Re: Depression.......RE: Jackie?

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Hi Jackie, What's the problem with your other hand that you're unable to use it? I have periods of depression hit. Even in Arizona, where I've moved to a few years back, I find "winter blues" are a problem for me now, among other things. I also find that my menstrual cycles can play in to how hard I'm hit with the "blues". That comes more as my period nears. This past winter, I added a few things to my regular supplement list and I believe they've helped. I'm not sure if you're interested in such things, or would be able to use them, but I'll pass it on just in case. Vitamin D is something I began some time ago, as it's beneficial in so many areas of MS, or possible MS <g>. It's also a help with Depression, so a bonus. lol (Currently, I take 1,000 IU, one time per day). After years of knowing about St. 's Wort, but never trying it, I did finally buy it and gave it a whirl (900 mg/day -- 450 mg twice a day). I also added B50 (1 capsule, two times a day). Another new one for me was SAMé (400 mg, 2 times/day is recommended). I was using Source Naturals' SAMé, then tried Jarrow's (as it's Pharmacueatical Grade). However, I do believe the Source Naturals worked better for me so am going back to it. (Cannot be taken with antidepressants... I'd say the same is true of St. 's Wort). Now, I don't know if it was these things alone, or a combination of these things along with other supplements I've taken for some time. I'd say the Fish Oil, and Vit E (started, again, because I take Fish Oil), were also big factors. I noticed a definite difference. Not merely in "mood", but in [MSish] symptoms as well. Could be a coincidence, but I don't care... if it works, I'm going with it. LOL Here's a link with a decent bit of information on these things: http://www.wholehealthmd.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=289953EC31774581A350521638E25DDF & nm=Healing+Centers & type=AWHN_HealingCenters & mod=Home & tier=4 & id=B662A7A61CBB4605BB97338C90CC334D You can also simply search for specific things there, too. FWIW, I buy at iHerb.com (now PapaNature.com) and find the best prices overall, as well as good sources. Hugs, Challis Jackie Hanan wrote: Hi n,……..I don’t think it’s the MS that causes me to not write, but the inability to use my typing hand because of stiffness and pain. I have to use that hand for everything. Not having the privilege of being two handed anymore, it just puts an extra burden on the one. I’ve never taken Pred. before, and I don’t think I would be able to tolerate the side effects. With all the illnesses I have now it causes me not to be able to take meds in a normal way. I don’t know why I can’t tolerate meds? I used to be able to pre-MS, and all the other stuff. L Wow,……..does anyone else go thru waves of depression? I don’t know if its mostly hormonal as I am not prone to being depressed, or if I have hit my limit of having too many things going wrong in my body? I can’t take antidepressants so now what do I do? Just ride it out I guess. Thanks n for your encouraging words. You always seem so chipper! Hugs, Jackie J From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of n RojasSent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 5:04 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Re: Jackie? Jackie, sorry you have been having trouble, but we always miss you! I

do not think that MS should drive us into lurkerdom, but it did so to me for a while--Prednisone took care of that little problem; glad to see you back with us, and hoping that you will soon be feeling better. Love, n RE: Jackie? Hello,…….I confess I’ve been a lurker lately too. I have been fighting an ear thing, and allergies. The Dr. called in

some antibiotics and Zyrtec to try, and I am hoping that will help. Plus my hand has been extra painful, so it makes typing hard. I keep tripping over the keys. I have only 1 hand to use for everything, so I imagine its getting burned out. [sigh] Every once in awhile I have to rest it as much as I can, so I go into lurking mode with my groups. Thanks for asking about me Sharon! J Yes, I was born and raised in Portland. I didn’t pay too much attention to sports announcers, but maybe Steve remembers your SIL’s father? I forgot to ask him tonight. I’ll try and check in at least once a week. Hugs to all, Jackie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of

Sharon MarsdenSent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 4:58 AMTo: mserslife Subject: Jackie? I haven't seen anything come in to the group from you lately. How's everything in your corner of the Nation? Didn't you say you were born in Portland? My sister-in-law, Patti, was from Portland. Patti's father was a sports announcer in Portland. Maybe you remember ny Carpenter? I guess he was well known in the area. Sharon Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) “One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/335 - Release Date: 5/9/2006