Citalopram issues.

[Muppet71]

Hi all

First post. I was on Sertraline for approx 6 months, but I had constant issues will my bowels and permanent piles. I've now been on Citalopram for 3 months now and I'm still having the same issues.

Could I possibly be allergic to SSRI's? I also have started to suffer from short term memory loss. Things like forgetting I was doing something and starting something else.

Weirdly my depression is under control and on Citalopram I appear to be able to manage my "call of the void" instincts. Where as on Sertraline it was more prevalent.

One last thing does anyone suffer from painful aches. My shoulders, especially my right one are constantly painful.

Sorry for the mix of questions.

[Misty-Loves-Tea]

Hi Muppet71

Welcome to H.U.

If you are concerned about any side effects from the medication I would urge you to speak with your GP so a full assessment can be made by a qualified physician who has access to all your medical history.

Prioritise healthy eating & increase your fibre & fresh fruit/veg intake & drink several litres of water daily, these will ease the constipation symptoms. Try and walk for at least 30mins or more each day to help ease your aches & pains, it may be you are “holding” tension in your body. Relaxation Apps can also help relax you and reduce tension.

Difficulty concentrating or memory problems can be symptoms of high stress levels, anxiety, depression and also dehydration.

I hope the above helps.

Best wishes, Misty x

[MrRigatoni]

Hello pleased to meet you sorry to hear this.

All medications do this.

A sign that the drugs medications are responsive to your bodies systems.

If you going to take medications need to know several things first .

You mind body are going to be effected.

In our minds have transmitters called neurons these perform every day functions day to day.

Memory senior moments all the time is one I have, use a diary to make notes reminders.

Normal reactions are going to happen.

Foreign bodies antibodies going to react seeing the medication is a foreign invader.

Using natural bodies defences reactions, nausea, sickness bowel issues. To get rid is that what normally happens.

In your blood stream the meds take time to work so please be aware going to have reactions.

I have taken long term medications for most of the time being mentally ill.

I can give you some general health advice what you need to be doing.

A lot of changes in diet, nutrition can be beneficial to your well being.

Must add a lot of meds lower immunity so losses of precious anti toxidents, antibacterials are normal.

Often get cold chills stomach pains shakes and shivers most meds those especially for mental health.

Avoid all Alcohol Caffeine, Tea, Coffee,Chocolate, Energy drinks. More take consume a stimulants effect mental health.

Memory issues common with all antidepressants. I use diaries and notes plus constant brain stimulation.

Cross words puzzles most days. Music helps.

As we age slowly we do lose memory function can happen also may I add if using alcohol.

Just can with anxiety alcohol thinks can be helpful useful to be a crutch.

Unfortunately I found out the hard way am reformed alcoholic. Clean advise others.

Memory effected had used Thamine to help

Please know can be upsetting distressing frustrating forgetting stuff.

Here to be supportive.

Use the following all times plenty of water helps.

Lean meat fish, leafy greens, eggs,nuts, fruit and vegetables.

Losses of bacteria in guts add Yoghurt with added bacteriums and this protects the stomach bowels.

Drink warmed milky drinks night time with honey.

Beans, pulses, Whole grains bread, pasta, rice.

Look at mentla healh charities these offer a lot of education, knowledge.

Support welfare social lifestyle and other aspects of mental health.

If you live in this country please consider applying any of these .

richmondfellowship.org.uk

mind.org.uk

rethink.org

Please if you live another country seek out local charities well worth doing , as mentioned.

Please if I can help further anything you need to know please simply ask me.

Wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Happy to share.

Please take care