I thought I would just share with you all my recent improvement due to a number of factors.
Continued increase in Methotrexate up to 15 mgs weekly, no side effect!s!! Continued use of daily Plaquenil 400 mgs daily.Cessation of Celebrex and taking 9000 mgs daily of Omega 3 capsules.The main thing though is an anti depressant.It was added two weeks ago, an ssri - Cipramil ,10 mgs daily.The difference was amazing I am sleeping better, have double the energy and my perception of pain and discomfort has really significantly reduced.I can`t really believe the difference it is like someone has given me back my life.I have not felt this good since before I was diagnosed.I urge people who feel like they are dragging themselves around to really talk with their health professional and make sure they are not carrying a treatable depression on top of their RA.
Pamela
I agree with you completely! You have probably heard the expression "Depression can hurt", well it really can. Depression can be tricky. It can intensify your pain, which can make you more depressed. It really is a vicious cycle. An antidepressant can have many different helpful side effects as well which I think some of us may not realize. Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It is so good to hear that it has helped you so much! Please keep us updated. Good luck and best wishes!