Pokymyalgia

[Dorisirene]

Diagnosed with polymyalgia and stuck on steroids prednisilone originally 6 daily then ,4 now down to ,5'but serious mental and physical health issues possibly due to maximum dose of tramadol gabapentin last 3'years due to degenerative neck/spinal disease massive depression no interest in anything and would love to sleep. But can't due to internal conversations going much more Please if there is anyone with similar drug routine what to do???

[SheffieldJane]

I am sorry that you are suffering so much Dorisirene. Depression is a fearsome condition to me. I dread it more than anything having been in its grips in the past. You need to seek treatment as a matter of urgency. I found that " talking therapies" have given me the resources and insight to avoid slipping back into the depression trap, so far anyway.

I don't believe that any one thing causes depression but an accumulation of hurts and disappointments across a lifetime. Chemical dependency is more a symptom than a cause, I hope you have had some help in that area too.

Well done for reaching out. Bless you!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I agree with SJ.

I'm not really clear about your dose - do you mean 6x 5mg and so on? But i your head is going round with debates, I really think you need some good talking therapy help. I know it isn't easy to access but it can be when urgent.