Acupuncture Used to Treat Post-Prozac Side Effects

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Hi All,

 

My name's Glenn. I took Prozac and BuSpar (an antianxiety agent)

for 6 years, but stopped them 2 years ago b/c of their side effects

(difficulty in eliminating water, severe memory loss). I've been

off them completely for the last 2 years, but these side effects

remain. I'm unemployed with just a temp job but no benefits in a

lousy economy, and I've been in this pickle for the last year.

 

I saw 2 urologists who said I don't have an enlarged prostate or

cancer, and ea. recommended a cystoscopy (where they thread a tube

up you). I'd have to be awake for this procedure, for a variety of

reasons...so, I've been seeing an acupuncturist.

 

I've had 5 treatments, and could eliminate fluids easily after the

first treatment! It really was immediate. My foggy memory has

begun to clear, but I'm not back to my pre-Prozac self. I've

adhered to my no dairy, no sugar or coffee (etc.) diet religiously,

but want results overnight. Has anyone experienced a similar problem

like this, known someone who has, or could you let me know about how

long it will take for acupuncture to " cure " me completely? My

visits are $60 ea., and money is a bit tight, so you can imagine how

quickly I'd like to see results! :-)

 

The acupuncturist (a lady, if it matters) doesn't seem to specialize

in selling herbs, but said I have an imbalance in my Liver and Heart

functions, and recommended I eat fennel,nutmeg, or cloves with ea.

meal to help stimulate these organs.

 

Any suggestions or words of wisdom you could impart? Any

information you can provide would be great. Many thanks.

 

 

 

Glenn