I'm ill and on sick leave

**Medusa** · 10-10-2009, 01:21 PM

Those strange pains that you can't pinpoint are so like fibromyalgia, which is why it's been so difficult to diagnose. Anyhow, it's something to think about if later you still have the pains. I was on an antidepressant to raise the serotonin levels and it did work for about 3 weeks, then I developed a bad reaction to it and had to go off it. Plus I gained 9 lbs. during that 3 weeks. Be sure to have a good discussion w/your dr. before taking any of those meds. Good luck, Kirsten. I do know how frustrating it can be to be sick and in pain all the time. Makes you feel like you're going crazy, especially when others don't understand and some think that you're being melodramatic. I learned to suffer in silence years ago. That's the English in me, I guess.

**gini** · 10-10-2009, 01:37 PM

Kirsten, I lit a candle for you this morning. I sincerely hope you can get to the bottom of your illnesses and find the way to better health.

**Kirsten** · 10-10-2009, 01:38 PM

Well, yes, it's true, there's a high risk of gaining weight when you're on anti-depressants, and I sure don't want to do that after I have just gotten rid of 88 lbs! LOL

Hmmm, suffering in silence... guess that's something I still have to learn, especially at work. But it's so hard when you have to be there all day and feel like crap all the time!!

Gini, thanks a lot for the candle!! It's very appreciated!

Kirsten

**Pinot's Mom** · 10-10-2009, 02:05 PM

Kirsten, misdiagnosis is unfortunately common and very tough to deal with. I had psoriatic arthritis for 7 years before it was diagnosed and had gotten to the point where I could barely walk. I sat in my office and had coworkers make trips for me to do EVERYTHING. If they had issues with it, I fortunately didn't know. All my relationships suffered; some irreparably due to the fact it was very tough to believe me when I couldn't get diagnosed properly, and doctors thought it was at least mostly in my head. It was not.

It's up to you to find the right medical team to get your life back. That's why I said what I did at the beginning of this. You are the only one who will fight until you find the right medical professional who will fight with you. Believe me, I know. My brother has the same disease I do, and he's still trying to find those people; he's almost crippled. I firmly believe we all have it in us to get our lives back in these situations; the solution is out there and you will get your life back. FIGHT FOR IT!!

You are welcome to PM me or email me at [email protected] - I can be a really good shoulder and cheerleader, but I'll also work to motivate, because that's what will make the difference. Whatever you decide I wish you luck.

Maggie