Fibromyalgia

[Fluffymare]

I am really confused over supplements and vitamins, I have been under a great deal of stress, tried several antidepressants but with no success, just on Lorazepam and Zopiclone, poor appetite, so feel I am missing nutrient, I have tried co-codamol with little relief,and am on atenolol for blood pressure,, would appreciate some advice.

[lou60]

I think you should see your GP. There are some medications that cause poor appetite, this needs to be addressed before it becomes an issue. Wishing you well. Lou xx

[Fluffymare in reply to lou60]

It is already an issue, it is caused by my anxiety, my Dr said thre is nothing to stimulate your appetite, have forticips to give me calories or my weight keeps going down. Since my husband had his stroke eight weeks ago it has got worse, antidepressants only give me side effects without any benefits, and cause lack of appetite, my husband is coming home on Thursday and I am dreading it, although he has a package of care, my anxiety is so bad I have even been emailing the Samaritans, My Psychiatrist said I must practice 2daily sessions of relaxation as meds upset my sensitive system and I must live with it.

I feel I have nothing to live for and are feeling very lonely.

I want to support my husband but my fibro is so bad that I feel afraid.

Sorry about this but I feel at the end of my tether.

Pat

[lou60 in reply to Fluffymare]

I'm so sorry this is a dreadful time for you, I felt the same when my husband had a stroke, he was always the strong one putting everything right, I am his carer now. It will take time for both of you to come to terms with all this. You can get practical help for yourself also, I'm sure someone will know more about it, keep looking in here. more help will be along. Wishing you all the best. Lou xxx

[Fluffymare]

Thank you for your message, how bad is your fibro, I think mine has thrown every symptom at me since Graham had his stroke, been really bad. The trouble is Graham is 82and I am 78 which does not help and this anxiety is controlling my life, I am the one who does everything and only having one Son who lives near Melton Mowbray, and we are in Birmingham has made it very hard, and they are expecting a baby in 6 weeks time

My husband has got to have a hospital bed at home, because he developed a bed sore.

Getting all the aids and arranging the bedroom for the bed has been a nightmare.

How did your husband cope with his stroke ? Is he recovering well.

Thank you for your support i do appreciate it

Pat.

[clare_hart]

I just started 5 weeks ago on an anti-depressant which my psychiatrist said might cause me to gain weight, Remeron. Well, so far, and of course we are all different, the only new side effect I've had on my regular regimen is weight gain. It is also helping the depression as it's supposed to do.

Be sure to talk to your doctors like lou said. You sound so depressed and I am sorry for that. Keep the faith. Maybe those relaxation sessions could help, but I know how hard it is to do them when you feel like c**p and have no interest in anything.

[Fluffymare]

Thank you for your message, had a massive flare since my husbands stroke nearly 9 weeks ago, with a lot of symptoms that inhave not had before, I.e nerve pains in legs, arms cramps in thighs and feet, balance and fog affecting my driving, which I need, because my husband will never drive again.

My husband is coming home this week, and dealing with all his rehabilitation team as been very draining and painful, could hardly take in all they said.

Saw a Consultant Pstchiatrist 2weeks ago,she explained because I have had GAD since my teens, my brain is hard wired to anxiety, and said because the 5 SSRI's 1SSNI's had given me bad side effects and no benefits, and my system is sensitive , she suggested 2 relaxation sessions a day, but at the moment cannot get into them. I was on Citalopram for 10 years but they stopped working, but only had moderate symptoms then.

Our house had to be rearranged for the hospital bed he will need for a pressure sore he has developed and various aids, he will have 4 visits a day, so life is not going to get any easier.

I am worried sick I will not be able to give him the care he will need, but will have to manage as best we can.

He is 82 and I am 78 and been married for 53 years.never had to face anything like this.

Sorry about the ramble

Best Wishes

Pat

[TheAuthor]

Hi Fluffymare

I am so sorry to read your post and of the pain and emotional suffering that you are going through at this time. I want to genuinely wish you and your husband all the best of luck and I sincerely hope that you both start to feel better soon.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x