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samantha_180210
samantha_180210

hi all

i have been back and forth to my doc to with symptoms that have convinced me that I have cancer. My doctors booked me in for a fasting blood test which all came back fine, as the doctor said if I had cancer there would be some kind of adnomality in my bloods! I am now on my 16th day of taking citalopram and omg. I still have no appetite and very bad tummy . No I am telling myself that I do have cancer and that's why I have no appetite . I feel so unwell and have informed my doctor and they tell me to keep taking my tablets. Can anyone else relate to this experience. X

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  • lynda70899
    lynda70899 samantha_180210

    Posted

    Hi Samantha

    your lack of appetite is due to the citalopram.  One of the side effects unfortunately.  Still early days for you.  Try to hang in there.  Side effects are most distressing but they  will ease.

    lynda

  • samantha_180210
    samantha_180210

    Posted

    Thank you for your response. XShould I still feel loss of appetite on day 16? 
    • philip46747
      philip46747 samantha_180210

      Posted

      Can be up to 8 weeks, but usually your appetite comes back around the 3-4 week mark, just try to eat the best you can, otherwise has healthy shakes to get the vitamins and nutrients
    • debi76
      debi76 samantha_180210

      Posted

      Hi Samantha

      I'm on day 26 and got my appetite back. The first 3 weeks were my worst I'm sure you will start to feel better soon.

      I've read it takes months before you feel the benefits 100%.

      Stick with them I'm sure side effects will pass soon. Just think you have had the blood tests and it's clear so don't make yourself sick with worry. You did the right thing getting the test.

      Keep strong x

    • philip46747
      philip46747 debi76

      Posted

      Im 7-8 months in and still have the occasional side effect and the odd blip but they all pass after a few Days
    • lee1111
      lee1111 lynda70899

      Posted

      Jist starting Week 10 on 20 mg and still not feeling hungry. I have to constantly remind myself to eat, which is not my normal state of being. I miss tucking into good food, but for now it's all about eating enough good stuff to keep going. Lee.
    • philip46747
      philip46747 lynda70899

      Posted

      Same here blips are less and less tho, hopefully they will go altogether
  • samantha_180210
    samantha_180210

    Posted

    I it's a horrible feeling no appetite isn't it! X 
    • debi76
      debi76 samantha_180210

      Posted

      Yes it horrible as it makes you feel weak but trust me it comes back !! 🐽🐽 that's me now lol x
  • kerry84695
    kerry84695 samantha_180210

    Posted

    The best thing you can do is stop using Dr Google, take your tablet every day and get on with life the best you can, let the tablets work their magic. One day soon you would start to better. In the mean time rest, be kind to yourself, read some good books (that's helps me zone out) I promise you that one day soon you would feel better xx
    • don45258
      don45258 kerry84695

      Posted

      Hi Kerry

      I noticed I was googling a lot but stopped it now I'm on my 8th week and still having bad days

    • philip46747
      philip46747 don45258

      Posted

      How are you don, gathering you got off Sertraline and are now on citalopram
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