of various medications.  We shouldn't have to fight for apps., discussions, thinking time etc.. 

[Tempest]

I just wanted to wish you good luck, Hamilton! Try the Prozac if you're comfortable with this, and if it doesn't suit please let your GP know so that she can work with you to find something that will help. Sending hugs your way! xxx

[Hamilton]

Thank you day 4on Prozac ,just feel tired and a bit sick is this normal

[Tempest]

Yes, Hamilton - there is a 'settling in' period for all antidepressants so try not to worry too much. Just take each day as it comes and try to relax and do nice things for yourself. Sending you hugs! xxxx

[CLKD]

Yep.  The nausea was the problem that I was unable to tolerate 

[Tempest]

Oh, and try to eat regularly too! It really does help with nausea. A piece of toast, bananas etc about every 3 to 4 hours is good, especially if you can't face a full meal just now. Ginger biscuits occasionally can help too - ginger helps nausea. Eating regularly keeps blood sugar stable, which is very important for keeping mood stable too. (I know CLKD is a big advocate of this)! 

[CLKD]

Yep 

[Hamilton]

Not nice to talk about but got a wee touch of the runs too.when do the side effects go ,please help .i have got ginger tea and gin gin sweets I.e ginger,just in case anyone thought it was gin the drink hehe

[CLKD]

Stress can cause 'the runs'.  As can medication.  Ginger should settle the gut ........ grated over a salad?

[babyjane]

I take escitalopram which is also an SSRI.  It took about three weeks for the worst of the side effects to settle down and if affected my digestion at first.  If I increase my maintenance dose for whatever reason my gut gets annoyed with me.

I think I read in a thread on this forum that a large part of our serotonin is produced in the gut so that would explain it.

[Hamilton]

Thank you everyone for your help ,just not got my mum here ,no sisters or aunts leave to ask ,surrounded with brothers ,son hubby ,and nephews ,so it's hard to talk to someone ,hubby is really good at listening xx

[CLKD]

You are welcome.  As BT told us years ago, "It's Good to Talk" 

[Hamilton]

Thanks clad ,on the Prozac ,have you tried it ,if so how did you get on ,please be honest x

[CLKD]

It made me    ..........

[Hamilton]

In what way