hi all dont come on here often but its so nice to speak to like minded souls with fibro/me can anyone tell me if they suffer with moodswings

[csav73]

[pip_r]

Hi,

Mmmmm, difficult one. I know I am less tolerant than I used to be and I do get down at times of course. I was on Citalopram (anti-depresaant) until recently and that seemed to keep me on an even keel - no highs and no lows. Since coming off (slowly - my choice as I felt ready) I've certainly cried more in the last month than I have in the last 2 years. I would probably have to say I don't have noticeable mood swings at the moment. I think it changes depending on my fibro, eg. flare up will mess up my mood. Not sure this garble has helped at all really.

Pip xx

[csav73 in reply to pip_r]

ok thanx pip

[Riles-17]

Hi. YES I have horrendous mood swings!!!!!!!!! Might be a combination of being tired intolerant to idiots. I am also going through premature menopause (ive been going through it since I was 39 now42) I've also been trying to reduce down amytriptaline from 50 mg not really helping with pain or sleep been on a few years managed to get to 20mg, struggling to get any lower as I think they have affected my mood. So it could be a combination of things. It was my birthday at the weekend and spent most of it crying yet another mood swing. Not much help really. But I definitely think lack of sleep doesn't help.

[csav73 in reply to Riles-17]

first of all happy bday for other day . i was on amytriptydodar coulnt get on with it so now on nortriptydodar an seems to work for depression cos without it dont woona be here anymore as fill like im going mad sometimes its scary. so sorry to say that but its bloody nice to get it off me chest.

[lorib34 in reply to csav73]

hi, lorraine here.... Know what you mean by feeling that you are going mad. Last year when this all kicked off so suddenly for me I felt like I was losing my grip. My husband used to say 'stop getting yourself worked up' as if I was actually making everything up and it was all in my head!!!! The pain in my hands was so bad I was actually dreamt that my fingers had been cut off and I woke my husband up yelling about it!! As someone who has not endured this for a very long time I admire how others have developed coping mechanisms. The thing most of the 'oldies' say, and it makes sense, is to accept that you will have many bad days but when you have a good day enjoy it. find a gp who will be sympathetic and get on line anytime you want to vent/unload. . chin up and gentle hugs x

[csav73 in reply to lorib34]

thank you for kind words.x

[ladytelita]

I can totally relate. My temper has gotten very short these days. I feel unhappy because I hurt and nothing stops the pain. The GP doesn't want to give me anything stronger until I've been seen by the rheumatologist......as if they need to the confirmation.

This is very new for me too (May/June) and to go from being highly active to this! I'm so frustrated by my current limitations and the pain I get if I do things.

I also had trouble with amitriptyline and currently take nortriptyline (to help with sleep), but pointless paracetamol does nothing but give me a headache and ibuprofen affects my asthma in a bad way. *sigh* Codiene is a ruddy nightmare.

I also have trouble with my hands, but it's the base, around the thumb and my wrists that are worst....alng with so many other areas of my body I feel like a hyperchodriac. Thankfully I do have some friends who have fibro and have done for years so I can rant feelings at them and we can laugh about it. It helps to have people you can talk to without feeling like they are dismissing you.

P.

[Aches-n-pains in reply to ladytelita]

Hi, I can totally relate to everything you have said. Particularly about the pain round the base of the thumb. Sometimes I can't even bare to touch my own hands. I also am taking nothing although I have seen the rheumatologist who diagnosed my FM. I have to wait to see the cardiologist because of a recent heart scare that I believe kicked off the FM I the first place. Thank god my appointment with him is tomorrow. I ,am pinning all my opes on him giving the go ahead to take some decent meds to help my unending pain, fatigue and depression. I am so frustrated. Keep coming on here. Recently I told a work colleague I had FM and she cried with joy as she too has it but keeps quiet about it because nobody understands. You just sound like a moaning old woman. Good luck to you and I hope you get sorted out soon x

[suffolklass]

Hello

I had absolutely awful mood swings. I would cry for the majority of the time and seriously thought my kids would be better off without me and considering suicide, I had been on citalopram at the time. GP changed my anti-depressant to duloxetine a few months ago and once I was used to it I feel so good now. Get a bit rattled from time to time but nowhere like I was before.

Hope you pick up.

Is x

[csav73 in reply to suffolklass]

its can be very scary at times bless thank god for this website all the best hunx.

[suffolklass in reply to csav73]

It certainly is good having this site. X

[Aches-n-pains in reply to suffolklass]

Hi, has the duloxetine helped with the pain and fatigue as well as with the depression? Was thinking of asking my GP for duloxetine as I had heard it was very helpful. Thanks

[suffolklass in reply to Aches-n-pains]

Hello. It hasn't helped at all with the pain for me. I don't feel quite as tired but find it harder to sleep, which doesn't sound right, it's hard to explain. When I started on the duloxetine I could only sleep for 3 maybe 4 hours, I'm up to about 6-7hours a night now. Every medicine is different for everyone so it might work better for you. It also took a few weeks of gradually getting used to it too.

Good luck if you choose to try it. X

[RIBBONPINK]

HI I GET BAD MOOD SWINGS THROUGH LACK OF SLEEP CONSTANT PAIN AND CONTRACTING MUSCLES AND EXHAUSTION .I HAVE TO PUSH MY SELF TO DO THINGS.TO HELP MYSELF I DO CROSSWORDS TAKING MY MIND OFF IT .

[Sammicat15]

Yes, but I think ups and downs are normal when you have chronic pain.