Guest guest Posted April 1, 2002 Report Share Posted April 1, 2002 Claire writes, > Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for > the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys > would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all > so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch > claire I take MS Contin and Vicodon for breakthrough pain. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 > Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for > the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys > would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all > so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch > claire > > Since my pain is purely muscular and they haven't diagnosed me with anything but Fibro I use Zoloft and Flexeril for pain. The Zoloft inhibits the reuptake of seretonin and the muscle relaxer keeps my arms and legs from cramping really hard. Plus it helps me sleep properly (I have a sleep disorder) which helps with the pain levels and tolerance too. Right now I'm a little fatigued but for the first time in 9 months I have no pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 > Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for > the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys > would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all > so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch > claire > > Since my pain is purely muscular and they haven't diagnosed me with anything but Fibro I use Zoloft and Flexeril for pain. The Zoloft inhibits the reuptake of seretonin and the muscle relaxer keeps my arms and legs from cramping really hard. Plus it helps me sleep properly (I have a sleep disorder) which helps with the pain levels and tolerance too. Right now I'm a little fatigued but for the first time in 9 months I have no pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 > Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for > the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys > would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all > so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch > claire > > Since my pain is purely muscular and they haven't diagnosed me with anything but Fibro I use Zoloft and Flexeril for pain. The Zoloft inhibits the reuptake of seretonin and the muscle relaxer keeps my arms and legs from cramping really hard. Plus it helps me sleep properly (I have a sleep disorder) which helps with the pain levels and tolerance too. Right now I'm a little fatigued but for the first time in 9 months I have no pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 >Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for >the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys >would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all >so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch >claire > Hi Claire, Elavil helped me for years until it started causing vision problems and my job was threatened. I take zoloft now and that helps but it is not as effective as the elavil. Plus my fibro is getting worse with age. I was using a combination of lorcet and various NSAIDs (most recently Daypro) to handle whatever pain the zoloft didn't eliminate (which was quite a bit). Finally I was put on a duragesic patch. So far, it's been great--no side effects that I'm aware of and the pain is gone most of the time. When I do have breakthrough pain, I usually use lorcet unless it is in my lower back, when daypro works better. I wish I was telling you about medications that are not narcotics since these seem to make some (most?) doctors run for the hills. Good luck with your rheumatologist. I hope he or she is one of those rare doctors who is not afraid to manage pain effectively. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 >Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for >the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys >would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all >so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch >claire > Hi Claire, Elavil helped me for years until it started causing vision problems and my job was threatened. I take zoloft now and that helps but it is not as effective as the elavil. Plus my fibro is getting worse with age. I was using a combination of lorcet and various NSAIDs (most recently Daypro) to handle whatever pain the zoloft didn't eliminate (which was quite a bit). Finally I was put on a duragesic patch. So far, it's been great--no side effects that I'm aware of and the pain is gone most of the time. When I do have breakthrough pain, I usually use lorcet unless it is in my lower back, when daypro works better. I wish I was telling you about medications that are not narcotics since these seem to make some (most?) doctors run for the hills. Good luck with your rheumatologist. I hope he or she is one of those rare doctors who is not afraid to manage pain effectively. