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At a loss, multiple consultations still no answer...any idea?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Nov 28, 2023 | Replies (338)Comment receiving replies
@lacy2 I am glad to see that you are reaching out to your friends on Mayo Connect. Every little bit helps. Remember, every journey begins with a single step!
May I ask why you’ve resisted using antidepressants? When I started taking them, I was sure that it was a sign of weakness, but have since learned that they are really a lifesaver. I would never have been able to deal with my autoimmune disease if I didn’t have the support of antidepressants.
Do you think you might reconsider?
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..hi , yes I might reconsider but not getting off to a good start.
I was on one for many many years and went off due to narrow angle Glaucoma, 2018, stayed on one I shouldnt have, Clonazepam, and still on it but more for sleep
today the doctor who i have only met on phone or teleconference, but very nice, suggested 3 different antidepressants today and tomorrow I have a call, hopefully, with glaucoma specialist I saw yars ago to see if I can take any of them as they all raise eye pressure... I have had Iridotomy 2020 but apparently its not only the eye pressure has to be watched, but the optic nerve
then I remembered I had my dna done a few years ago and updated and the first antidepressant she suggested has "Major gene interaction" on my file; the second one has "Moderate" gene interaction and the third one also has moderate but web site says not best one for elderly.... so apprehension starting again
I have so many physical ailments as well that I dont think I can handle many side effects from antidepressants and there can be a lot especially to start off with... and some antidepressants have more than three names they are known by, very confusing for the patients
Thanks, J.