Posted by BobYuma on December 22, 2003, at 16:09:58
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro?, posted by LynneDa on December 22, 2003, at 10:41:25
> Hi Bob,
> Yes! I did have the clenching. I think I was so disturbed by it because it was unexpected, as was the itchy neck! My p-doc said it couldn't have been related to the Lex cuz there was nothing he read that indicated this. I told him I've got pretty good anecdotal proof that it happens to many people! Until you asked, I hadn't noticed that it went away :-). I'm going to guess I haven't had it since about week 5 or 6. A lot of my s/e's disappeared at that time. I wonder if you took something to relax you and help you sleep if it would diminish the clenching and/or it wouldn't wake you up?
I like reading your posts, thanks for being a part of this. Best wishes and peace to you!
> ~ Lynne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hey, hey Lynne:
Thanks for the compliment [about reading my post]. I like reading yours too ... Mutual Admiration Society ... <wink>
About taking something before bedtime to help with relaxation and sleep: Yes Ma'am, I started taking a sleeping pill and one Lorazepam each night at bedtime. I guess they help me sleep, but they didn't keep me from waking up when I started clenching my jaws, nor did they keep me from doing it. But at least I can go back to sleep when I wake up in the night, I'm such a sleep hound. Anyway, I think I might try the Melatonin.
For anyone who's reading this and is having the same problem with "clenching": I'm still going to a massage therapist once a week, and she always works on the jaw. She can actually tell that they've "tightened" up, and she can massage the tension out. It's great, everyone should try a massage for tension and relaxation. I'm thinking about asking her to marry me, then I'd have my very own personal massage therapist right in my own home ... hmmm... wonder if she can cook too.Thanks as always for your intelligent input, Lynne. Have yourself a great week.
Bob
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