Allergies, Fatigue & Paxil Withdrawal

Norma · 05-25-2012, 04:02 AM

I have been having significant problems with fatigue so I went to my doctor at a clinic that specializes in cronic health conditions. My blood tests show that there is problems with my thyroid reverse t3 and cortizol levels. The doctor thinks my allergies are at the root of the problem and I am doing more allergy testing.

For now, she wants me to take a prescription med (hydrocort) and supplements. One of the supplements is B vitamins, which I have had anxiety issues with during paxil withdrawal.

Are there any potential problems with my taking hydrocort? Will it affect my paxil withdrawal?

Also, is there any way to get more b vitamins without causing anxiety problems?

Thanks for your help!

LCrawford67 · 05-25-2012, 04:08 AM

Hydrocort, in the US, is a topical cream and if that's what you're talking about, there shouldn't be any problems.

Not all B vitamins are stimulating and I'm betting she's prescribing B12, which also should be just fine. I'd ask her, just to be sure.

Norma · 05-25-2012, 03:07 PM

The hydrocort is a tablet, not a cream.

The B vitamins she wants me to take is B complex with all the different B's.

LCrawford67 · 05-25-2012, 04:42 PM

Instead of a prescription, if she believes it's allergies, why not take an OTC? Allegra is now OTC and works very well and I, personally, never had a problem with it. Also, what about a non steroid nasal spray, like Patanase? I'm just making these suggestions, if you're looking for other options than a prescription pill.

Here are a couple links listing foods high in B vitamins, if you're hesitant about the supplement:

http://www.healthaliciousness.com/ar...itamin-B12.php

http://food.qandas.com/healthy-recip...vitamin-b.html

05-25-2012, 04:02 AM	#1
Norma Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 421	Allergies, Fatigue & Paxil Withdrawal I have been having significant problems with fatigue so I went to my doctor at a clinic that specializes in cronic health conditions. My blood tests show that there is problems with my thyroid reverse t3 and cortizol levels. The doctor thinks my allergies are at the root of the problem and I am doing more allergy testing. For now, she wants me to take a prescription med (hydrocort) and supplements. One of the supplements is B vitamins, which I have had anxiety issues with during paxil withdrawal. Are there any potential problems with my taking hydrocort? Will it affect my paxil withdrawal? Also, is there any way to get more b vitamins without causing anxiety problems? Thanks for your help! __________________ Summer 1999 – stress overload, declining health December 1999 – Doctor diagnoses depression & anxiety, 20mg paxil. January 2000 to May 2009 – Paxil dosage rises to 40mg. Numerous failed attempts to quit. June to July 2009 – too fast taper, wind up in ER. Read paxilprogress and decide to stabilize at 30mg. Sept '09 through summer '11 slowly tapered to 9mg. Aug '11 Updosed to 14mg Continue taper at 5% each month As of June 2012 10mg.

05-25-2012, 04:08 AM	#2
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 34,484	Re: Allergies, Fatigue & Paxil Withdrawal Hydrocort, in the US, is a topical cream and if that's what you're talking about, there shouldn't be any problems. Not all B vitamins are stimulating and I'm betting she's prescribing B12, which also should be just fine. I'd ask her, just to be sure. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER!

05-25-2012, 03:07 PM	#3
Norma Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 421	Re: Allergies, Fatigue & Paxil Withdrawal The hydrocort is a tablet, not a cream. The B vitamins she wants me to take is B complex with all the different B's. __________________ Summer 1999 – stress overload, declining health December 1999 – Doctor diagnoses depression & anxiety, 20mg paxil. January 2000 to May 2009 – Paxil dosage rises to 40mg. Numerous failed attempts to quit. June to July 2009 – too fast taper, wind up in ER. Read paxilprogress and decide to stabilize at 30mg. Sept '09 through summer '11 slowly tapered to 9mg. Aug '11 Updosed to 14mg Continue taper at 5% each month As of June 2012 10mg.

05-25-2012, 04:42 PM	#4
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 34,484	Re: Allergies, Fatigue & Paxil Withdrawal Instead of a prescription, if she believes it's allergies, why not take an OTC? Allegra is now OTC and works very well and I, personally, never had a problem with it. Also, what about a non steroid nasal spray, like Patanase? I'm just making these suggestions, if you're looking for other options than a prescription pill. Here are a couple links listing foods high in B vitamins, if you're hesitant about the supplement: http://www.healthaliciousness.com/ar...itamin-B12.php http://food.qandas.com/healthy-recip...vitamin-b.html __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER!

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