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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 267
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Hi Mouse,
Did you know that Omega 3's can cause diarrhea and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome? Does your doctor know about your increased omega 3's? Just a thought. I hope you get it figured out soon!
I was on the starting dose of Effexor and after only two days, saw great benefits! I was having some stomach acid issues and stomach pain but that seemed to ease up. I had TONS of energy and no anxiety! Then, in the second week, I started not being able to sleep at all, I became manic and my blood pressure and pulse were way up. I enjoyed all the energy but was actually starting destructive behaviours from the mania.
I went back to my doctor and came off the Effexor. I am now on 30mg's of Cymbalta and have been on it for two weeks. I do not notice the side effects that I had on the effexor (pulse is still a bit high) and I do not have the stomach issues that you speak of. Next week I discuss increasing my dose with my doctor but if I can I think I will stay at 30mgs.
I am so happy to hear that you are having continued success with your return to work! I hope you get this issue figured out quickly and get back on track!
Good luck
CC
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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.
Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.
Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.
The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!
My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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