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Went to Dr..
First off, my other posts have been taken off?!?! Did I say something wrong or something? It was just from yesterday.
Well anyway...I went to the Dr. today and we talked about my dependence to the oxy, and have come up with a plan to get me off of it. He is also going to put me on an antidepresant called cymbalta. Have any of you been on this before? Has anybody here ever had become dependant on any kind of pain meds? I would love to hear from you and what you went through. Thankfully my Dr. is SO supportive, he even gave me his home # just in case I needed him. He says that I'm strong and can do this. I pray that I will get through this without too much pain.
It was so sad to walk into the Dr. office today. They put me in the "pregnancy" room, and I just started crying knowing that I will never lay on that table, getting an ultrasound and seeing my baby. This is so much harder than expected!! Those of you that have had hyst. how long did the mourning period take? I just want to feel like myself again. This may sound SO stupid, but I was going to the bathroom and got sad that there was no period. I know I wasn't expecting it, but still sad that it wasn't there if that makes sense?! And for you that have had one, I have some questions if that is ok. I was going to go back and get the names of the people that posted to me and said we can talk, but that post is gone for some reason??? I just need to talk and have some questions. I'm having all these feelings and don't understand a lot of them, or maybe I just need to get them out, I don't know. Either way, can we talk?
Well anyway...I went to the Dr. today and we talked about my dependence to the oxy, and have come up with a plan to get me off of it. He is also going to put me on an antidepresant called cymbalta. Have any of you been on this before? Has anybody here ever had become dependant on any kind of pain meds? I would love to hear from you and what you went through. Thankfully my Dr. is SO supportive, he even gave me his home # just in case I needed him. He says that I'm strong and can do this. I pray that I will get through this without too much pain.
It was so sad to walk into the Dr. office today. They put me in the "pregnancy" room, and I just started crying knowing that I will never lay on that table, getting an ultrasound and seeing my baby. This is so much harder than expected!! Those of you that have had hyst. how long did the mourning period take? I just want to feel like myself again. This may sound SO stupid, but I was going to the bathroom and got sad that there was no period. I know I wasn't expecting it, but still sad that it wasn't there if that makes sense?! And for you that have had one, I have some questions if that is ok. I was going to go back and get the names of the people that posted to me and said we can talk, but that post is gone for some reason??? I just need to talk and have some questions. I'm having all these feelings and don't understand a lot of them, or maybe I just need to get them out, I don't know. Either way, can we talk?
You already sound better!!!
Yeah we want to know you as a happy, healthy person, but we adore the YOU we already know!
--J
Yeah we want to know you as a happy, healthy person, but we adore the YOU we already know!
--J
Thanks everybody! Today wasn't too bad. I'm taking my pills every 6 hours instead of 4 hours and it's been hard,the withdrawls are hard to take, but I know I can do it!! And it should get better once the cymbalta kicks in. I really want you guys to know the "real" me...not the depressed, scared, in pain me. Trust me, you will like the happy, non pain and depressed me MUCH better! :) And I know that when I become emotionaly and physicaly healthy again I will be a much stronger person. And maybe be able to help somebody that is going through what I am going through. I know that everything happens for a reason. I don;t know if we are supposed to post aboud God here or not...hope it doesn't get me into trouble, but I believe that with everything bad that happens God will make some good come out of it.
And considering everything that I have had to go through this past month I have held it together pretty well. First a m/c, then D&C that seemed to make things worse, then chronic pain for weeks then a hysterectomy, and now hooked on these pills and trying to get off of them. I'm suprised that I haven't had a nervous breakdown by now. You all have helped me a lot and probably helped prevent a breakedown ;) Thank you!
And considering everything that I have had to go through this past month I have held it together pretty well. First a m/c, then D&C that seemed to make things worse, then chronic pain for weeks then a hysterectomy, and now hooked on these pills and trying to get off of them. I'm suprised that I haven't had a nervous breakdown by now. You all have helped me a lot and probably helped prevent a breakedown ;) Thank you!
Nalla,I'm sorry,I have never been on depression meds.but somtimes I think I should.I hope you feel better...Were all here for you ((hugs))..nanis
Nalla,
I believe your posts were removed b/c I posted in some of them (as who_dis and another person).
I tried to convey my best wishes to you, and my confidence that you can overcome this. Because I'm posting right now, I'm sure they will delete this one, too.
