Re: can endo cause depression?
From: misty (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 10 21:57:37 2002
Kim,
I have somewhat of a history of depression. My medical doctor begged me
to see a therapist, because he said I seemed very overwhelmed and
anxious. He notices that I get into a low mode when Im in severe pain.
It was not my fault I developed depression, there was a reason (an
event). Thats the only depression Ive ever suffered. I will not tell
my doctor some of the stuff of how I feel, because I know it would be
bad. Because the pain is just so bad. Lets just say I have two girls
that keep me alive. :) Its so hard to deal with it. The doctor said
One of the problems is my cervix is so closed its hard to pass anything
which is causing alot of pain. This past period I passed (sorry) the
size of 3 1/2 dollars. It was bad. I dont want to not have my periods
because I get fluid retention bad. Then causes my bp to go high. Right
now Im off my blood pressure meds and on anxiety (for some reason my bp
also goes up when I go out to the public) and depression meds. Im not
allowed on anything but them right now until I see my liver doctor. Its
just very stressful. I really do appreciate you all writing me back. I
feel like im hanging off of a building with only fingers attached.. and
as you can probably see I really needed this. Thank You (and for the
information).
Are you getting any relief after your lap?
Sincerely,
--
Misty
At Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Kim wrote:
>
>Misty -- I just read an article that talked about significant drops in
>estrogen as sometimes being a trigger for depression (going on BCP, having a
>baby, etc.). After going through several years of pain, I feel like I live
>with a recovering alcoholic -- you never know when you wake in the morning
>if this is the day they will drink again, just like you never know if the
>day will be pain-free, or a nightmare of "discomfort". That kind of anxiety
>from day to day has caused mild depression, but nothing serious enough to
>warrant medication -- at least according to my drs. However, I have read
>that in people with a hereditary predisposition to emotional difficulties,
>that hormone drops can precipitate bouts of real clinical depression. Make
>sure you are very honest with your dr about this, it could be serious. I
>usually put on my best "I feel great about myself and the world" face when I
>visit my obgyn. I wouldn't have gone for my lap in June if I hadn't
>scheduled an appt for the middle of one of my bouts of depression during my
>period. My doc finally got to see the me that existed about 15 days of each
>month. Not the smiling face he happened on once a year for a 10 minute
>visit for a pap smear and breast exam. -- Kim
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mindy" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 3:43 PM
>Subject: Re: can endo cause depression?
>
>> Hi Misty!
>>
>> You are not alone. Chronic pain can really wear you down. Including
>> being tired all of the time and having symptoms of depression. Have you
>> noticed a difference since you have started the meds? Some
>> anti-depressants can help with pain. I believe one of them is called
>> Elavil.
>>
>> At Mon, 9 Sep 2002, misty wrote:
>> >
>> >I would like to know if any of you suffer severe depression. I saw a
>> >doctor 2 weeks ago and started on medication for it. I would like to
>> >know if any of you share the same problem?
>>
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