Hope you get things figured out and are feeling great soon. :)
Thanks, bbxx.
Sorry about posting this twice, but I forgot to post your name in the "To" section.
I am just very anxious over these new happenings in my health and another doctor thought the Lexapro might help. I was actually having chest pains too, and now the chest pains have disappeared and the PVC's are not as often since I started them. They are helping me cope - not as stressed. I really was not depressed so much I don't think, but I was about to climb the wall. This makes me so nervous. I saw my EP for the second treadmill about a week ago and he should have noticed them on my record. Just in case he didn't I will point out that I am taking them.
I DIDN'T go into VT this time on the treadmill, just frequent PVC's. I am wondering if the Lexapro helped with that.
I have read that if you tend to get the PVC's, sometimes stress can cause them to be worse.
I do want to point out too, I had to take some pain medication for a strained muscle in my neck recently. I took Oxycodone (I had a few left over from the past). I felt a little strange and checked my pulse. It was beating extremely fast for a few seconds, probably VT I am thinking. Just thought I would pass that along.
I checked the sites you sent. Thanks! They are very helpful.
Thanks, bbxx.
I am just very anxious over these new happenings in my health and another doctor thought the Lexapro might help. I was actually having chest pains too, and now the chest pains have disappeared and the PVC's are not as often since I started them. They are helping me cope - not as stressed. I really was not depressed so much I don't think, but I was about to climb the wall. This makes me so nervous. I saw my EP for the second treadmill about a week ago and he should have noticed them on my record. Just in case he didn't I will point out that I am taking them.
I DIDN'T go into VT this time on the treadmill, just frequent PVC's. I am wondering if the Lexapro helped with that.
I have read that if you tend to get the PVC's, sometimes stress can cause them to be worse.
I do want to point out too, I had to take some pain medication for a strained muscle in my neck recently. I took Oxycodone (I had a few left over from the past). I felt a little strange and checked my pulse. It was beating extremely fast for a few seconds, probably VT I am thinking. Just thought I would pass that along.
Not sure what class Lexapro is in, but please be aware. Antidepressants can effect the heart rythm, but of course everyone is different and will or will not be effected differently. My cardiologist warned me strongly to avoid antidepressants....obviously if you are suicidal or can not function, then the risks are worth it..but have your cardioloigst monitor you for changes.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ask-a-Pharmacist/Antidepressants---Long-QT/show/628037
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Heart-Disease/SSRIs-and-prolonged-QT-interval/show/253679