I guess I was feeling so hopeful that this would work, that I convinced myself I was feeling better already. Of course that's not the case, these past few days have been a rollercoaster ride. I have felt different, in a good way....but still not good (if that makes any sense) I'm usually pretty shaky and lightheaded in the morning, but once I get going at work I can tolerate it. Today I started feeling pretty good and the ln after lunch it hit me hard. I have been so fuzzy and lightheaded. I usually would have freaked out by now, but I'm trying really hard to get through it without rushing to the ER or having a meltdown, especially because its just my one year old and I. He doesn't care or understand that I don't feel well...he wants to play. Do symptoms usually last all day? Or subside after a few hours? Could this be because I had caffeine (sweet tea) at lunch? Or I this just the anxiety talking? I know I'm all over the place with this post, just trying to figure this out. I just wanna be better
You're in the early stages of having side effects unfortunately. Often it starts ok, then they hit you. Yes it does get better, honestly, but you'll probably have a bit of a rough ride first. Side effects start to wear off after a couple of weeks and I found I had different ones each day!
The saying is that it gets worse before it gets better - and it's true. You'll be fine, so just try and go with it for now and tell yourself it's only temporary.
As the side effects start to wear off you'll start to feel up and down for a little while too, but again go with it and eventually it'll all even out. It takes a while for the meds to start kicking in.
Some people take around 3-4 months, some sooner and some longer.
This meds takes a long time and you needs lots of patience.
The benefit is so worth waiting for.
K x
Hi Jazzy, stick with it, trust me you will feel better. Keep taking them because if you stop you will have to start over again and everyday is a day overcoming side effects. The benefits out weigh the side effects. You are probably focussing all your thoughts/energies on what happening to you (i know, its hard not to think about anything else) go out for a walk, get some fresh air.....simple but it works, hope you start to feel better soon and stick with it x
Yesindeedee! Stick with it! Jazzy,
I am getting some "blips" at the moment when I thought all was going to go well (even though I thought I knew not to take anythig for granted, human nature I guess) and had turned for the better.
Have a major prob at the mo which isn't helping which I'll have to through for discussion and help a little later.
We all wanna get better, but we'll all get there, but at different times and speeds. We all have to keep the mantra "with the forum we have friends to help us through!" or something like that!
Regards,
David