Has anyone been treated for depression (well, I know most all of us have) and then found out it was something else. I know I was depressed and I know why, but today my -ologist said he didn’t think I was depressed any more, from the way I act, etc. He said he thought something else was going on and he didn’t know what, but didn’t suggest I see my pdr. My -iatrist upped my cymbalta to 120mg and i can’t tell any difference from 90mg. If this has happened to you, how did you go about correcting it or finding out what was going on? I don’t cry anymore, but I still don’t want to do anything that isn’t absolutely necessary and I sleep alot. Chronic fatigue? Don’t really think so. Anyone got any suggestions to bring up with my -iatrist in a couple of weeks? Sick and tired of being sick and tired!
yep, this is a tough one. From the research i’ve read, raising Cymbalta much higher 90 doesn’t show ANY significant improvement. The “official word” from the manufacturer is anything over 60mg does not add any value. But i know a lot of people, including me, who did notice a difference at 90. and those are “guidelines” not really absolutes.
i don’t understand why your -ologist didn’t suggest you see your pdr. If he says you’re not depressed, then what does HE think is causing your symptoms. seems to me he left you hanging out to dry – not acceptable, in my opinion.
i would make an appointment with my pdoc. I would take a copy of the entry you just made. he’s a doctor, you can ask him about other things that could be causing the lethargy and lack of motivation. Maybe it’s something physical. Thyroid? Could the tiredness be related to your diabetes? do you take meds for high blood pressure – those can cause tiredness and something similar to depression.
In my opinion, your tdoc (my word for -ologist) and pdoc (-iatrist) need to talk to one another. you may have to give written approval for them to share information, but it’s well worth it.
maybe your pdoc needs to talk with your general doc or other spelcialist, so everyone knows everything about your overall health issues.
well, i’ve written enough. Bottom line – you need to grab this and run with it yourself.
You see your pdoc in a couple weeks, you said? Try seeing him sooner. they ALWAYS have just a little bit of “wiggle room” in their schedules, because they need to plan for someone in a “crisis.”
you need some answers, not a long wait where you can worry about what to do!
but i’m very serious about this kind of crap. Remember – you PAY these people, THEY WORK FOR YOU!!
hugs and peace,
c.
Funny the things you mentioned. I take synthroid for my thyroid, and also linsopril for b/p. In my frame of mind I forgot all about the effects of them. However, I DO NOT like my internist and have tried to find another primary dr. Either they are not taking new patients or they do not take my ins. (TFL) usually the latter. So at least I do have a dr. if I need him, but he ain’t the best in the world. Not even the best in town. He’s the type that either you love him or hate him. And so it goes. Thanks for the comments.