ME/CFS
Outcome unclear
ME/CFS with depression and anxiety: Lexapro and modafinil tried
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill for
- Not stated
- Last post
- Sep 2021
In their words
- Condition: ME/CFS
the jittery stuff and the crashes went away
In context ↗
Summary
A person with fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety took the highest dose of Lexapro for three years, which helped their depression and anxiety but caused dry mouth. They had also been on 200 mg of modafinil for three years, calling it an absolute gift, though the first three months were hard until they found the right dosage. They saw a therapist for anxiety management.
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What they tried
Their words about each treatment
- Lexapro · Helped
I was on the highest dose of Lexapro for three years. It did absolutely help with my depression and anxiety.
In context ↗ - modafinil · Helped a lot
I've been on 200mg modafinil for three years and it has been an absolute gift.
In context ↗ - therapy · Helped
I started with my current therapist when I was in crisis and we spent two months just on anxiety management.
In context ↗ - new antidepressants · Not said
I have fibromyalgia and was recently trying out new antidepressants that also help with nerve pain
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Their path
They say too little about how ill they were at each step to draw it on the severity scale, so the steps are listed as they describe them. Dates are when they posted.
| When | What happened | After |
|---|---|---|
| — | fibromyalgia, depression and anxietyI have fibromyalgiaIn context ↗ | |
| 2021-09-14 | modafinil side effects and crashes settled once dose foundonce I did, all the jittery stuff and the crashes went awayIn context ↗ | Modafinil / armodafinil |
Adverse events
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)“The only side effect I personally had was dry mouth, which is somewhat common” In context ↗ Side effects
- Modafinil / armodafinil“The first three months were hard, and it took a while to find the right dosage. But once I did, all the jittery stuff and the crashes went away.” In context ↗ Side effects
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Pain & fibromyalgia
I have fibromyalgia
In context ↗ - Anxiety & low mood
It did absolutely help with my depression and anxiety
In context ↗ - Neuropathy & tingling
new antidepressants that also help with nerve pain
In context ↗