Here's a wealth of information about JR's medical issues, per her own postings in August 2012. She wrote two pretty lengthy comments.
https://www.facebook.com/Autoimmunity/posts/10151183211916189
Thank you krey for bringing this link back.
It certainly seems that JR was dealing with some health issues that are frustrating.
Lichen sclerosus- my friend had it on her genitals and it was horrible, she really didn't want to be close to her husband because it hurt so much, they ended up getting divorced, he couldn't handle the lack of intimacy and took it personally rather than understanding she had a major issue...it was the beginning reason for their break up.
Not sure where she had it on her body but they usually don't treat it if it is on the upper body, it usually just goes away on its own.
Fibromyalgia - of course fatigue, pain etc
IBS
TMJ
So she has skeletal and muscular pain, intestinal issues and although tests didn't support it but she thought hypothyroidism and lupus.
So she wasn't feeling well, not sure for how long as she doesn't state when these things started occuring.
She was on three meds and some supplements.
Cymbalta for the fibro has many side effects, mood changes (highs and lows).
I wonder when she started on this drug? It could have been the change that GR speaks about. It would seem she was dealing with a lot of not feeling well and would most likely be depressed as we tend to go through low periods when we are trying to figure out health issues (been there for many years).
Skelaxin for a leg twitch - which can react with other meds/supplements.
Steroid cream for the lichen.
She also was dealing with Granuloma Annulare - which can be caused by lupus, thryoid issues or diabetes.
My heart goes out to her as I'm sure she was trying to figure things out as well as keep on top of things with her kids and husband. I can imagine that this is all what was causing her angst and depression over the last 6-9 months. I do believe GR in that she had not been herself this past year, dealing with all of this, and who knows what the side effect of the meds were. He wouldn't talk about meds, but maybe there were other drugs for depression or anxiety.(which can react with the Skelaxin)
Not sure of the support given to her by him, he sounds crass about things now as many people who have never had depression do not understand it. And then her BFF not being there for her either....I'm sure it was a tough year for her.