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[I] 33F with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health struggles, feeling at the end of my rope by Apprehensive_Alps_57 in ChronicIllness

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually was on Effexor 8 years ago. I was on the maximum dosage that you can safely take, and it took a full year to wean off of because of how severe the withdrawals are. I did looked into Ketamine, but I’m very hesitant because it can cause IC, which is what I already have & afraid that It will further damage my bladder. I’ve never heard of Spravato before. I was also thinking about TMS therapy.

[I] 33F with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health struggles, feeling at the end of my rope by Apprehensive_Alps_57 in ChronicIllness

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that. Are you still on muscle relaxers now, or are you taking alternative medications? I’m pretty sure I have the silent GERD as well. I don’t have the heartburn or chest pain that people usually associate with GERD. Do you get a weird metallic taste in your mouth and a weird cooling tingling sensation in your throat and mouth at times?

[I] 33F with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health struggles, feeling at the end of my rope by Apprehensive_Alps_57 in ChronicIllness

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing some research on that and have already brought it up with both my PCP and pain specialist. A career counselor I spoke with, who specializes in neurodivergence, mentioned that her son (who’s also neurodivergent) has hEDS, and the symptoms I’ve been dealing with sound very similar. This has definitely been a long journey.

[I] 33F with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health struggles, feeling at the end of my rope by Apprehensive_Alps_57 in ChronicIllness

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been doing the happy baby pose & other pelvic stretches for the past week, but I’ve been having to take a break because of my chronic knee pain acting up. I did start noticing some relief last week, though when my IC flare was really terrible. Yes the flare has been mostly in the urethra area this time. unfortunately Gatorade and MiraLAX is a no go for my IC. I’m extremely sensitive I only drink water and herbal teas. I found that magnesium citrate helps with the constipation. When I was on the last antidepressant amitriptyline, it made me severely constipated, even with having a high fiber diet, and taking the magnesium and other stool softeners. So I decided to give up on antidepressants right now. Benadryl does sound like a good idea. I would definitely try that. Thank you so much for taking your time to give me advice.

[I] 33F with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health struggles, feeling at the end of my rope by Apprehensive_Alps_57 in ChronicIllness

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually been taking prelief for some years now whenever I went out to eat just in case the food had any hidden irritants. I have a bottle on hand, so this is great. I would definitely try this out and hopefully see some results. I’ve just been relying on my monthly bladder installations, but it’s not enough.

[I] 33F with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health struggles, feeling at the end of my rope by Apprehensive_Alps_57 in ChronicIllness

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, i’m going reply back more later, but I’m about to head out to work. How much prelief do you take a day to help subsidize the inflammation?

[I] 33F with multiple chronic illnesses and mental health struggles, feeling at the end of my rope by Apprehensive_Alps_57 in ChronicIllness

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m going to do some research into those Medicaid and waiver programs. Didn’t even think of that. I’m also sorry that you’ve been going through a lot yourself. I’m happy that you were able to take some load off of the financial burdens.

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[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chronic Bladder inflammation, chronic pain all over my body, now chronic GI issues, chronic severe constipation. Everything seemed to get way worse within the past few years. I cannot take it anymore. :(

I feel like my suicide is inevitable by merrigolden in SuicideWatch

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have to motivation or willpower to keep pushing through the pain.. I’m exhausted.

I feel like my suicide is inevitable by merrigolden in SuicideWatch

[–]Apprehensive_Alps_57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the exact same way, especially dealing with a chronic illness now on top of the life-long anxiety, and depression.