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  1. nostalgic

    Chest tightness, worse after drinking (and raw carrots)

    I don't get any pain, only the pressure. I'll read up on Esophagitis, cheers.
  2. nostalgic

    Chest tightness, worse after drinking (and raw carrots)

    Lately I've been getting an uncomfortable tightness in my chest that persists all day long and it gets worse when I drink. It doesn't matter what I drink, not even water from a purifier prevents my chest to feel tight afterwards so it shouldn't be due to allergies. Raw carrots make it even worse...
  3. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Steroid for my symptoms? I'd rather try to find the reason before going on steroids, but thanks for the suggestion. I see, it's just scary to potentially make it way worse. I was unaware that taurine is beneficial for the liver, I'll try it for that then at least.
  4. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    May I ask why you supplement with 3g taurine daily? So you're not suffering from any symptoms like I've mentioned? Maybe it's due to something else for me. Thanks for taking the time to help me out.
  5. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Do you know if any symptoms can occur from being at 11? I've read that taurine is a good way to lower homocysteine, or would you recommend anything else?
  6. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    My homocysteine is at 11 (<15 range) according to my latest blood test. Is this high enough to create issues?
  7. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Only coconut oil. Worked my way up gradually but probably too fast for my body.
  8. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Nothing out of the ordinary, no. I started a candida cleanse 1 month ago and I had to stop due to detox symptoms. I still haven't recovered in my stomach and it's been 2 weeks since I stopped the cleanse. I thought maybe the slow recovery could be due to low methylation and slow detoxing but I'm...
  9. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Thanks for replying. My doctor thinks it's all in my head and it's very frustrating. You're very knowledgeable caledonia, what do you think could be causing this very uncomfortable chest tightness if it's not due to the antihistamines? I don't care so much about the other symptoms.
  10. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Ok, thanks. So do I just wait it out? Or should I try to fix my acetylcholine levels somehow? Like with B12 as you mentioned.
  11. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Thanks again. So this is probably not a methylation problem then? It's getting harder to breathe each day which is very uncomfortable.
  12. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    But I haven't taken any antihistamine lately. Thanks for replying btw.
  13. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    Anyone?
  14. nostalgic

    Is this a methylation issue?

    A few months ago it felt a bit harder to breathe after taking a few antihistamines. Since then I've gotten more and more sensitive to lower doses and all types of medication, and since the last 2 days I get it without taking any medication at all (except digestive enzymes). I also have an...
  15. nostalgic

    high cortisol at night???

    Do you know if Seriphos affects serotonin? I didn't find any info. I'm extremely sensitive to anything that raises serotonin. I suffer from high cortisol symptoms and could really use some relief.
  16. nostalgic

    High Cortisol Levels - HELP needed

    Hi. Did you find a way to lower your cortisol? I'm suffering from a very high afternoon level and I could use some tips. Thanks.
  17. nostalgic

    About a month ago I was diagnosed with Serotonin Syndrome...

    An update if anyone's interested: Been getting increasingly susceptible to anything that raises serotonin, and now I've also developed a severe histamine intolerance, which hopefully is due to the different meds I've tested. Now I'm able to only eat overcooked potatoes and rice, and only 600...
  18. nostalgic

    My doctor won't take me seriously

    No need to apologize, how could you possibly know? :) Did you get diagnosed at a physician or a specialist? What city? A few hours ago I took a pill of 25mg Hydroxyzine and got some reactions I never got when I used to take 100mg before - I'm currently suffering from some severe pharmaceutical...
  19. nostalgic

    My doctor won't take me seriously

    Haven't received the diagnosis cfs from a doctor, I just expect I have it since all of the symptoms and the course of the disease fits my symptoms like a glove. If I'd say the word cfs to my doctor I think he'd just dismiss it and think of me as a hypocrite. It usually takes years to get that...
  20. nostalgic

    My doctor won't take me seriously

    I think I will but I'm gonna have a meeting with the authority that pays sick people in less than a month and I need him for that at least - since he wrote the doctor's certificate - I'm pretty much forced to.
  21. nostalgic

    My doctor won't take me seriously

    An ER doctor.
  22. nostalgic

    My doctor won't take me seriously

    Thank you for replying. I would only do it to prove that there's something more wrong with me than just simply having anxiety. I would take even less than 1/4 if I were to do it, seeing as I still haven't recovered from the previous one by any stretch of the imagination. I have way less anxiety...
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    My doctor won't take me seriously

    About 5 weeks ago I got serotonin syndrome. I took 5mg of Escitalopram for a couple of days, and on the 4th day I added 12.5ml of flaxseed oil to the diet and got a mild case of serotonin syndrome and I still haven't recovered from it fully - some muscle spasms and numb feelings. I'm also...
  24. nostalgic

    About a month ago I was diagnosed with Serotonin Syndrome...

    Anyone have any idea if it's possible to have this slow of a recovery due to CFS or if something's wrong? My doctor doesn't seem to take it seriously.
  25. nostalgic

    About a month ago I was diagnosed with Serotonin Syndrome...

    Ordered periactin which should be the best according to what I've read.
  26. nostalgic

    About a month ago I was diagnosed with Serotonin Syndrome...

    albeit a mild case. I still can't eat any food with more than a little tryptophan in it or the symptoms get worse. The symptoms improved once I quit the medications and started eating rice, butter and vegetables, and when I had just a bit of millet earlier today I got worse almost immediately...
  27. nostalgic

    While recovering from surgery fatigue I got SS

    Before the serotonin syndrome I used to meditate and relax a lot and I felt that it started to help with the fatigue, but it's literally impossible atm due to the anxiety from the serotonin syndrome. As soon as it gets better I'll start meditating again. I like to watch TV shows but it's pretty...
  28. nostalgic

    While recovering from surgery fatigue I got SS

    2,5 weeks ago I had surgery and was anesthetized for about 2 hours. Been feeling extremely fatigued since then. 2 days ago I got serotonin syndrome from my Lexapro and flaxseed oil and now I'm even more tired. I still experience some anxiety and especially when I eat, even though I eat a diet...
  29. nostalgic

    Started on Lexapro this Monday..

    Thanks for the reply. I will stay clear from any SSRI until the symptoms gave cleared up, then I might give it a new try but with an even smaller dose. Sorry to hear you experienced this too. I'm exhausted today and got stomach pain along with diarrhea, along with some anxiety. Oh well, it'll...
  30. nostalgic

    Started on Lexapro this Monday..

    and took about 12.5ml of flaxseed oil today, haven't taken it since I started using Lexapro. About an hour later I got an anxiety attack and tingling sensation over my arms, face, and legs. I also feel hyper, and I had to visit the restroom. I've googled and learned that it's very rare but...