Posted by ksc on June 19, 2001, at 11:33:35
In reply to KSC ??, posted by Willow on June 19, 2001, at 9:43:06
Willow Wrote: "Do mean the effexor gave you symptoms of FMS/CFS or it worsened a preexisting
condition?"
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Hi Willow,
Actually it looks like it gave me the SYMPTOMS of FMS/CFS (chronic fatigue, muscle pain and weakness). I was always one who slept through the night before I started taking my Effexor. Then as soon as I started taking Effexor XR the dreams started... every night, wierd dreams. They eventually got worse to the point where I couldn't go into stage 4 REM sleep. REM sleep is the point where your body takes in the most oxygen and rejuvenates your muscles. My body wasn't able to do that, which we believe caused the muscle pain and weakness.I was at the point where it felt like I'd pumped 300 pounds of weights with my legs by just walking up a flight of stairs. To carry a bag of groceries was like carrying 50+lbs. I slept 10 hrs/night and felt like I hadn't slept at all, and I had to sleep at least one full day on the weekend just to go to work on Monday.
I've tapered off from 112.5 to 75mg for almost a week now and I already have more energy and the muscle pain and stiffness has lessened.
Kate
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