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Quincy, IL

Having a good day then all of a sudden overcome with Fatigue, headache nausea
Slurring words Vertigo
Can't say "pain" more like drunk & drugged state
My legs feel like jello I feel like I'm floating
Drug interactions?
New symptom?

October 16, 2015
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Members shared their experiences with sudden episodes of extreme fatigue, vertigo, slurred speech, and jelly-like legs, with many describing... Read more

Members shared their experiences with sudden episodes of extreme fatigue, vertigo, slurred speech, and jelly-like legs, with many describing similar unpredictable symptoms that make daily planning nearly impossible and often lead to dangerous falls. Several members discussed medications they've tried with varying success, including Cymbalta, gabapentin, Tramadol, and baclofen, while one member suggested the symptoms might be withdrawal from Venlafaxine or related to food sensitivities, computer screen exposure, or environmental triggers. A recurring theme was the frustration of doctors dismissing concerns, the emotional toll of loved ones not believing the severity of symptoms, and the exhausting detective work required to identify triggers while managing chronic pain that never fully goes away.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I know what you are saying. I go through this all of the time. I can never make plans because i never know how i will be from day to day. I go to a pain clinic to get my pain medicine and he gives me injections. This helps some but the pain never goes away completly. I just have to live with it. A good day for me is when my pain level is only at a 6.

October 18, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am so sorry you are going through this. I feel like that all of the time. My mom and sister think i am faking it and that hurts my feelings. Who on earth would want to fake this stuff for years. I know if a i felt good i sure would not lay in bed. I would be doing things constantly. My dream is to go back to work part time.

October 22, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Do u think it could have be withdrawal symptoms of Venlafaxine? I just googled that and many withdrawal symptoms are severe and include some things u experienced.

October 21, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Since this happening came all of a sudden....Try to think back to what you did before. If you used the computer alot, more than normal it could be the rays from the computer. In my case, usually something is related to FOOD. What did you eat before these bad symptoms appeared? If you can figure it out, you can eliminate that food. If not sure, experiment. A Nutrapathic Dr. can also test for these types of sensitivities too.

If you don't think it was food....think about where you were or did like......did u do some cleaning with a chemical? Bingo. Stop it and use vinegar. Did you go out in the polluted air? Stay indoors with an air cleaner, when air pollution is bad. Good luck with detective work. Certainly you are on to something, with sudden onset of symptoms!

October 18, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Both my son & I have told the doctors of my experiences My primary just sent me to a neuropsychologist for a psyc evaluation Preliminary meeting (1 hour) She went over my xrays, MRI'S & chart and felt a full evaluation wasn't necessary I opted to do it anyway (3 hours) turned into 2 sessions since I couldn't complete the tests.
I've now got a referral to a gastrointestinal doctor who did a colonoscopy and endoscopy reveling 2 polyps and more than likely IBS causing my 8 months of diarrhea (who makes that sh*t up)
Pain management added 8 more diagnosis' to my health records and scheduled another back injection proceedure
Tramadol is my only pain med so I overdose on OTC meds trying to get some relief.

Now we'll see what else he can do

October 17, 2015

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