Dear Hockey:

Her injury was in February 2006 and at first she took Antivert for vertigo. Then, if I recall correctly, she started Elavil in November and switched to Effexor XR in January. She remained on the Effexor for about 1 1/2 years until we weaned her off because her condition was much improved. So, to answer your question, she benefitted from the Effexor even though she did not start on it from the beginning.

Regarding acupuncture, it was mostly for headaches, and the practitioner focused on her neck and shoulders, theorizing that restricted blood flow to the brain was causing her problems. I know he inserted needles elsewhere, but don't remember where.

I hope this helps.

-PCS Mom