Reality Check

First of all, I want to express how thankful I am to see that Bob is making progress. When I look back over the past month or so, it is obvious that he is getting better. It is still very difficult though. Even though he pushed his way to work about 4 hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday, Bob was feeling weak and shaky.

Saturday and Sunday mornings both brought shaking and jolting, giving him an overall feeling of oh now, it's coming back. Yesterday morning Bob shook from head to feet. It was short lived but scary. His whole body shook and his arms and legs jerked and flopped - he had no control over them.

Even though I was pretty certain that was to be expected, I wanted to be sure we were not overlooking something. I called our family doctor and we decided that Bob needed to go into the office. We reviewed EVERYTHING. We are confident that yes, it is Serotonin Syndrome and it will take weeks before all of the symptoms stop. (Actually, I had read months but I'm holding onto weeks)

Our doctor gave Bob a neurological examination. All looked well. For now we are going to start up the cyproheptadine(allergy med that blocks serotinin) 4mg tablets. 1 tablet 3 times a day. He suggested taking one in the morning, one later in the day, and one closer to bedtime. He is to continue on with the Lorazepam, 2mg tablets - one in the morning and one at bedtme. Also, 2, 1mg tablets spaced during the day as needed.

Bob weaned himself off of the Zyprexa over the weekend. Our doctor agreed that was a wise decision at this point. I am praying that the depressed state will lift on it's own.

Reality check. Things take time. Never lose hope. Our God is greater. Our God is stronger. He is the One and Only. The great I AM.