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 >Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for >the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys >would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all >so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch >claire > Hi Claire, Elavil helped me for years until it started causing vision problems and my job was threatened. I take zoloft now and that helps but it is not as effective as the elavil. Plus my fibro is getting worse with age. I was using a combination of lorcet and various NSAIDs (most recently Daypro) to handle whatever pain the zoloft didn't eliminate (which was quite a bit). Finally I was put on a duragesic patch. So far, it's been great--no side effects that I'm aware of and the pain is gone most of the time. When I do have breakthrough pain, I usually use lorcet unless it is in my lower back, when daypro works better. I wish I was telling you about medications that are not narcotics since these seem to make some (most?) doctors run for the hills. Good luck with your rheumatologist. I hope he or she is one of those rare doctors who is not afraid to manage pain effectively. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Thanks, Margaret. I hope so too. My boyfriend is on the duragesic patch and Vicodin, but he has " proof " of his problems. His spine is almost completely deteriorated in many spots, etc. I am so frustrated. I hope this rheumatolgist is good. I'll let you all know. Claire http://www.angelfire.com/mn/ClaireChopp Re: Medications > >Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for > >the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys > >would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all > >so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch > >claire > > > > Hi Claire, > > Elavil helped me for years until it started causing vision problems > and my job was threatened. I take zoloft now and that helps but it > is not as effective as the elavil. Plus my fibro is getting worse > with age. > > I was using a combination of lorcet and various NSAIDs (most > recently Daypro) to handle whatever pain the zoloft didn't eliminate > (which was quite a bit). Finally I was put on a duragesic patch. So > far, it's been great--no side effects that I'm aware of and the pain > is gone most of the time. When I do have breakthrough pain, I usually > use lorcet unless it is in my lower back, when daypro works better. > > I wish I was telling you about medications that are not narcotics > since these seem to make some (most?) doctors run for the hills. > Good luck with your rheumatologist. I hope he or she is one of those > rare doctors who is not afraid to manage pain effectively. > > Margaret > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Thanks, Margaret. I hope so too. My boyfriend is on the duragesic patch and Vicodin, but he has " proof " of his problems. His spine is almost completely deteriorated in many spots, etc. I am so frustrated. I hope this rheumatolgist is good. I'll let you all know. Claire http://www.angelfire.com/mn/ClaireChopp Re: Medications > >Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for > >the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys > >would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all > >so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch > >claire > > > > Hi Claire, > > Elavil helped me for years until it started causing vision problems > and my job was threatened. I take zoloft now and that helps but it > is not as effective as the elavil. Plus my fibro is getting worse > with age. > > I was using a combination of lorcet and various NSAIDs (most > recently Daypro) to handle whatever pain the zoloft didn't eliminate > (which was quite a bit). Finally I was put on a duragesic patch. So > far, it's been great--no side effects that I'm aware of and the pain > is gone most of the time. When I do have breakthrough pain, I usually > use lorcet unless it is in my lower back, when daypro works better. > > I wish I was telling you about medications that are not narcotics > since these seem to make some (most?) doctors run for the hills. > Good luck with your rheumatologist. I hope he or she is one of those > rare doctors who is not afraid to manage pain effectively. > > Margaret > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Thanks, Margaret. I hope so too. My boyfriend is on the duragesic patch and Vicodin, but he has " proof " of his problems. His spine is almost completely deteriorated in many spots, etc. I am so frustrated. I hope this rheumatolgist is good. I'll let you all know. Claire http://www.angelfire.com/mn/ClaireChopp Re: Medications > >Hey everyone. As I mentioned in an earlier email, I see a rheumatologist for > >the first time on the 8th of this month. I'd really appreciate if you guys > >would let me know which drugs you each feel work best for pain for you all > >so I can have a list with me when I talk to the doctor. Thanks a bunch > >claire > > > > Hi Claire, > > Elavil helped me for years until it started causing vision problems > and my job was threatened. I take zoloft now and that helps but it > is not as effective as the elavil. Plus my fibro is getting worse > with age. > > I was using a combination of lorcet and various NSAIDs (most > recently Daypro) to handle whatever pain the zoloft didn't eliminate > (which was quite a bit). Finally I was put on a duragesic patch. So > far, it's been great--no side effects that I'm aware of and the pain > is gone most of the time. When I do have breakthrough pain, I usually > use lorcet unless it is in my lower back, when daypro works better. > > I wish I was telling you about medications that are not narcotics > since these seem to make some (most?) doctors run for the hills. > Good luck with your rheumatologist. I hope he or she is one of those > rare doctors who is not afraid to manage pain