I've been on Lexapro for a couple of years. We have a lot in common! Hang in there.
Lucky you...I don't get to see my endo until Dec. 5. I know what you mean about the "numb" feelings. I am glad my endo put me on lexapro in August, I think that is the only thing that keeps me going because lately I feel like just staying home and laying around. I really don't want to do anything anymore. I thank God for my friends since they have almost "forced" me to get out of the house and do things. I'll definitely post any updates I experience. I am hopeful that things will get better!!
I had my RAI on Oct 4 for thyroid cancer. Had my surgeries in June and July. I'm taking 1.5 mcg synthroid and 25 mg cytomel since October 7. I have dry skin only under my chin -- one big patch. I can't figure that one out. I've gained a little bit of weight but I haven't been able to work out at all -- I'm just too tired and weak. Also, after 3 weeks on the low iodine diet, I feel entitled to eat whatever I want for a while. I'm sleeping at least 10 hours a night and I'm still tired. My sense of taste isn't right and I haven't seen much improvement over the past two weeks; although the nausea has subsided. I also feel a little numb -- like my emotions are just hazy all of the time except when I'm very short-tempered which happens often. My most significant side effect is my voice which is so hoarse and soft that everyone wants to know what's wrong with me as soon as I open my mouth. My endo said to give it 6 weeks back on the meds before I start feeling "normal." So, by November 12, when I see him again, I'm hoping to feel better. I did a lot of research prior to the RAI and I still never realized that it would take such a huge toll on my daily routine. Please post with updates as things get better for you. Our dates are so close, we can compare notes.
Gerry