ENDO Messages for July, 2004: Re: I just need to vent/ Is this normal-To Tiana and Wendy

Re: I just need to vent/ Is this normal-To Tiana and Wendy

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Jul 12 12:30:52 2004

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Tiana and Wendy: Just a little history about me first: had endo for 10 years, stage 3, just recently had my third lap, did Lupron once, getting ready to start it again. Basically trying to buy time until I bite the hysterectomy bullet.

I wanted to respond in regards to anti-depressants. I started taking Lexapro about a year and a half ago and it helped my mood swings and depression tremendously. I also take birth control (lo-ovral continuously) and for me, I think part of my depression has been from the pills, although I tend to be on the moody side anyway. The anti-depressants have really helped me. I do not want to push anything on anyone, but it may be worth talking to your family doctor about it. My OB/Gyn has nothing to do with me taking them. When I became interested in pursuing it, I made an appointment with my regular family Doc. My OB does know I am on them but he does not do the prescribing. I am sorry to hear that one of your Docs told you that's just the way it is! I totally disagree! No one should feel so depressed and no Doctor has a right to blow you off!

Right now, I have quit taking the Lexapro since I am getting ready to go back on Lupron. I have discovered through this forum, other Net research, and by talking to my OB/Gyn that taking anti-depressants while on Lupron can make the depression worse, bordering on suicidal thoughts, so I have stopped it for now, and I can tell a big difference! I have been a raging, crying, hormonal basket case ever since I stopped the anti-depressants. That just tells me that it was really making a positive difference for me. I think it would be worth talking to your Doc about. Mine tells me that I could stay on it forever if need be with no long term effects. If either of you, or anyone else who reads this ever wants to talk more about it, feel free to email me direct. (airons@one.net or ameyer@dbllaw.com)

Hugs and good luck! Your forum sisters are here for you! Amy Meyer

At Tue, 6 Jul 2004, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Tue, 6 Jul 2004, Tiana wrote:
>>
>>It summer time, but I feel so drained and tired. I just had my first
>>lap about 2 months ago. Since then I have felt a little bit better but
>>I still feel tired all the time and so moody and spouts of depression.
>>Is this normal? I switched my Birth Control from the pill back to the
>>patch and I have been bleeding for 3 weeks and counting. I called my
>>Dr. and she told me to take the patch off for 5 days and just let it
>>go, However I am still bleeding. My boyfriend is really frustrated
>>because we have not had sex in a while I have been in so much pain and
>>bleeding. I feel bad because he has been so patient with me, but I just
>>can't and I am not in the mood.
>>
>>Not to mention school is coming up soon and I have so much to do and
>>figure out. I still have to make up 2 incompletes by the end of august
>>from past semesters. I am working full-time over the summer which helps
>>with money, but I feel like I never get to rest. Yet I cannot really
>>afford to quit. Besides the job is only until school starts again. I
>>just don't have any motivation. I am so frustrated today thinking of
>>all i have to do and time and money I just want to cry. I feel like I
>>am just going through the motions.
>>I was thinking maybe I should go on something for the mood swings like
>>some zoloft? Does any one have any ideas? Or is there anything
>>natural/herbal that would help? I am willing to try almost anything that
>>will work.
>>Is there anyone who can relate? Please Help
>
>Hi Tiana, I think I know how you feel. I also had my first lap about
>two months ago. I'm currently on birth control pills.. refused lupron.
>I was feeling pretty good untill about a week ago. My cramping is
>comming back a little, and I have been so depressed. I think It's from
>the bcp's. I have never been able to take bcp because of how they make
>me feel. I was also thinking of some antidepressants, but I don't know
>if they will help if it's from the bcp's???? I'm just feeling so tired!
>I think I'm going to talk to my family doctor about it next week. My
>obgyn won't do anything about it... He just says " that's part of it".
>Sometimes having a male doctor sucks!
>I'm sorry that you are having the same problem.. or anyone else for
>that matter. I'm sorry that I am not more encouraging, I am just having
>one of those days. I hope you feel better soon.
>
> Wishing everyone pain free days,
> Wendy

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