Question 1

can you have perm brain/cns damage or neurlogical damage from serotonin syndrome   left untreated or not  recognized and left on drugs. ?

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Rarely, but yes: It's not specifically 'brain' damage but there are some forms of possible permanent critical damage. Read here: http://www.progressivehealth.com/serotonin-syndrome.htm
Your awareness is good as it is likely to protect you from such inattention. Definitely discuss w/ Dr and try to find safe expert psychotherapy to avoid unneeded Rx or minimize it. Best wishes!

Question 2

i suffered serotonin syndrome due to a combo of savella (milnacipran) and tramadol.  are there any other drugs available to help my fibromyalgia pain and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

See below: I might suggest Lyrica (pregabalin) (fda approved for fibro) or Gabapentin (neurontin).

Question 3

any tests for serotonin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Clinical diagnosis : Clinical diagnosis should be more than enough and it is quite clear if someone has a history and the doses took, matching with clinical signs, anytesting will not be relevat a sit gets metabolised in 5hiaa, found in urine nondiagnostic for ss.

Question 4

how is serotonin syndrome treated?

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Serotonin syndrome: Overactivation due to excess serotonin. See diagram. Treatment is emergency intervention if severe, and discontinuing the medication if less severe. Some medications used are Muscle relaxants, serotonin blockers such as Periactin, (cyproheptadine hydrochloride) Oxygen &amp; intravenous fluids.

Question 5

what are symptoms of serotonin syndrome?

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See below: Elevated temperature (hyperthermia), muscular rigidity, confusion, disorientation, perhaps dehydration, and clinical changes in muscle enzymes, blood count and liver fnctns.

Question 6

could you explain serotonin syndrome to me?

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Life: Threatening drug reaction to too much serotonin from one or several drug interactions, can cause neurological and cognitive symptoms.

Question 7

how do i know if i have serotonin syndrome?

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Serotonin syndrome : You must have  at least three of the following signs or symptoms:
agitation
diarrhea
heavy sweating not due to activity
fever
mental status changes such as confusion or hypomania
muscle spasms (myoclonus)
overactive reflexes (hyperreflexia)
ataxia
shivering
tremor
http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0004531/.

Question 8

is it possible to die of serotonin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if severe: Severity of serotonin syndrome can very from mild to fatal. If significant symptoms are present, that can constitute a potential emergency, and should be evaluated in an er.

Question 9

what medacations help with serotonin syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See your Dr: The Dr who prescribed the medications that resulted in developing this condition must be involved in the resolution. If that's not possible - find another quickly or go to Urgent Care or an ER. You can not fix this yourself. Best wishes!

Question 10

is serotonin syndrome something to be concerned about?

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YES: Serotonin syndrome is a medical emergency if you have symptoms.  There are many medications that increase serotonin in your body, but there is no hard and fast rule on how many and how much is too much.  This is why we advise pts of the symptoms so we can stop some medications if needed.

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Can you have perm brain/cns damage or neurlogical damage from serotonin syndrome left untreated or not recognized and left on drugs. ?

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I suffered serotonin syndrome due to a combo of savella (milnacipran) and tramadol. are there any other drugs available to help my fibromyalgia pain and fatigue?

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Any tests for serotonin syndrome?

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How is serotonin syndrome treated?

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Could you explain serotonin syndrome to me?

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How do i know if i have serotonin syndrome?

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Is serotonin syndrome something to be concerned about?

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