So if I don't post to you anymore, know that I care, that I send positive thoughts your way, but don't want all your posts removed simply because I have posted to you. I think about you all the time, and truly send my best wishes for your recovery.
I hope you see this before they remove it. If not, perhaps someone else will post to you and tell you what I said.
I believe your posts were removed b/c I posted in some of them (as who_dis and another person).
I tried to convey my best wishes to you, and my confidence that you can overcome this. Because I'm posting right now, I'm sure they will delete this one, too.
So if I don't post to you anymore, know that I care, that I send positive thoughts your way, but don't want all your posts removed simply because I have posted to you. I think about you all the time, and truly send my best wishes for your recovery.
I hope you see this before they remove it. If not, perhaps someone else will post to you and tell you what I said.
Nalla,
I've never been on cymbalta or any anti-depressants. However, I work as a clinical social worker and cymbalta is often prescribed for my clients. It's a newer anti-depressant and to my knowledge it is not thought to be addictive and side effects are better tolerated than with some of the other anti-depressants on the market. Like one of the other posters said, it's not a miracle drug, but can certainly help. It's great that your doctor is so supportive! Some doctors i've met and worked with are asseholes! Parden my language and I hope i don't get kicked off of medhelp for using a curse word. Anyway, good luck and I know you can do it! If you have any other questions or anything that I might be able to help you with, just let me know.
I've never been on cymbalta or any anti-depressants. However, I work as a clinical social worker and cymbalta is often prescribed for my clients. It's a newer anti-depressant and to my knowledge it is not thought to be addictive and side effects are better tolerated than with some of the other anti-depressants on the market. Like one of the other posters said, it's not a miracle drug, but can certainly help. It's great that your doctor is so supportive! Some doctors i've met and worked with are asseholes! Parden my language and I hope i don't get kicked off of medhelp for using a curse word. Anyway, good luck and I know you can do it! If you have any other questions or anything that I might be able to help you with, just let me know.
I've been reading your posts, Nalla, and I am so sorry for everything that you are going through. I hope you start to feel better.
Like Nanis said, we are all here for you.
Like Nanis said, we are all here for you.
Nalla, I'm so sorry you're going through such a hard time. It will get better! Take good care of yourself, and there are always people here for support!
I think the Cymbalta is going to work great for you Nalla.
And like PB&J said, some good days are better than none. Hopefully before long you will have more good than bad and can get back to the way you were feeling before all this.
She was also pointing out the perks of NO AF to deal with and I remembered that back in the 70's having a Hyst was a FAD! Can you imagine?? Women were having it done JUST to avoid having AF.
Oh and I know this has NOTHING to do with your situation, but I read a book recently that will surely make you smile and cry and pass some time while you recover. It's called "Angry Housewives eating bon bons!" It's in paperback and should be found anywhere books are sold. Think I got my copy at the grocery store.. Anyways, it is a good un.LOL I know I don't know you very well, but you remind me of one of the characters in the book. So if your a reader, or a mom, or a wife, or a woman, it is a GOOD read.:)
Hope you are feeling better!
--J
And like PB&J said, some good days are better than none. Hopefully before long you will have more good than bad and can get back to the way you were feeling before all this.
She was also pointing out the perks of NO AF to deal with and I remembered that back in the 70's having a Hyst was a FAD! Can you imagine?? Women were having it done JUST to avoid having AF.
Oh and I know this has NOTHING to do with your situation, but I read a book recently that will surely make you smile and cry and pass some time while you recover. It's called "Angry Housewives eating bon bons!" It's in paperback and should be found anywhere books are sold. Think I got my copy at the grocery store.. Anyways, it is a good un.LOL I know I don't know you very well, but you remind me of one of the characters in the book. So if your a reader, or a mom, or a wife, or a woman, it is a GOOD read.:)
Hope you are feeling better!
--J
Hi. I have been on cymbalta for several monthes now. It's helped me a lot. I had a lot depression issues and chronic pain. The cymbalta is an anti-depressant that will also help with the pain. Don't misunderstand me, it's not a miracle drug. I still have some bad days, but at least now I have good days too. And the longer I took it, the more good days I had. You have to take it for a couple of weeks for it to have time to get in your system good and have time to work. Give the med and yourself time. It will work out. You will be back to yourself in no time. Like I said before, you already made it through the hard part(all the pain) it's all down hill from here. Take care of yourself. And before you know it you will be the wife and mom you used to be only better, because you won't have cramps and pms once a month!
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