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Depression and Anxiety at an older age
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 26 11:44am | Replies (625)Comment receiving replies
@woogie I know exactly how you feel. When I'm around people I'm happy. When I'm home I'm depressed. I'm on Lexapro, Lamictal, and Klonopin. If I can't sleep I go between Ambien and Melatonin.
Concerning you spinal stenosis, I also had pain down my right leg into my foot before my surgery and my right buttock hurt too. Had stenosis in my L-4 and 5. Have you seen a surgeon? I'm not a doctor but it sounds like you need the surgery I had. I have had some foot pain,since the surgery, but I think it's the shoes I have been wearing when I go for walks.
It also sounds like you need an anti-depressant. Have you seen a psychiatrist? Usually you have to go to a pain clinic to get epidurals. But, they only helped a short time. Are you close to a Mayo Clinic or another major hospital? My doctor referred me to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. I send my thoughts and prayers your way. God bless and be with you too. I have to go out today and get some new pads for my brace. If you don't remember me I'm the one who had the 9 hour fusion surgery. I'm getting along well. Just pain below my knee into my foot, but I'm going to wear my better shoes today.
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LilyPaws, yes, indeed, I remember you! I have written several posts to you. I just can't tell you where they are. I wrote a long one to you. I didn't know you said the exact same thing I said: I need to be around people! I get depressed just as soon as someone leaves. At this point and time, we have no company. I told everyone not to come. I have had pneumonia many times in my life. I don't want the virus. Yes, I have been to seven surgeons. I know I need surgery--probably the same one you had. I am too old! I pray I never have to have any more surgeries! I have never had back surgeries but I have had other ones--nothing compared to what you just went through. On one note to you, I said I would like to send you a get well card. I don't know which post. We belong to the same groups, I think!