Posted by Snoozy on May 11, 2003, at 23:39:40
In reply to Re: EFFEXOR recovery - yes! - Snoozy, posted by Angel Girl on May 11, 2003, at 22:11:04
Angel Girl -
I keep going back and trying drugs again that seemed to help, even just the smallest bit, without side effects that were too overwhelming, so I understand why you're thinking about Effexor again. (Isn't persistence supposed to pay off :)
Did your pdoc, or anyone here, have anything to say about dealing with the tremors? The brain shivers - ugh. I was on it in the early pioneer days - (way back in '95!) and of course I had them, and had a terrible time trying to explain them to my drs. I had 2 EEGs, numerous MRIs and a whole bunch of other tests - I don't know why they didn't know it was a side effect of Effexor. But all of this was before the extended release form was available.
I'm curious if you have the brain shivers only when you're late for a dose? And did you have insomnia before the Effexor? Good luck making your decision, and I agree that going into this knowing what to expect makes a huge difference.
> Thanks for your encouragement. Despite the problems I had on Effexor before, I'm actually seriously considering going back on it because my depression is coming back. I hope it's not a case of not remembering how bad it was and coming to regret my decision once back on it. I know the MAJOR reason I came off of it was the brain shivers and the very thought of getting them back does NOT appeal to me whatsoever. I also suffered GREATLY from tremors, sometimes not being able to eat because I couldn't even hold a fork or glass. I'm still undecided on what to do as I feel that this is a very big decision for me to make and I don't want to make it lightly. At least this time, I go into it knowing what is ahead of me, unlike the last time where it all turned out to be a surprise but even with all the side effects, I can NOT dismiss the fact that Effexor XR helped me. It kept me alive.
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> Now, if only I could resolve my insomnia. :(
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