Howdy - I finally admitted I need help, and went to my primary care provider regarding my anxiety issues. (I have been having anxiety attacks, especially after the pulmonary embolism.) She prescribed me Lexapro, which is an SSRI. I think that stands for supressed seratonin reuptake inhibitor? Anyway, the patient pamphlet cautioned about use in conjunction with NSAIDS and aspirin. I am assuming because the SSRI works in similar way, so there is a potential of a compound effect (as to bleeding/coagulation issues). Is this right? And if so, since I am not to be taking aspirin or NSAIDs, should I not take an SSRI either? I don't think my PSP understands the whole spine healing thing and what inhibits recovery. I wonder if I should call the surgeon and double check, since my PCP and surgeon don't communicate to each other.
Could just be my anxiety working overtime though, I can't tell where the line is sometimes between overthinking something and being a good advocate for myself.
Could just be my anxiety working overtime though, I can't tell where the line is sometimes between overthinking something and being a good advocate for myself.
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