effectively. > > Margaret > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Niki, I don't know for a fact that it does change hormones when you are in pain, but I AGREE with you that it could, and I don't want to take the chance of me being in/shtaying in pain would effect the baby worse than taking an occasional T#3! Thanks for the vote of confidence... I too, suffer from neuropathy (from diabetes) but I take (when I am not pregnant) Neurotin, which helps to an extent... My neropathy doesn't seem to be as bad as yours appears to be though... It is frustrating and painful, but I can handle it better now that I've dropped so much weight. has wl helped yours at all?? Hugs Sharon Niki Everett said: > Hello, > I kinda wanted to chime in on this topic. I have a condition called > neuropathy, brought on due to my 9 yr battle with Multiple Sclerosis. > (Basically neuropathy is where the nerves are dead or dieing, very painful > due to the nerves that are dieing mis-firing.) I have been on Norco > (lortab 10 with less tylenol) since January. I take approximately 6 of > these pills a day. I have tried to cut back, but if I don't have > something > to control the pain, I am totally bed ridden. I was sent to a > Maternal-Fetal specialist, and was informed that he is not concerned about > me being on the narcotics, but rather the level of tylenol. He said that > he > had pregnant patients on STRONGER meds due to kidney shunts, and other > ailments. Now I am not saying that taking strong meds are good for > everyone > or good for the baby, but rather for me, I have no choice. I do feel > better that the doctor is monitoring my little guy (it is a boy we already > know, he is NOT shy in letting us know). I have an ultrasound to check > his > progress EVERY visit (just a minor, quick 5 minute one, to make sure that > he > is proper weight, and that he is getting a proper blood supply, which was > a > little low in my August u/s). > > Again, this is just what is going on with me, and is in no way an > indorsement for taking the T#3, but if it is needed to make you be able to > survive, you have to outweigh the pro and cons. When you are in pain, > your > hormones change, which, I feel, effects the baby. Taking a med to relieve > the pain lasts normally 6 hours at the most, where a migraine can last > days. > > Good luck, congrats to all the new delieveries, and good luck to all the > soon to comes! > > Niki > Lap RNY 8/26/03 -209 > Mommy to 1/23/96 > EDD for " RJ " 2/5/04 > > -- Re: medications > > > Leah, > > I suffer from horrible migraines and all three of my docs tell me there is > no migraine med on the market, otc or script that is safe while pregnant. > Check with your doc before you take anything. I am on T#3 as needed and > since codiene doesn't cross the placental barrier nor is it expressed in > breast milk, it is considered safe for pregnancy/breastfeeding. I take as > little as possible, regardless. Double check before you take anything, > okay? > > As for sublingual b12 -- you can get that otc at health food stores. GNC, > Rite Aid, etc., do not carry it that I know of... Trader Joe's does. > > Folic Acid, if you want to take 1-3 Milligrams per day, get a script. It > is easier to take 1-3 pills than the otc variety that comes in > 400micrograms and you end up taking half a bottle a day! LOL! > > Good luck and let me know about this migraine med you heard about... I'd > like to check it out myself, just to see. > > Sharon > > Leah said: >> Hi, >> >> I remember seeing that there is a migraine medication that is ok to >> take while pregant. We are ttc and I don't want to take anything >> that would hurt the baby, and the med that I am on now is a class c. >> I have had a migrane since yesterday morning so any input would help. >> >> Also, some of you have said that you take a b-12 pill with folic >> acid. The last time I was at the drug store I looked for one and >> couldn't find it otc. Is it something that is a perscription, or can >> you give me the brand name for it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Leah >> >> >> >> >> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Niki, I don't know for a fact that it does change hormones when you are in pain, but I AGREE with you that it could, and I don't want to take the chance of me being in/shtaying in pain would effect the baby worse than taking an occasional T#3! Thanks for the vote of confidence... I too, suffer from neuropathy (from diabetes) but I take (when I am not pregnant) Neurotin, which helps to an extent... My neropathy doesn't seem to be as bad as yours appears to be though... It is frustrating and painful, but I can handle it better now that I've dropped so much weight. has wl helped yours at all?? Hugs Sharon Niki Everett said: > Hello, > I kinda wanted to chime in on this topic. I have a condition called > neuropathy, brought on due to my 9 yr battle with Multiple Sclerosis. > (Basically neuropathy is where the nerves are dead or dieing, very painful > due to the nerves that are dieing mis-firing.) I have been on Norco > (lortab 10 with less tylenol) since January. I take approximately 6 of > these pills a day. I have tried to cut back, but if I don't have > something > to control the pain, I am totally bed ridden. I was sent to a > Maternal-Fetal specialist, and was informed that he is not concerned about > me being on the narcotics, but rather the level of tylenol. He said that > he > had