[SeptemberMorn]

Not sure if this is the place to post this question, but I couldn't think of a better place.

Because my insurance was cancelled a couple months ago, I have been without my Celexa. My emotional state isn't all that bad off for it, but I've noticed that when I try to sleep, I'll fight going under. If I do go under, then I have strange dreams and I may wake myself up several times with what translates to a loud snore because I'm trying to catch my breath. It feels as if my head is killing me but when I wake up, I don't have a headache as such. I do feel shaky, like I could be losing my mind and I'm very, very sound sensitive and inpatient/grouchy. With a little bit of time and effort, I can gain control of the inpatience.

Could this be withdrawals from the Celexa? Please help. Some answers would really be appreciated.

[LMo]

I am not an expert on such things, although I do know that I had some sleep adjustments to make when I stopped taking Lexapro. How slowly did you wean yourself off it, Sept?

[SeptemberMorn]

How about from one day to the next? It was a surprise to find out we didn't have insurance anymore.

[kimmydawn]

((((((((((((((((((sept)))))))))))))))))))))

i would say that it could be. how long off meds now? it also could be the increased anxiety and depression causing the sleep/mood disturbance if it's been long enough not to be feeling withdrawal. i wish i knew, honey.

have you contacted some of the companies that help with meds for those who qualify? drug companies themselves help certain ppls as well. there are really great programs out there. have you spoken with the dr about samples? have you talked with pharmacist about programs to help you to obtain your meds.

good luck, miss sept. i wish i could do more than throw questions at ya.

kd

[SeptemberMorn]

The hugs and the "honey" helped, Miss Kimmy. Thanks. The thing is, the dr found out I don't have my primary ins anymore and he doesn't take Medi-Cal/Medi-Care so I don't have a script, either.

Gonna call the hospital I was at three yrs ago and see if there's anything they can do for me. That's where my psychiatrist works out of. I had to drop him because his private office doesn't have an elevator and I couldn't climb the stairs anymore. Maybe he'll see me at the hospital.

It's been a month since I took my last Celexa, so I'm wondering if it's really withdrawals or just the fact that my brain needs the med, ya know? I've also noticed some mood swings...

The sleep disturbances are familiar, except the pain I feel when asleep. YECH!

[kimmydawn]

i'm glad they helped, lady friend.

you go girl! call the dr and see about hosp! get on that phone tomorrow and see what you can get set up! also, ask hosp about who else you might see, etc. i have a good feeling about this! i really do!

let me know, k?

kd

[SeptemberMorn]

hehe Your excitment is contagious. I promise I'll get on the phone tomorrow first thing. I know they have another couple of shrinks, so maybe one of them will take me with only the State insurance.

Loooo... I can't believe how badly chemicals or the lack thereof mess with one's pointy little head...

[krzyk101]

Im sorry to hear of your loss of insurance that was covering your Celexa. I am in a similar situation. I was on Effexor XR for 5 years and about two weeks ago the pdoc who signs my scripts decided I could just stop taking Effexor XR cold turkey while he tries me on Luvox.

Been messed up sleeping as you said, for me just half awake and half asleep state. I ended up with no script after 5 years for Effexor XR and am on Medicaid and am not sure when the withdrawals will end or if they have ended? I do notice that with the sudden withdrawal I seem to wake up when I am able to sleep confused as to if it is day or night or what day of the week it is. I am not sure how long the Celexa withdrawals last, only I think it is in the same 'group' or 'family' of the Effexor XR and I wish you the best, as I know This has not been any picnic for me either.

Well wishes on seeing the doc at the handicapped acessable hospital and hope you can get some help with getting back on your celexa or something to ease the withdrawal.

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That sounds like sleep apnea, which can be serious. Make sure you tell your doc this. I'm thinking that it's not caused by going off the Celexa, but you are sleeping more lightly now, and noticing it finally. And lack of deep sleep can produce headaches. Be sure to tell you doc about the snore/wake up thing, OK?

Take care Grouchy...I mean Sept.

em

[SeptemberMorn]

Ummm... me bad! Forgot to say that I already know I have a light care of sleep apnea. It gets worse at times, but I have never journaled on that so I can't say when it happens. I slept pretty good last night, so...

Remembered last night in conversation that about six years ago, I went off Prozac for some reason. About four months later, during the summer, I started getting a fever late in the evening. As summer progressed the fever started coming earlier and earlier until I couldn't take care of my grandkids anymore. Just stayed home and slept.

After many tests of all kinds and nothing showing up, I decided, for some reason to ask my dr to put me back on Prozac. The fever went away immediately! Don't ask me 'cause I don't know. The dr was just as confused by it as I was.

