depression and anxiety

[ldgb4]

hello everyone, (sorry this is so long)

I suffer from depression and anxiety I was given zoloft by my gyn but I for some reason cannot remember to take my medications like I should I have even tried leaving myself a reminder note the night before with a list of everything I have to take but still somehow manage to forget. I think its because I am afraid to take them at the same time. For the anxiety he gave me klonopin but said I gave you 25 and that is all I will ever give you. I think part of my problem is my URO doesn't want to do anything for me pain wise I am looking into a new URO but am scared I am afraid that it will be a nightmare and I will keep searching until I run out of UROs to go to. My anxiety is so bad though that as soon as I wake up my heart starts racing and I don't know why. I have noticed that my depression is worse at night time especially when I am the only one awake. Does this happen to anyone else. I go to a phychiatrist at the end of this month to see if I can't get the depression and anxiety under control because no other dr wants to take care of it they refer me to them so I guess I will go.

Lisa

[liznazz]

Keep searching till you find the right urologist. I have found that some have worked with IC patients, and others have not. It is important to find a doctor who is familiar with the pain and discomfort an IC patient has. Are you on any other medications like Elmiron or atarax? I take Klonopin nightly; my MD had given me this for anti-anxiety. Yes, I have sleepless nights and worry, but if you need to seek some professional advice from a source such as a psychiatrist, I would definitely go to the appointment and begin to sort out your feelings. It is difficult to cope with, but it can be done. When I was diagnosed a year ago, my whole world fell apart. My husband decided to leave me but somehow, over time, I was able to get stronger and with the help of a good doctor or two,( and this great website) have somehow conquered the fear of IC. I still have bad days, but I also have good ones too!! The anxiety level does subside but use whatever professional resources you have to to relieve your anxiety and depression.

[kelly McC]

Hello Lisa
here is a link you can check out http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/mdlocate.html
Good luck with your appointment next month. I keep my medicines in a medicine keeper with my pills for each day the days are on it. It helped me I use to forget too.
Kelly

[ICNDonna]

I also use a pill container with days of the week on it so I never forget to take any of my meds --- and I never take a chance of over-dosing --- if I can't remember for sure whether I took a pill, all I have to do is look at the box.

Donna

[Betsie]

I have come to the conclusion that URO's being surgical Drs are not comfortable with the whole pain thing and other meds outside their norm. Being surgeons, they treat pain on a short term basis and we are long term patients. Since my IC is in such a great place most of the time, I find it easier to have my PCP presribe all my meds and I keep an as needed relationship with my URO. He prescribes my elmiron, but we don't get too far past the check ups and this med. I am very fortunate in that my PCP is compassionate and helps me understand meds and the relationship they have to each other.

I think it is a better place overall for much of our treatment. I have a uro, neuro, GI specialist and my PCP. the more he can handle for me the better I feel. It leaves my specialists with the same meds as standard issue and diagnostic tests as needed.

Try seeing your MD and discuss the depression/anxiety...there are some combo drugs for this out there and it's highly likely he would know how to tweak or re-prescribe a better combo for you. Good luck.

[vm]

They also sell medication boxes with timers on them. You set it and the timer goes off when it is time to take your pills.

[caitlinsmom]

lisa,

I am so sorry that you feel so bad. I have had terrible depression for 12 years. At first I stopped eating and would not get out of bed. The whole nione yards. I do take meds for it, and have tried almost all meds out there. I have a few xanax arounf for when I need them, but I have a great counselor that has helped me deal with my anxiety issues. My hubby has also become somewhat helpful in this area also. I have just started Cymbalta. It is too soon too see if it is working as I would like. It is also used off label for IC.

My PCP also perscribes all my IC stuff. I could not stand the Uro any more. I just tell my PCP what works, and he writes the script.

Keep in mind some of the depression meds help with anxiety, such as Effexor. I hope the doc you go to see will help you.

PM me if you like, I understand how scary and alone you can feel with depression. I really urge you to get some professional help so that you can reclaim your life. You might even consider calling his office and asking if you can com ein sooner b/c you are feeling pretty bad.