Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Dana , I never mind answering anything at all.. I have nothing to hide especially if it may help me or someone else. Nothing over the counter... only borth control pills and occassional advil ( since the lex) no vitamins chamomile tea is the only herb oh and mint. before the lex I havd been on many many meds because I had been sick with the IBS. I cannot even name them all. All had one bad effect after another. I was on some vicodin for a little while ( I wonder if that has to do with it..that was for my stomach) Also right around when i started gettign the panic... I got a sinus infection that lasted 4 months. I was on antibiotics the whole time. At least i avoided surgery. coffee early in the morning only. I have been waking up 4 AM ( and I am not a morning person) A cup or 2 then and that is it. no chocolate really ....rare having trouble eating IBS and the anxiety and now the lex ( oh my stomach and colon hurt) I cannot eat much - 20 years vegetarian.. eat eggs milk and cheese ( but eggs make me sick lately) 1 meal a day ..maybe 2 if lucky. water I am not doing well on and I will be the 1st to admit it. I am getting better about that cause the meds make me so thirsty I have to drink something,. not on anything for IBs ...I gave up on all those... I take an occassional antacid and otherwise just suffer..but I can tell I have colon trouble and acid reflux. misserable. on now... nothing for sleep ( thwey tried giving me trazadone. 50 mg did nothing. 100 mg. put me out but I was up 4 hours later.... so I am not taking it. I uppped my lex dose from 1/8 a pill to 1/4 a pill this week ( note when the stomach trouble began ..but also the disability trouble began) I have ativan ( temporarily) I am allowed 2 1 mg pills per day wich dose not seem enough. I need more like 3 ... but the dr says only 2. DAna thanks for being around you really are being a life saver. I wouldn't know what to do without your support right now. You are helping me more than you can know. sincere thanks alison On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:16:43 -0000 " danarose1950 " <danarose1950@...> writes: > > > I have a list of questions for you, if too personal, don't answer, > okay? Just trying to get an idea what is going on. > > ** are you taking any over the counter medications, eye drops, > tylenol ..... anything? especially anything that may seem > insequencial (spell?) to you? > > ** are you taking vitamins that contain any herbs? or just > vitamins? > > ** do you take ginsing or any other herbs? > > ** do you drink herbal tea and if so, what? > > ** did you stop any medications just prior to going on Lexapro? > > ** do you consume tea or coffee or eat alot of chocolate or anything > > with caffeen in it? > > ** what medications are you taking now? > > ** do you use sleep aids? > > ** are you eating three squares a day? > > ** how much water do you drink every day? > > ** you mentioned that your IBS may be flaring up, are you on > anything > for that or do you take any over the counter remidies for > indigestion, etc? > > If you can add anything, please do so, maybe someone on this site > here will see something that may be triggering so much anxiety in > you > Alison. I am keeping my fingers crossed. > > Dana Rose > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 hi need B control due to super SEVERE cramping or I would be at the ER ever month. BUT I will talk to my dr ..do you think I could bring it up with my shrink? I have no BF so ...I would just not take anything for now if it weren't for severe cramping. ok on herbs but the chamomile seems to help me. the mint I can see potential trouble for stomach as far as stopping the drugs ..antibiotics and also the vicodin...maybe 3 months before the lex. I have also lost 25 lbs in the last year. I am not a skinny sort of girl ..was always chubby but the IBS got to me. can you explain more about the fat cell storage of meds? like is that good or not good in the case of the lex? caffiene... not willing to give up totally. I am actually being really good here. and I seem to be ok in the mornign time anyway. I wake up with anxiety...but then I seem to be ok until the sun comes up. I do not think it is the coffeee. psychological would be my guess as far as the diet and IBS ...well I am not seeing any dr but the shrink I cannot afford it. No I do not think I was really tested for food allergy . I guess I could do my own experiments. Fat seems bad ..but cheese not so bad. I used to eat a lot of soy and beans and eggs all of which seem to cause me great distress these days thanks for the food tip on feeling over medicated. actually I am more of a nibbler than a have 3 big meals person. In the last year I am having many food issues and stomach problems probably stress related ..or maybe not ... but it is like a deterant I eat