Chronic Pain and Depression, by mcc (2 replies) - Jun 15, 2001 [Archive]

Kelly

6th February, 2006, 12:12 AM

Topic Title: Chronic Pain and Depression
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mcc <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/faces/BaldEagle.gif" border="1" width="32" height ="32" ></td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#dddedd> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/question.gif"> "Chronic Pain and Depression" , Fri 15 Jun 15:26<HR SIZE=1> Hi all.... I just found this site today.. I'de be interested in your experience with dealing with depression and chronic pain... I bought some SJW today and am going to try it out. I figure gradual increase in dose as my body is very sensitive. I've tried anti-depressants in the past but they only made matters worse with the side effects, particularly the anxiety level. I am dealing with a very high pain level condition... TOS - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome... muscular and nerve pain is the problem. take care m.c.c.

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GINAnATL <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/faces/Catwoman2.gif" border="1" width="32" height ="32" ></td><td align=right> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#dddedd> <IMG SRC="/forums/graphics/icons/posticon.gif"> "Re(1):Chronic Pain and Depression" , Wed 20 Jun 00:28<HR SIZE=1> Dear mcc, I've taken possibly every anti- depressant known to the medical world, with devastating side effects also. I began taking St. John's Wort about 4 months ago. At first I thought it was not working, but continued taking it, and finally got relief after about a month. I have no "panic attacks" with St. John's Wort (I believe the other anti- depressants actually caused them) and the pain in my back, from a herniated disc, has gone. The herb has not gotten rid of ALL my pain, however, as I have another chronic pain condition that I am still suffering from.... but no drug OR herb is perfect. If you don't give up, and continue taking St. John's Wort for a month or longer, I truly believe you will get some relief. You don't feel "high" on it, like you do with some other anti- depressants, and you don't feel as though you're on speed, but these are the things I like about SJW. It's a "natural" feeling of improved mood. No drastic changes..... Good luck, stay with it.... Gina

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<table width=100% cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="0"><tr> <td bgcolor="" width="6%"> </td><td width="20%" bgcolor=#dddedd valign=top> <table width=100% cellspacing=0 cellpading=0 border=0><tr valign=top><td align=left> leoruby </td><td align=right> Home Page <IMG SRC="http://www.sjwinfo.org/forums/graphics/home-1.gif" border=0> </td></tr></table></td><td width="74%" bgcolor=#eeeeee> <IMG SRC="http://www.sjwinfo.org/forums/graphics/icons/posticon.gif"> "Re(2):Chronic Pain and Depression" , Fri 24 Aug 04:40<HR SIZE=1> what anti-depressant were u taking that made u feel as tho on speed? or high? yet to see that. would like it actually. they usually just make u normal. sure u aren't bi-polar? anti-depressants can cause mania in BP's. leo
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