SkipperH
03-30-2006, 12:54 PM
My neru wants a new MRI of my head done, no diagnosis yet. First one was done approx. two years ago. I described my sypmtoms to him, dizziness/vertigo, fatigue, intolerance to heat, muscle aches, muscle twitching. I think he sensed I was depressed because of the duration of these sypmtoms so he recommended Zoloft. I took my first pill last night and I feel terrible today. It seemed to magnify my symptoms, not sure if I will continue. Anyone else use Zoloft?
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KelliD
03-30-2006, 01:01 PM
Skipper...he may also have given that to you to help control pain so you can rest. You might try asking him about Amitriptyline. I used it for a few months when I had pain...it was a tremendous help with no discernable side effects.
1Thes518
03-30-2006, 01:13 PM
I have not taken Zoloft, but have taken other SSRIs including Effexor which I am on now. They all take 1-2 weeks to get used to. Side effects usually go away by that time, so, you should call your doctor, but maybe stick it out.
Keeta
03-30-2006, 01:15 PM
Skipper.. At one time I was on Zoloft,and my experience was an initial period of "not feeling well"-- Which for me lasted about 10 days. Then I felt much better. I hope it helps .
SkipperH
03-30-2006, 07:25 PM
I'm not sure, I barely got through the day at work today. Do you think it's possible that my doctor may have seen something on my first MRI to lead him to order a new one? I didn't even ask him whether it could be MS, just relayed all my symptoms to him.
lilc
04-01-2006, 09:12 AM
Skipper, you could ask your neuro to show you the first MRI and discuss it with you. (It is YOUR body, you do have a right to see the MRI and ask questions.) I don't think you would get much of an answer if you ask the nuero if it is MS, they generally don't like to suggest MS without ruling other things out.
SkipperH
04-04-2006, 11:08 PM
New MRI scheduled for tomorrow. This not knowing what's wrong is the worst!
orngcrayon
04-05-2006, 02:21 PM
Actually, the patient OWNS the MRI - we paid for them (or our insurance did). I actually took my MRIs from one neurologist to get a second opinion from another. Why not? It's better than paying for them all over again.