I am sick within minutes. as far as the meds..it is complicated cause it is county..took me 3 months to get the ativan at all . they do not like to give it out ...scared people are drug seekers or will sell it on the street . i already asked if I could take 3 sometimes..they said no and they keep strict count. well you know wha there are days I have taken 3 ... the other thing is they say they are only giving me that tuntil stable on the meds and then no more. I am a bit concerned about that . As for klonopin..I have tried it ( ok from a friend) and it does work. It works probably a lot better than ativan. It is bad cause it is a situation where I am actually afraid to ask for anything... it is free service... not liek I am paying and they do have their rules. ativan justification is that is addictive. I only 1/2 believe that . it hardly dose anything ...it is not like I am havign wild ativan parties over here or something ..sheesh. alison On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 23:19:00 -0000 " danarose1950 " <danarose1950@...> writes: > > > Hi Alison ~ ~ I have starred my responses > > Nothing over the counter... only borth control pills and > occassional > advil ( since the lex) > ***** BINGO ........ I couldn't deal with birth control pills > because > my anxiety went out of the roof, it also worsened my depression and > I > think if you read the inserts you may see warnings concerning > depression and anxiety. Talk to your doctor for alternative birth > control measures Alison but this is high on the list of causes for > anxiety and depression or, maybe trying some other birth control > > pills that don't have this side effect, do some research on the web. > > There is one book that I have used over time, it is from Dr. > Love and she writes alot of books on this subject. Just one > suggestion. ****** > > chamomile tea is the only herb oh and mint. > ******* I would stop ingesting any herbs for now. Herbs are not > regulated and you never really know what is in the tea you are > drinking ********* > > before the lex I havd been on many many meds because ....... > ****** how long were you off these drugs before you started on the > Lex? Sometimes drugs are stored in our fat cells and if you loose > any weight the fat cells release any stored medications. I am a > little on the heavy side and my gyn told me that can be beneficial > as > he believes that the hormone estrogen is stored in fat cells and > since I am post menopausal I am hoping he is correct Also, there > was > alot of bad press about Vicodin, I would look that up on the web and > > see if you can find out more information there******* > > coffee early in the morning only. I have been waking up 4 AM ( and I > > am not a morning person) A cup or 2 then and that is it. no > chocolate > really ...rare > ****** sometimes early awakening is a symptom of depression and if > you are not able to go back to sleep then your feelings of > depression > may be causing this. Also, weaning yourself off caffine for now > Alison might be a good idea until you get your meds straightened > out, > sorry as that adds to body tension. ******* > > having trouble eating IBS and the anxiety and now the lex ( oh my > stomach and colon hurt) I cannot eat much - 20 years vegetarian.. > eat > eggs milk and cheese ( but eggs make me sick lately) 1 meal a > day ..maybe 2 if lucky. > ******* have you ever been tested for food allergies? I found out > that I am allergic to dairy and wheat and both will have a severe > impact on IBS. You mentioned that you are a vegan and are consuming > > mostly dairy products and I am wondering if this is irritating your > > colon and lower intestines. Can you inquire at your next doctors > appointment if they give food allergy testing? Also, to mention > here > that if you are not eating a well balanced meal, or at least small > meals throughout the day it will affect how your body metabolizes > your medication. I find that when I don't eat right, I get that > over- > medicated feeling and it usually goes away when I start back to > eating regular meals ************ > > water I am not doing well on and I will be the 1st to admit it. I > am > getting better about that cause the meds make me so thirsty I have > to > drink something,. > ******* well, what happens to me, is that medication will build up > in > my liver. I am ultra sensitive to medications, so I have to make it > > a point to flush my system with water to avoid the side effects. > This is one way how I manage side effects on any medication, here is > > another coping tool for you to use ******* > > not on anything for IBs ...I gave up on all those... I take an > occassional antacid and otherwise just suffer..but I can tell I > have > colon trouble and acid reflux. misserable. > ****** there has been some documented reserach that there is a > correlation between IBS, asthma and sinus infections. Ask your > doctor if they can put you on something that will help with the > reflux. Also, no mint (you mentioned that you take mint earlier in > > your post here) if you are having reflux, as that relaxes the > stomach > muscle that is needed to be kept shut so acid doesn't flow back > up.