Posted by sciutti on August 12, 2002, at 11:53:14
In reply to Re: need to add to 1st post, posted by katekite on August 11, 2002, at 21:52:53
> Sorry to hear you have to live with chronic pain. That's never helpful to depression.
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> Have you had a good endocrine workup, not just thyroid? Have you gone through menopause? (sorry don't know your gender for sure and apologize for the very personal question) If you are or are not on hormonal replacement, on the Pill, or could be perimenopausal (the 3-5 years prior to menopause) your own depression might be being affected by low or fluctuating hormone levels.
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> If memory is a problem, are you completely sure ADD is not an issue (quiz at www.mindfixers.com)?
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> Usually if antidepressants just don't work there's some reason.
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> KateThank you so much for answering. I am 54 and am perimenopausal, been having hot flashes for such a long time(12 yrs) that I probably should explore other avenues, but no one seems to believe me. I have had lab work done, but it may be time to update. I began to get really drugged out from all the narc (oxycontin 240mg three times a day, norco up to 8 a day as needed, I have an internal pain pump with dilauded (15mg a day, and someone told me about ritalin. I can't believe the difference!!! As for ADD, you may be right. New psychiatrist has not diagnosed this nor do I have a bipolar component. I truly believe that my neurotransmitter system is really screwed up and there are some tests out there, but I cant't find them. I live on a farm out in the boonies and that is why I am trying to learn a computer. I'm sorry this is so long but my history is way longer than it should be!! and I have and I have been tying to find help since 1995. Since I am just learning should I send all my threads? and answers when I submit?
Thanks Kate and anyone who can help. Joanne
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