Chronic Pain and Illness
Depression is common in those suffering from chronic pain and illness. Patients are generally struggling to cope with emotions such as frustration, sadness and grief as the result of their declining health.
Cymbalta Can Help Depression and Peripheral Neuropathy
Are you living with the pain of peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is nerve pain that may be a side-effect of HIV medications or a symptom of diabetes. For those experiencing peripheral neuropathy as well as depression, Cymbalta (duloxetine) may be a good treatment option. Our HIV Guide, Mark Cichocki, has prepared an information sheet about Cymbalta and how it can help you.
Are you living with the pain of peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is nerve pain that may be a side-effect of HIV medications or a symptom of diabetes. For those experiencing peripheral neuropathy as well as depression, Cymbalta (duloxetine) may be a good treatment option. Our HIV Guide, Mark Cichocki, has prepared an information sheet about Cymbalta and how it can help you.
Depressed Women at Greater Risk for Breast Cancer?
It's not surprising that women with cancer would be more depressed, but could it work the other way around with depression also creating a greater risk for breast cancer?
It's not surprising that women with cancer would be more depressed, but could it work the other way around with depression also creating a greater risk for breast cancer?
Depression May Be Most Disabiling Illness
When compared to other chronic illnesses, depression may be the most disabling of all, says this study.
When compared to other chronic illnesses, depression may be the most disabling of all, says this study.
Diabetes and Depression
Do depression and diabetes go hand in hand or are they two separate issues?
Do depression and diabetes go hand in hand or are they two separate issues?
Listening to Music Can Reduce Chronic Pain and Depression
Karen Richards, our Guide to Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia reports that a study published in the June 2006 issue of the <i>Journal of Advanced Nursing</i> found that listening to music daily reduced chronic pain, made people feel more in control of their pain, reduced depression, and made people feel less disabled by their condition.
Karen Richards, our Guide to Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia reports that a study published in the June 2006 issue of the <i>Journal of Advanced Nursing</i> found that listening to music daily reduced chronic pain, made people feel more in control of their pain, reduced depression, and made people feel less disabled by their condition.
SSRIs May Increase Cancer Risk?
Researchers speculate a possible cancer-SSRI link.
Researchers speculate a possible cancer-SSRI link.