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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Hi, I hope you can help me. I am a 34 year old woman. I have suffered with depression for most of my adult life, on top of this I have SVT and a reveal monitor fitted. Within the last year I have become very tired and feel exhausted on any activity. My body hurts so much that sometimes I cannot get out of bed. After havin more blood tests, my GP thinks I may have fibromyalgia so I am waiting to see a Rheumatologist in March. (I forgot to say I have underactive thyroid as well and ws diagnosed 4yrs ago). Anyway, I have been told that I may be able to get DLA, is it worth me applying? Sorry to go on, I think I'll just feel better when I get some answers from some long unanswered problems
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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First of all i would like to tell u that you are suffering from Major Depressive Disorder with these medical illnesses. You need to consult Psychiatrist in person as to undergo physical and mental status assessment. As a Psychiatrist i would put you on Sertraline 100mg and Benzodiazepines for sleep and anxiey purpose, but it is advisable to consult Psychiatrist in person.
For rest of the illness, they too require medical management. Fibromyalgia itself has psychiatric component.
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Suggest Treatment For Depression

First of all i would like to tell u that you are suffering from Major Depressive Disorder with these medical illnesses. You need to consult Psychiatrist in person as to undergo physical and mental status assessment. As a Psychiatrist i would put you on Sertraline 100mg and Benzodiazepines for sleep and anxiey purpose, but it is advisable to consult Psychiatrist in person. For rest of the illness, they too require medical management. Fibromyalgia itself has psychiatric component.