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What Causes Depression And Confusion While Suffering From Chronic Back Pain?

i am 60 years old. Go to pain clinic for chronic pain because of back surgeries, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. i currently am on hydrocodone 7.5 4 times a day, soma 1 a day about every other day and nexium. did not want to increase hydro because of nausea so tried ultram. took it about 6 years ago and seemed to do nothing. tried it again. one pill. i walked one door over to visit my neighbor outside and went to leave and all of a sudden i didn t know where i was!!!!? Whats that about? i got very upset and afraid and started crying, Had friend stay w me because it seemed to come and go w the confusion and quite alarming!
Mon, 29 Jan 2018
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic!


I have gone through your query and understand your concern towards your problem. I can understand that your symptoms could be due to depression or anxiety due to chronic back pain or because of your illness.

I can say that it is not merely due to the illness. This is because how you are responding to it is based on your capability to tolerate the effects of illness.


There is nothing to worry. Be confident and hopeful. You can start antidepressants like Escitalopram to get rid of these symptoms. And the confusion is just because you're worried about your illness. Otherwise, it is not common at your age.


Hope this information is helpful.


Take care
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What Causes Depression And Confusion While Suffering From Chronic Back Pain?

Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! I have gone through your query and understand your concern towards your problem. I can understand that your symptoms could be due to depression or anxiety due to chronic back pain or because of your illness. I can say that it is not merely due to the illness. This is because how you are responding to it is based on your capability to tolerate the effects of illness. There is nothing to worry. Be confident and hopeful. You can start antidepressants like Escitalopram to get rid of these symptoms. And the confusion is just because you re worried about your illness. Otherwise, it is not common at your age. Hope this information is helpful. Take care