Pain and Depression
Original Post: I am going through a rough time right now, the pain and fatigue, weakness and depression are destroying my life. I spend at least 20 hours a day in bed with the pain. I don't know how much longer I can live like this. I take Oxycodone 10mg 4 times a day, Fentanyl patch every 3 days 75 mg, gababentin 600 mg 3 times a day plus Ativan for depression.
Dr. Bruno’s Response: Ativan isn't for depression; it's for anxiety and can make you depressed (as well as Oxycodone, Fentanyl and gababentin).
You may be trying to treat pain but the meds could be giving you fatigue, weakness and depression instead. Please see your physician.
At the Post-Polio Institute we always recommend seeking the source of the pain.