Am I depressed

[dumbell]

I am 52,have not had a period in 2 years.I recently went to my doctor to tell him that my body was very sore,I have tendonitis in my elbow,I had bursitis in my hip which I  took a shot of cortoisone for that went away for about one year now it is starting to hurt again,I then thought that I should exercise more so I  got on the treadmill and after two weeks I pulled my hamstring.Honestly my body feels like it's65 years old.So my question is do you think my doctor is right when he tells me it probably is that I'm depressed from my screwed up hormones and he said I should take  a pill called effexor,he claims when a person is depressed your muscles and joints can hurt,but I'm not sure that he is right.help me please make my decision.

[LisaH1960]

You may very well be depressed, but I think you should seek a second opinion before starting Effexor. I've never taken it, but know several people who have, and wish they hadn't. There is no doubt that it works well for some people, but the negative side effects and withdrawal symptoms are so profound that I would certainly exhaust other avenues first.

Do a bit of research before you take the plunge.

Take care!

Lisa

[karonhia]

I definately think you are depressed!  The very same things are happening to me!  I need a buddy to talk to about what's happening to me and it sounds like you're experiencing the same difficultied that I am.....My body just fell apart over the last 2 years, joint pain, broke bone in my foot after working out on a tread mill, weight gain, .....Boo Hoo....But I am so depressed over what's happening to me, and I was so healthy 5 years ago.... I too feel 65 yrs old and I am only 53.   I'm really worried!
Mohawk Woman