***** > > on now... nothing for sleep ( thwey tried giving me trazadone. 50 mg > > did nothing. 100 mg. put me out but I was up 4 hours later.... so I > > am not taking it. I uppped my lex dose from 1/8 a pill to 1/4 a pill > > this week ( note when the stomach trouble began ..but also the > disability trouble began) I have ativan ( temporarily) I am allowed > 2 > 1 mg pills per day wich dose not seem enough. I need more like 3 ... > > but the dr says only 2. > ******* I know you tried Klonopin and it didn't work. So, why not > > demand justification from this doctor why he/she is restricting your > > dosage of Ativan???? or demand another doctor !!!********* > > Keep posting Alison !!! We are all here for you *big smiles* > > Dana Rose > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Hi Alison ~ ~ Have you ever been checked for endometrosis??? Also, there are other birth control drugs out there that may not exasabate your symptoms of depression and anxiety. I know for me, I just couldn't take them as I became more depressed and anxious while on them. My body tension went through the roof. Keep all these things in mind because if eliminating and getting help on some of these might reduce your intrusive symptoms it might be worth checking into Take one step at a time or do one thing a day and see....... Also, I utilize a 24/7 crisis hotline alot. In fact I have been using the same hotline since 1987........... some days I spend alot of time talking on them and then I may go for a month or two without calling them. They have alot of resources at their fingertips. Remember, the more people you talk to about your situation, the more information you will get back that will empower you and that is key. So, keep on asking and talking Alison (((hugs))) Dana Rose > hi > > need B control due to super SEVERE cramping or I would be at the ER ever > month. BUT I will talk to my dr ..do you think I could bring it up with > my shrink? I have no BF so ...I would just not take anything for now if > it weren't for severe cramping. > > ok on herbs but the chamomile seems to help me. the mint I can see > potential trouble for stomach > > as far as stopping the drugs ..antibiotics and also the vicodin...maybe 3 > months before the lex. I have also lost 25 lbs in the last year. I am > not a skinny sort of girl ..was always chubby but the IBS got to me. can > you explain more about the fat cell storage of meds? like is that good or > not good in the case of the lex? > > caffiene... not willing to give up totally. I am actually being really > good here. and I seem to be ok in the mornign time anyway. I wake up > with anxiety...but then I seem to be ok until the sun comes up. I do not > think it is the coffeee. psychological would be my guess > > as far as the diet and IBS ...well I am not seeing any dr but the shrink > I cannot afford it. No I do not think I was really tested for food > allergy . I guess I could do my own experiments. Fat seems bad ..but > cheese not so bad. I used to eat a lot of soy and beans and eggs all of > which seem to cause me great distress these days > > thanks for the food tip on feeling over medicated. actually I am more of > a nibbler than a have 3 big meals person. In the last year I am having > many food issues and stomach problems probably stress related ..or maybe > not ... but it is like a deterant I eat I am sick within minutes. > > as far as the meds..it is complicated cause it is county..took me 3 > months to get the ativan at all . they do not like to give it out > ..scared people are drug seekers or will sell it on the street . i > already asked if I could take 3 sometimes..they said no and they keep > strict count. well you know wha there are days I have taken 3 ... the > other thing is they say they are only giving me that tuntil stable on the > meds and then no more. I am a bit concerned about that . As for > klonopin..I have tried it ( ok from a friend) and it does work. It works > probably a lot better than ativan. It is bad cause it is a situation > where I am actually afraid to ask for anything... it is free service... > not liek I am paying and they do have their rules. ativan justification > is that is addictive. I only 1/2 believe that . it hardly dose anything > ..it is not like I am havign wild ativan parties over here or something > .sheesh. > > alison > On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 23:19:00 -0000 " danarose1950 " > <danarose1950@y...> writes: > > > > > > Hi Alison ~ ~ I have starred my responses > > > > Nothing over the counter... only borth control pills and > > occassional > > advil ( since the lex) > > ***** BINGO ........ I couldn't deal with birth control pills > > because > > my anxiety went out of the roof, it also worsened my depression and > > I > > think if you read the inserts you may see warnings concerning > > depression and anxiety. Talk to your doctor for alternative birth > > control measures Alison but this is high on the list of causes for > > anxiety and depression or, maybe trying some other birth control > > > > pills that don't have this side effect, do some research on the web. > > > > There is one book that I have used over time, it is from Dr. > > Love and she writes alot of books on this subject. Just one > > suggestion. ****** > > > > chamomile tea is the only herb oh and mint. > > ******* I would stop ingesting any herbs for now. Herbs are not > > regulated and you never really know what is in the tea you are > > drinking ********* > > > > before the lex I havd been on many many meds because ....... > > ****** how long were you off these drugs before you started on the > > Lex? Sometimes drugs are stored in our fat cells and if you loose > > any weight the fat cells release any stored medications. I am a > > little on the heavy side and my gyn told me that can be beneficial > > as > > he believes that the hormone estrogen is stored in fat cells and > > since I am post menopausal I am hoping he is correct Also, there > > was > > alot of bad press about Vicodin, I would look that up on the web and > > > > see if you can find out more information there******* > > > > coffee early in the morning only. I have been waking up 4 AM ( and I > > > > am not a morning person) A cup or 2 then and that is it. no > > chocolate > > really ...rare > > ****** sometimes early awakening is a symptom of depression and if > > you are not able to go back to sleep then your feelings of > > depression > > may be causing this. Also, weaning yourself off caffine for now > > Alison might be a good idea until you get your meds straightened > > out, > > sorry as that adds to body tension. ******* > > > > having trouble eating IBS and the anxiety and now the lex ( oh my > > stomach and colon hurt) I cannot eat much - 20 years vegetarian.. > > eat > > eggs milk and cheese ( but eggs make me sick lately) 1 meal a > > day ..maybe 2 if lucky. > > ******* have you ever been tested for food allergies? I found out > > that I am allergic to dairy and wheat and both will have a severe > > impact on IBS. You mentioned that you are a vegan and are consuming > > > > mostly dairy products and I am wondering if this is irritating your > > > > colon and lower intestines. Can you inquire at your next doctors > > appointment if they give food allergy testing? Also, to mention > > here > > that if you are not eating a well balanced meal, or at least small > > meals throughout the day it will affect how your body metabolizes > > your medication. I find that when I don't eat right, I get that > > over- > > medicated feeling and it usually goes away when I start back to > > eating regular meals ************ > > > > water I am not doing well on and I will be the 1st to admit it. I > > am > > getting better about that cause the meds make me so thirsty I have > > to > > drink something,. > > ******* well, what happens to me, is that medication will build up > > in > > my liver. I am ultra sensitive to medications, so I have to make it > > > > a point to flush my system with water to avoid the side effects. > > This is one way how I manage side effects on any medication, here is > > > > another coping tool for you to use ******* > > > > not on anything for IBs ...I gave up on all those... I take an > > occassional antacid and otherwise just suffer..but I can tell I > > have > > colon trouble and acid reflux. misserable. > > ****** there has been some documented reserach that there is a > > correlation between IBS, asthma and sinus infections. Ask your > > doctor if they can put you on something that will help with the > > reflux. Also, no mint (you mentioned that you take mint earlier in > > > > your post here) if you are having reflux, as that relaxes the > > stomach > > muscle that is needed to be kept shut so acid doesn't flow back > > up.***** > > > > on now... nothing for sleep ( thwey tried giving me trazadone. 50 mg > > > > did nothing. 100 mg. put me out but I was up 4 hours later.... so I > > > > am not taking it. I uppped my lex dose from 1/8 a pill to 1/4 a pill > > > > this week ( note when the stomach trouble began ..but also the > > disability trouble began) I have ativan ( temporarily) I am allowed > > 2 > > 1 mg pills per day wich dose not seem enough. I need more like 3 ... > > > > but the dr says only 2. > > ******* I know you tried Klonopin and it didn't work. So, why not > > > > demand justification from this doctor why he/she is restricting your > > > > dosage of Ativan???? or demand another doctor !!!