Yes most of us have issues with depression but we strive to gain enough control of our lives so that it becomes a lesser issue and more positive
The 2 most common meds for masto depression are Doxepin, starting at 25 mg and Wellbutrin. There are things to consider with both of them .
Doxepin does really well with people who can take it--it effects the Seritonin level and most of us have problems maintaining a normal Seritonin level--the only way to know is to try it for a few days and see. You either do really good on it (taken at night before sleep) or you stop taking it pretty quickly. It gave me nightmares but alot of people do good on it--Im not a good example is what Im trying to say. The Wellbutrin has some other properties and reasons that we do well on it, like a more stable less reacting mode, lesser pain level, etc.
I take pain pills for neuro bone pain and Im a pretty positive person usually. I have had my bouts with negativity dealing with this disease but Im pretty good right now. The brain fog doesnt help (Im on Vistaril for that 25 mg twice a day)
also Im on prednisone frequently. Im due to come off of it again in 2 days and ive been on it more than off of it, the last year and a half due to my frequent anaphylaxis. A side effect of that long term use, is depression, too... but it saves my life when I need it.
I read your stpry in the other thread and I can feel for you. I see youre on GastroCrom but what other antihistamines are you taking?? You would need both h1 and h2 blockers, luekotriene blockers like Singulair or Zyflo, possibly proton pump inhibitor like Prilosec and mast cell stabilizers. The common thread of thinking by DRs who treat mast cell disorders is, people who really have a mast cell problem will respond positively to antihistamines.. those who dont respond well to it have something else going on.
Heres hoping you find some answers soon and start feeling much better about your life--I can say that we have all walked in your shoes and know what youre dealing with--and we will all be here to "have your back".. we believe you--you arent alone anymore!
Hugs
Ramona