Re: depression / muscles aches

[Guest guest]

In response to your fatique....

I have never thought I am depressed (who knows?) . If I do not drink my protein

shake before I got to bed I sleep terrible. The PT at the YMCA suggested I drink

protein before bed to replenish/ build my muscles. It does seem to help with

sleep.

This past year I also am experiencing alot of fatigue. Sometimes my husband does

not understand ( I;m only 30). The muscles in my arms and legs were so sore

today all I could think about was coming home and laying on a heating pad. I am

scheduled to go to the CMT specialist next week for my first consultation.

My dad also has CMT although it seems to affect him differently.

I am also having alot of hand " shakes " in my right arm. It is freaking me out !!

Im trying to just tell myself its my imagination !!!! I am so scared about my

future quality of life. I try to tell myself, " There is always someone worse

off " . I am trying to do everything I can to help with this disease.....

Can anyone suggest vitamins or any prescription drug I may get on for muscles

cramps ???

I know I do not post alot on here....but I do read everyone else's post. It

really helps me reading what everyone else is going through....I don't feel so

all alone !!!

Candace

>From: " youngerone36 " <chickiechick@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: depression

>Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:27:08 -0000

>

>Hi All!

>

>Since I have been dealing with a lot of fatigue, my doctor seems to

>think that I am depressed. (Sorry sis, I still don't think I am) I am

>not sad about anything, not tired all the time. No I do not sleep

>well, I tire out easily, do not have a lot of stamina. So may things I

>would like to do, but just can't seem to get the umph to get up and

>go. Yes there are situations in my life that can get me down, but I

>feel that most people are like that. Anyway, what is your views on

>depression and CMT???

>

>P.S. Doctor did blood work to see if there was an underlying cause for the

>fatigue and they were all normal.

>

>Thanks!

>Teri

>

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[Guest guest]

Hello Candace,

Dr. Gott who writes a syndicated column for news papers suggests a

bar of soap (any kind will due)under your bed covers. This sounds

very silly but alot of people write in saying it works for them. Dr.

Gott finds no medical foundation for this remedy but endoeses it.

My neurologist suggested Effexor XR for pain and fatigue. Last year

when I was feeling particularly bad I used Effexor for a few months

and started feeling much better physically and mentally right away.

I prefer not to take medication so after several months I weaned

myself off. I would do it again if needed. Hope you are feeling

better. The winter cold is hard on CMT.

Robin

[Guest guest]

I have the deep fatigue as well I'm 32. Somedays it feels like all I

do is sleep or what to sleep. I hate it. My mind says let's do this

and that and my body says no way. I also have the shaking in my hands some days

I can't hold anything without dropping them. I can't be of

any help to give you suggestions but can let you know I feel the same

way.