I had to stop the Effexor due to the headaches getting so bad I could not lift my head or look at light, even the TV. I feel a lot better today since I did not take it. I had such a bad headache yesterday I thought my head was going to explode. That is no way to live.

I do hate the anxiety component of RSD. I get extremely anxious just trying a new medication because I do tend to suffer from the side effects. It is a vicious circle some days.