Dawn Marie . . . medications

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Dawn Marie,

Have you talked to your druggist about all the meds

you're taking? . . .

Sounds terrible. . . In particular, Predisone is

horrible . . . Long term effects are osteoprosis,

lowered immune responses, and an increased likelyhood

of developing diabetes.

Whatever you do though, don't quit any medications

suddenly! . . . IMHO, I would try to taper off of any

medication that I didn't feel was working, or that the

side effects were worse than the problem. Some

medications, like Effexor, can be broken down into

empty capsules so the dose can be reduced.

At one time, I was up to about ten medications . . .

Before I learned that I couldn't find a cure in a pill

and that I had to take reponsibility for getting

better through diet, lifestyle, sleep, etc. I've been

doing well with only a pill (Temazapam) for sleeping

and a very small amount of Effexor (1/4 capsule) for

pain.

Speaking of sleep . . . I gotta get some!

Hugs,

Rogene

--- dmm0118 <dmm0118@...> wrote:

> You are truly a (my) guardian angel and well of

> information. Thank

> you, Thank you, Thank you....

> Tomorrow I'll do a search for prescriptions

> plans...it is worth a

> shot and would be a blessing in disguise.

> I had a feeling that most doctors don't (or won't)

> want to make the

> link between the illnesses we read about here and

> breast implants.

> In turn I am finding that I don't have a lot of

> trust or faith in

> many doctors. I'm becoming more and more skeptical

> as the days pass.

> When I have my explant surgery I would really like

> to see a surgeon

> from this site. One that is highly recommended. One

> that will do the

> procedure correctly. No more surprises or

> lies.......My problem

> being is that I am entirely to sick at this time to

> travel. It's

> killing me to sit here and type (one-handed) let

> alone travel. My

> time will come. I have hope on my side now.

> My Rx's are a mile long with an even longer list of

> horrible, I mean

> HORRIBLE, side effects. Hear they are....maybe you

> can help ??

>

> Effexor---Depression----terrible brian fog and

> fatigue

> Klonopin---Anxiety-----drowsy and highly addictive

> Xanax---Anxiety------????????????

> Evoxac----Sjogrens------doesnt even work !!

> Pilocarpine----Sjogrens----Profuse sweating, night

> sweats, insomnia

> Prednisone----Inflammation---Weight gain, bloating,

> mood swings, etc.

> Miralax----Rx Laxative for gastroparesis (paralysis

> of the stomach)

> Percocet, Darvocet, Dilaudid--PAIN--Necrosis --name

> a side effect !!

> Lidoderm Patches---MORE PAIN----Necrosis

> (I see my Endocrinologist on Wednesday for my

> thyroid nodules and

> guess what...do discuss more medication!!!)

>

> Half the time my body doesn't know when its coming

> or going...and as

> far as my head I'm out there !!

>

> However, as you say, according to the AMA there is

> nothing wrong me.

> I'm a walking pharmacy!!!

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