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Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor leave?

Posted by Dee Railer on September 8, 2004, at 10:06:43

I am looking for information about Effexor and nerve pain. Also, how long does it take for Effexor to completely leave your body? Is it stored in body fat? (God help me if it is - I have plenty of places for it to hide!)

I started Effexor 02/04. Started having sciatica pain 03/04 (no injury, never had any back pain ever!). Weaned off of Effexor in July. (IT WAS HELL! Still having the occasional "brain zap.")

I am going on 7 months of sciatica pain - physical therapy, ultra-sound, accupunture and even reiki - haven't helped. So I've been wondering if sciatica could be a side-effect of the Effexor? I guess anything's possible.

Would love any input.

Thanks!
Dee

Re: Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor leave? » Dee Railer

Posted by Colleen D. on September 8, 2004, at 10:11:02

In reply to Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor leave?, posted by Dee Railer on September 8, 2004, at 10:06:43

Dee,

I'm on Effexor and it has actually had the reverse effect. It has almost completely relieved my sciatic pain. I had been seeing a chiropractor for months and Effexor was finally the med that helped. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Colleen
PPD, GAD and OCD

Re: Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor lea

Posted by Dee Railer on September 8, 2004, at 10:12:30

In reply to Re: Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor leave? » Dee Railer, posted by Colleen D. on September 8, 2004, at 10:11:02

> Dee,
>
> I'm on Effexor and it has actually had the reverse effect. It has almost completely relieved my sciatic pain. I had been seeing a chiropractor for months and Effexor was finally the med that helped. Sorry I can't be of more help.
>
> Colleen
> PPD, GAD and OCD

Ha! Maybe I had sciatica all the time and the Effexor masked it!

Thanks for the response.

Re: Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor lea » Dee Railer

Posted by Colleen D. on September 8, 2004, at 10:40:22

In reply to Re: Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor lea, posted by Dee Railer on September 8, 2004, at 10:12:30

Effexor IS often prescribed for chronic pain.

:-)
Colleen

Re: Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor lea

Posted by crazychickuk on September 9, 2004, at 2:51:21

In reply to Re: Effexor and nerve pain? When does Effexor lea » Dee Railer, posted by Colleen D. on September 8, 2004, at 10:40:22

siatica can come on to you just like that...

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