BPES in older people and its effects.

[Guest guest]

I am new to the group. I am a 46 year-old male with BPES. I have had all my

surgeries and feel that they were successful. My concern now, especially after

doing research, is the psychological and other physiological effects we are and

will be experiencing. I have struggled with severe anxiety and depression. This

leads to irritability and physical complaints. The research I have found says we

struggle with psychological symptoms. If not treated with antidepressants it can

get quite harsh. I believe I am logical and am capable if thinking threw

negative thought. So, I think the depression's impetus is physical. Leading to

physical symptoms as well, the fatigue, nausea, joint and muscle aches, etc.

Anyone have any knowledge of what happens to us older BPESers. What to expect

and is it related to our syndrome or is it an other issue.

Thanks, Carl