Post hysterectomy

[Kipper1943]

I am 10 months past my total hysterectomy, removal of omentum and rectal resection.  My last check-up was last month and my C125 was in the normal range.  I went off the Lexapro in a step-down process and finished a couple of days ago.  But in the last few days I have had a slightly dizzy feeling.  Could this be a withdrawal symptom?  I am worried about a brain tumor, I guess because my sister-in-law died of brain cancer 2 months ago.

[hopeshell]

It sounds just like antidepressant withdrawal.  That was my worst symptom when I quit taking Cymbalta.  I also tried to taper down the dose the but dizziness lasted for months.  It did get better with time.  Hang in there!

[gah_70]

How long did you take to do the step-down?  Sometimes it takes longer than a couple of weeks, which is why I'm scared to go off Effexor.  But, if you continue to have the dizzy feeling, contact your doctor.  Peace of mind makes a big difference.  One of the unfortunate things about this disease is you can never again take a "different" feeling for granted.  Congratulations on the normal CA 125.  Please come back and let us know how you progress.  

My condolences to you on the loss of your sister-in-law.

Gail