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56th Effexor Update - Feeling Fair
May 17, 2026Β·Β·
taper update
It's been awhile since I've checked in, so let's do this!
I've been quite sick for over the past two weeks with a severe cold. I got checked for Covid, but it was negative. Today is the first day that I feel a very slight improvement. It's been rough though, and I haven't had much energy to do anything.
I got the results of my blood work back. My thyroid level went down from last time, but it's still elevated. However, I don't care what the numbers say because I feel better being on the lower dose of Levothyroxine. My Vitamin D went up a few numbers, but it's still very low at 30. It should be twice that! I need to get more sun each day, so I need to work on that. For those who aren't aware, I can't tolerate Vitamin D supplements as they cause severe CNS activation.
Tomorrow I will be reducing another bead, so I'm happy to be moving forward again.
That's all......until next time, good people! π
Catinaβs taper progress
View full journey βDose (mg)
Mood (/10)
Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg
βYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.β
Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.
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