pregnant patients on STRONGER meds due to kidney shunts, and other > ailments. Now I am not saying that taking strong meds are good for > everyone > or good for the baby, but rather for me, I have no choice. I do feel > better that the doctor is monitoring my little guy (it is a boy we already > know, he is NOT shy in letting us know). I have an ultrasound to check > his > progress EVERY visit (just a minor, quick 5 minute one, to make sure that > he > is proper weight, and that he is getting a proper blood supply, which was > a > little low in my August u/s). > > Again, this is just what is going on with me, and is in no way an > indorsement for taking the T#3, but if it is needed to make you be able to > survive, you have to outweigh the pro and cons. When you are in pain, > your > hormones change, which, I feel, effects the baby. Taking a med to relieve > the pain lasts normally 6 hours at the most, where a migraine can last > days. > > Good luck, congrats to all the new delieveries, and good luck to all the > soon to comes! > > Niki > Lap RNY 8/26/03 -209 > Mommy to 1/23/96 > EDD for " RJ " 2/5/04 > > -- Re: medications > > > Leah, > > I suffer from horrible migraines and all three of my docs tell me there is > no migraine med on the market, otc or script that is safe while pregnant. > Check with your doc before you take anything. I am on T#3 as needed and > since codiene doesn't cross the placental barrier nor is it expressed in > breast milk, it is considered safe for pregnancy/breastfeeding. I take as > little as possible, regardless. Double check before you take anything, > okay? > > As for sublingual b12 -- you can get that otc at health food stores. GNC, > Rite Aid, etc., do not carry it that I know of... Trader Joe's does. > > Folic Acid, if you want to take 1-3 Milligrams per day, get a script. It > is easier to take 1-3 pills than the otc variety that comes in > 400micrograms and you end up taking half a bottle a day! LOL! > > Good luck and let me know about this migraine med you heard about... I'd > like to check it out myself, just to see. > > Sharon > > Leah said: >> Hi, >> >> I remember seeing that there is a migraine medication that is ok to >> take while pregant. We are ttc and I don't want to take anything >> that would hurt the baby, and the med that I am on now is a class c. >> I have had a migrane since yesterday morning so any input would help. >> >> Also, some of you have said that you take a b-12 pill with folic >> acid. The last time I was at the drug store I looked for one and >> couldn't find it otc. Is it something that is a perscription, or can >> you give me the brand name for it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Leah >> >> >> >> >> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Niki, I don't know for a fact that it does change hormones when you are in pain, but I AGREE with you that it could, and I don't want to take the chance of me being in/shtaying in pain would effect the baby worse than taking an occasional T#3! Thanks for the vote of confidence... I too, suffer from neuropathy (from diabetes) but I take (when I am not pregnant) Neurotin, which helps to an extent... My neropathy doesn't seem to be as bad as yours appears to be though... It is frustrating and painful, but I can handle it better now that I've dropped so much weight. has wl helped yours at all?? Hugs Sharon Niki Everett said: > Hello, > I kinda wanted to chime in on this topic. I have a condition called > neuropathy, brought on due to my 9 yr battle with Multiple Sclerosis. > (Basically neuropathy is where the nerves are dead or dieing, very painful > due to the nerves that are dieing mis-firing.) I have been on Norco > (lortab 10 with less tylenol) since January. I take approximately 6 of > these pills a day. I have tried to cut back, but if I don't have > something > to control the pain, I am totally bed ridden. I was sent to a > Maternal-Fetal specialist, and was informed that he is not concerned about > me being on the narcotics, but rather the level of tylenol. He said that > he > had pregnant patients on STRONGER meds due to kidney shunts, and other > ailments. Now I am not saying that taking strong meds are good for > everyone > or good for the baby, but rather for me, I have no choice. I do feel > better that the doctor is monitoring my little guy (it is a boy we already > know, he is NOT shy in letting us know). I have an ultrasound to check > his > progress EVERY visit (just a minor, quick 5 minute one, to make sure that > he > is proper weight, and that he is getting a proper blood supply, which was > a > little low in my August u/s). > > Again, this is just what is going on with me, and is in no way an > indorsement for taking the T#3, but if it is needed to make you be able to > survive, you have to outweigh the pro and cons. When you are in pain, > your > hormones change, which, I feel, effects the baby. Taking a med to relieve > the pain lasts normally 6 hours at the most, where a migraine can last > days. > > Good luck, congrats to all the new delieveries, and good luck to all the > soon to comes! > > Niki > Lap RNY 8/26/03 -209 > Mommy to 1/23/96 > EDD for " RJ " 2/5/04 > > -- Re: medications > > > Leah, > > I suffer from horrible migraines and all three of my docs tell me there is > no migraine med on the market, otc or script that is safe while pregnant. > Check with your doc before you take anything. I am on T#3 as needed and > since