Doctor seen – check
Hysterectomy discussed – check
Hysterectomy put on back burner – Bugger
Joint decision to stop Venlafaxine and cyclogest to see what happens – check
Withdrawal plan decided – check
Begin taking Cerazette to rid me of the monthly misery (fingers crossed) – check
Start to feel a bit crappy – check
So my Doctor has decided to go down a completely different route with my PMDD treatment. I’m ok with that, in that anything is worth a try. It’s a bit scary as the Venlafaxine made me feel so much better when I first went on it, but I’m two and a half years on and a lot of the worsening symptoms I have could be down to my tablets.
The thought of getting my boing back is amazing. The thought of losing it even more is terrifying. I feel like a ticking bomb. I need to get from 300mg to zero and we’ve gone down by half today. I’ve been told to expect a bit of a rough time. Family and friends are on stand by in case I go a bit fruit loop, but hopefully about 6 weeks from now I’ll be there.
I’m on my way.
Thank Bob I have my own personal sunbeams for when it rains…
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September 30th, 2010 at 4:44 am
If you need to chat you know how to find me, I came off 300mg and it was horrible, like the forst flu and vertigo all rolled together. I have just gone back on it!
September 30th, 2010 at 6:58 am
Wow we really are similar aren’t we lovely. At the moment I am headachey and a little dizzy. Nearly fell over in schmesco yesterday – thank bob for trolleys. I hope you’re ok. Sorry you’ve gone back on it but if it’s what you need then that’s ok. It’s trial and error isnt it. x
September 30th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I would have a heck of a time going off mine, nor do I have the desire too. We decrease and increase mine as is needed, but I never want to do without it. I feel so much better with it that I can’t imagine life without. I wish you so much luck and I hope the withdrawal isn’t too bad. You hang in there, girl.
October 2nd, 2010 at 2:32 pm
I’m feeling pretty rough Nora but I’m going one day at a time. Feeling tired, shaky and achy but I’m keen to see what’s there once I’m free of the Venlafaxine. If I need it I’m sure they’ll put me back on it but I think it’s worth doing this. x
September 30th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Jo stick with it and know that I’m with you. I wouldn’t function without my Prozac and I’d feel very nervous about coming off it. You can do it, you know you can. Lou x x
October 2nd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Thanks so much my lovely Loubie. You’re doing pretty amazing so if I can get to where you are I’d be very happy. Hugs. x
September 30th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
brilliant i was wondering when one of the hoods would come off.
i hope you are ok. hang in there. ring me if you need me.
juxxxx
October 2nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Hee hee, they loved that rain. It was the same yesterday to. Mad! Hugs lovely. Hoe you;re doing ok. We’re all thinking of you and sending love. x
October 1st, 2010 at 8:22 am
Sending lots of good wishes your way. Take care. x
October 2nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Thanks Nova. I really appreciate that. xx
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Sending love and hugs to you JoBo! You CAN do this.
xxxxxx