Posted by 49er on October 30, 2010, at 6:08:37
In reply to Depression HURTS, posted by maxime on October 29, 2010, at 21:39:53
> I know have mentioned this before in other posts, but I have a question about it. Today my aches and pain were really bad. I was out with a friend and we were sitting down. It HURT so much to get up. Everything hurt! It hurt the most in my hip bones. Anyhow, I took two extra strength Tylenol and they helped with the aches and pains I have in my body. If depression is causing these pains, would Tylenol be able to help the way it did?
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> I am so exhausted most of the time. Not tired, but exhausted. A coupld of nights last week I went to bed at 7:30 pm. Usually I go to bed at midnight and I only sleep 4 hours a night. I need more sleep now.
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> I saw my endo about 5-6 weeks ago and everything was ok with my thyroid. I told her about my pain and she didn't ask me any questions about it.
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> I hurt every day. At work I take Tylenol during the day to help ease the pain. I hate taking so much Tylenol ... but it helps and it's hard to teach when I am in so much pain and discomfort.
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> That was a long winded way of asking if Tylenol helps, does that still mean that it's my depression causing the pain?Maxime,
I have never heard of depression causing so much pain to the point where you have to take Tylenol for it.
If you're having trouble getting a doctor to take you seriously, I would start keeping a careful record of when the pain strikes and under what conditions. Rate what type of pain it is such as stabbing or sharp.
Also, note when tylenol helps and when it doesn't.
In other words, write as many details as possible.
You also might want to check out this site for further tips:
I am also worried about you taking so much tylenol. As an fyi, certain brands of fish oil are antinflamatory. Perhaps trying a good brand like Nordic Naturals would help.
I hope you feel better.
49er
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