Posted by AmandaEffexorScks on August 30, 2005, at 4:20:59
In reply to Re: Acupunture for Effexor XR withdrawal, posted by 3days2 on August 29, 2005, at 9:53:24
Hi Eileen,
I have several posts on this board documenting my cold turkey approach to quitting effexor. I quit August 5th so I'm on Day 25 without it. I must say, I'm still not without symptoms but comparitively speaking, it's MUCH better.
Out of desparation, I had acupuncture on Day 4 and about 3 times since. I got great results from it. What I'm feeling now is mainly anxiety and the occasional brain shivers, but mostly anxiety. The acupuncture made a noticeable, positive difference in how I felt. I had great days following the treatments. I'd do it everyday but it's $75 everytime I walk in the office so I have to limit my visits.
I think it's worth the try. The World Health Organization approves acupuncture for anxiety and digestion disorders (among other things), according to an article I read in the office.
Good luck to you and know everybody on this board is pulling for you.
Amanda
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