Hi; the most irriating part wass the first 5 years when my doctor kept telling me it was all in my head. He almost had me believing him butt I couldn't even walk how could that be in my head. Then finally 9 years ago I was diagnosed. I have the chronic fatigue also. I'm depressed all of it. But I don't take any meds. I'm afraid to touch lyrica. I have plenty of morphine for my back I may take 1 once in a while but they don't help. I get shots. In my hips. And it helps sometimes for a little while. But i'm so sore it hurts to get out of bed terribly. I notice lately even my wrists hurt. It hurts so bad sometimes I can't help but cry. And it's hard not to be depressed. I understand everyone of you. But ppl without it. Have no idea. When I first had it most drs. Didn't even bekieve it was real. Lol. Well I was just diagnosed oday with acute kidney failure also. Very low working kidneys not looking good. So. Adds to the depression. But as it is written. God doesn't give us mor that we can handle. Oh I pray for all of us. Amen. Hugs everyone
they have me on requip,lyrica and for the depression im on cymbalta,buspar,and as a breakthrough im on visrtil...all it does is knock me out doc not sure wat to do. and no im not able to work
i can't afford the name brands, so i am on gabapentin. started with 300 mg, up to 600 mg. also just diagnosed with GERD. was pre-diabetic but got that under control. so will be adjusting my diet again:( i feel the best when i eat a little protein and lots of veggies. sugar is really bad. i also am bipolar II, so they just keep adding the meds. i moved into my own bedroom, which helps some. had to quit my job in Jan., so feel pretty isolated. am happy to have a place to discuss this. What do you do to keep from getting depressed?
Hi; the most irriating part wass the first 5 years when my doctor kept telling me it was all in my head. He almost had me believing him butt I couldn't even walk how could that be in my head. Then finally 9 years ago I was diagnosed. I have the chronic fatigue also. I'm depressed all of it. But I don't take any meds. I'm afraid to touch lyrica. I have plenty of morphine for my back I may take 1 once in a while but they don't help. I get shots. In my hips. And it helps sometimes for a little while. But i'm so sore it hurts to get out of bed terribly. I notice lately even my wrists hurt. It hurts so bad sometimes I can't help but cry. And it's hard not to be depressed. I understand everyone of you. But ppl without it. Have no idea. When I first had it most drs. Didn't even bekieve it was real. Lol. Well I was just diagnosed oday with acute kidney failure also. Very low working kidneys not looking good. So. Adds to the depression. But as it is written. God doesn't give us mor that we can handle. Oh I pray for all of us. Amen. Hugs everyone
Wow I'm sorry you have so much on your plate. I've suffered from many things too. However I know that Lyrica and Wellbutrin XL have helped ease my depression and fibromyalgia. Good Luck! Keep looking for an answer and you will find it :)
Hi; the most irriating part wass the first 5 years when my doctor kept telling me it was all in my head. He almost had me believing him butt I couldn't even walk how could that be in my head. Then finally 9 years ago I was diagnosed. I have the chronic fatigue also. I'm depressed all of it. But I don't take any meds. I'm afraid to touch lyrica. I have plenty of morphine for my back I may take 1 once in a while but they don't help. I get shots. In my hips. And it helps sometimes for a little while. But i'm so sore it hurts to get out of bed terribly. I notice lately even my wrists hurt. It hurts so bad sometimes I can't help but cry. And it's hard not to be depressed. I understand everyone of you. But ppl without it. Have no idea. When I first had it most drs. Didn't even bekieve it was real. Lol. Well I was just diagnosed oday with acute kidney failure also. Very low working kidneys not looking good. So. Adds to the depression. But as it is written. God doesn't give us mor that we can handle. Oh I pray for all of us. Amen. Hugs everyone
it is hard to be so sick all the time. my thoughts will be with you as you go through this added challenge. get plenty of rest so you can work on healing.
Hi I have applied for Social Security benefits because of Fibromalgia, COPD, CHD and depression. They have arranged for me to see a Mayafacial Pain Syndrome Specialist this coming Tuesday. Any suggestions regarding how to explain the chronic aches and sometimes screaming pain would be appreciated. Every Doctor I've seen has told me to "lose weight, exercise and stop complaining". Is that realy all I can do? I do not have insurance, but I am in a pain study program through our PCP's office Would really like someone to talk to who knows what I'm talking about.
