Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 , I really think that everyone has SOME depression when learning they have a chronic illness. I spent several weeks in suspended animation. I could hardly function and it was like living in a fog. I then gathered as much knowledge as I could and took up my sword. I absolutely will not let this dragon destroy my life. I have 5 kids and I intend to rock my grandkids. I still have moments when it overwhelms me but I'm not giving in. Although I DO strongly reccomend anti-depressants before starting treatment. Sharon --- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: > > Whether and how it would be affected by the > treatments has some unknown factors to it. My > brother who is in active Major Depression was > advised by his doctors not to have treatment. My > best friend who has Bi-Polar Depression was tried on > the tx and she had to quit early because it became > unbearable depression. Those are two cases that I > know about. > I'll be curious to see what the recommendation will > be for me as a fellow Bi-Polar person. I have been > experiencing some low level depression as I have > begun to learn more about the disease and it's far > reach tenacle and affects. Regards, > Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: It can be, > but then again there are a lot of side > effects. Are you seeing a gastroenterolist or > heptologist? (I'm noy sure if that is spelled > right). > You need an expert. My doctor brushes off a lot of > sides but not the possibility of depression, > although > he says he would just increase my Prozac. So far I'm > OK, but you need a dr. who is on YOUR side, > Sharon > --- Beth Kern <bbbkern@...> wrote: > > Someone mentioned depression earlier and it got me > > wondering. I had > > read in the literature that the treatment was not > > recommended for people > > with depression. I am under treatment for > clinical > > depression and panic > > disorder (pretty much controlled by medication > > unless really stressed). > > When I brought this up to the doctors, they > pretty > > much brushed it > > aside. These are the same doctors who knew for > > years that I had HepC > > and didn't tell me it was dangerous or suggest I > > seek treatment. Since > > joining this list, I know that you people know > more > > than the doctors > > from a " been there done that " standpoint. Would > the > > treatment be > > dangerous for me? Any advice? > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Beth > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2002 Report Share Posted July 7, 2002 Have you had a biopsy. If you don't have any liver damage you could wait. Of course I know a lot of people who refuse treatment for many reasons and that's OK too. My husband is always aware of the fact I could lose it on this treatment and he watches me. Of course I'm already nuts, so how will he know? Anyway, if you decide you want to do treatment try to have a strong support system and someone who won't mind calling your dr. if they see you becoming too depressed. If you decide not to do treatment I fully understand. It's not an easy thing to do. Sharon --- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: > > About two years ago we lost a friend who was on tx > and severely depressed to suicide. It was so hard > to cope with since without the treatment it probably > never would have happended. Since I have a Bi-Polar > Disorder with highs and lows I have some serious > concerns about whether I should ever even attempt > treatment. My best friend who has Bi-Polar was on > tx for 3 months and her mental health symptoms got > so bad they stopped the treatment. The surprising > news to the docs was that she cleared the virus and > is still registering undetectable at 6 months. They > thought it would return with a vengence and got a > fantastic surprise. > Just goes to show you that you never can tell how > it's gonna work out. Guess I'll keep trudging. > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 Depression is definitely a big factor in determination of treatment options. I never suffered from depression (as far as I know) before the treatment, but was treated for it after starting the regimen. My dr has continued me on the antidepressents. I have ADHD which in some ways mimics bi-polar, and he says that wellbutrin works well in combination with the ritalin I take, so I'm continuing. They would certainly want to monitor you closely with the treatment and if there are any signs or ideas of suicide, etc.. They would discontinue immediately. I was given a video before I started the treatment and they talked about that danger. I never entertained thoughts of suicide, but I did get very depressed and moody. I'm afraid I had my wife walking on eggshells around me for a while. -dz- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: Whether and how it would be affected by the treatments has some unknown factors to it. My brother who is in active Major Depression was advised by his doctors not to have treatment. My best friend who has Bi-Polar Depression was tried on the tx and she had to quit early because it became unbearable depression. Those are two cases that I know about. I'll be curious to see what the recommendation will be for me as a fellow Bi-Polar person. I have been experiencing some low level depression as I have begun to learn more about the disease and it's far reach tenacle and affects. Regards, Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: It can be, but then again there are a lot of sideeffects. Are you seeing a gastroenterolist orheptologist? (I'm noy sure if that is spelled right).You need an expert. My doctor brushes off a lot ofsides but not the possibility of depression, althoughhe says he would just increase my Prozac. So far I'mOK, but you need a dr. who is on YOUR side, Sharon--- Beth Kern <bbbkern@...