WAS THIS AN UNIQUE STORY?
Not at all!
While I think my experience has been unusual, I know that
it is not unique.
My recent google search for CNS lupus symptoms brought me to
the Lupus Foundation of America website. The headline read “drugs used to treat
lupus can cause side effects that are similar to the symptoms of CNS lupus.” It
encourages people to consult with a neurologist who can determine if the drugs
rather than lupus could be the cause of the problems.
NSAIDS (non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
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Celebrex, ibuprofen, and naproxen
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Antimalarial drugs
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plaquenil and hydroxycholoroquine
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Corticosteroids
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Prednisone
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Hypertensive drugs
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blood pressure medications like beta blockers
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http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_donatenow.aspx?articleid=2323&zoneid=43
Most surprising is that antidepressant drugs are not
included in their list. I think this is an oversight.
But I am not naïve. I have to say that I have excellent
doctors - they are world renowned doctors at the top of their fields. My neurologist is a graduate of the Harvard
University. And if he missed this, then most other doctors are also probably not aware of the side effects of antidepressants.
Perhaps doctors are
in the dark because pharmaceutical companies do not publicize the
problems with their cash cows?
I have done a lot of reading about antidepressants recently.
There is considerable evidence about how ineffective these drugs are and just how harmful
they can be. Certainly, my story demonstrates this.
My upcoming blogs are going to focus on the research which calls
into question the effectiveness of antidepressants. I know you will be shocked
to learn that antidepressants actually increase the risk of suicide.
After that, I am
going to share information about better, more natural ways that have helped me
deal with symptoms of depression.
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