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cloe46559
cloe46559

Hi just after some Adice 

I have been on sertraline for 6 weeks altogether now. I was one 50mg for the first 2 weeks then got told to up it to 100mg which I have done for 4 weeks. I do feel as though they are helping as having good days aswell as bad days. But for the last four days I have had really bad headaches and not sure If it the sertraline or not. 

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  • shell58234
    shell58234 cloe46559

    Posted

    Hi it's the sertreline given you the head ache stomach problems as well its your body getting the higher dose it will wear off within the next few weeks.
    • cloe46559
      cloe46559 shell58234

      Posted

      I just got of the phone to my doctor and she seems to think it's not the sertraline as iv been on them to long for the headaches to start. Iv got acid reflux and nausea which I belive can be cause by anexity? Also clogged ears which iv tried everything to unblock but nothing working. Thanks for your reply 
    • shell58234
      shell58234 cloe46559

      Posted

      Ask your doctor if they have been taking sertreline. Belive me not all doctors have knowledge on these pills.
  • Digsby
    Digsby cloe46559

    Posted

    Hi,

    I know that my depression is a major cause of my headaches (which do seem to have intensified recently - I have had to switch from one med to Sert, but headaches were the least of my problems!)

    I need to get some fresh air at least once a day. Tension in my body with the other depressive symptoms can give me headaches so I try to keep relaxed as much as possible. I also suffer from tinnitus so I need to mask that with soft music, which also has a calming effect. Are you worrying a lot (i.e. more than usual)? Are you able to take any pain relief for the headaches.

    If you don't usually suffer with headaches, which I'm assuming you don't, this can be a worrying symptom. Keep an eye on things to see if anything else in your life has changed and could be affecting you, besides the meds. Could be a combination of more than one thing. Relieving the pain is the main priority. You will know soon enough if you think it is the meds - your body will know!

    Keep us posted on your progress. Hopefully, you will be feeling better soon.

    Best wishes,

    Digsby

    x

    • cloe46559
      cloe46559 Digsby

      Posted

      I use to get headache every now and again say like once a month or something. I have this thing where I get pain or feel ill and Google it and it comes up with answers that i didn't want to know I no shouldn't Google but can't help it been suffering with all different kinds of pain and nausea for 2 months now. Just want it to go but I am having more good days then bad since being on sertraline so hopefully before long it will be in my system and I'm better. 

      Thanks for your reply. X

    • cloe46559
      cloe46559

      Posted

      I'm also getting bad acid reflux which in an in lansoprazole for which has eased it abit. It's all one thing after another lol x
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