********* > > > > Keep posting Alison !!! We are all here for you *big smiles* > > > > Dana Rose > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 hi dana, no check for endometriosis... not yet. I cannot afford any doctor visits at this time so... All I know is that I get debilitating cramps on my period and that the pill helps ( but not as much as it did about a year ago) . Maybe I should stop takign them I would rather but I am afraid of the pain and agony. what kind of crisis hotline? Maybe I need something like that . Sometimes I just need to cry, vent ,talk, etc. Arer there crisis lines that are not S. hot lines? alison On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:43:33 -0000 " danarose1950 " <danarose1950@...> writes: > > > Hi Alison ~ ~ > > Have you ever been checked for endometrosis??? Also, there are other > > birth control drugs out there that may not exasabate your symptoms > of > depression and anxiety. I know for me, I just couldn't take them as > > I became more depressed and anxious while on them. My body tension > > went through the roof. > > Keep all these things in mind because if eliminating and getting > help > on some of these might reduce your intrusive symptoms it might be > worth checking into Take one step at a time or do one thing a day > > and see....... > > Also, I utilize a 24/7 crisis hotline alot. In fact I have been > using the same hotline since 1987........... some days I spend alot > > of time talking on them and then I may go for a month or two without > > calling them. They have alot of resources at their fingertips. > Remember, the more people you talk to about your situation, the more > > information you will get back that will empower you and that is key. > > So, keep on asking and talking Alison (((hugs))) > > Dana Rose > > > > hi > > > > need B control due to super SEVERE cramping or I would be at the > ER > ever > > month. BUT I will talk to my dr ..do you think I could bring it up > > with > > my shrink? I have no BF so ...I would just not take anything for > > now if > > it weren't for severe cramping. > > > > ok on herbs but the chamomile seems to help me. the mint I can > see > > potential trouble for stomach > > > > as far as stopping the drugs ..antibiotics and also the > vicodin...maybe 3 > > months before the lex. I have also lost 25 lbs in the last year. > I > am > > not a skinny sort of girl ..was always chubby but the IBS got to > me. can > > you explain more about the fat cell storage of meds? like is that > > good or > > not good in the case of the lex? > > > > caffiene... not willing to give up totally. I am actually being > really > > good here. and I seem to be ok in the mornign time anyway. I wake > > up > > with anxiety...but then I seem to be ok until the sun comes up. I > > do not > > think it is the coffeee. psychological would be my guess > > > > as far as the diet and IBS ...well I am not seeing any dr but the > > shrink > > I cannot afford it. No I do not think I was really tested for > food > > allergy . I guess I could do my own experiments. Fat seems bad > ..but > > cheese not so bad. I used to eat a lot of soy and beans and eggs > all of > > which seem to cause me great distress these days > > > > thanks for the food tip on feeling over medicated. actually I am > more of > > a nibbler than a have 3 big meals person. In the last year I am > having > > many food issues and stomach problems probably stress related ..or > > maybe > > not ... but it is like a deterant I eat I am sick within minutes. > > > > > as far as the meds..it is complicated cause it is county..took me > 3 > > months to get the ativan at all . they do not like to give it out > > ..scared people are drug seekers or will sell it on the street . > i > > already asked if I could take 3 sometimes..they said no and they > keep > > strict count. well you know wha there are days I have taken 3 ... > > the > > other thing is they say they are only giving me that tuntil stable > > on the > > meds and then no more. I am a bit concerned about that . As > for > > klonopin..I have tried it ( ok from a friend) and it does work. It > > works > > probably a lot better than ativan. It is bad cause it is a > situation > > where I am actually afraid to ask for anything... it is free > service... > > not liek I am paying and they do have their rules. ativan > justification > > is that is addictive. I only 1/2 believe that . it hardly dose > anything > > ..it is not like I am havign wild ativan parties over here or > something > > .sheesh. > > > > alison > > On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 23:19:00 -0000 " danarose1950 " > > <danarose1950@y...> writes: > > > > > > > > > Hi Alison ~ ~ I have starred my responses > > > > > > Nothing over the counter... only borth control pills and > > > occassional > > > advil ( since the lex) > > > ***** BINGO ........ I couldn't deal with birth control pills > > > because > > > my anxiety went out of the roof, it also worsened my depression > > and > > > I > > > think if you read the inserts you may see warnings concerning > > > depression and anxiety. Talk to your doctor for alternative > birth > > > control measures Alison but this is high on the list of causes > for > > > anxiety and depression or, maybe trying some other birth > control > > > > > > pills that don't have this side effect, do some research on the > > web. > > > > > > There is one book that I have used over time, it is from Dr. > > > > Love and she writes alot of books on this subject. Just one > > > suggestion. ****** > > > > > > chamomile tea is the only herb oh and mint. > > > ******* I would stop ingesting any herbs for now. Herbs are not > > > > regulated and you never really know what is in the tea you are > > > drinking ********* > > > > > > before the lex I havd been on many many meds because ....... > > > ****** how long were you off these drugs before you started on > the > > > Lex? Sometimes drugs are stored in our fat cells and if you > loose > > > any weight the fat cells release any stored medications. I am a > > > > little on the heavy side and my gyn told me that can be > beneficial > > > as > > > he believes that the hormone estrogen is stored in fat cells and > > > > since I am post menopausal I am hoping he is correct Also, > there > > > was > > > alot of bad press about Vicodin, I would look that up on the web > > and > > > > > > see if you can find out more information there******* > > > > > > coffee early in the morning only. I have been waking up 4 AM ( > and I > > > > > > am not a morning person) A cup or 2 then and that is it. no > > > chocolate > > > really ...rare > > > ****** sometimes early awakening is a symptom of depression and > > if > > > you are not able to go back to sleep then your feelings of > > > depression > > > may be causing this. Also, weaning yourself off caffine for now > > > > Alison might be a good idea until you get your meds straightened > > > > out, > > > sorry as that adds to body tension. ******* > > > > > > having trouble eating IBS and the anxiety and now the lex ( oh > my > > > stomach and colon hurt) I cannot eat much - 20 years > vegetarian.. > > > eat > > > eggs milk and cheese ( but eggs make me sick lately) 1 meal a > > > day ..maybe 2 if lucky. > > > ******* have you ever been tested for food allergies? I found > out > > > that I am allergic to dairy and wheat and both will have a > severe > > > impact on IBS. You mentioned that you are a vegan and are > consuming > > > > > > mostly dairy products and I am wondering if this is irritating > your > > > > > > colon and lower intestines. Can you inquire at your next > doctors > > > appointment if they give food allergy testing? Also, to mention > > > > here > > > that if you are not eating a well balanced meal, or at least > small > > > meals throughout the day it will affect how your body > metabolizes > > > your medication. I find that when I don't eat right, I get that > > > > over- > > > medicated feeling and it usually goes away when I start back to > > > > eating regular meals ************ > > > > > > water I am not doing well on and I will be the 1st to admit it. > I > > > am > > > getting better about that cause the meds make me so thirsty I > have > > > to > > > drink something,. > > > ******* well, what happens to me, is that medication will build > > up > > > in > > > my liver. I am ultra sensitive to medications, so I have to > make > it > > > > > > a point to flush my system with water to avoid the side effects. > > > > This is one way how I manage side effects on any medication, > here > is > > > > > > another coping tool for you to use ******* > > > > > > not on anything for IBs ...I gave up on all those... I take an > > > occassional antacid and otherwise just suffer..but I can tell I > > > > have > > > colon trouble and acid reflux. misserable. > > > ****** there has been some documented reserach that there is a > > > correlation between IBS, asthma and sinus infections. Ask your > > > > doctor if they can put you on something that will help with the > > > > reflux. Also, no mint (you mentioned that you take mint earlier > > in > > > > > > your post here) if you are having reflux, as that relaxes the > > > stomach > > > muscle that is needed to be kept shut so acid doesn't flow back > > > > up.***** > > > > > > on now... nothing for sleep ( thwey tried giving me trazadone. > 50 > mg > > > > > > did nothing. 