Hi; the most irriating part wass the first 5 years when my doctor kept telling me it was all in my head. He almost had me believing him butt I couldn't even walk how could that be in my head. Then finally 9 years ago I was diagnosed. I have the chronic fatigue also. I'm depressed all of it. But I don't take any meds. I'm afraid to touch lyrica. I have plenty of morphine for my back I may take 1 once in a while but they don't help. I get shots. In my hips. And it helps sometimes for a little while. But i'm so sore it hurts to get out of bed terribly. I notice lately even my wrists hurt. It hurts so bad sometimes I can't help but cry. And it's hard not to be depressed. I understand everyone of you. But ppl without it. Have no idea. When I first had it most drs. Didn't even bekieve it was real. Lol. Well I was just diagnosed oday with acute kidney failure also. Very low working kidneys not looking good. So. Adds to the depression. But as it is written. God doesn't give us mor that we can handle. Oh I pray for all of us. Amen. Hugs everyone
@deewebb50, wow i guess u are going throigh ALOT, Dealing with fibro and chronic pain is bad enough. i have had problems with my kidney 3 times since September. i will be praying that ur kidneys dont get bad.
Hi I have applied for Social Security benefits because of Fibromalgia, COPD, CHD and depression. They have arranged for me to see a Mayafacial Pain Syndrome Specialist this coming Tuesday. Any suggestions regarding how to explain the chronic aches and sometimes screaming pain would be appreciated. Every Doctor I've seen has told me to "lose weight, exercise and stop complaining". Is that realy all I can do? I do not have insurance, but I am in a pain study program through our PCP's office Would really like someone to talk to who knows what I'm talking about.
Hi catherineb,
How are you ? fibro and depression comes together but i also have anxiety(caused from my son losing a limb) and now my doc thinks something wrong with my bones.my ankles hurts 24/7 and crack now my legs starting to swell bad. we thought could be the lyrica but i slowed down from taking it from 3 x's a day to 1 day. and im still swelling. and i have recently applied for ssi as well go to my first appointment in 2 weeks. My doctor has told me to excercise.
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Hi; the most irriating part wass the first 5 years when my doctor kept telling me it was all in my head. He almost had me believing him butt I couldn't even walk how could that be in my head. Then finally 9 years ago I was diagnosed. I have the chronic fatigue also. I'm depressed all of it. But I don't take any meds. I'm afraid to touch lyrica. I have plenty of morphine for my back I may take 1 once in a while but they don't help. I get shots. In my hips. And it helps sometimes for a little while. But i'm so sore it hurts to get out of bed terribly. I notice lately even my wrists hurt. It hurts so bad sometimes I can't help but cry. And it's hard not to be depressed. I understand everyone of you. But ppl without it. Have no idea. When I first had it most drs. Didn't even bekieve it was real. Lol. Well I was just diagnosed oday with acute kidney failure also. Very low working kidneys not looking good. So. Adds to the depression. But as it is written. God doesn't give us mor that we can handle. Oh I pray for all of us. Amen. Hugs everyone
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1 ReactionHave you ever been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? Perhaps you should see a Reumatologist.
I take glucosamine condroiten for my fibro and artritis. If I miss more than 3 or 4 days I certainly feel the pain again.
i can't afford the name brands, so i am on gabapentin. started with 300 mg, up to 600 mg. also just diagnosed with GERD. was pre-diabetic but got that under control. so will be adjusting my diet again:( i feel the best when i eat a little protein and lots of veggies. sugar is really bad. i also am bipolar II, so they just keep adding the meds. i moved into my own bedroom, which helps some. had to quit my job in Jan., so feel pretty isolated. am happy to have a place to discuss this. What do you do to keep from getting depressed?
Try lyrica! It helps, I take it for my fibromyalgia.
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1 ReactionWow I'm sorry you have so much on your plate. I've suffered from many things too. However I know that Lyrica and Wellbutrin XL have helped ease my depression and fibromyalgia. Good Luck! Keep looking for an answer and you will find it :)
it is hard to be so sick all the time. my thoughts will be with you as you go through this added challenge. get plenty of rest so you can work on healing.
Hi I have applied for Social Security benefits because of Fibromalgia, COPD, CHD and depression. They have arranged for me to see a Mayafacial Pain Syndrome Specialist this coming Tuesday. Any suggestions regarding how to explain the chronic aches and sometimes screaming pain would be appreciated. Every Doctor I've seen has told me to "lose weight, exercise and stop complaining". Is that realy all I can do? I do not have insurance, but I am in a pain study program through our PCP's office Would really like someone to talk to who knows what I'm talking about.
@deewebb50, wow i guess u are going throigh ALOT, Dealing with fibro and chronic pain is bad enough. i have had problems with my kidney 3 times since September. i will be praying that ur kidneys dont get bad.
Hi catherineb,
How are you ? fibro and depression comes together but i also have anxiety(caused from my son losing a limb) and now my doc thinks something wrong with my bones.my ankles hurts 24/7 and crack now my legs starting to swell bad. we thought could be the lyrica but i slowed down from taking it from 3 x's a day to 1 day. and im still swelling. and i have recently applied for ssi as well go to my first appointment in 2 weeks. My doctor has told me to excercise.