I haven't been on much lately because I haven't been well. My counselor prescribed a new medication for depression and fatigue (Zoloft 100mg) and within 2 days of taking the medication, I completely lost my sense of taste and smell. I also have numbness and little feeling in my arms and legs. I can feel pressure like if someone is pushing on my arm, but if I run my fingernail across my skin, I can't feel the pain or pleasure association with touch. I stopped taking the Zoloft, with direction from my counselor, as soon as these symptoms started. It has been 5 days since I stopped taking the medication and nothing has improved. Counselor stated everything should return to normal within 1 to 2 weeks. The Zoloft has also affected my cognitive processing and made the Fibro fog worse. I'm having a lot more difficulty forming thoughts and articulating myself than I usually do. I'm a very detail-oriented person, so this has been very difficult for me. I've been praying every night that this gets better soon and I have faith that it will, it is difficult to cope with though. Cooking and Food is part of my culture and I get a lot of joy from cooking and eating. Losing my sense of taste and smell has been devastating and has impacted my quality of life.
Thank you for listening and if you could please say a few positive thoughts my way for a quick recovery, I would be forever grateful : )
I am really sorry to hear you are suffering these side effects. I have heard of the loss of taste side effect, I believe it's called taste perversion. If your counselor has told you that the symptoms will abate, it seems to me he/she must have the experience to be able to so confidently reassure you in this way. I will send positive thoughts your way that your side effects disappear soon!!
Hi Sara,
Sorry things are not going so well right now. Stay strong! It will get better:) I will be praying for you to have strength and comfort.
Blessings, Dyana
I just read your post from a few days ago and cried… That’s exactly my morning today. I am so tired of being so drained all the time. I don’t want to be sick any more.
I could go on, but here’s the truth.
This is one day. In the midst of many that will be my life and that will be your life. You have tasted many beautiful things and you will again.
I have done many things and will again.
There is grace in this moment that has nothing to do with our ability to earn it. There is grace for ourselves. For the inner voice that condemns and for the body that doesn’t work well.
Today I can rest in that grace. In the midst of my pain. In the midst of your deadened senses.
This is not the end of us. Nor is it the beginning of something awful. It is a moment in time. And in this moment. I am okay. I can give myself grace and I can receive the grace of others.
Sending you hugs and lots of positive energy as you wait out these symptoms. We are here for you should you need to vent or do a silly dance, whatever it takes to help you through this time. I support your hope, it will improve!!!!!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind response. Your words and wisdom gave me strength. I'm sorry you are having a difficult time as well. We are in this together and here for one another : )
Many Hugs,
Sara
Elizabeth said:
I just read your post from a few days ago and cried... That's exactly my morning today. I am so tired of being so drained all the time. I don't want to be sick any more.
I could go on, but here's the truth.
This is one day. In the midst of many that will be my life and that will be your life. You have tasted many beautiful things and you will again.
I have done many things and will again.
There is grace in this moment that has nothing to do with our ability to earn it. There is grace for ourselves. For the inner voice that condemns and for the body that doesn't work well.
Today I can rest in that grace. In the midst of my pain. In the midst of your deadened senses.
This is not the end of us. Nor is it the beginning of something awful. It is a moment in time. And in this moment. I am okay. I can give myself grace and I can receive the grace of others.
Thank you a million times over for your support and encouragement. I sincerely appreciate you and everyone on this amazing community. It gives me hope and the feeling of knowing that I am not alone is priceless.
Hugs,
Sara
Singingtrees said:
HI Sara,
Sending you hugs and lots of positive energy as you wait out these symptoms. We are here for you should you need to vent or do a silly dance, whatever it takes to help you through this time. I support your hope, it will improve!!!!!