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Posted by triedit on September 5, 2001, at 21:07:03
Does anyone on this board have lupus and is taking an anti-depressant? Am curious about the relationship. I was just diagnosed yesterday.
Posted by KB on September 6, 2001, at 6:29:59
In reply to Lupus , posted by triedit on September 5, 2001, at 21:07:03
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. How are you holding up?
I have been taking an anti-depressant (Celexa 20 mg) since June, and was diagnosed with Lupus about a month ago (after being misdiagnosed with RA for a year). Looking back, I think depression was one of the early signals of the Lupus - the rash that was misdiagnosed and the depression started at the same time, and fleeting joint pain and extreme fatigue shortly after. I think the combination also delayed my diagnosis, as in "of course you're tired and achy, you're depressed!"
I didn't get the correct diagnosis until I got this incredible vasculitis rash - there was no way they could look at these spots all over me and tell me it was in my head!! But even then my GP tried to blame the vasculitis on the Celexa, but I pointed out to him that I'd been taking it for two months without a reaction!!! If you can get your hands on it, I'd recommend a book called "coping with lupus" - it's mostly about the emotional aspects of Lupus.
Posted by triedit on September 6, 2001, at 8:18:57
In reply to Re: Lupus , posted by KB on September 6, 2001, at 6:29:59
Thanks KB--Im ok so far. I choose to think of this as finally getting an answer to my questions rather than a devestating diagnosis. Unfortunatly it may mean no hysterectomy for me. Lord knows every woman who is done having children dreams of THAT! LOL My mother-in-law has Lupus and really suffers, so I could use a different role model. Everyone I have talked to seems to live the disease--ie, talk about it all the time, read about it all the time, etc. Come to think of it, there are some folks on this board who seem to do that about the depression.
Have survived two weeks on the effexor and now the doc wants to take me up to 75 mgs. The first week was AWFUL on this drug so I don't know if I will want to do it again.
With so many drugs interacting with AD's Im wondering how in the world they will effectively treat this!
Posted by susan C on September 6, 2001, at 13:22:43
In reply to Re: Lupus , posted by triedit on September 6, 2001, at 8:18:57
I have a little of information on neuropsychological systemic lupus...a dear young friend finally got to a knowledgable endrochinologist, blood tests showed conclusive evidence...If you want details, let me know. I think it DOES help to be able to point and say---sssseeeee----it is NOT JUST IN MY HEAD..I think that is why a lot of us are here.
susan c
Thanks KB--Im ok so far. I choose to think of this as finally getting an answer to my questions rather than a devestating diagnosis. Unfortunatly it may mean no hysterectomy for me. Lord knows every woman who is done having children dreams of THAT! LOL My mother-in-law has Lupus and really suffers, so I could use a different role model. Everyone I have talked to seems to live the disease--ie, talk about it all the time, read about it all the time, etc. Come to think of it, there are some folks on this board who seem to do that about the depression.
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> Have survived two weeks on the effexor and now the doc wants to take me up to 75 mgs. The first week was AWFUL on this drug so I don't know if I will want to do it again.
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> With so many drugs interacting with AD's Im wondering how in the world they will effectively treat this!
Posted by KB on September 7, 2001, at 8:00:55
In reply to Re: Lupus , posted by triedit on September 6, 2001, at 8:18:57
I know what you mean about the relief that comes with having an actual diagnosis instead of just that "something's wrong" feeling!!!
I just added Wellbutrin to try to combat the incredible fatigue I've been experiencing which could be due to the Lupus, the Celexa or the combination of the two - I'll let you know if it helps.
another book recommendation: "Lupus Novice" by Laura Chester - a fine example of a woman who has done a pretty good job of living her life despite the Lupus.
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