codiene doesn't cross the placental barrier nor is it expressed in > breast milk, it is considered safe for pregnancy/breastfeeding. I take as > little as possible, regardless. Double check before you take anything, > okay? > > As for sublingual b12 -- you can get that otc at health food stores. GNC, > Rite Aid, etc., do not carry it that I know of... Trader Joe's does. > > Folic Acid, if you want to take 1-3 Milligrams per day, get a script. It > is easier to take 1-3 pills than the otc variety that comes in > 400micrograms and you end up taking half a bottle a day! LOL! > > Good luck and let me know about this migraine med you heard about... I'd > like to check it out myself, just to see. > > Sharon > > Leah said: >> Hi, >> >> I remember seeing that there is a migraine medication that is ok to >> take while pregant. We are ttc and I don't want to take anything >> that would hurt the baby, and the med that I am on now is a class c. >> I have had a migrane since yesterday morning so any input would help. >> >> Also, some of you have said that you take a b-12 pill with folic >> acid. The last time I was at the drug store I looked for one and >> couldn't find it otc. Is it something that is a perscription, or can >> you give me the brand name for it? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Leah >> >> >> >> >> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 I'm wondering what is left to try. So far, this is what has not worked: Oxcycontin 20mg= no brain Methadone 60mg =nausea & muscle jerks Duragisic 100 = Severe cold sweats Every med only brought the pain down to a 7 1/2 out of 10 Dylan can't deal with the cold sweats anymore from the patches. Any one know what options are left? Cindylouwho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 A quick thought on medications... Cindy's description of one medication, adding/subtracting from other medications... etc is not unusual - for anyone who takes medicine for any problem! As a Nurse Practitioner I can't tell you how often medications get confused, duplicated in some way, forgotten, etc. Causes of this are multiple too. The VERY BEST thing YOU can DO is to carry your list of medicines with you ALWAYS. Show each doctor the list and have them write what you are no longer to take, or if the dosage was changed. If insurance substitutes a medication for another, validate what medicine the new one replaces. Have the list accessible (like next to your insurance card) if you must go to the Emergency Department. Your medication list is like a map - shows where you have been - and gives the doctor a lot of information, even if you are unable to give the information at that time. Keep your list up to date and carry it with you always. Thanks for letting me share! Joanne H (, Ca) -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Cindy BaudouxSent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 10:56 AMTo: Subject: Re: Re: A Cindy Saga...on topic and off topic - - v tac I am going to bring that up with my family doctor. ... The transplant coordinator had the doctor presribe thelasix, which I was told took out potassium, but thenthe other water pill put it back so it was a washout,but she did tell me to stop taking them .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Joanne,Thanks for the advice. I've been doing this for a while now. It really helps when I go to the ER or the doctor. Although the hepatologist doesn't always look at the list - he asks about the medicines instead.Marie To: From: copper@...Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 11:10:33 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Medications A quick thought on medications... Cindy's description of one medication, adding/subtracting from other medications... etc is not unusual - for anyone who takes medicine for any problem! As a Nurse Practitioner I can't tell you how often medications get confused, duplicated in some way, forgotten, etc. Causes of this are multiple too. The VERY BEST thing YOU can DO is to carry your list of medicines with you ALWAYS. Show each doctor the list and have them write what you are no longer to take, or if the dosage was changed. If insurance substitutes a medication for another, validate what medicine the new one replaces. Have the list accessible (like next to your insurance card) if you must go to the Emergency Department. Your medication list is like a map - shows where you have been - and gives the doctor a lot of information, even if you are unable to give the information at that time. Keep your list up to date and carry it with you always. Thanks for letting me share! Joanne H (, Ca) -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Cindy BaudouxSent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 10:56 AMTo: Subject: Re: Re: A Cindy Saga...on topic and off topic - - v tac I am going to bring that up with my family doctor. ... The transplant coordinator had the doctor presribe thelasix, which I was told took out potassium, but thenthe other water pill put it back so it was a washout,but she did tell me to stop taking them .. Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from . Learn Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Joanne,Thanks for the advice. I've been doing this for a while now. It really helps when I go to the ER or the doctor. Although the hepatologist doesn't always look at the list - he asks about the medicines instead.Marie To: From: copper@...Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 11:10:33 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Medications A quick thought on medications... Cindy's description of one medication, adding/subtracting from other medications... etc is not unusual - for anyone who takes medicine for any problem! As a Nurse Practitioner I can't tell you how often medications get confused, duplicated in some way, forgotten, etc. Causes of this are multiple too. The VERY BEST thing YOU can DO is to carry your list of medicines with you ALWAYS. Show each doctor the list and have them write what you are no longer to take, or if the dosage was changed. If insurance substitutes a medication for another, validate what medicine the new one replaces. Have the list accessible (like next to your insurance card) if you must go to the Emergency Department. Your medication list is like a map - shows where you have been - and gives the doctor a lot of information, even if you are unable to give the information at that time. Keep your list up to date and carry it with you always. Thanks for letting me share! Joanne H (, Ca) -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Cindy BaudouxSent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 10:56 AMTo: Subject: Re: Re: A Cindy Saga...on topic and off topic - - v tac I am going to bring that up with my family doctor. ... The transplant coordinator had the doctor presribe thelasix, which I was told took out potassium, but thenthe other water pill put it back so it was a washout,but she did tell me to stop taking them .. Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from . Learn Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Joanne,Thanks for the advice. I've been doing this for a while now. It really helps when I go to the ER or the doctor. Although the hepatologist doesn't always look at the list - he asks about the medicines instead.Marie To: From: copper@...Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 11:10:33 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Medications A quick thought on medications... Cindy's description of one medication, adding/subtracting from other medications... etc is not unusual - for anyone who takes medicine for any problem! As a Nurse Practitioner I can't tell you how often medications get confused, duplicated in some way, forgotten, etc. Causes of this are multiple too. The VERY BEST thing YOU can DO is to carry your list of medicines with you ALWAYS. Show each doctor the list and have them write what you are no longer to take, or if the dosage was changed. If insurance substitutes a medication for another, validate what medicine the new one replaces. Have the list accessible (like next to your insurance card) if you must go to the Emergency Department. Your medication list is like a map - shows where you have been - and gives the doctor a lot of information, even if you are unable to give the information at that time. Keep your list up to date and carry it with you always. Thanks for letting me share! Joanne H (, Ca) -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Cindy BaudouxSent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 10:56 AMTo: Subject: Re: Re: A Cindy Saga...on topic and off topic - - v tac I am going to bring that up with my family doctor. ... The transplant coordinator had the doctor presribe thelasix, which I was told took out potassium, but thenthe other water pill put it back so it was a washout,but she did tell me to stop taking them .. Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from . Learn Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 - and, it's not unusual at all for the pharmacist to catch a mistake the Dr. made. When Judy was a pharm-tech, a day didn't go by where a prescription was questioned (and found to be wrong!). This, in a small mid-Minnesota town! Your best protection is knowing what the effects are of the drug prescribed. This is especially important for our caregivers - for those times when we're not (or can't) paying close attention Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Copper A quick thought on medications... Cindy's description of one medication, adding/subtracting from other medications... etc is not unusual - for anyone who takes medicine for any problem! As a Nurse Practitioner I can't tell you how often medications get confused, duplicated in some way, forgotten, etc. Causes of this are multiple too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 - and, it's not unusual at all for the pharmacist to catch a mistake the Dr. made. When Judy was a pharm-tech, a day didn't go by where a prescription was questioned (and found to be wrong!). This, in a small mid-Minnesota town! Your best protection is knowing what the effects are of the drug prescribed. This is especially important for our caregivers - for those times when we're not (or can't) paying close attention Arne 57 - UC 1977 - PSC 2000 Alive and well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Copper A quick thought on medications... Cindy's description of one medication, adding/subtracting from other medications... etc is not unusual - for anyone who takes medicine for any problem! As a Nurse Practitioner I can't tell you how often medications get confused, duplicated in some way, forgotten, etc. Causes of this are multiple too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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