> wrote:> Someone mentioned depression earlier and it got me> wondering. I had > read in the literature that the treatment was not> recommended for people > with depression. I am under treatment for clinical> depression and panic > disorder (pretty much controlled by medication> unless really stressed). > When I brought this up to the doctors, they pretty> much brushed it > aside. These are the same doctors who knew for> years that I had HepC > and didn't tell me it was dangerous or suggest I> seek treatment. Since > joining this list, I know that you people know more> than the doctors > from a "been there done that" standpoint. Would the> treatment be > dangerous for me? Any advice?> > Thanks in advance,> Beth> > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 It's a case by case call whether people suffering from depression are candidates for the treatment. If they want to put you on the treatment and you don't think they are considering your depression you might want to consult a psychiatrist about that. -dz- Beth Kern <bbbkern@...> wrote: Someone mentioned depression earlier and it got me wondering. I had read in the literature that the treatment was not recommended for people with depression. I am under treatment for clinical depression and panic disorder (pretty much controlled by medication unless really stressed). When I brought this up to the doctors, they pretty much brushed it aside. These are the same doctors who knew for years that I had HepC and didn't tell me it was dangerous or suggest I seek treatment. Since joining this list, I know that you people know more than the doctors from a "been there done that" standpoint. Would the treatment be dangerous for me? Any advice?Thanks in advance,Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Thanks so very much Sharon for your words of insight. I haven't had a biopsy but I did have an abdominal ultrasound that showed no liver damage. So I think I don't have to be in a hurry at this point. I'll know more after my Hep C Clinic visit on Friday, July 12. I'll keep ya posted. Regards, Sharon Zeis <szeis_1@...> wrote: Have you had a biopsy. If you don't have any liverdamage you could wait. Of course I know a lot ofpeople who refuse treatment for many reasons andthat's OK too. My husband is always aware of the factI could lose it on this treatment and he watches me.Of course I'm already nuts, so how will he know?Anyway, if you decide you want to do treatment try tohave a strong support system and someone who won'tmind calling your dr. if they see you becoming toodepressed. If you decide not to do treatment I fullyunderstand. It's not an easy thing to do. Sharon--- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote:> > About two years ago we lost a friend who was on tx> and severely depressed to suicide. It was so hard> to cope with since without the treatment it probably> never would have happended. Since I have a Bi-Polar> Disorder with highs and lows I have some serious> concerns about whether I should ever even attempt> treatment. My best friend who has Bi-Polar was on> tx for 3 months and her mental health symptoms got> so bad they stopped the treatment. The surprising> news to the docs was that she cleared the virus and> is still registering undetectable at 6 months. They> thought it would return with a vengence and got a> fantastic surprise.> Just goes to show you that you never can tell how> it's gonna work out. Guess I'll keep trudging. > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi . I had certain meds that had warnings for those with liver problems, particularly my migraine medication. My dr said I could keep on them as necessary. I guess it would depend on the extent of damage to the liver. My migraine medication also has been very effective and I would have been sorely disappointed to have to give it up. The only thing that was forbidden me was alcohol. As I had already been recovering from alcoholism for 5 years before finding out about the hcv, that didn't pose a problem for me. Good luck, I will pray for your upcoming weeks. It's difficult playing that waiting game wondering what the game plan will be. -dz- M B <bestofmarys57@...> wrote: Hello Terry ~~ I appreciate your input. Treatment is definitely not something I would rush into and in all reality it may not even be an option for me at all. I go tomorrow for my first consultation with the Hep C Specialty Clinic and I guess that's the first place to start with all the factors on the table. I am pretty stressed out about the appointment and will be glad just to know what they have to say. My Primary Doc informed me that one of my mental health meds is processed through the liver and was suggesting that I be switched to something else. This is a horrible thought for me because with the med my mental health has been the best it's ever been. I'm going to discuss all the particulars with the Hep C Clinic tomorrow and get there take on the risks, etc. I'll post with the news after the visit. Thanks for your support and for being here. Keep fighting the fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I used the gel for about two weels and got really depressed, any sugestions. my t was 289, so the doc gave me the androgel but I stopped because of the depression. I going back to the doc on tuesday, Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Hi St ’s Wort is okay, make sure you don’t take it with SSRI anti depressants as they don’t mix. I have found 5HTP to be more effective than St ’s Wort, and I know people who feel SAM-e is pretty good too. We’re all different of course, so what works for one person will do nothing to someone else. My recommendation is 5HTP, but only because it worked so well for me – and very quickly too. Best DP From: low dose naltrexone [mailto:low dose naltrexone ] On Behalf Of Nicholls Sent: 27 January 2011 11:03 low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Depression Would like feedback on st john's wort for depression Doc wants me to go on the usual medication but... Thanks in advance Brgds peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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