Re: Questions for anyone - back to Sandy

[Guest guest]

Sandy,

Has the possibility of CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) been discussed?

Fatigue is the major symptom, and muscle and joint achiness and pain is one

of the other main symptoms. My cousin developed this when she was in her

30's and those were her two major complaints.

Was your thyroid hypoactive? Fatigue is a common complaint with

hypoactive thyroid, too, as well as hair loss, dry skin and weight gain. I'm

hypothyroid and it was about three weeks after I started on Synthroid before I

felt or saw any noticable improvement. So it could be some of this that's

bothering you right now, but that would be cleared up by your thyroid

medication, so personally, it sounds an awful lot like CFS to me.

About the Lexapro. Antidepressants aren't used just for depression. They

can help people deal with other stuff, too. I started on Celexa two years ago

and am now taking 10 mgs. of Lexapro. I've found that it just helps me to cope

with things on a more even keel, and not get so upset or frustrated by things

that I couldn't control. It keeps me from going through too much anxiety or

distress when something comes up that I'm not perfectly prepared for, and

keeps me from becoming too overly stressed out with changes. When I first

started on it I was quite the opposite, not caring and not showing any interest

or concern over things I should have. But I found over time I found that it has

a calming effect and lets me see things in a more rational manner without

getting too frustrated and panicky, too. It's really helped me a lot, and isn't

harmful. I know it's even helped some people with weight loss. You might

consider giving it try to see if it helps with your overall reaction to

stressors,

and if you don't feel it helps after about 3-4 weeks, just explain that to the

FNP

and quit.

The only other time I ever felt that kind of fatigue and achiness was right

before my ketoacidosis, but you say that your BG's aren't a concern, so I'd

still

look into CFS. A lot of doctor's think a patient has mono when they actually

have CFS. Fibromylasia is often mistaken for it, too.

I know it must be a horrible way to feel all the time, and I sure hope you can

find an answer soon.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion

only, and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical

professional.