Posted by Annie S. on January 16, 2000, at 19:41:25
In reply to Re: venlafaxine - should it be taken?, posted by Concerned on January 14, 2000, at 11:53:40
> While I am glad that in your case the medication has worked. The problem being, that this medication is not for what the friend went to a Doctor for. Their is no 'apparent' attempt to treat the leg pain.
> In fact, Effexor is designed to 'numb' the brain and cause a higher tolerance to pain. It has no uses for treating any condition with leg pain.
> So... my original question is.. why would this be prescribed?
> It is obvious to me that this Doctor isn't treating for pain, but for some 'other pain'.
> Where do these so called Doctors get the idea that they can treat someone without fully trying to understand. How do you prescribe a mind altering drug without even diagnosing the problem?
Dear Concerned,I am so sorry that you are upset by the doctor's prescribing Effexor. And I certainly didn't mean to add to that. I was only trying to help your someone feel good about taking the Effexor if they indeed are suffering from anxiety (as is my case). I really don't believe the doctor would prescribe the medication if he didn't see symptoms of anxiety (or depression).
Also, I don't consider Effexor a mind altering drug. It hasn't altered my mind in any way other than making me able to cope with life more like a normal person. I am completely unaware that I'm taking any medicine. I just feel normal. I consider it a mind correcting drug.
Good luck to you and get in touch with the doctor and tell him about your concerns.
Annie S.
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