depression treatment history

I was diagnosed with bipolar in 1998 and have been on lithium alone for ten years. Being adopted, I have no health history of my own, yet I have two sons. My oldest is almost 18 and I have never had him tested due to all the trauma of my own illness,(denial is big with me). I have had my suspiscions though, and I know my son has too. Does and illness like this tend to skip a generation or more likely to pass directly from parent to child?

A serious potential side effect of Hep C treatment is depression. People who suffer depression while taking treatment, people who have thoughts of suicide or self-harm or people with a family history of depression should be encouraged to access support and counseling. Anyone with a history of depression should be monitored throughout their treatment to make sure that treatment is not causing a major depressive episode.

Sorry for two posts today I should have included this in my original post but how much of a role does depression play in your individual treatment? I would like to hear some people's opinion on how severe it is. I know it's sometimes a case by case basis but I was just interested in hearing from those of you that have or haven't encountered this problem while in treatment. I want to hear from both sides.

Do you have something going on in your life right now (or in the recent past) that is causing stress? Do you have any history of depression? have you seen a doctor for help with depression? If so, when, and what treatment was tried? If you could answer those few questions, we'll be able to give you some recommendations, as there is a difference between situational depression (feelings of sadness due to life events or losses) and clinical diagnosed depression.

Were you depressed when they put you on them? Or do you have a history of depression or such? I think doctors will often prescribe anti-depressants as a precautionary measure for people with a history of depression or certain mental illnesses.

can a doctor refuse to allow treatment because of a history of (controlled) depression? I have a great support system and I'm in therapy for the first time in my long life. I spoke to a nurse who works for a GI/hepatologist last week. She told me that the doctor she works for has refused treatment to those who have a history of depression. I've been reading through HIPPA laws. You can request that your doctor share only the "minimal necessary" as far as records.

how can that make history i am still dealing with the pain, twice as much! what do i do! i called insurance i want 2nd opinion at shands ganesville fl they are the best i just dont know, rather to thro my self at the er or how to go! you know what i mean? thanks for replying any thing you can think of?

I became severely depressed after an (unwarranted) hysterectomy. I had no history of depression and, clearly, the severe and immediate loss of hormones was the trigger. Plus I had a long list of other debilitating symptoms of hormone deficiency. So HRT made the most sense to me and has been a huge help although has not completely resolved all the problems that ensued. Have you had your thyroid checked? Thyroid problems are common and seem to be more prevalent around the time of menopause.

You should be monitored very very closely if you choose to start treatment because of your history of depression. Some physicians will not treat patients with a history of severe depression. Depression is manageable if you have a good medical team or psychiatrist that will prescribe appropriate medications prior and during treatment to prevent depression and psychotic episodes. Not everyone experiences depression so don't believe all the horror stories you read.

t happen to everyone but if you already have a history of depression your chances are much higher. If you do have a history of it, doctors will most likely put you on anti-depressants a month before you start treatment. If you are already on anti-depressants (as I was) they should monitor you closely and increase your dosage if required. I had to double mine after 5 weeks but I have been fine ever since then.

A complete diagnostic evaluation is conducted so as to find out the cause of depression. Many factors like family history, genetic disorder, symptoms, severity, any history of treatment etc. once diagnosed, the patient of depression can be treated with a number of ways. Medication and psychotherapy are the common ones. Antidepressants help the patients by acting and balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain. They can be taken by consulting a doctor.

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If treatment with interferons is initiated in patients with prior history or existence of psychiatric condition or with a history of substance use disorders, treatment considerations should include the need for drug screening and periodic health evaluation, including psychiatric symptom monitoring. Early intervention for re-emergence or development of neuropsychiatric symptoms and substance use is recommended. Intron A is a product of Schering Corp.

Hi cassiee014, First and foremost got off Yaz. The birth control Yaz is dangerous. There are actually some women who have lawsuits against the manufacturers of Yaz. Getting off Yaz may solve your depression. Actually I just read you have a mild history of depression. You also said you haven't taken any medication for your depression. Okay. I would make an appointment with your family doctor . Is your doctor aware of your mild history of depression?

im 16 years old and im addicted to oxycontin, i recently went to the doctors and got recommended to call a methadone clinic. whats the chance that i will be accepted for treatment?

m taking Premarin and estroven and am on thyroid treatment that is constantly monitored. Depression is really becoming an issue for me also. So what do you suggest I do? Live with my symptoms awhile longer? Have a total or partial hysterectomy? Go onto HRT.? I need advice, I'm way past miserable and so is my family, something's just gotta give here. Please help.

lost days wages to be told they woudnot do anything untill my deppression was controld.4 months later i was still only geting treatment for depression spec wouldnt see me ? {did stop drinking for 7 months]. ok this cant be that importent, so stopped going to these docs! 2 years later got a check up hep c again, must see a spec? saw spec 5 times, no treatment in 6 months just draws blood and normal bs. after 9 months of no booze she says it will be a while be fore we start treatment.

Bowel and bladder symptoms include frequency of micturition, urine leakage, eye symptoms like double vision uncontrollable rapid eye movements, facial pain, painful muscle spasms, tingling, burning in arms or legs, depression, dizziness, hearing loss, fatigue etc. The treatment is essentially limited to symptomatic therapy so the course of action would not change much whether MS has been diagnosed or not.

nausea and vomiting, depression, irritability, weight loss, fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, and low-grade fever. Flare-ups of pre-existing auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease are common. Marijuana can mitigate the majority of these side effects as well as offering effective help to those patients where alpha-interferon treatment is not indicated.

For anyone with clinical depression they need to have their depression managed before starting any interferon based treatment, as interferon is known to exacerbate depression in individuals with a history of depression. It can also cause depression in those who have never had a history of depression. PEGASYS (peginterferon alfa-2a) label "Life-threatening neuropsychiatric reactions may manifest in patients receiving therapy with PEGASYS.

If you have a history of depression, you need to make sure you have the depression under control before starting treatment. If you aren't taking an anti-depressant at this time, I strongly recommend you talk with your doctor. The treatment meds WILL CAUSE DEPRESSION! I just started the triple tx with Incivek three days ago. This time my GI started me on an anti-depressant 8 weeks before my treatment. And, I haven't felt the slightest hint of depression!

To the poster, for treating clinical depression, it is widely known that the best course of treatment involves a combination approach of medication and talk therapy. You sound to have a very complex medical history though. ADHD, mood disorders and depression requires a good psychiatrist to manage. Good communication with your doctor is essential as you try different medications to improve the situation. Add each one slowly monitoring if you improve in any way.

next with the treatment, the side effects can be really bad, especially the interferon, since it can make depression worse and I already have a history with severe major depression. I have stage 2 out of 4 fibrosis. I was also given this paper with METAVIR hepatitis activity index. I have no idea of what to think, what to do, etc. I'm all alone trying to digest all of this and I'm having a really hard time. Any information that anyone can give will be greatly appreciated.

If you have a history of depressiosn BEFORE treatment than you are going to HAVE to take one during treatment as the interferon can cause huge problems. I started taking Paxill a month before treatment to avoid any depression problems and it worked marvelously for me. In fact - I probably needed it all along and never really realized it. It does take about amonth for your body to get used to it...then you feel just fine.

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