Lidoderm, or depression and OA

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'd been getting the upper hand on depression somewhat, and

the first time I put a lidoderm patch on my upper spine, my mood

improved and I was more energetic and up about my work. Well,

today I didn't put on a patch when I woke up, and I went to

Mahattan, traveling on the subway. This evening, my mood took

a very bad downturn, and I found myself at a level of depression I

hadn't gone down to in months. It took me awhile to figure out,

but now I know what a difference pain relief can make. And if I

had any question about the relationship between arthritis and

depression, I don't now.

So, I'm going to behave and take my medicine!