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Posted by johnj on June 11, 2003, at 11:19:29
My wife, who is not a US citizen, went to her GP about her bone density test results. I was scheduled to go but could not due to another family illness.
Well, she came home with the results, not explained, and with mole removed from her face. We had gotten a referral to a dermatologist to do the work but this doctor decided she would do it.....2 days before my wife leaves the country for two weeks.
She is menopausal and is taking hormone therapy. I was curious as to what she had in her bag from the doctor. I find new hormone replacement trial meds and a months worth of LEXAPRO!!! She didn't explain what the med was for to my wife just said take it and see if it helps.
My wife has no anxiety problems and is more even keel than most women I know(or me). She had some stress when we moved while she was in school and before the hormone therapy, but that was 1.5 years ago. My wife had concerns and said she was frustrated due to her dry skin. She wasn't asked about her sleep patterns, anxiety level, depression or appetite. What the HELL is the doctor giving her LEXAPRO for? I would be interested in any other women and their experiencs with mood during menopause. The only other thing my wife told the doctor was is that she is tired in the morning and not as refreshed. We see this doctor today and I want to blast this young idiot. I am the one on AD's and I can spot depression and my wife is a happy person. What gives????
Thanks
johnj
Posted by Mariposa on June 11, 2003, at 13:23:00
In reply to Carless Family Docs/menopause/lexapro stories?, posted by johnj on June 11, 2003, at 11:19:29
> My wife, who is not a US citizen, went to her GP about her bone density test results. I was scheduled to go but could not due to another family illness.
>
> Well, she came home with the results, not explained, and with mole removed from her face. We had gotten a referral to a dermatologist to do the work but this doctor decided she would do it.....2 days before my wife leaves the country for two weeks.
>
> She is menopausal and is taking hormone therapy. I was curious as to what she had in her bag from the doctor. I find new hormone replacement trial meds and a months worth of LEXAPRO!!! She didn't explain what the med was for to my wife just said take it and see if it helps.
>
> My wife has no anxiety problems and is more even keel than most women I know(or me). She had some stress when we moved while she was in school and before the hormone therapy, but that was 1.5 years ago. My wife had concerns and said she was frustrated due to her dry skin. She wasn't asked about her sleep patterns, anxiety level, depression or appetite. What the HELL is the doctor giving her LEXAPRO for? I would be interested in any other women and their experiencs with mood during menopause. The only other thing my wife told the doctor was is that she is tired in the morning and not as refreshed. We see this doctor today and I want to blast this young idiot. I am the one on AD's and I can spot depression and my wife is a happy person. What gives????
> Thanks
> johnjI don't know if it will help and will TRY to be brief - I am 47 and thought I was peri-menopausal because of a terrible time w/rage and mood swings. I was given Lex for this problem, diagnosed as PMDD ( Pre-Mensrual "something" Dysfunction) and Depression by Gyn Doc and told I was nowhere near Menopause. I didn't think I was depressed, but now that I have been on Lex for 5 months I realize I really was depressed and had been for several years ( family deaths, financial and job related problems). I also have suffered most of my adult life w/insomnia which contributes greatly to depression. Lexapro has "cured" that problem as now I fall asleep easily at regular bedtime, sleep SOUNDLY through the nite, and rarely wake in the early morning hours ( i used to wake regularly at 3 or 4 AM and could not go back to sleep ).
I guess my point is that I have benefited greatly from taking Lexapro, and it has really helped me deal with my personal situation.
Best of luck to you and your wife~~~8|8
Posted by johnj on June 11, 2003, at 14:37:04
In reply to Re: Carless Family Docs/menopause/lexapro stories? » johnj, posted by Mariposa on June 11, 2003, at 13:23:00
Thank you for your reply
My wife had a very high folicle stimulating hormone 1.5 years back when we were trying to get pregnant and it was determined that she was in perimenopause at the time.
She doesn't have trouble sleeping since I do/did and she slept sound just tired. Her mood has been stable for a long time, just that one incident. She had some moodiness around that time of the month but just really bad that one time. She holds a job, and does it well, is happy and laughts easy. I just don't see Lexapro as something to try and see. Brain chemistry is tricky stuff and I don't want her to take something that is unnecessary. take care and thanks again for replying.
johnj
Posted by Bill L on June 13, 2003, at 9:02:09
In reply to Re: Carless Family Docs/menopause/lexapro stories? » Mariposa, posted by johnj on June 11, 2003, at 14:37:04
John, If it turns out that your wife does want to give it a try, the Lexapro won't hurt her permanently. There is certainly no evidence of these drugs doing long term harm and they have been around for many years (SSRI's since 1989).
Lots of women take SSRI's for pms. Prozac is given for pms. Since there is a stigma about "Prozac", the makers of Prozac also market Prozac under a different name (I think it's Sarafram?). That way, women with pms or depression who don't want people to know they take Prozac can say they take Sarafram.
Posted by KimberlyDi on June 13, 2003, at 14:03:43
In reply to Re: Carless Family Docs/menopause/lexapro stories?, posted by Bill L on June 13, 2003, at 9:02:09
John, is it possible that your wife may have issues or worries that she doesn't burden you with? She sounds like a happy and well-adjusted person who will be able to decide whether or not the Lexapro is working for whatever reason it was given. I think it is charming that you are so protective of her.
Good luck, Kim
> John, If it turns out that your wife does want to give it a try, the Lexapro won't hurt her permanently. There is certainly no evidence of these drugs doing long term harm and they have been around for many years (SSRI's since 1989).
>
> Lots of women take SSRI's for pms. Prozac is given for pms. Since there is a stigma about "Prozac", the makers of Prozac also market Prozac under a different name (I think it's Sarafram?). That way, women with pms or depression who don't want people to know they take Prozac can say they take Sarafram.
Posted by johnj on June 13, 2003, at 16:32:50
In reply to Re: Carless Family Docs/menopause/lexapro stories?, posted by KimberlyDi on June 13, 2003, at 14:03:43
I am sure my wife has worries she doesn't burden me with, but even on meds I am not as well adjusted as she is. She went to the doc to get her bone density results and instead ended up with her removing a mole from her face two days before she leaves the US for vacation. She did this despite the appt. that was made to a specialist. I went with her on Wednesday to size up the doc and didn't say much as I didn't want her to get defensive. Of course the cut was infected and she said "I might have to send
you to a cosmetic surgeon." What the hell?
she also forgot to sign her prescription for antibiotics.
I guess I wouldn't have had such a problem if she would have explained to her why she gave her the lexapro. My wife had no clue what she received. I just don't think AD's are for PMS like moodiness, IF it is transient. The doctor never asked her the typical questions about depression tht even the makers of zoloft provide. Personally, after meeting the doc she is a flake with the attention span of a gnat. Her office was decorated like a antique shop too. The biggest mistake I have made was going to this doc instead of sending my wife to a high school buddy of mine who is a doctor, and highly respected. I just thought it might be weird to have a high school friend as my wifes doc. But, I should have let her make that decision. Again, the right doc is so important. I guess I just expect more for how much they get paid. Thanks for the responses it has helped me sort it out.
johnj
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