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Originally Posted by St George 2013 (Post 1098756)

My 2nd post to you and I am in a much better mood :)

I've taken anti-depressants for a number of years and worked until I was laid off in 2012. I've only had to change once after 7 years on one because it was not helping anymore. I am currently on 40 mg of Paxil, I was on 20 mg until this started last May and my PCP upped me to 40.

I could tell a difference right away when I started taking them (happier, not as quick to react negatively and so on). And the co-workers, employees especially appreciated that I sought help (of course my husband was ecstatic...lol)

Hope this info helps....there are any kinds out there but I was lucky enough to get it right the first time.....7 years was a good run on one I think :)

Take care and keep us posted.

Debi from Georgia

i take Vaillum 5mg's 2 - 3 a day (am allowed 4) It is used for anxiety as well as Muscle spasms. I often take half or whole one along with my preakthru med (Oxyodone) generic for Percote. I have been taking this does for about 7 years.

Gerry

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Originally Posted by St George 2013 (Post 1098238)

I'm only 16 months into this SFN journey and I'm right there with you.

My depression is getting worse along with the pain. I am now looking for a pain mgmt. doctor. I would like one that has additional services like mental health.

Maybe we can get some suggestions from the others on here.

Take care.

Debi from Georgia

Debi,
it is best to have a Pain regular management doctor. I have had my current doctor at least 5 or 6 years. I have had three surgeries since I start going to hiim. I make sure he is on staff at the same hospital the surgeon is doing the surgery or procedure. In all three of my sugeries, my surgeon turned the management of my pain medication to the PMdoctor. But of course, he has too be on staff at the same hospital. This way you are sure to get your regular mediation along with the medication needed to the pain of the procedure. I just read Pam email of 9/24. I am so sorry I didn't realize she did not have her pain doctor. Right now she in the hospital and has been on withdrawal for the past two days.

I feel badly for her.

Gerry

Thanks so much for the advice. I'm learning.

Tony
Missouri

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Originally Posted by ger715 (Post 1099211)

Actually a bit off topic when mentioning Vallium which is not an antidepressant. Have taken Amitriptyline (Elavil) for several years beginning with the using to help with migraines; eventually for neuropathic pain. It is a tricyclic antidepressant.

Gerry