100 mg. put me out but I was up 4 hours later.... > so > I > > > > > > am not taking it. I uppped my lex dose from 1/8 a pill to 1/4 a > > pill > > > > > > this week ( note when the stomach trouble began ..but also the > > > disability trouble began) I have ativan ( temporarily) I am > allowed > > > 2 > > > 1 mg pills per day wich dose not seem enough. I need more like > 3 ... > > > > > > but the dr says only 2. > > > ******* I know you tried Klonopin and it didn't work. So, why > > not > > > > > > demand justification from this doctor why he/she is restricting > > your > > > > > > dosage of Ativan???? or demand another doctor !!!********* > > > > > > Keep posting Alison !!! We are all here for you *big smiles* > > > > > > Dana Rose > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Yes, there are crisis hot lines all over the United States. You could ask around or look in the telephone book, usually on the first page where all the emergency info is in your area. Good luck !! Dana Rose > > > hi > > > > > > need B control due to super SEVERE cramping or I would be at the > > ER > > ever > > > month. BUT I will talk to my dr ..do you think I could bring it up > > > > with > > > my shrink? I have no BF so ...I would just not take anything for > > > > now if > > > it weren't for severe cramping. > > > > > > ok on herbs but the chamomile seems to help me. the mint I can > > see > > > potential trouble for stomach > > > > > > as far as stopping the drugs ..antibiotics and also the > > vicodin...maybe 3 > > > months before the lex. I have also lost 25 lbs in the last year. > > I > > am > > > not a skinny sort of girl ..was always chubby but the IBS got to > > me. can > > > you explain more about the fat cell storage of meds? like is that > > > > good or > > > not good in the case of the lex? > > > > > > caffiene... not willing to give up totally. I am actually being > > really > > > good here. and I seem to be ok in the mornign time anyway. I wake > > > > up > > > with anxiety...but then I seem to be ok until the sun comes up. I > > > > do not > > > think it is the coffeee. psychological would be my guess > > > > > > as far as the diet and IBS ...well I am not seeing any dr but the > > > > shrink > > > I cannot afford it. No I do not think I was really tested for > > food > > > allergy . I guess I could do my own experiments. Fat seems bad > > ..but > > > cheese not so bad. I used to eat a lot of soy and beans and eggs > > all of > > > which seem to cause me great distress these days > > > > > > thanks for the food tip on feeling over medicated. actually I am > > more of > > > a nibbler than a have 3 big meals person. In the last year I am > > having > > > many food issues and stomach problems probably stress related ..or > > > > maybe > > > not ... but it is like a deterant I eat I am sick within minutes. > > > > > > > > as far as the meds..it is complicated cause it is county..took me > > 3 > > > months to get the ativan at all . they do not like to give it out > > > ..scared people are drug seekers or will sell it on the street . > > i > > > already asked if I could take 3 sometimes..they said no and they > > keep > > > strict count. well you know wha there are days I have taken 3 ... > > > > the > > > other thing is they say they are only giving me that tuntil stable > > > > on the > > > meds and then no more. I am a bit concerned about that . As > > for > > > klonopin..I have tried it ( ok from a friend) and it does work. It > > > > works > > > probably a lot better than ativan. It is bad cause it is a > > situation > > > where I am actually afraid to ask for anything... it is free > > service... > > > not liek I am paying and they do have their rules. ativan > > justification > > > is that is addictive. I only 1/2 believe that . it hardly dose > > anything > > > ..it is not like I am havign wild ativan parties over here or > > something > > > .sheesh. > > > > > > alison > > > On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 23:19:00 -0000 " danarose1950 " > > > <danarose1950@y...> writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Alison ~ ~ I have starred my responses > > > > > > > > Nothing over the counter... only borth control pills and > > > > occassional > > > > advil ( since the lex) > > > > ***** BINGO ........ I couldn't deal with birth control pills > > > > because > > > > my anxiety went out of the roof, it also worsened my depression > > > > and > > > > I > > > > think if you read the inserts you may see warnings concerning > > > > depression and anxiety. Talk to your doctor for alternative > > birth > > > > control measures Alison but this is high on the list of causes > > for > > > > anxiety and depression or, maybe trying some other birth > > control > > > > > > > > pills that don't have this side effect, do some research on the > > > > web. > > > > > > > > There is one book that I have used over time, it is from Dr. > > > > > > Love and she writes alot of books on this subject. Just one > > > > suggestion. ****** > > > > > > > > chamomile tea is the only herb oh and mint. > > > > ******* I would stop ingesting any herbs for now. Herbs are not > > > > > > regulated