Hoping you have a pleasant weekend Kay. Maybe corey will take you out to lunch.
Good luck at your pdoc appointment on Monday.
I am hoping you feel better soon.
I wish your injection had worked better for you, this could definitely contribute to your depression.
((((((HUGS))))))
bizi

I have BPI, but I'm bipolar, so I still get depressed, even though it's rare... I think it's only the second episode of depression I've had to deal with this year vs. countless episodes of hypomania and mania.

It's hard to treat because if my pdoc overdoes it with the meds, I'll end up hypo/manic. She would rather keep me flat or slightly depressed.

I have nothing else to report other than I'm depressed and in pain.

((((((HUGS))))))
I am sorry you are suffering.:(
I hope your pdoc makes some changes for you on monday that help you feel better.
bizi:hug::hug:

Kay

I honestly think most of the depression is because of your pain.

Wish I had some ideas.

Donna :grouphug::hug:

Sorry to hear about the pain and depression.

'Wishing things were better for you.



M

I see my pdoc today at 1:30. I'm hoping she will be open to working with the meds I'm on rather than trying to push me to take another one... there are no good options.

I have an appointment to have another injection in my neck tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile, I can't take the Diclofenac or other NSAIDs like Advil or Aleve, because of the increased risk of bleeding, until after I have it. All I can take is Tylenol for the time being, and that doesn't work, so I'll be suffering a little more.

My neurologist said that it's okay to have the Tysabri (MS med) infusions, so I have to make an appointment, but I'm so overwhelmed by all the other ones I have already have scheduled, I don't want to do it, but will have to.


I have not had an easy life, I feel like my quality of life is pretty poor, and I'm very isolated. I've been thinking a lot about these things, and some of it has been leaking into regular conversations. Not only am I depressed, I'm depressing. Not good. :o

I hope that I'll start to see some improvement with whatever med adjustments my pdoc makes soon. I know that probably won't happen unless I agree to take another ridiculous med, like Zyprexa, tho.

you are loved by so many. you have to remember that so vent away. I am so sorry you are depressed. You have so much on your plate but I have faith in you and your riding through this storm.
love
bobby

I continue to have hope that you will find some relief from your pain and depression.
I hope your pdoc makes a med change that you can live with.
I hope that your injection provides some relief from your pain.
I hope both these things and more for you.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Thank you ladies (((HUGS)))

I'm not just depressed, I'm having a mixed episode, which would explain why I'm feeling so ****ing awful. All my mixed episodes have been predominantly mania, so this is uncharted territory for me.

I'm maxed out on Seroquel, and changing my other meds won't help with this. My pdoc gave me samples of Rexulti. I'm supposed to take 0.5mg for 3 days, then 1mg until I see her on the 27th, with plans to see her sooner if I need to.

I have to take something or I'll end up in the hospital, but I have to be very cautious because Rexulti is mainly used for major depressive disorder and BPII, and it could put me in the hospital, too.

I took it last night and it seems like I'm more anxious/agitated this morning, but that could be for other reasons...

I have the injection in the left side of my neck this afternoon.

Oh kay...
I am so sorry.:(
I hope your new med works for you...it could be just what you need at the time for right now.
keeping fingers crossed.
((((((HUGS)))))
bizi:hug: