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Posted at 4:39 AM on May 02, 2009 by jaclyntaylor89, #41120
i posted on April 27th, on April 23rd, i stopped taking singulair, so i am here to UPDATE. after i stopped taking this death trap of a medicine, i already am seeing changes. i actually am breathing better then i have the whole time i was taking singulair, i can sleep through the night, and no HORRIBLE nightmares. jsut some normal ones, if any. but i feel like all the problems it has cause on my mental stability are still there, im guessing its going to get worse before it gets better with that. its really hard. now, me and my mom are starting to wonder if i ever had asthma in the first place, or if my dr. some how diagnosed me while i had a slight case of pneumonia. because the first time i was tested i was only breathing 60% of air, and even the nurses said i should be dead, or in an emergency room and she never not once, checked to see how my asthma was for 2 years. i honestly feel like i have been robbed of my life. its so hard to know something so little and simple, can have such a evil effect on you. because if i didn't have asthma i have been taking singulair for 2 years without needing it at all. imagine what that could have done. now im just so scared to sleep, because im scared i wont wake up. everything in my life is suffering and i don't feel like i have the strength to keep living the way ive been, im so scared every second, i am constantly checking my pulse, and now its even worse because i stopped the singulair. i already sent something to the FDA, and all that, but i doubt they'll listen. someone asked me a couple days ago "aren't you glad you at least found out your not alone" and i said "no, no one should ever have to go through what im going through, especially little kids". i feel like no one understands truly how hard this is, because its just an asthma medicine. this killed my mind, my spirit. and i don't know if ill ever be the same care-free person i once was. im constantly scared of everything, i always feel like no one wants to be around me, i just don't know. but not he positive side, im also not as weak, or tired during the day. i can actually bend down or reach up without feeling like a 98 year old women. my body is doing a lot better. its just my mind i really want back. i repost in a couple days, and hopefully everything will be a little better. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE SINGULAIR. i honestly think that, if it doesn't effect you at first it will in the long run. even if its 10 years later, you will start to slowly see something happening. just don't take it. i don't want anyone to feel, the way i do. J.
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Reply 6 months ago on May 02, 2009 by theresealbert2, #19429

Please check out the recovery stories on www.parentsforsafety.org. I am so happy you are already beginning to see changes. This will take some time and you need to learn to trust your body/mind again. Take baby steps. Please consider having a professional help you make the transition. I took my son to an anxiety clinic which helped tremendously. Talk to your doctor about your asthma symptoms. Do not give up until you find out what the best treatment is for you. Consider a specialist (pulmonologist) if your doctors do not listen to you or if you are not happy with your care. Take Care. You should be so proud of yourself for the progress you have made already. I found it helpful to write down my experience and to share it with others. Good Luck!

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Reply 6 months ago on May 02, 2009 by flindy, #19430

Hang in there,recovery is a bumpy road,but as a mother of a child that suffered,you are invaluable to me,you can put your feelings in words that some of the younger kids cannot,we assume we know how they are feeling,but you can articulate it for us,helping us understand just a little more.The feelings of anger and betrayl are persuaive,but everyday gets a little better..Channel your anger,speak out ,You have already made a difference.I made my son read your first posting,as it was so close to his story,it helps him to know he is not alone,he is not crazy,he is not lazy, he was poisoned. Good luck keep us updated talk to all that will listen

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Reply 6 months ago on May 04, 2009 by jaclyntaylor89, #19469

thank you, i will be postng soon, hopefully i start seeing some more changes! and im glad i am helping some people, i really dont want anyone taking this medicine, it is horrible

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Reply 6 months ago on May 04, 2009 by apharmlady, #19479

Hi - Hoping your are feeling better and wondering how long it took to start feeling better - looking for how long it takes to get the drug out of your body? I posted last night and stopped taking it last night. Just wondering how long it takes to get back to normal.

Thanks! APharmLady@aol.com

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