anti depressants

July 15, 2006

Can anyone tell me the effect of anti depressants on overall health,

and whether they would impact candida? I don't know much about what

they do to the body but my depression is starting to affect my life too

much, and Im considering anti depressants for a short time only to get

things back on track. I hate the idea, but alternative/natural methods

havent helped enough and this is really affecting work, relationships,

and me!

Thanks,

ita

July 15, 2006

I can't answer your question, but have you tried cod liver oil? I think

depression can be linked to vitamin A deficiency. I am not sure how common that

is, but I suspect it is pretty common. I think knows much more about that.

My mom noticed that it helped her moods. Also have you tried eliminating common

food allergies, gluten, dairy, etc.? My moods did get better after eliminating

those foods; however, if I cheat I feel like the world is going to end.

-Olif

August 12, 2010

Helena, I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. Yes, many people with AIH benefit

greatly from anti-depressants. You definitely should discuss this with your

doctor, right away. Make sure he or she knows that you feel lousy.

You say you were diagnosed about a year ago, and that you're not taking

prednisone now. One thing that sometimes happsns with Prednisone use is that

one's adrenal glands become inactive. Prednisone substitutes for the substance

the adrenal glands produce, and when the supply is cut off, the adrenal glands

don't step up and supply it again. Sometimes they start up again, and sometimes

they don't. Explaining this is difficult for me; perhaps your doctor can do a

better job of it.

How are you doing with celiac disease? If you're getting gluten contamination,

you might still have nutritional deficiencies that are making you tired. Some

people, particularly older people, take years to heal from CD. You may not yet

be recovered. And, if you have an episode of " being glutened " , you may find it

takes days or weeks to recover from that.

I saw my hep yesterday and said that I'm still terribly tired. She was

sympathetic but not concerned. I think fatigue simply goes with liver disease,

for some more than others.

You speak of having a cold four weeks ago. I definitely, definitely find that it

takes me a long time to recover energy after any kind of illness.

Best wishes.

Harper

AIH dx 2000

CD dx 2002

[ ] anti depressants

Hi can anyone tell me if they have used anti depresants since being daignosed

with AIH. I am so tired and stressed at moment and am seeing gp on Monday. Liver

functions have been great I just got run down when has cough cold four weeks ago

and am taking time to get back to health.I am on no steroids and 150mg immuran.

thanks

Helena

AIH DX OCT 09, CD DX OCT09

August 12, 2010

Hi Helena,

I started using anti-depressants a few weeks ago and I have noticed a

big difference. I think everyone is different and many people cope quite

well without them. I never would have thought of myself as needing

anti-depressants but since I started on the pred (in May this year) I

found it really hard to cope with the mood swings and depression. I

would cry almost every day and would just get so angry with my poor kids

and partner. I really couldn't control it. I'm a bit worried about the

time when I'll need to come off them but for the moment I know I need

them. I still feel really tired and still have a nap in the afternoon

when I can. I'm still not back to my normal energy levels but can notice

a slight improvement each week. I am currently on 150mg immuran and 8mg

pred daily.

Definitely talk to your Dr about how you are feeling.

Hope this helps.

Mel.

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Subject: [ ] anti depressants

Hi can anyone tell me if they have used anti depresants since being

daignosed with AIH. I am so tired and stressed at moment and am seeing

gp on Monday. Liver functions have been great I just got run down when

has cough cold four weeks ago and am taking time to get back to health.I

am on no steroids and 150mg immuran.

thanks

Helena

AIH DX OCT 09, CD DX OCT09

August 22, 2010

I have experienced those bad mood swings too. I didn't even recognize myself

and had no control over it. However as soon as my dose was lowered to 10mg

pred daily or lower I'm ok and don't need any meds for that. Have you

noticed a difference in lowering the dose. I find the docs put us so full of

meds sometimes we don't know what does what to our bodies and mind. Take

care

Loes Canada

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