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Tamara

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Endometriosis and Depression

Lorna, thank-you so much for taking the time to speak with me on Sunday at The Great Vine in Huntsville. I suffer from Endometriosis and Depression. I am currently on the birth control pill for my endo but have now discontinued as per your advice. I'm 39 years old and feel this is the wrong solution. Today I have started taking GLA and Estrosmart. I would really like to get started on dealing with my depression, I am currently taking EFFEXOR - 75 mg. I suffer from night sweats, hot flashes, and most of all a huge weight gain. At this point I feel like I have no control of my life. I want to feel happy again. I have a beautiful family, husband and a great job. I feel lost and there is no hope. I really could need some help as I have lost hope with my family doctor.

Sincerely, Tamara

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Posted 11/14/2011 7:36:24 PM

Lorna

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Hi Tamara, I suggest you do not stop the Effexor unless you are going to take something else. I suggest you tell your doctor you want to come off Effexor and then take SMILE. The SMILE you will start at 100mg per day and then you will go to 200mg per day and then 300mg per day and by the time you come off the Effexor you should be on 600mg of SMILE. Your doctor will give you decreasing doses of Effexor over a 6 week period. Tell your doctor how you feel and get declining prescriptions of Effexor so you can wean off feeling great. I would wait to do this until you have been on Estrosmart and GLA Skin oil for one full month. Do not despair. You will be healthy again. You should also get your thyroid checked as I feel you may have low thyroid too. Your TSH test should be below 2.0 if it is above then low thyroid is contributing you your weight gain, depression and night sweats. Please keep in touch

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Posted 11/17/2011 9:21:28 PM

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