Re: Hi, Nugget!
06/29/06 09:18 AM
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Hey Beagle! I've missed everyone, too! I'm sorry I left. I felt great on the Effexor as far as my IBS-D went because one of the side effects was constipation. So without the IBS-D I didn't have near the anxiety. The Effexor helped with my moods, etc. But the side effects of weight gain (I gained roughly 25 lbs.), no sex drive, sweats, tremors, "brain jolts", etc., etc. weren't worth it. Then coming off of it was a nightmare! I almost didn't think I could do it. So now I'm back to where I was before starting Effexor. The weight is slowly coming off. My mom and I joined Curves and we go as much as we can. The most frustrating thing is my stomache and IBS-D. I have it the worst along with anxiety first thing in the morning. When I was on Effexor I went for months without taking Imodium...now I have to take at least two every day! So frustrating!
Thanks so much for the loving support. I'm glad to be back. I go in today for another (my third) acupuncture session. It's not a quick fix like medication, but what he has explained to me has made sense and I'm willing to give it a try. I go to my regular doctor in two weeks for a physical and will discuss some options with him, too. Hopefully I can get this all worked out.
hugggggsssss!
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