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Posted at 9:19 AM on Apr 15, 2008 by psiloveyou75, #29612
I have been Singulair-free for 11 days now. I do not entertain any more suicidal thoughts, I feel MUCH happier just generally. I have cried, but haven't felt really low, just sad, normal-sad. I do have more difficulty breathing and tightness in my chest, but I am looking into adopting an anti-inflammatory diet. I have exercised more since stopping the Singulair, so I hope that will help long term with my lung function. I would definitely say I would rather feel some tightness in my chest or breathlessness going up stairs than intense sadness and irrational suicidal ideations. This life is much better than the one I had two weeks ago, and I know it's the same life, nothing has changed, just my perspective. I wonder if taking drugs off the market is going to be like putting up stop signs or traffic lights - we have to wait for a significant number of accidents before that move would be warranted. I really can't believe that all those years I thought it was me. I am a whole new person psychologically and it is because of an asthma medicine that is approved for KIDS! Amazing.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 15, 2008 by njcukett, #7237

Thanks for the update! That is great news! Only good things to come for you! Hang in there! Hopefully an inhaler will help alleviate some of the asthma symptoms! Take care!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 15, 2008 by twhat, #7240

Just wondering. Have you found any special diet for asthma? My son has been on this drug for 9 years---He is now 11 yrs. we have been thru so much- over the years-moodiness, fits of rage and now this year suicidal thoughts which we now see a psychiatrist and pychologist for. He is also now on an anti-depressant which my plan is to GET HIM OFF as soon as we meet w/ the psychiatrist next week. He has been off singulair since March 28th and he seems happier, not as anxious and just overrall more relaxed. He has been coughing more so need to figure out what to do about that. He is also on Advair which I have read has some bad side effects too. I would like to get him off ALL DRUGS . That is why I am interested if you have found any special diet to help w/ the asthma! Please let me know. This has been so tough and still is ! Thanks for your help.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Apr 15, 2008 by sp2008, #7246

Glad to hear your feeling better! I myself came off as well as my son. I am feeling more like my old self each day.
Stacey
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