What is Sjogrens Syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva. It is named after Swedish ophthalmologist H...
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Hi. I've been having a hard 4 months. However, this last month was the worse with daily fevers every day in a row for a month, and really bad vomiting because my body kept rejecting meds. It didn't help that it also was rejecting my psych meds. So I pulled through it ok, but have residual depression that I am now trying to treat. I just feel aweful. I am finally physically healthy (it's been two weeks now, of good health) and I find that my psychological health is broken from all the stress that the flare caused.
Does anyone else have this experience? That a really bad flare can start a bad jag of depression? I am working on a plan to keep my head above water, but it's HARD. Family that doesn't even believe that being sick is a cause for psychological stress, a reduction in my disability, and added costs for medical care that previously were not there make things feel even more difficult. I still have loads of doctors appointments to go to, and in the meantime I just want to die. Am I the only one here? Because I CAN'T be alone in that bad flares leave me broken sometimes. Posted on 10/31/09, 03:10 pm |
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You are not alone. I can not begin to explain the daily pain and numbness that I feel everywhere in my body, let alone when I have a bad flare. The depression also comes too because I realize I'm like this forever. I try to remember that some people are much worse off in the world than me, but it's hard sometimes, when my days are taken up with thinking about the pain and trying to continue with a "normal" life. Hang in there. That's all we can do and I hope you feel better soon. 
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God. Thank you so much! It helps to know that there are other people out there like me. It's so HARD to have a "normal" life. Arg. Thanks for sharing that your days are taken up with thinking about pain. Mine are too. It's hard not to. I'm feelin ya. Anyway, thanks again for responding. It means a lot that you shared just a bit of your story so someone else could feel better knowing they are in company.
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Hi freedom569....it is very difficult for family members to be supportive of something that they have never experienced...that is why a good support group like most of us here on DS is imperative...good thing is that you are here too so you will get that support from others who are going through the same things...
In the matter of depression because of an illness yes it is document well in medical journals...there is a connection...many who have a chronic illness do suffer from some form of depression although it is not as recognized as much as other forms of depression say like manic or bipolar...I suffer from chronic mild depression that sometimes seems worse especially when I have a flare...there is some days when I dont feel myself at all...kinda like a Dr. Jeykle thing or Mr. Hyde....LOL....but the good news is that those days are getting less now that I have stopped being in denial of my medical condition...main thing to remember is that only we know our bodies and only we can control our minds....we cannot control how others view us nor can we prevent them from making judgements....so my point is try not to stress as that will make things worse physically therefore making the mental issues more pronounced as well...take great care of yourself because YOU are WORTH it!!!
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Hi
Sorry your feeling so overwhelmed. I understand I've never had a problem with depression until recently so never really understood had hard it is to deal with. Since my docs have put me out of work on disability I'm fighting it every day now. At first it was nice not to have to worry about work but now I just feel like it was what kept me going every day. Its hard that I physically can't do much. Anyway I'm starting aqua therapy next Monday and hoping that having a purpose to get up and out 3 days a week will help with the depression. Anyway just wanted to let you know your not alone and send my thoughts and prayers your way. Deb
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hey freedom, sorry im new here and dont know if speak out of place. but i had these symptoms and went to several doctors of all kind and one doctor did a blood test and tested amoung other things, my potassium levels and they were dangerously low so i was put on a high potassium diet with supplements and i felt so much better. if it hasnt fixed up and maybe if your doctor/s have stressed all options maybe ask to get a blood test to check potassium levels, but no pressure and i really hope that start to feel better really soon.
xx natalie
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