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What Is The Treatment For Osteoarthritis And Depression?
Hello. My husband has osteoarthritis and depression. He has had this for at least 5 years and takes tramadol, co0codamil, codeine phospate and amitriptolin, Sorry about the spellings. 5 years we applied for DLA and was turned down. I have got an unhelpful doctor and my husband will be 65 in February. His depression wouldn't allow him to go back to the DLA and fight and we are living on pension credit. How can I get some positive help for him. He spends 90% of his time sitting up in bed or sleeping but we need some help for him. I do what I can to cheer him up but he is gets very grumpy and falls over a lot if I encourage him to get up. Thanks. My email is YYYY@YYYY .
I think, he is in severe depression and in that case, he needs combination of antidepressant. With amitriptyline, he could take duloxetine. It would help to control depression as well as somatic complaints. Better to consult his physician or psychiatrist for proper management. You can also take help of psychologist for CBT. If you need further help, you can ask.
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What Is The Treatment For Osteoarthritis And Depression?
Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, he is in severe depression and in that case, he needs combination of antidepressant. With amitriptyline, he could take duloxetine. It would help to control depression as well as somatic complaints. Better to consult his physician or psychiatrist for proper management. You can also take help of psychologist for CBT. If you need further help, you can ask. Thanks