thanks for the reply. Doc says b.p. is 'excellent' I definitely think its anxiety related. Feeling a lot better today !...
I am having a lot of trouble relaxing due to loud heart beats and tingling sensations. Its most prevalent when I am sitting and lying in bed. Any thoughts ? currently taking: synthroid for hypo...
""what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger"...
Passion flower helps a lot with anxiety issues. Especially when I get that tight band feeling in my head. I use the tincture. I find it works best. Tea is also good. *check with Dr.* Atavan also...
I am doing well as long as I stay on my regimen :turn:...
Thanks a lot guys for sharing your experiences. I called emergency today and my roommate was helpful in giving me an Ativan. I can really relate to "fight or flight", "magnifying", and "weird...
Try Evening Primrose oil -Efamol It helps a lot with CFS for many....
hi I have been on Effexor since 1997. It has been a good AD for me. it actually got me back to work. Just a couple of things. There are several drugs for anxiety. Why Effexor ? It does have...
As far as I know, they are the same condition. Many people dont like to use CFS as it makes light of the illness. Until there is a difinitive test, there will be unanswered questions about this...
have you tried going to chiropractor ?...
Hi Minnesota I function at close to 'normal' as long as i stay on EPO and Effexor. Energy level is not great but ok. Please do research on Effexor as side effects can be harsh and withdrawl very...
Mommie, As much as I hate taking drugs, I can tell you finding the correct one can help sooooo much. If I didnt take my meds/vitamins- I would be back in bed (CFS)...
try taking Apple cider vinegar mixed with water. It takes time but it helps....
Hi guys I have had CFS for many years (diagnosed in 1988) Evening Primrose oil helps a lot. I also take Effexor. I function very well as long as I stay on my regimen. As Johnny says, you have to find...
MIA= missing in action...
5 htp......(check with DR) you can get seratonin overload L theanine...
Joanne, At this difficult time, I wish you strength !!...
omg.....Carl.......what a story ! thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!!!...
greetings ! How long did it take for you to get diagnosed and any supplements/meds that are helping ?...
yes, I was on Effexor from 1997- 2010. If you do it slowly, you will be fine. Most of the negative stories come from people that try to get off it far too quickly. Try not to google it too much. Try...
I have only been on Effexor. Actually, I started it in 1997. My Dr. said it was helping many people with CFS. He was right ! I didnt want to stay on it long term and also because I was feeling well....
I am on 150 mg for the past month. Yes the anxiety/nervousness were really bad. (I could barely leave the house) Talk to your Dr. about getting something for the nervousness. This is not uncommon !...
you need to give it more time. I have been on Venlaxafine xr 9 weeks. The anxiety, insomnia, and sweating were really bad the first 4 weeks, then the anxiety got better but insomnia was still a...
very encouraging. Thanks !...
apple cider vinegar (Brags) mix with water Start with 1 tsp with little water You can take anytime. I take it at night as I find it helps with insomnia stay away from sugars, sodas,(especialy diet)...
you need to take one day at a time. Can you borrow money from a friend ?. Sign a letter if you need to. Its not the time to quit smoking....cut down if you can. You need a safe quiet place where you...
try Apple cider vinegar "mothers' My acid reflux is 90 % better. Many other health benefits to it as well ! (always mix it with water otherwise it will erode the enamel on your teeth)...
my acid reflux is 90% better. I took Apple Cider Vinegar 'Mothers' a lot. I started feeling benefits after 30 days. I also stay away from sodas, pasta, tomatoes, oranges. drink lots of water. Too...
i have never tried xanax but i know it is used by many. I have always tried the natural approach. Having said that, I know sometimes the meds are required. Also, as I get older I find I am more open...
i know the feeling. Why dont you try natural remedies.? People dont give them enough time to work but if you are disciplined enough they will work for you or give you some relief. The things that...
I have heard this before. I would give it more time .... 4-6 weeks...
sorry, yes.....I have always been on the generic (venlaxafine)...
I have been taking XR since it came out (I forget when) I have been taking Effexor since 1997. I stopped it because I was doing well 9 months ago but realized 2 months ago, that I needed it. It helps...
they say 80% of the things we worry about never happen. So more than likely, yes you are blowing things out of whack. When my anxiety gets bad....I have been using Passion flower tea and...
I would give it more time. I started on it 8 weeks ago. the anxiety insomnia and sweats were really bad the first month. Other than trouble staying asleep, the side effects are gone. Im on 150 mg...
Evening primrose oil helps many people with CFS. Give it a try. I have been taking it since 1988. It helps a lot !!!!!!...
evening primrose oil has helped a lot with my CFS. I have been taking it since 1988...
try Passion flower tea and tincture. Also helpful is deep breathing, meditation. Exercise-if possible during day, early evening. Cool dark quiet room is best for sleeping. Deep breathing, meditation...
my 2 cents: I have been on Effexor XR 7 weeks. The side effects were brutal. Sweating, anxiety and insomnia were pretty bad and I can say that after 4 weeks, it got a lot better. I was taking Ativan...
let her know you are available to talk anytime...
some of the medications take time for the side effects to leave. I had a hard time with anxiety as well. After 7 weeks on meds, I can say it is 80% better.(effexor) I was poping Ativan to help ease...
apple cider vinegar - organic - fixed the problem for me.....dilute with water. do google search....it helps many !...