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I was put on Venlafaxine a couple yrs. before diagnosed with OP. Couple yrs later diagnosed with OP, newer pcp kept me on this antidepressant anxiety med. However after 2 yrs I researched my meds with having OP & found out this is not a good med to b on. Research has shown much bone loss connected. I stopped taking it as well as a wonderful arthritis pain relief med. My supposed experienced pcp had no idea, nor did she seem to check on meds. Why would I want to continue taking a med that has been studied & found to go against my bones? Now I am very aware about any meds, research it to know it is not working against my bones. I had to change heart burn med also & found what is ok. I researched & found Tylenol aka Acetaminophen is fine for OP patients. Just b aware, u dont have to b afraid, look into stuff. It was very easy to Google "Venlafaxine and osteoporosis" and a list of articles & studies from medical groups was there to c. Don't b afraid, just step by step, each day learn something helpful about OP. Each thing u learn will b helpful. Today Pam mentioned blueberries & walnuts r good for us. R u slowly adding good things to ur diet? R u slowly stretching a little bit each day? R u remembering to take deep breaths & let it out to calm ur body? R u listening to soothing music? R u doing something u enjoy? I hope ur days in London & being with friends did refresh ur spirit. Hugs London ♥️

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Thanku. Dr put me on amatryptaline??? My whole life revolves around my chronic pain... Of course anxiety making it all worse. I'm 73 and always been so active. I've got my memories and not worried about quiet life just the pain.
Take 30mg cocodamol.
You are a v caring lady thanku

I was put on anti depressants years ago. Was on them for ten years when I became suicidal. I decided to get off the pills, very slowly over time and went through the most horrendous effects that persisted for years. Stay off them. They destroy your natural ability to experience joy. Try positive thinking, guided meditations and spiritual healing. If you do go on them make it for a very short time.

I've been up all night nerve pain in back. Travelling back must have aggravated my chronic lumber fractures. Also fuzzy head tinnutus continually.
I'm devastated to be in so much pain... I think anxiety making everything worse.
Please forgive me for sad text.
I take half lorazapan now and againx

I have been on anti depressants (Amitriptyline)for years as a migraine prevention and I have had no nasty side affects and I feel very happy with them.