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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Apr 29 8:17am | Replies (6299)Comment receiving replies
@brightwings
Thanks for sharing!
You are a BRAVE woman to go through all you have and come out the other side.
About 14 weeks ago I had 2 cervical discs replaced with artificial ones. Now that I am healed, I need surgery on two lumbar discs. I expect that will probably take place by the end of July. I am currently in PT to strengthen my core. Then I take a speciL xray to determine the type of surgery the doc will do. Then back into PT.
Last week I was at my PCP. I told him about how my feet, especially my toes turn dark blue when the hang or I sit too long. In addition, my toes are becoming numb. I am now going to a vascular surgeon. My PCP thinks I am going to need surgery on both legs. More fun!!
I am a typical retired Floridian..docs docs and more docs. And I am only 63.
So I don't think it's the right time to try getting off Effexor. I tried once and it was a disaster. I just can't focus on surgeries and withdrawals.
I'll keep you up to date.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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@grandmar
Wow, that a lot. I too had the same neck surgery after a really BAD safari in Kenya. I ruptured 3 discs in my neck and 3 in my lower back. I got the neck fixed a year later. I am choosing not to do my lower back.
Girlfriend, with all that on your plate, I agree. This is not the time to get off the drug. I think that is a WISE decision on your part. Now I understand you a whole lot better. Thanks for sharing all this. Smiling at you, as ever Bright Wings
@grandmar it surely does not seem like the timing is right for another stress like getting off of Effexor. I’m impressed with how well you are handling all you are going through.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
JK
@contentandwell
Thank you do much !
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Do whats right for you. NO rush .. best of luck with your health issues dianrib