and you never really know what is in the tea you are > > > > drinking ********* > > > > > > > > before the lex I havd been on many many meds because ....... > > > > ****** how long were you off these drugs before you started on > > the > > > > Lex? Sometimes drugs are stored in our fat cells and if you > > loose > > > > any weight the fat cells release any stored medications. I am a > > > > > > little on the heavy side and my gyn told me that can be > > beneficial > > > > as > > > > he believes that the hormone estrogen is stored in fat cells and > > > > > > since I am post menopausal I am hoping he is correct Also, > > there > > > > was > > > > alot of bad press about Vicodin, I would look that up on the web > > > > and > > > > > > > > see if you can find out more information there******* > > > > > > > > coffee early in the morning only. I have been waking up 4 AM ( > > and I > > > > > > > > am not a morning person) A cup or 2 then and that is it. no > > > > chocolate > > > > really ...rare > > > > ****** sometimes early awakening is a symptom of depression and > > > > if > > > > you are not able to go back to sleep then your feelings of > > > > depression > > > > may be causing this. Also, weaning yourself off caffine for now > > > > > > Alison might be a good idea until you get your meds straightened > > > > > > out, > > > > sorry as that adds to body tension. ******* > > > > > > > > having trouble eating IBS and the anxiety and now the lex ( oh > > my > > > > stomach and colon hurt) I cannot eat much - 20 years > > vegetarian.. > > > > eat > > > > eggs milk and cheese ( but eggs make me sick lately) 1 meal a > > > > day ..maybe 2 if lucky. > > > > ******* have you ever been tested for food allergies? I found > > out > > > > that I am allergic to dairy and wheat and both will have a > > severe > > > > impact on IBS. You mentioned that you are a vegan and are > > consuming > > > > > > > > mostly dairy products and I am wondering if this is irritating > > your > > > > > > > > colon and lower intestines. Can you inquire at your next > > doctors > > > > appointment if they give food allergy testing? Also, to mention > > > > > > here > > > > that if you are not eating a well balanced meal, or at least > > small > > > > meals throughout the day it will affect how your body > > metabolizes > > > > your medication. I find that when I don't eat right, I get that > > > > > > over- > > > > medicated feeling and it usually goes away when I start back to > > > > > > eating regular meals ************ > > > > > > > > water I am not doing well on and I will be the 1st to admit it. > > I > > > > am > > > > getting better about that cause the meds make me so thirsty I > > have > > > > to > > > > drink something,. > > > > ******* well, what happens to me, is that medication will build > > > > up > > > > in > > > > my liver. I am ultra sensitive to medications, so I have to > > make > > it > > > > > > > > a point to flush my system with water to avoid the side effects. > > > > > > This is one way how I manage side effects on any medication, > > here > > is > > > > > > > > another coping tool for you to use ******* > > > > > > > > not on anything for IBs ...I gave up on all those... I take an > > > > occassional antacid and otherwise just suffer..but I can tell I > > > > > > have > > > > colon trouble and acid reflux. misserable. > > > > ****** there has been some documented reserach that there is a > > > > correlation between IBS, asthma and sinus infections. Ask your > > > > > > doctor if they can put you on something that will help with the > > > > > > reflux. Also, no mint (you mentioned that you take mint earlier > > > > in > > > > > > > > your post here) if you are having reflux, as that relaxes the > > > > stomach > > > > muscle that is needed to be kept shut so acid doesn't flow back > > > > > > up.***** > > > > > > > > on now... nothing for sleep ( thwey tried giving me trazadone. > > 50 > > mg > > > > > > > > did nothing. 100 mg. put me out but I was up 4 hours later.... > > so > > I > > > > > > > > am not taking it. I uppped my lex dose from 1/8 a pill to 1/4 a > > > > pill > > > > > > > > this week ( note when the stomach trouble began ..but also the > > > > disability trouble began) I have ativan ( temporarily) I am > > allowed > > > > 2 > > > > 1 mg pills per day wich dose not seem enough. I need more like > > 3 ... > > > > > > > > but the dr says only 2. > > > > ******* I know you tried Klonopin and it didn't work. So, why > > > > not > > > > > > > > demand justification from this doctor why he/she is restricting > > > > your > > > > > > > > dosage of Ativan???? or demand another doctor !!!********* > > > > > > > > Keep posting Alison !!! We are all here for you *big smiles* > > > > > > > > Dana Rose > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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