Wean or go without treatment...

[Guest guest]

....is what my dr told me yesterday.

He said I should be on Wellbutrin to increase my dopamine and norepinephrin

levels; seratonin is not enough to take care of my depression. My pain is

because of high cortisol levels and my other symptoms are because I'm

overweight. I'm gaining weight because I'm depressed.

There are no medications in that class of drugs which are safe for nursing

mothers. He was not pushy about weaning but he said until I did he really

couldn't do anything for me. In the meantime I should eat well, exercise,

and get enough sleep. (Which part of " depressed mother of autistic 2 year

old " did he not hear?)

I am rather fancying I have been mis-diagnosed with depression when I

actually have fibromyalgia, but I don't know what to do about it.

I'm thinking about finding a holistic doctor. We've been going to a

holistic vet and I just really like the philosophy & treatment methods, and

they have been very effective for Star.

*sigh*

-Sara.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/1/02 11:11:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

thebyks@... writes:

> I am rather fancying I have been mis-diagnosed with depression when I

> actually have fibromyalgia, but I don't know what to do about it.

Sara

Please get a second opinion. Some holistics are also MDs. 's is but

he's an allegist. Did you want to wean? weaned at 1 year so fast it

made my head spin. We still cuddle so I don't miss it as much as I thought I

would. I'm so glad I did though even with all the resistance I had at home.

G

[Guest guest]

> I am rather fancying I have been mis-diagnosed with depression when I

> actually have fibromyalgia, but I don't know what to do about it.

My friend's wife has fibromyalgia and CFS. From what I understand from him,

those syndromes are not treatable -- only the symptoms are, and those

symptoms include depression. I may be entirely wrong, but that's the

impression I've gotten from him.

>I'm thinking about finding a holistic doctor. We've been going to a

> holistic vet and I just really like the philosophy & treatment methods,

and

> they have been very effective for Star.

Can you get the cost of a holistic doctor covered, or would it be

out-of-pocket?

The problem with CFS and fibromyalgia are that they are diseases that need

to managed rather than cured. I'd hate to see you spend a lot of money on a

holistic path when you could get management tools for less from an MD. Of

course, if you can find one who is also an MD, like suggested, my

worries are groundless! :-)

Do you have any thoughts on weaning Mikey? Or will you let him wean when

he's ready? (just curious, really)

Jacquie

[Guest guest]

>>>> I'm thinking about finding a holistic doctor. We've been going to a

holistic vet and I just really like the philosophy & treatment methods, and

they have been very effective for Star.

*sigh*

-Sara.<<<<<<<<<

That sounds like a good idea. Hope everything works out soon for you.

Tuna

[Guest guest]

Sara

I nursed my children I know what an important experience it is to both Mother

and Child. It has been a year now since I last nursed set and I still miss

it.

Assuming the Dr dx is correct, even if it is not there is definitely something

going on with your body that should not be. Either way it is probable that what

ever is causing this will require some sort of medication at least to some

degree to treat it. Considering that you are in so much pain and so

uncomfortable all the time. It seems better to me to get yourself to a point

where you are feeling at least reasonably comfortable. Even if it means weaning

the children. It is a tough step to have to take but if you are not in a space

that you are feeling well chances are you are not in a space to give your best

to the kids. Get yourself better you deserve it and the kids deserve a mom who

is not only happy but also healthy.

Take care (((HUGS)))

CHRIS

I'M THANKFUL FOR LAUGHTER, JOY AND THE HIGH SPIRITED GLEE THAT FILLS MY HEART TO

OVERFLOWING (SIGH).

-EEYORE

Wean or go without treatment...

...is what my dr told me yesterday.

He said I should be on Wellbutrin to increase my dopamine and norepinephrin

levels; seratonin is not enough to take care of my depression. My pain is

because of high cortisol levels and my other symptoms are because I'm

overweight. I'm gaining weight because I'm depressed.

There are no medications in that class of drugs which are safe for nursing

mothers. He was not pushy about weaning but he said until I did he really

couldn't do anything for me. In the meantime I should eat well, exercise,

and get enough sleep. (Which part of " depressed mother of autistic 2 year

old " did he not hear?)

I am rather fancying I have been mis-diagnosed with depression when I

actually have fibromyalgia, but I don't know what to do about it.

I'm thinking about finding a holistic doctor. We've been going to a

holistic vet and I just really like the philosophy & treatment methods, and

they have been very effective for Star.

*sigh*

-Sara.

[Guest guest]

One of the hallmarks of fibromyalgia are 22 triger points that are

are always very sensitive and reactive when pressed. They are pretty

specific and your physician should be readily able to determine if

you are positive for most of them. You push on it, it hurts, that's

positive. Oh...and it hurts quite a bit more than you expect.

The nonrestorative rest can be from the fibromyalgia, but autistic 2

year olds and infants have an impact on that as well. Exercise a

couple of hours before bed, chammomile tea, melatonin, sleepytime

tea, a regular going to bed routine, and encouraging Gabe to sleep

in a crib next to your bed vs with you can all help with the poor

sleep. A good calcium supplement and B vitamins would also be to

your benefit.

I love sleeping with the babies, but...I miss my sleep too. In this

instance if Gabe can learn to sleep next to the bed but not in the

bed with you than you might be able to sleep more soundly. Of course

I am the last person to speak about encouraging a child to not sleep

in our bed since we have had at least one kid in our bed for 98% of

the last 16 years. LOL.

Mild to moderate exercise is the best, and swimming is excellent if

that is an option. Walking is the next best. I always liked walking

the dog and maybe pushing a kid in the jogger, but the biggest issue

is to find something that you can work into your life. The exercise

releaves stress chemicals that build up in your body and increases

available neurotransmitters. It enhances sleep and increases your

metabolism for a time even after you are finished exercising. If

you walk or do something outside you increase your vit D production

and increase your sunlight exposure which helps chase away the winter

blues. Mild - moderate exercise will also leave you feeling more

energized for a bit. Now, the key is to have a time to do

something. Right now I don't, but I have in the past and I DO miss

being able to exercise regularly.

If you want email me offlist and I might be able to help you with

your chronic pain if you can give me more background. Hang in there.