Re: New here and I need help!

[Guest guest]

Sounds to me like you have a great doctor. NeuroReplete, although expensive, is

made up of amino acids and other supplements that are natural precursors to

build up your neurotransmitter--Serotonin and Dopamine. Methionine is a methal

donor and also supports Serotonin production, naturally. I took Prozac for many

years and now use very similar natural amino acids and supplements that have

completely replaced the need for the SSRIs. Be patient and work closely with

the Dr. because it is a balancing act that takes time and patience. You don't

want to little and you don't want too much. Hopefully you will be able to

gradually taper off and let the natural substances take over.

Now, as for the sexual dysfunction, you may be one of the fortunate ones where

your libido and function return to normal. Unfortunately, my did not. They got

worse upon stopping the SSRIs. Give yourself ample time to work it all out and

I hope you are one of the fortunate ones.

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> I've been taking Lexapro for over 7 years! 10 mg for most and recently (like

4-5 months) was moved up to 20 mg. My libido is NONEXISTENT! My poor husband

feels like he is in the dog house every night! ha ha ha

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> I went to see a holistic doctor last week to try to get weaned off of the

Lexapro. She started me on supplements Neuroreplete and L-Methionine. I'm also

starting Progon B (progesterone). In two weeks I'm supposed to go back and get

bloood work (to check sex hormone levels) and try to wean off of the Lexapro.

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> Am I on the right track? Anything I can do that I'm not?

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> I tried stopping Lexapro (cold turkey) and that was a BIG mistake...

Irritable, moody all of again, plus the dizziness is horrible!

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> I also have Crohns and I'm trying to follow the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

Hoping that would help, because I feel better (physically).

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> I would appreciate any help! Thanks

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[Guest guest]

I've heard that supplements with 5htp (Neuroreplete in this case) help many

women when it comes to pssd, so you're on the right track

Also maca root seems to help some people with libido problems, you could try

that out or just ask your holistic doctor about it.

Good luck!

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> I've been taking Lexapro for over 7 years! 10 mg for most and recently (like

4-5 months) was moved up to 20 mg. My libido is NONEXISTENT! My poor husband

feels like he is in the dog house every night! ha ha ha

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> I went to see a holistic doctor last week to try to get weaned off of the

Lexapro. She started me on supplements Neuroreplete and L-Methionine. I'm also

starting Progon B (progesterone). In two weeks I'm supposed to go back and get

bloood work (to check sex hormone levels) and try to wean off of the Lexapro.

>

> Am I on the right track? Anything I can do that I'm not?

>

> I tried stopping Lexapro (cold turkey) and that was a BIG mistake...

Irritable, moody all of again, plus the dizziness is horrible!

>

> I also have Crohns and I'm trying to follow the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.

Hoping that would help, because I feel better (physically).

>

> I would appreciate any help! Thanks

>

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[Guest guest]

I've heard that 5HTP is a libido killer similar to SSRIs because 5HTP is a precursor to serotonin.

[Guest guest]

Hmmm... I had no idea, after researching a bit online it seems that some people

do get lower libido after using 5htp and for some libido increases. Interesting.

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> I've heard that 5HTP is a libido killer similar to SSRIs because 5HTP is a

precursor to serotonin.

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[Guest guest]

I went online and searched for Neuroreplete and there is alot of conflicting

information.

I don't know who to believe!

Rach

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> I've heard that 5HTP is a libido killer similar to SSRIs because 5HTP is a

precursor to serotonin.

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[Guest guest]

Going on 10 years of PSSD due to 5HTP. Does the same thing as an SSRI if you

take enough of it.

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> > I've heard that 5HTP is a libido killer similar to SSRIs because 5HTP is a

precursor to serotonin.

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