Zoloft withdrawl

[Catherine518]

Hello folks.  I am new to this forum and wonder if anyone has any feedback for what I'm going through right now.  I have always had general anxiety issues - while I've been aware of it, it's never cause enough havoc in my life for me to worry too much about it.  In January there were a number of things that happened all at once and suddenly I was losing control, so I asked my GP if she would write me a perscription for zoloft.  We decided that I would take it for a few months, get through the rough times and then get off.  
Well, things have calmed down and four weeks ago I decided that I wanted to get off of the meds, so again, I talked to my GP and she gave me a very simple "tappering schedule".  I was taking 50 mg of zoloft, so I cut those to 25 for two weeks and then stopped.  I was fine for 36 hours and then all hell broke lose.  I am experiencing instances of losing my balance, even when I'm not moving, tingling sensations in my hands and arms, and numbness that follows those sensations.  I have these undescribable trembling sensations that travel from my head to my toes.  I am crying at the drop of a hat and during one very scary day last week I became so suicidal that I had to call my husband and ask him to come home because I was afraid to be alone.  My GP says that this has nothing to do with the zoloft, and thinks it's allergies - or the heat!  Give me a break!  
So, I saw a neurolgist, who believes that something is definately wrong, but he doesn't know what.  He admits that it might have something to do with the zoloft, but says that there is no hard and fast documentation of zoloft withdrawl.  He is testing me for multiple sclerosis (and he's already ruled out a thyroid problem).  So - what do you think?  Have any of you gone through this?  Have you gotten through it eventually?  I don't know how much longer I can deal with feeling this way, but I certainly do not want to go back on the zoloft just to make the withdrawl stop.  I'm almost starting to hope that it's multiple sclreosis just so I have an answer.  I appreciate any feedback - or kind words!
Thank you!

[Catherine518]

Thank you!  It's good to know that I'm not alone.  I'll definately let you know if my doctors are able to give me any useful information, and hopefully, we'll all get through this eventually.

[Jen0218]

Hi Catherine. My name is Jennifer and I am going through the withdrawl of quitting Celexa. You are going through the same things I am. I have not felt suicidal, but the physical side effects are the same. I have done some research and am finding that these medications are known for having this type of withdrawl symptoms, and I think your Dr. sounds like a real idiot!!! I am not a Dr. but I have a sister who is an RN and she agrees that I am going through withdrawl. I am seeking advice as well. I never want to be back on this medication knowing that it will mess me up this bad, but I am also concerned about the duration of this. I am not answering your questions, but I want to let you know you are not alone. Good luck, please let me know if you find out anything useful.

Jen