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    grrrr...again

    Has anyone had to deal with the stigma of depression and anti-depressants with family? Not all of my darling family is supportive. Some have that attitude of that I should just get over it, or it is just one more thing I am complaining about. I'm tired of explaining and justifying myself. My ic is flaring, my fibro is acting up, i'm cranky and achy, and still feeling the effects of the new meds.
    IC-diagnosed August 1998 with cystoscopy and hydro
    IBS-diagnosed in 1998 probably had for majority of my life
    Fibro-Diagnosed in 2010
    Other conditions: Depression, High Cholesterol (irony)

    Primary symptoms: PAIN, bloating, frequency, urgency, fatigue

    Current Meds: Elavil 10mg at bedtime, Toviaz 4mg at bedtime, Lyrica 3x a day

    Failed meds: Vesicare, Detrol LA, Celexa, Vioxx, Celebrex, Ditropan XL, Elmiron
    "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
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    depression is often a chemical imbalance and you have no control over it.

    yes your conditions seem to make you more suspetable to depression.

    don't let it bother you it is real and you can not just shack it off.

    i know it is hard, but things will get better, and often families find it hard to believe you can have so many problems at once.

    good luck mg
    My are with you all. May you all find a way to peace and joy in your lives.

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      Donna
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        Some things I just don't tell my family anymore - the chance of support is often less than the chance of judgment. I've been very open in the past - and that's why I'm taking this approach now. I do understand. I've been there.
        Kadi

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        Current treatments:
        -IC diet
        -Elavil 50mg at night
        -Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
        -Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
        -Pyridium if needed,
        -Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
        -Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
        -Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
        -Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
        -"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
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