u/landyboi135

This is both a vent and a question

I see no indication of a bite but I saw a tick fell off my pants and I went to check and see what kind it was, it had the white star and I knew immediately what it was.

I know getting bit by one of those things is the leading cause for alpha gal and I’ve been fearing getting that ever since I learned of my parents having it and now I’m thinking I’m going to be getting it now but I don’t want to jump to conclusions just yet, if anyone has experienced getting bit by the lone star tick before can they please let me know what it was like for them or point me somewhere where I could find out if or if not I have it?

I’d highly appreciate it.

I’m seeing the doctor on Monday and plan on asking her about the situation too even though that was not part of the plan for the appointment but this is scaring me way too much…

Long story short, I’ve been taking St Jons wort for a couple of years after getting off of Zoloft because of the weight gain that medication caused. At some point the wort didn’t really help my anxiety or depression issues much anymore and the only positive it really gave me was that it allowed me to control my emotions better even under stress (although it could’ve been a placebo effect I don’t know), but I heard about an alternative and considered trying that, I also just learned recently that you’re apparently not supposed to take supplements with antidepressants just now and that leads me to my current question. I take medication for my ADHD and my tics, Methylphenidate in the mornings and Clonidine at night and I’m unsure if taking the medication while on St Jons Wort or SAMe is unsafe or not. If I should skip one somedays, take them all at seprate times, or if I’m doing nothing wrong. If anyone knows please be free to let me know and thanks!