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Is depression a side effect of Hughes Syndrome?

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Hey guys, after losing 6 kg in one month and being extremely worn out, after examining me and evaluating my exams (which apparently have only minor alterations), they have diagnosed me with depression. I was wondering if you guys have also been diagnosed with depression after the diagnosis of Hughes Syndrome

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Hi

I joined this forum 11 days ago and posted a question about depression and Hughes and you may like to read the thread. It sounds as if you may have developed depression as a response to the diagnosis of Hughes, which is common after people are diagnosed with any long term illness. I feel that, in Hughes, we have a 'double whammy' of primary and secondary depression as depression is one of the recognised symptoms of Hughes, unfortunately. It is good you have been diagnosed and can get treated and I wish you well.

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Hi, thanks for answering. I was unaware that depression was one of the symptoms... it is good to know, though. Now I will try to find a physician to help me. I am so tired of wanting to disappear and crying all the time...

Depression is not a symptom of Hughes syndrome unlike, say, lupus. However, because people either feel ill, have to wait a long time for a diagnosis and/or have to deal with the impact of receive a diagnosis of a long term condition, then depression can quite often follow.

It often helps to talk to a counsellor about cognitive behaviour therapy - coping mechanisms to help you deal with having a potentially life-threatening illness which can enable you to get on with your life. I would personally recommend this :)

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Hi Kate, I agree with everything you say. It's just that I find it difficult to understand how and why I feel more depressed depending on treatment.

Clexane, ? Normal depression from having this syndrome

changing to Warfarin, Crying all the time, even in shops, absolutely desperate.

Back to Clexane normal depression.

On fondaparinux,(another anticoagulant) although given a much higher dose than needed. I felt normal, all my feelings came back, caring about things, love,not just empty, became ill due to high dose.

Now back on Warfarin and antidepressants .Not depressed just numb.

I have had counselling, which was good to be able to talk to someone out side the family, I

wonder if Clexane reaches other places that other drugs can't.

Sounds daft perhaps it because I have Sneddons. As well as Hughes and mild Lupus.

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