I'm gaining weight form paxil and I would like to know if there is a
diet pill or something I can take to help me with this.
> >Hi Tara, I'm afraid I was a little depressed, feeling sorry for myself & not >being able to do things, but also because no one could tell me what is wrong >with me for sure. I was also very worried because I was getting worse fast! >But the doctor told me that the antidepressants work on how your brain >perceives pain. That seems to be working because I feel a little numb all >over my body. He choose Paxil because I told him I have been trying to loose >weight for 4 years and couldn't loose anything because the pain was too bad to >even think about exercising. The Paxil has taken away my appetite and with >the pain gone I can exercise more consistently. He said if I was too thin he >could prescribe an antidepressant that would increase my appetite. My entire >lower abdomen is still sensitive to the touch, and I can't lift anything but I >am much better. > >Tara S wrote: > >> I was given Paxil once for depression. I'm afraid it do anything, except >> dilate my pupils. It didn't even help the depression. It is great that it >> helps you, though! I wonder how it works. >> >> Tara >> >> ----Original Message Follows---- >> From: Alanjess@Yourlink.net (Jessica) >> Reply-To: adhesions@obgyn.net >> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net> >> Subject: Paxil >> Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 15:33:28 -0600 >> >> Hi all! Hope everyone is finding some relief. My gastro/intest dr >> prescribed paxil for me and I am feeling so much better. The joint and >> adhesion pain I was feeling is so much better! It's still there but >> doesn't slow me down as much. I have been exercizing every day and have >> lost 4 lbs. (25 more to go!) My house doesn't look like a war camp >> anymore and I can do more than 1 activity a day!! Just thought I would >> mention this drug as something that has worked for me and maybe it will >> help someone else. Take care of yourselves! Jessica >> >> -- >> Jessica Baleyko >>