Anyone taking two antidepressants?
 

I mentioned to my neuro that my mood was down last visit and he added an additional AD. I'm already on 20 mg of generic Lexapro and he added generic Wellbutrin xr 150 mg. My mood is better in less than a week. I'm hoping I'm not losing my mind, lol.

At the same appt he told me that I just need to accept that I have a bad back. I've had problems for almost 3 years now and taking lots of meds for that, physical therapy, cortisone injections in my spine, sitting all day long on the heating pad, you name it I've done it.

He said he doesn't think I should have back surgery because of the chance of nerve damage or scar tissue. My pain doctor said she doesn't think I'll need that either.

I'm scheduled for more cortisone injections, this time in my piriformis muscle area. She's thinking it might be severe sciatica that is sometimes on both sides.

It's depressing to think I can't work in my garden. That's my favorite thing to do. I think that's what led to my low mood.

I don't know about antidepressants. I do know I take Zoloft for stability. I to am disabled. But in a different way. But this isn't about me. I guess you have to see what works for you or grab a hobby to keep your mind busy before you end up something worse. Back issues are tough and I personally wouldn't let any Dr near it. Not even a chiropractor. The best thing about being disabled is you can have someone else do it to your spec without the labor involved. Lol.

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Hi Wiz.

I never used 2 anti-depressants but I am very aware that it's not uncommon. It is very possible that the combination of Lexapro and Wellbutrin is the right combination for you, you're not losing your mind ;)

You would think having MS is more than enough :( We don't even consider other health issues might affect our quality of life before MS does. I am sorry Wiz, but I am glad the addition of Wellbutrin is offering improvement with depression :hug:

I'm hearing from others that back surgery often leads to more pain, then more surgery down the road.

Hi Snoopy, :hug:
I've heard from others the past few days that many are taking two ADs. I'm built like my dad and he had a very strong back, even doing physical labor into his late 80s. I never thought I would ever have back problems, but I'm learning to live with it, taking things much slower now.

Wiz, my husband has had two back surgeries, one in 2008 which was minimally invasive, the other in 2015 which was more extensive.

He has 2 titanium clips at L3-4 and L4-5. Both of those surgeries were done on an emergency basis. He lost his mobility (he needed a mobility aid but even so he could hardly walk). If not for each of those surgeries he had a very real possibility of being paralyzed. He had leg weakness, foot drop, numbness, pins and needles, as well as the mobility problems.

His dad had multiple back surgeries. The possible outcome scared both of us. Both surgeries went quite well. With the titanium clips he has lost some of his range of motion for his back, but not enough to slow him down :p He has been demolitioning a secondary bedroom (removing carpet, repairing walls, replacing a door, painting). Monday he starts installing the hardwood floor for that room.

He had quite a bit of back pain before his first surgery and that improved alot over time. The second time he had no pain what so ever and was shocked the symptoms were due to his back. He is not pain free but oh so much better than before the surgeries.

So far I'm not a candidate for surgery, but if it were an emergency situation I wouldn't hesitate. I'm glad his surgery has helped him. It sounds like he's doing great now!