Is having a psychosis the same as having a loose screw?
One of the things I've heard doctors say when discussion the psychological issues related to spine is,
"Crazy people get back pain, and back pain makes you crazy!"
The context is in the discussion about how many surgeons will use depression or other psych issues as an excuse not to treat a patient. Or worse, to explain the failure of thier surgery. Depression is one of the normal side-effects of chronic pain.
Antidepressants have been a very important part of my story.
All the best,
Mark
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