Back Pain Support Group

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. In fact, about 3 in 4 adults will experience back pain during their lifetime! The term back pain includes pain affecting the neck, midback and low back. Acute back pain may begin suddenly with intense pain but typically lasts fewer than three months. Usually, chronic back pain is persistent, steady, and...

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7 weeks post op depression

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I Have a question, first of all I'm not usual a depressed person. I have chronic back pain 10yrs I suffered meningitis from a epidural steroid injection in Dec. Second time it has happened but body must react to this procedure. It really has the Doc.'s wondering. Anyway I went to the pain dr. and ended in tears. The surgeon I saw last week told me I have just been through allot and have time to get it back together. Well the pain Dr. thinks I should begin a 6 months regimen of Effexor for depression. I take so much stuff for pain I really hate to add anymore mess to my body. I have been having periods of crying but pull myself out of it. They told me it was up to me. I'm giving it a few days to think about it , just wanted some feedback?

Thanks
Nancy
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I take a prescription for anxiety/depression. I believe if it will make you feel better then you should try it. It really made a difference in my life.
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I did fill the scrip but decided to give it a few days. I'm all for taking meds for depression believe me my mother would have benefited greatly. Hence I would have had a lovelier childhood. It has just started since my surgery and this week is the first week i can actually get out. I think that will help trying to get back to some kind of normal? Thanks guys, good to know I have someone to talk to.!
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If you are feeling as down as you are, why would you hesitate for even a moment with an opportunity to feel emotional well again? I would not hesitate, I would forge ahead!!!
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I only get depressed and emotional when I think of the few month meningitis... surgery. I cry then pull myself together. Plus they only want to try it for 6 months. I heard that exercise stimulates serotonin and I just got released to water walk in the pool. I go 3 times a week. I'm giving myself a week then take it if I'm not better!
Thanks for the response
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