So... must be that our brains just need whatever it is that AD's give us in order to function properly and not just keep Devil D away...

It's 8 am so I'm getting ready to call the hospital... wish me luck!

Em... hisssSpit! LOL Thanks for the early morning chuckle. Every little bit helps.

[SeptemberMorn]

{{{{{{{{Kriz}}}}}}}} Good to see you!! But I'm sorry about what they're doing to you and your medication. Sometimes I think Medicaid is more a problem than a solution. What gives them the right to mess with us, our brains and what is already working??????? A pox on them and their houses!! Surely some of those people that run that burocracy (SP it's too early in the morning for me. LOL) have mental illnesses and know you can go messing with meds like that! I could rant on and on about that!

Thank you so much for your support. It's always good to know we're not alone. Wishing you the best.

[SeptemberMorn]

Ok, keeping myself accountable here...

I called the hospital who in turn referred me to the local mental health clinic. I called them and left a message for the "councelor of the day." Apparently, I have to talk to her before I can even make an appointment. Now, lets see how long it's going to be before she calls back. I'm giving her two hours. Sound reasonable?

[JustBen]

Let us know if he/she does. Never heard of this "counselor of the day" setup.

[SeptemberMorn]

Just got my call! I need to go in to start the process... I can do that... but can I start the roller coaster going of trying this med and the other and suffer through the effects both physical and mental?? I had something that worked!!!! Why do I have to change???

Ben, I don't know about this "counselor of the day," either. Weird, eh? But then, I haven't dealt with Medicaid or the County very much, either.

[heatherm]

(((((((((Tomi))))))))))

Gosh....wishing you lots of luck with this hun.

I can share mine with you? ya think I could send them across the border? I know how much the celexa was working for you. Positive thoughts that something can be worked out for you.

Check this out too....Pfizer has a program that may be helpful for you Pfizer Program for uninsured and low income residents

Love you xoxo

[dottie]

Hi...I am on Medicare & the Spend- down Medicaid. It's the nuttiest program I've seen yet.I must pay the state $520.00 per month to stay on the program. Someday...when I have a lot of wind..I'll run this crazy program by ya' in totality. It'll blow ya' away. Talk about beaurocracy! Wish we had a National Healthcare Program. Oh well..it'll take a good while before that happens. Sorry I veered a little off the topic here...but the medicaid program just fuels my fire!

I hope everything works out for ya', TGC!

[h0kie]

Just about any medication can be obtained for free if you don't have health insurance and don't make over a certain amount of money.

This site has helped us SO much. PPARx

Also, why do you have to start retrying medicines? Have your former doctor release your records to the county place and they *should* continue you on the same meds provided they were working. That's what happened when hubby switched from a private pdoc to the county clinic.

[kimmydawn]

(((((((((((((((((((sept)))))))))))))))))))))

foot thru the door is the first thing! when you go in, explain to the that the only reason you went off your meds was insurance and that they were helping immensely. they shouldn't try to change you around on an AD especially i would think. *fingers crossed*

love,

kd

[SeptemberMorn]

WOW! Thanks, Hun! It's certainly worth looking into! You never know, eh?

Hang on to your Celexa, though! Insurances refuse to pay for refills sent in too early. LOL Certainly appreciate the thought!!

[SeptemberMorn]

LOL I'm sure you noticed the smoke coming from my post, right?

[SeptemberMorn]

Stupid Medicaid refuses to pay for "the good stuff"!! There's only certain medicines they'll pay for. The "good stuff" costs too much and they're not about to lay out any more money th an they absolutely HAVE to. I TRIED to get my Celexa through Medicaid. No dice! They don't care WHO prescribes it.

I'll certainly look into the link you sent me, though. Thanks!

[SeptemberMorn]

Kimmy, they don't care! They don't even want to understand. They figure you're mentally ill so what do you know?? You and I know how important it is to stay on something that works but they simply don't care. SHEEEESH

[wi_fighter]

Tomi, I was on citalopram and it was only $26 a month, no insurance, instead of $84 for name brand. Could you swing that price?

Doc switched me to Wellbutrin SR an hour ago. I'll let you know what kind, if any, problems I have stopping the Celexa.

[kimmydawn]

sept, i know that regular md's would probably prescribe the celexa for you. so many times i've been offered AD's by md's. what about that?

also, i'm trying to find that phone number to a program for ppl who don't have insureance for meds...

love ya,

kd

[SeptemberMorn]

My main problem is I can't get a script for it since my dr isn't seeing me until the insurance is back in effect in January.

I'm thinking I need a psychiatrist anyway. They know more about psych meds than regular doctors. In fact they know more about ALL meds! All they do now-a-days is prescribe.

Thanks anyway.