Hi Everyone,

I am new to you guys...I suffer from Tmj, facial pain, and firomyalgia..and I just turn 23. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/eek.gif I try not to get depressed, but sometimes it is hard when you are in pain 24-7 and know matter what you do nothing seems to get you out of pain. I know there are others that suffer way more then me, I feel for you... I am so sick of being sick! I was wondering if any of you have the same problems as me and can give me any pointers on how not to be so depressed? and get my engery back! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif I was taking Pamelor 50 mg and it didnt do a thing, I have a high totanence (I know I spell that wrong) for medication, know matter what I take it does not do a thing to me at all...I want my life back, which I feel I will never get back, I cant hang out with my friends and do the things I love, http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love1.gif or go places with my boyfriend because I am always "feeling bad" he trys to understand but you cant understand in less you are in the pain yourself! I feel bad for my family and friends because they just dont understand...any information would be great..
Thanks you guys!!!

Starr

Hi thisstarr http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/wave.gif

I really feel for you. There are some people on here who have chronic pain, and I think a couple who have fibromyalgia(sp?). Hopefully some of them will be along soon to give you some advice. I just wanted to welcome you...

Hugs,
Fuzzy

Hi Fuzzy,

Thank you so much I appreciate you welcomeing me!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

Starr

Do anyone out there suffer from pain with there depression? Headaches, and etc.. I know I cant be the only one!!!

Starr

I understand the connection between chronic pain and depression. I have RA, about a year into the RA I went into a major depression due to the pain and anxiety. My PCP put me on antidepressents and I went to counseling to try to get it under control. It took several meds to find one that would work for me, wound up on celexa, which pretty much keeps my head above water. The counseling was helpful in understanding that this is a very "normal" thing to happen to people in chronic pain. Try talking to your pcp and see what assistance (meds and counseling) they recommend. Good Luck and try to just take one day at a time. May you have many painfree days ahead.
ginger

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[This message has been edited by chrysanthemum (edited 01-10-2003).]

Hi thisstar, http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif
I don't suffer from tjm ,myofacial pain,or fybromyasia.
But I can totaly relate to what i's like to suffer pain at such a young age.I broke both my legs and shattered my arm in a car accident when I was 15 and have delt with cronic pain since then.I have Arthritis in both my hips and it makes it realy hard to get around.I am only 25 now and find it hard to deal with the fact that I will be in pain for the rest of my life.On top of that I now have an anxiety disorder wich causes me pain too.I am sorry you are going through this ,but you are not alone in your suffering.
I hope thing get better for you soon.I'm here to talk to if you need to.Take care
Spungy http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

Hi Starr,
Wow looks like you finally met your match. I have a serious TMJ problem too. I have had 2 surgeries and 2 flushes on my jaw and am now wearing a splint. I have no clue what happened but i woke up with a broken jaw one day. OMG did that ever suck. It's been downhill for me every since. I am on Lorcet and Methadose to try and help control the pain and Naproxen and cyclobenzaprin for muscle relaxants but nothing and i mean nothing seems to work. I now am seeing a physical therapist, pain management, and a jaw specialist and they can't seem to resolve the problem. WELL GUESS WHAT!! I found out about 1 year ago that my problem is due to the antidepressant i am on called PAXIL. PAXIL causes muscle tension, jaw clenching, teeth grinding. So therefore my problem can't and won't go away until i am off this antidepressant. Now the worst part about it is I can't get off paxil because i am addicted to it. There are several of us on paxil who are having severe withdraw problems to the point of not wanting to live anymore. I for on have attempted suicide a few times while trying to go off the darn drug. The withdraws are much more severe then the depression I had before going on it. Now my addiction problem is causing my pain to not be able to subside. That's one of the reasons i am suing the makers of Paxil (GSK).

I do not nor would ever recommend anyone to go on Paxil or any other antidepressant. They are dangerous especially to those of us who are depressed in the first place. So please please please don't make taking depressants as your alternative. A BUNCH OF US ARE TRYING GET GSK TO PUT WARNINGS OF ADDICTION ON THE PAXIL ADS.
take care
hugs
penny

Wow you guys thanks so much for responding to me! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif I didnt think anyone would.. Thanks for sharing your stories with me and giving me advice on what to do....

Chry:I will look in to pain mangement I didnt think they could help me! I have heard stories..but will try it thanks!!!
PENNY:I wont ever take Paxil wow that is so bad, I almost took that, I would of not know it makes tmj worse thank you...I am so sorry you are stuck on it, that is so not fair, I really hope you win your case!

Thank you too Ginger....

Take care,
Starr
Spungy..Thank you for sharing your story and caring http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

I know my reply is kind of late, but I just wanted to say I have similar problems with depression/anxiety related pain. Doctors have often said I might have fibromyalgia but I haven't had testing done to rule out arthritis yet. The pain is definitely related to my mood. I have had TMJ since I was a teenager, it used to be really bad and constant but now it comes and goes. I remember times when the pain was so bad it was all I could think about.
I'm taking Vioxx (anti-inflammatory) which helps a lot with the pain, but that can cause stomach problems (I'm starting to get a lot of heartburn so will need to try another anti-inflammatory).

I have tmj and realize perhaps, I have a powerful mind that is working against me. It started about 3 years ago. I was taking birth control for acne. I was fine, though I didn't get a prescription from the doctor. Well, one day I was bored and decided to read the side effects of birth control and it said some women may get blood clots and stroke. That night I kept thinking about blood clots and stroke. What if I get it... that would be scary. I guess I pyched myself out. I've always had fluctuating moods but I guess feeling down about my financial situation and I'm the type that "thinks too much". Well a few days later, I noticed this numbing feeling on my back and it was persistent and didn't go away. I thought I was having a stroke from the birth control and called 911, then I had my first panic attack EVER. I started getting tight and had a hard time breathing. The ambulance people said i was fine. After that day, everything seemed to snowball. I just kept getting sick, my immune system weakened, I was always worrying if I would get another episode. I believe because of my health anxiety, I've experienced almost every strange symptom. I believe nothing physically is wrong with me but the fact that my depression is causing these symptoms. And these symptoms are causing me depression. It's an endless vicious cycle that just gets worse and worse and now my mind is probably believing that I really am physically sick. I don't want it to get to that level so I finally decided to seek pyscho-therapy as my last resort. We'll see how it goes.