Low serotonin levels

Adam Chase98 said:I know, I tried searching online too. Since I couldn't find anything, I started this thread hoping someone might have some insight!
Does anyone have experience using Deanxit? I haven't been able to research it properly because the indications are listed in German, and I don't speak the language!

I already gave you my take on Deanxit. 🙂

crimsonlynx93 said:Adam Chase98, what’s the deal with things lately—are you still sticking with the Deanxit?

I actually have the exact same diagnosis as you, and my doctor just recommended I start taking Deanxit today... so, I was wondering, what has your experience been like recently?

Thanks!

I already laid out my experiences with Deanxit in a separate post.🙂

@crimsongardener18, what does that actually imply—that I’ll just be stuck on Deanxit indefinitely? What happens if you actually want to taper off?

I’ve been taking it for about three months now and honestly, things have improved quite a bit—my headaches aren't nearly as intense as they used to be, which has really bumped up my overall quality of life.

But here’s the catch: I just moved to Australia last week, where this medication is actually banned (just like in several other places, including the US, India... even in Denmark, where Deanxit is manufactured). I managed to pack enough tablets to last me three months, but once those run out, I’m going to have to get off Deanxit because there's simply no way to pick it up over here. I'm just hoping the process of coming off it won't be too brutal...

A few years back, after cycling through several different types of antidepressants because none of them actually helped me "get back on my feet" despite all my effort, I went in to get my serotonin levels tested. Turns out, they were non-existent—my results were basically zero compared to the standard range.
We’ve been switching up my medications, but honestly, I feel worse with each new one. Right now, I'm just waiting on some new lab work to see if anything has actually developed.
Has anyone else dealt with something similar?
I try my best to stay upbeat and just push through my daily responsibilities—you know, living life and all that—but no matter how hard I try, I can only manage about three good days before things fall apart again for the next five.
On top of everything, I've been struggling with insomnia for decades. I've tried pretty much every alternative method under the sun alongside my prescriptions.

pensky said:Don't buy into the whole serotonin imbalance myth, because it simply doesn't exist. It’s a manufactured theory designed to move pills. Deanxit is extremely dangerous and banned in half the countries in the world. There's a reason for that. You need to find the actual root causes of your symptoms and address them directly, rather than just suppressing the effects with hazardous substances. The only "serotonin imbalance" that actually occurs is the one triggered by antidepressants; you'll feel it when you try to quit, feeling worse than ever because your brain loses its ability to function independently. It takes years for things to stabilize again once that happens.

Bravo! I wish I had come across this post sooner. I sign my name to everything written here. It took me far too much time and immense suffering to finally realize this truth.

The idea of a serotonin imbalance is nonsense. You can't measure or even see the levels in the brain, and measuring what's in the blood tells you absolutely nothing about neurological function.

Melissa Taylor said:A few years back, after cycling through several different types of antidepressants because none of them actually helped me "get back on my feet" despite all my effort, I went in to get my serotonin levels tested. Turns out, they were non-existent—my results were basically zero compared to the standard range.
We’ve been switching up my medications, but honestly, I feel worse with each new one. Right now, I'm just waiting on some new lab work to see if anything has actually developed.
Has anyone else dealt with something similar?
I try my best to stay upbeat and just push through my daily responsibilities—you know, living life and all that—but no matter how hard I try, I can only manage about three good days before things fall apart again for the next five.
On top of everything, I've been struggling with insomnia for decades. I've tried pretty much every alternative method under the sun alongside my prescriptions.

I hope those labs have already been completed. If not, you should check your Vitamin D, B12, thyroid, and iron levels. Who actually ordered that serotonin test for you? Whose idea was it, and how did they explain that such a test would actually improve your health? I ask because, from a clinical standpoint, testing serotonin levels like that doesn't make much sense or serve any practical purpose.

So, does anyone actually know how to measure your serotonin levels in the blood?
Like, is it somewhere around $133?

It's possible to proceed using an insurance referral 😉

Lisa Sanders60 said:It's possible to proceed using an insurance referral 😉

Man, have you ever felt like... I don't know, like you were just totally running on empty? Like, seriously, did it feel to you like your serotonin levels just completely bottomed out... just gone...?

frozenbear9 said:I hope those labs have already been completed. If not, you should check your Vitamin D, B12, thyroid, and iron levels. Who actually ordered that serotonin test for you? Whose idea was it, and how did they explain that such a test would actually improve your health? I ask because, from a clinical standpoint, testing serotonin levels like that doesn't make much sense or serve any practical purpose.

I'll dig up those lab results; my iron levels are fine.
It was actually my psychiatrist's idea, after a whole string of medications failed to work. I suppose the goal was to see if the meds were actually helping boost production, just so I wouldn't be taking them for nothing. Because, if the drugs meant to stimulate production aren't doing the job, what other method is there besides antidepressants? We have to keep searching for the underlying cause.
Anyway, I'm currently undergoing a full endocrine workup for the second time. It turns out I have a microadenoma on my pituitary gland, and my cortisol, insulin, testosterone, and adrenal levels are all quite elevated...

Adam Chase98 said:I haven't found this specific topic or anyone else struggling with this exact issue yet. For two and a half years, I fought through brutal headaches, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, brain fog, and this constant sensation of being "seasick." Before I finally got a diagnosis, I used to post about these symptoms on various forums, but nobody ever suggested they could be caused by low serotonin levels. After endless appointments, tests, and seeing countless specialists, I finally met a doctor who identified the problem and prescribed Deanxit.
I took it for an entire year, felt absolutely wonderful, and then stopped. Now, just two months after finishing the course, the symptoms are creeping back. 😢
I am curious about other people's experiences! Is anyone else dealing with this same diagnosis? How does this disorder present itself for you? What are the treatment options, and has anyone actually fully recovered—meaning, you no longer need medication at all?
The thought of returning to pills and the possibility of being on them for the rest of my life is truly terrifying!
Thank you!

I realize this thread is quite old, but I’m posting in the hope that there might be an update, or perhaps someone else facing a similar situation.
In my case, I was dealing with nearly identical symptoms and the same prescription regimen (Deanxit and Rivotril). Since stopping the medication, the symptoms haven't just returned—they've hit me even harder than they did initially. It has only been two weeks, but I simply cannot function like this.
Does anyone have any insight or advice? Does this mean I am destined to spend my entire life relying on these tablets?

Carl Thomas5 said:I realize this thread is quite old, but I’m posting in the hope that there might be an update, or perhaps someone else facing a similar situation.
In my case, I was dealing with nearly identical symptoms and the same prescription regimen (Deanxit and Rivotril). Since stopping the medication, the symptoms haven't just returned—they've hit me even harder than they did initially. It has only been two weeks, but I simply cannot function like this.
Does anyone have any insight or advice? Does this mean I am destined to spend my entire life relying on these tablets?

Ugh, tell me about it. I was just prescribed Deanxit and Rivotril by Dr. Brinar today. The plan is supposedly to take them for three months and then taper off. Up until now, the diagnosis has been partial epilepsy, so I'm on Lamictal, and I'm currently breastfeeding. Honestly, reading the horror stories on here has me completely spiraling, even though the doctor sounded perfectly logical and convincing when explaining why these are necessary...