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Posted 4/13/2014 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Its been over a month since i weaned off prednisone and i am still depressed even with my doctor adding wellbutrin to my celexa 40 mgs. Someone suggested going back on a smalldose of pred every other day.Any thoughts on this?
Posted 4/13/2014 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
I personally wouldn't ever take any steroid unless it was urgently needed. Even tiny doses can cause bad consequences in some people; the only way you know if you're one of them is when you start having problems.

Depression is very common in those of us with chronic health conditions; have you thought of counseling to go with the anti-depressants?
Posted 4/13/2014 8:04 PM (GMT 0)
Im with Judy... talk therapy or counseling to teach you coping skills may help ease the burden on your mind of having a chronic illness.

I still deal with depression daily with this disease. Its hard to overcome sometimes.

I def would never ever suggest putting a medicine as strong and terrible as prednisone into your body, without having a huge NEED for it.

And maybe your anti-depressant meds need to be switched up... but adding therapy and coping skills may be enough :)
Posted 4/14/2014 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with th others, counselling is worth a shot. I believe it is helping me with my anxiety/depression/hatred of my colon.
Posted 4/14/2014 6:43 AM (GMT 0)
I suffer from anxiety and depression separate from my UC, and let me tell you this. I WOULDN'T TOUCH PREDNISONE WITH A POLE unless I had an active physical condition to treat. I am tapering right now, currently on 5mg, and let me tell you, I am literally counting the seconds to finish it. Work something out with your doc, or your psychiatrists. There must be a better way. When I am on Pred I really can't decide is it worse to have UC, or be treated with them.
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