Strange side effects

[davietich]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there after discontinuing Antidepressants too quickly suffered very hot abdominal sensations ,mainly stomach but spreading across the back!

I am assuming it is nerve pain due to damage caused by Venlafaxine withdrawal as I had an ultrasound but got all clear.

Thanks to all out there & take care in these worrying times.

Davie

[Hidden]

Hiya, it sounds like it could well be, Venlafaxine withdrawal is said to be akin to opioid withdrawal which does include aches and pains throughout the body, stomach upsets etc, I am not a healthcare professional I just have anecdotal experience from working in a rehab. Can you go back and discuss this with your gp? They may suggest going back on the Venlafaxine and doing a gradual decrease instead and maybe offer painkillers for the period too, hope this helps!

[davietich in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply, I am back on Venlafaxine but symptoms persist, Pschyciatry claim it is not a withdrawal but an anxiety disorder,this is the second withdrawal I have had in the past 12 years but the first with these pains!

I find now I am intolerant to heavy painkillers like co codamol so just will have to suck it up I suppose. Currently I am VERY slowly coming off Venlafaxine so fingers crossed!

Again many thanks and take care.

Davie