I've been going through depression for 2 years now, I don't take anything for it but I am trying evening primrose to help balance out my hormones because I think that what's happening.
Hi HorseLover,
I think this was mentioned to you in a few of your previous posts...fatigue could very well be caused by a deficiency. I know you said your docs won't check your iron or b12 levels but it is a very common cause for fatigue in addition to the simple fact that when you are sick, your body uses as much of your energy as possible trying to fight off illness/inflammation which is why you feel so tired....it makes it that much harder to go about your day.
Joint pain could be caused by medication side effects. If you are on steroids it is a known side effect. Joint pain can also be a symptom of crohn's and inflammation in the body.
I can't recall why it is that you can't see a different doctor for a second opinion but based on your previous posts you more likely than not won't have the answers you are looking for until you get properly tested and if your current docs won't help you need to find a doctor who will.
With regards to the depression, it seems like you are having a very difficult time with all of this and I totally understand where you are coming from as do many of us. I would strongly consider talking to a counselor or a doctor that can help you manage this either with medication or therapy because stress from anxiety and depression only makes your symptoms worse and are also known triggers for flares. It can be even more challenging for you to manage your crohn's and get into and stay in remission if you are unable to get stress and anxiety and depression under control. I know this from personal experience.
I really do hope you start to feel better soon horselover. Please consider a new doctor/second opinion if you can. Your current doctors do not sound very helpful :hug:
