Posted by dancingstar on November 30, 2004, at 13:04:48
In reply to Re: Effexor works for me » Gia, posted by S.Bartel on November 30, 2004, at 3:39:51
Sammi,
I didn't realize that your symptoms tracked so closely to mine. I didn't have the cholesterol problems, nor the liver problems. I only took E for three years. Happy as a pig in -- well, I didn't have any idea there was anything wrong until I finally figured out that was the cause of my weight gain. But it is the ability to think clearly again that is most significant. I cannot believe how slowly and silently these changes take place so that even when the drug stops working you barely notice or think you simply need a higher doseage...and your body becomes more and more disabled. That was how I moved from 75 mg to 150 about a year ago. I am grateful that the only problems I am left with now are the stomach problems, which will not leave, my neck and shoulders, and perhaps some dental damage...not to mention a couple of years of my life I spent on the sofa or in bed sleeping.I hope that your body finds a way to repair itself. I am saving your post. One of my friends turned me on to what might be the best law firm to deal with this stuff. I'll call them when I get back home later today. Not only for us, but for people that come after us.
God Bless.
Bebe
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