Scotty,
Paxil is not at all helpful for pain management . They also did a huge study on Paxil and found the placebo worked as well. This study was publish about two months ago. My Pysc. doc told me about the study. I would really encourage you to talk to your doctor about trying a newer type of anti-depressent which also helps pain.
I completely understnad your concern with your sick-leave. I really struggled with that. I kept trying to go back to work and the last six months beofre I went on permanent disability was so stressful and I became so depressed. What ever you do don't quit your job or work part-time, that was the best advice my rheumy told me at the time. I kept thinking if I just work part-time I would be better, but glad I didn't. I recvie 60% of my nursing salary which is good,and then when I don't pay CPP deductions etc, it works out to 70% . I moved back to my hometown and I do fine with that amount of money per month.
Janet
Janet
