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lostforwords Posts: 101
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I might have to have surgery to have a lymphoma removed. I have a lump in my right thigh and it hasn't gotten any bigger, but it has started to get painful. I am going to the surgeon next thursday. My doctor doesn't want to give my any pain meds for my fibro until we get my mental condition under control. He says that he doesn't want to possibly start something when i am in a vulnerable state mentally. I did make it to my therapist and she diagnosed me with severe depression. I have to go to the psychiatrist next and then the therapist again. I feel like am having a nervous breakdown. This fibro is getting to me big time. ~Stacy~
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Adewyn Posts: 5027
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hang in there!!! and make sre they understand that you need something for the depression asap so they can get you on firo meds!! good luck!! |
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ushie Posts: 1928
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Hang on! And I second Adewyn; tell them you need to begin an anti-depressant now, so that you can get into a positive frame of mind for medical treatment! Hugs! |
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lostforwords, Ask your Doctor about Cymbalta. It can treat your Fibromyalgia and it is also and Anti-Depressant. Hang in there!!   |
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Moiaddy Posts: 384
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Or amitriptyline...its an old school antidepressants that helps with pain and sleep... Just remember that we are keeping you in our thoughts and sending energy to help you through this...and remember ask for help.... Hugs  Victoria
"Every soul you meet has a lesson to learn from you and a lesson to teach you, be giving and be receptive" ~Me
My quote above is copywrited and all my postings are just my opinion and are not medical advice, please talk with your doctor :) |
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hatbox121 Posts: 10659
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Anti depressants were the first med used regularly since the seventies or so. I think my decade is right(brain on vacation here!!!). Anyway, a while. So getting an AD may well help with both! Plus talking to a therapist and getting mentally healthy will help your overall health as well. So I'm glad that you are heading in the right direction. Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
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faieriemama Posts: 3345
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The other ladies have the right idea dear antidepressants are good for sleep. pain and depression, you be sure and tell your doc you need them sooner than asap, like tomorrow. The sooner you get your mental health back strong and healthy the sooner you can get your physical health there too. We are here for you as always and are sending all the love and healing energy we can your way. Hugs and Love lots of both.  Post edited by: faieriemama, at: 12/09/2011 11:26 PM I'm not a medical professional, I can only offer advice,if you need medical attention please see a medical professional.
Don’t compare your path with anybody else’s.
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lostforwords Posts: 101
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I am on anti-depressant prozac 20 mg once a day plus ambilify.. I have tried cymbalta but I am allergic to it.. I have tried celexa, effexor, cymbalta, elavil, neurontin, pristiq,and something else- i forget.. I am still on trial n err here.. I am on Lyrica 150mg twice a day for fibro right now.. I just started that.. I was on 75mg. I got an appt with a rheumy on the 20th of this month.. I have an appt with a neurologist on jan 3.. I have 6 dr appts withing the next month, so hopefully something good comes out of it.. I am finally getting my health under control and now my marriage isnt doing good.. Does it ever end? ~Stacy~ |
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broken Posts: 9447
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take one thing at a time in life,you cant fix all problems at once so try and work at one, first your health has to be taken care of, mental and physical we all have alot to give if one gets the help then some of this suffering is worth it..
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hatbox121 Posts: 10659
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I also have had trouble finding an AD that actually helps a good bit. Therapy will be good. Sometimes it seems as though everything is going wrong but we get passed those points. This won't be the last time you feel like that. Life is peaks and valleys and right now you are in a valley. Just have to keep trudging through and up that hill. Amy~ “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Current dxes-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitral Valve Prolapse w/regurg, 2 other heart valves with regurg, POTS, DDD, scoliosis, various OA, polyneuropathy of unknown origin, SI joint dysfunction/fusion/collapse, chronic rotar cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome of the shoulder, chronic bursitis in various locations, degeneration of the sternum, vertigo, GERD, FM, CFS, CPS, various bone marrow lesions, brain lesions of unknown cause, migraines, TMJ, vertically bulging discs, Raynaud's, anemia, tinnitus, high copper levels, borderline glaucoma, colon polyps, intermittent RLS, Vit D deficiency, depression, Eye accomodation disorder, Essential tremor, recurrent kidney stones, sacral spine disorder, inflammed tendons, and inflammation of spinal nerves(no specific dx).
I'm am not a dr. I am not a substitute for a dr. All advice I give is based on research and my personal experiences. |
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