Posted by TT40 on October 29, 2003, at 12:45:59
In reply to Re: Sexual, other side effects , posted by crazy canadian on October 28, 2003, at 20:27:53
I am a drinker so the logic doesn't seem to relate as to the back pain, etc., but I do understand the logic.
On the sex drive, you're telling me that between depression and then the drug, you have no sex drive? Do you do anything sexual or have you just given it up? There has to be a better way to get help without eliminating the ability to have sex.
> Been on Effexor for 2 to 3 years
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> Sex drive... What SEX DRIVE... The depression after college stopped my sex drive dead in its tracks. The Effexor isn't helping.
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> I belive back pain is direclty related to stress, Non Drinkers always have a bad back. Drunks have a back that could lift an elephant. (this is a generality).
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> Depression ==> Stress ==> Back Pain
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> Effexor stops the Depression and addresses the Stress.
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> Just my .02 cents
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> Crazy
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> > > One positive side effect has related to pain -- not sure if it is coincidence or if Effexor actually had an impact. I have chronic low back pain. I've tried physical therapy, drugs, etc. and nothing has provided permanent relief. Over the past few weeks however, the pain has decreased significantly -- to the point I am forgeting about having the back problem -- does this sound familiar???? >>
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> > Effexor cured my asthma after nothing else worked. It was amazing. I think it may be because it acts as an anti inflammatory. Thats my guess.
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