Hi HW community--haven't been on in a while

I haven't been on since around Thanksgiving.  I just wanted to stop in and "update":

I TRIED to start taking Effexor XR (first 37.5 up to 75 mg)---OMG---had a bad reaction to that one too (as I did with Celexa and Lexapro).....I decided that I would just take the Klonnie PRN---b/c taking a 'base-line' med may not be for me....I don't know...

I started going to Physical Therapy for my uper right quadrant (you can see my crying session on Chronic Pain MB)----and have been experiencing numbness/heaviness/COLD right hand/arm, and my RIGHT leg!  I am constantly nauseous and dizzy----  the PTs won't 'say' what they 'think it could be' (god forbid someone try and give me an answer)........

I was doing quite well for a while----and am doing OK anxiety wise---but, when I experience NEW pains---like my arm/leg going numb/cold/heavy--and I can't do physical things--well, I get a little worried.

I figured I haven't died yet---so, I stop myself from thinking the worst---but, it's hard!  I have been better than I was the past 6 months---but, I am getting frustrated.

I go and see my Primary MD on 1/8------I feel like punchin' him out!  Where do 'we' go now?  Who should I go and see about this numbness?  Will he think I am overreacting b/c he's so convinced I am a 'stress ball'?  Or help out?

I was thinking of you all during CHristmas and New Years-----I just couldn't type on the computer---b/c my arm and leg would go numb---and I still have a hard time sitting/clenching the mouse too long...so, my time on the computer is verylimited!

I hope you all had a blessed, good holiday---we had a nice holiday-----but, I am glad it is 2008-----hopefully a better year!

thanks for listening!

Laurel

Hey there Laurel...it is good to hear from you, I have been wondering about you. I am sorry to hear things are not going so amazingly for you. I wish you were here with better news. Know that I am thinking of you, and please come around if you need ANYTHING! HUGS TO YOU SWEETIE!

I am glad to seee ya hun wasnt on all day yesterday ..........Took the day for myself and stayed in P'J's all day can U imagine waht a lazy Butt I am ...........

PLZ get this prob with the numbness checked out asap
and DO let us know how or what it is ............
YOU are always a part of this family Hope and you always will be

YES a better and happier NEW year to us ALL

Luvs
LYN