help!!!

[kissmass]

I am 48 yr old mom of 3 kids. I was diagnosed diabetic, high blood pressure, high cholesterol since 2000/all of this i am on medication. In 2007 i developed anxiety and was prescribed effexor. ... [More]
i am now experiencing pain in my left temporal lobe and my left arm and left side of the body. it has been couple of days since it first started. the other day i saw some sparks on my eyes - like stars. I notice my speech is sometimes slow or not sure. i caught myself spitting in the bathroom floor. i am currently receiving biofeedback therapy. i am concern how my behavior seems odd. pls advice. thanks

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

These symptoms could be due to migraine. Migraine can cause one sided headache, body weakness and visual symptoms.
I would suggest you to discuss this possibility with your doctor and get a clinical evaluation done.
Thanks

[mini_d]

Hi,

Anxiolytic medications like Effexor sometimes cause side effects like what you have described. Please consult the doctor who has prescribed this medicine to you and ask for alternatives.

Please do not worry. Do get back if you have any queries.