Posted by Noa on January 29, 2000, at 15:09:46
In reply to Severely depressed for years, posted by Michael on January 29, 2000, at 14:51:16
Michael, your story is nothing short of heartbreaking. You said your pain doctor doesn't care. Can you get one who does?
I cannot imagine what it is like to live with than kind of pain.
You tried paxil, but there are a lot of other antidepressants. It is definitely worth looking for another medication for your depression. The search for a way to ease the physical pain requires that you feel well enough emotionally to feel some hope. The reverse is probably true, too. You need a doctor who will help you find the right antidepressant for you, and to work with a pain specialist who cares, to adjust your meds so you don't have to live with such pain.
Is there an organization for this degenerative disc disease you have?
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