Posted by Pamela on March 26, 2001, at 11:54:22
In reply to Re: Effexor Free--Pamela, posted by Seraphim on March 25, 2001, at 21:20:48
> Pamela,
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> Please tell me more, and update me on your progress. I've gone from 300mg - 150mg in two weeks. I'm having a very hard time maintaining. I too thank God I found this site. I decided to get the Effexor out of my system after a few nightmare days of unintentional withdrawal. I'm trying to work, continue to be Mom and Wife, and maintain some semblance of normalcy. I've never been so sick and tired, I am living in a constant state of discomfort, nausea and abdominal pain. I know many out there have spoken of taking other medications to help counteract the symptoms of this one, but I'm having a real hard time trying to justify putting more drugs into my system and having to think about the potential side effects and withdrawal symptoms from the new ones. It does help to hear that I'm not alone. No one else in my life understands what I'm going through, and to tell you the truth, I'd rather they not. Probably a little pride speaking there. Anyway, I would like to hear more from you. Thanks.
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> SeraphimHi Seraphim,
Well I ended up in ER yesrerday morning again, day six. they kept me for 3 1/2 hours, ran every test in the world and then said I had an inner ear infection. YEAH RIGHT!!! Oh and the pain, headaches abdominal pain, shortness of breath is a virus.
It just happend to start the day after I stopped taking the Effexor. I haven't been sick in years. I have always been a health nut until the depression. Though it was circumstantial and did not last long, I am afraid it might come back along with the withdrawals. I hate this!
I would give anything for "doctors" to come into the new age of people knowing alot more about their bodies than in the old days. Let go of their God complex and listen to the patient.
I left the ER telling the doctor that I am absolutely convinced it is the Effexor. I then said what if I still have these symptoms in a week, He said you won't, it will all be out of your body by then. Boy would I love to believe that, so I will for now. Positive thinking !
I will keep you posted and plese don't hesitate to e-mail me if you need to talk. PGTOOSWEET@aol.com
God Bless, I'll keep you in my prayers.
Pamela
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