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I have had a serotonin syndrome back in 2009

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james61270
james61270

I'm back on similar meds that caused the reaction I'm worried about having another one.

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  • nancyew
    nancyew james61270

    Posted

    What's a serotonin syndrome?

    • james61270
      james61270 nancyew

      Posted

      A chemical imbalance in the brain to hard to explain but not fun to go thru it trust me
  • lorna811
    lorna811 james61270

    Posted

    Did your doctor prescribe the same meds? You must be really really careful, this can be very dangerous. I am sure your doc has told you what symptoms to keep an eye out for and to get help if needed? I hope it works out for you and that all goes smoothly
    • james61270
      james61270 lorna811

      Posted

      Yes she has but there is still a high risk so she and I have to be very careful because I can't mentally and physically go trough that again scary.

    • james61270
      james61270 nancyew

      Posted

      Stiff muscles weakness irregular heartbeat went to paralysis had a anaphylaxis could not swallow had to have a n_g tube in hospital for 17 days 10 days in ICU that is some of what I remember but much worse.
  • julie80193
    julie80193 james61270

    Posted

    What were your symptoms ?
    • james61270
      james61270 julie80193

      Posted

      Stiff muscles weakness confusion rigidity anaphylaxis feeding tube in ICU 11 days 17 total days in the hospital.
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