Posted by CPDing on April 21, 2001, at 0:14:34
In reply to Re: Leo It's Mercy! What woodwork? Huh?, posted by mstar on April 20, 2001, at 15:54:12
I stumbled across this board many months ago in searching for Effexor information, but not posting anything. My father who is Type 2 diabetic and some researchers have started using low dosages of Effexor for numbness and tingling in the feet and hands with much success. So I wanted more information. Leo might want to jump to another board for that one.
I have had success with Effexor, and I thought I would post finally just as another story with information to share. We are all unique and not every drug will work the same on everyone. I too had similar side effect problems as posted by others. Against my doctors advise, I tried to stop cold turkey...BIG MISTAKE! The horror stories are true about withdrawing, but I knew that before I took the drug. I knew the side effects of long-term use before I took the drug. I still tried it, because if you are reading this and you REALLY have suffered from depression YOU know how much you just want to feel "normal" again. Whatever "normal" is anyway.
I have had the benefits of a well-informed doctor and an equally informed and caring psychotherapist. We talk regularly about my progress. I have been treated for some time now and I have been through the withdraw process twice successfully and once as mentioned unsuccessfully while trying different dosages.
I do know that if your thyroid is not in check when taking this medication it can produce very strange side effects, but again I knew that before I started taking it (medically documented.) I had my thyroid re-checked and my medication adjusted. When I find the documentation, I will pass it along to those who are interested.
I guess this post is to say thank you to those of you who have researched and posted so much information. I do feel however, that those of us who have had success with Effexor should be able to post and be heard as well.
Just like the "common" cold has many remedies both natural and man-made that work great, none of them is a cure-all and not all of them work the same on everybody. I have a few natural remedies that I swear by for a cold, but friends of mine say the remedies offer them no relief. I wont' stop my treatment because it didn't work for them, but I won't force it on anyone either. I know the common cold isn't as serious a condition as depression, but I do know that being a well-informed consumer is the best way to defend yourself and get the care you need.
Be forward and honest with your healthcare provider. Ask serious questions, you'd be surprised how many people don't. Demand to be heard they will listen! Your doctor doesn't have all the answers either they aren't Gods; educate him/her with what you found. When they see your interest in YOUR OWN health, not just a quick fix, they WILL listen, because if they don't they know what the consequences can be.
Best Wishes to all who are searching for for help, this is a great way to be informed.
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