Re: Pain Relief
Donna L. Brown (browndl(AT)SNET.Net)
Sun, 24 Nov 1996 19:53:44 -0800
Donna L. Brown wrote:
>
> Kay:
>
> I was experiencing back spasms and depression, at the same time. My
> neuro wouldn't deal with those problems. She's strickly into diagnosis
> and won't deal with the day to day problems. Anyway, I went to my GP and
> said "I've been dealing with pain for a very long time, but I've never
> been depressed before. What can we do?"
>
> She said as far as meds. were concerned, it was either pain medication or
> depression medication. I opted for the depression med.(Zoloft) because I
> was just not myself and couldn't seem to jump start on my own. The
> dosage is 50 MG once a day(a.m. because it gives you a jolt like coffee).
>
> The anti-depressive results took about 3 weeks. The great side effect
> was lessening of the muscle spasms. I only wake up about once a night
> now, as opposed to 3-4 times before. I am not aware of any studies, but
> would certainly be interested. All I know is the results I have
> experienced.
>
> Chins up!
> Donna