My meds have taken over most of the emotional effects of my depressive states, but not the physical. How does it cause pain? i feel so achy all the time, and i cant take too many pain pills because they interact with my medications. How is this pain treated? is there another prescription you can get? is it serious to have this pain, like can it cause other problems
This a pharmacology question, so I won't go in too far. There IS a mind/body connection, and you are right in the middle of it. Pain pills are NOT the answer because of both the interactions (I have no idea of what antidepressant(s) you're taking) and the fact that they interfere with your ability to remain lucid. The very answer could walk right up to you and you'd miss it for being in lalaland. If your psychiatrist won't budge, he's maybe not so smart about ordinary folks, so fire him. Find another if you need to, but do this one other thing--get a referral to a pain management clinic, and if they give you the same ol' same ol', fire THEM until you get an answer that makes some sense and WORKS. I suffer from grotesque neuropathy in both legs--the skin is numb, but the flesh and connective tissue hurts like an electric line plugged into Hell. After 13 years I've discovered that the only thing that works is a combination of muscle relaxants and massage, and even then a pain pill to just knock me flat is sometimes needed. But I hate the things.
Pain and depression are closely related. Sometimes, depression causes unexplained physical symptoms — such as back pain or headaches. In other cases, depression may increase your response to pain, or at least increase the suffering associated with pain. Conversely, chronic pain is stressful and depressing in itself. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle.
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A) Vicodin is one of the most commonly abused prescription pain medications today. it thinking that if they were to stop taking Vicodin, their pain would return.
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Some research shows that pain and depression share common pathways in the emotional (limbic) region of the brain. In fact, the same chemical messengers control pain and mood. In addition, both chronic pain and depression are influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
In some cases, antidepressants can reduce the perception of pain — as well as improve sleep and overall quality of life. Other types of mental health therapy can be helpful as well.
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severe depression is a combination of antidepressant medication and DO NOT change or stop any of your medications without consulting your doctor.
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TOPAMAX is not used to stop a migraine after it starts. Depression Symtpoms. Find a Physical Therapist. Knee Pain. Lupus. Migraines. Pain Relief Tips
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►►Often, treatment involves both medical and mental health providers.
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I take acupunture and do yoga.. it seems wierd but it brings peace to your mind and it cleanses the body. Try it. I have bipolar disorder but refuse to take meds.. so that is what I do.. and it helps.. and I am doing great!! Report Abuse
There are a couple of antidepressants which are also used to treat pain. These are amitryptilline and cymbalta (duloxetine). As well, adjuncts such as gabapentin or lyrica can also help with pain control, and may help with depressive symptoms.
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Is there prescription pain medication you can get to stop physical pain from depression?