Ahhhhh! You throwin shade bitch! I don't need no sedatives to get me boys, I got them queueing up to get some of this! :tongue::biggrin1::biggrin1:
Accidental Overdoses...
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Ahhhhh! You throwin shade bitch! I don't need no sedatives to get me boys, I got them queueing up to get some of this! :tongue::biggrin1::biggrin1:
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Came here first today just to see if you were still posting. I was worried about you..
Glad to see you here...:yup:
Glad to see you here...:yup:
My brother takes his meds 4 times at day, but when he is sick with other things it really gets complicated for me to fit in, 6 - 8 pills at day, a couple years ago he had to take more meds, cant remember why, and there where 8 pills, and i woke up and gave him the first, but then i was tired, and i woke up 40min later and gave him the same pill again, when i realized, i got quite scared, and all i could do is stay next to him, to see how he was doing, and i could see how the extra med made an effect, but it was just a 5min lapse, and that was it, and once a year after he had to take 8 meds again because a nasty flu, and my dad told me he just faited in front of him, yea it can be quite complicated to remember more than 5 pills at a specific time
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In 2002 I was misdiagnosed with myelopathy, which I was told would be degenerative to the point of a persistent vegetative state within about 18 months. At the time I was in substantial pain due to cervical disk degeneration (I was only able to walk with a cane), and the anxiety this misdiagnosis caused is unimaginable, especially to me, as I'd seen HIV-produced dementia all too often.
At the time it seemed logical to load me up with pain and anti-anxiety meds, so I started using a trans-dermal patch of Fentanyl, along with Neurontin in super-high doses and 60 mgs daily of Valium. Add this to the Statins I was taking due to a bad side-effect of one of my HIV meds, and those as well and I was taking upwards to 25 pills per day (my insurance company was billed over $6500 per month for the meds alone).
Let's just say I was a mess. The Neurontin made me so forgetful that I kept a cheat-sheet in my wallet listing my address, phone (and zip-code) numbers, and one of the HIV meds interacted with the Fentanyl in a way that drained the patch very quickly, so my pain doc just doubled-up on the dosing. I had frequent anxiety attacks, with sudden onsets of uncontrollable crying or anger, and was hospitalized twice for anxiety that year. I also had a bad habit of lighting myself on fire, and went through many bathrobes. I had four doctors (including a psychiatrist), a psychotherapist, a massage therapist and a physical therapist, all of whom I saw either weekly or bi-weekly, so I was a professional, full-time patient. It was the worst year of my life.
In December 2002 I self-paid to see a Neurologist in Manhattan who was purported to be the national expert on how HIV affects the central nervous system. He quickly announced that my main problem was over-medication, not myelopathy. The short answer was that I wasn't degenerating and that I needed to fire the quack who had misdiagnosed me. It took almost a month of careful withdrawal to get me off the Neurontin, but I stayed on the Fentanyl as my new pain specialist didn't think I'd survive without it (I eventually stepped down and off it over a period of three weeks).
I have never really separated out clearly how much my pain and anxiety were caused by the meds and which was a logical reaction to my misdiagnosis. Though I live with rather high pain levels still, today my condition is maintained with Ibuprofen. Most of my memory has come back, and though I am clearly not in possession of the mind and will I had 15 years ago, it's unclear to what degree it's depression, natural aging or HIV activity in my central nervous system that is causing this. And even then, I was always kind of absent-minded and dithering even when I was at my "peak"
At the time it seemed logical to load me up with pain and anti-anxiety meds, so I started using a trans-dermal patch of Fentanyl, along with Neurontin in super-high doses and 60 mgs daily of Valium. Add this to the Statins I was taking due to a bad side-effect of one of my HIV meds, and those as well and I was taking upwards to 25 pills per day (my insurance company was billed over $6500 per month for the meds alone).
Let's just say I was a mess. The Neurontin made me so forgetful that I kept a cheat-sheet in my wallet listing my address, phone (and zip-code) numbers, and one of the HIV meds interacted with the Fentanyl in a way that drained the patch very quickly, so my pain doc just doubled-up on the dosing. I had frequent anxiety attacks, with sudden onsets of uncontrollable crying or anger, and was hospitalized twice for anxiety that year. I also had a bad habit of lighting myself on fire, and went through many bathrobes. I had four doctors (including a psychiatrist), a psychotherapist, a massage therapist and a physical therapist, all of whom I saw either weekly or bi-weekly, so I was a professional, full-time patient. It was the worst year of my life.
In December 2002 I self-paid to see a Neurologist in Manhattan who was purported to be the national expert on how HIV affects the central nervous system. He quickly announced that my main problem was over-medication, not myelopathy. The short answer was that I wasn't degenerating and that I needed to fire the quack who had misdiagnosed me. It took almost a month of careful withdrawal to get me off the Neurontin, but I stayed on the Fentanyl as my new pain specialist didn't think I'd survive without it (I eventually stepped down and off it over a period of three weeks).
I have never really separated out clearly how much my pain and anxiety were caused by the meds and which was a logical reaction to my misdiagnosis. Though I live with rather high pain levels still, today my condition is maintained with Ibuprofen. Most of my memory has come back, and though I am clearly not in possession of the mind and will I had 15 years ago, it's unclear to what degree it's depression, natural aging or HIV activity in my central nervous system that is causing this. And even then, I was always kind of absent-minded and dithering even when I was at my "peak"
In 2002 I was misdiagnosed with myelopathy, which I was told would be degenerative to the point of a persistent vegetative state within about 18 months. At the time I was in substantial pain due to cervical disk degeneration (I was only able to walk with a cane), and the anxiety this misdiagnosis caused is unimaginable, especially to me, as I'd seen HIV-produced dementia all too often.
At the time it seemed logical to load me up with pain and anti-anxiety meds, so I started using a trans-dermal patch of Fentanyl, along with Neurontin in super-high doses and 60 mgs daily of Valium. Add this to the Statins I was taking due to a bad side-effect of one of my HIV meds, and those as well and I was taking upwards to 25 pills per day (my insurance company was billed over $6500 per month for the meds alone).
Let's just say I was a mess. The Neurontin made me so forgetful that I kept a cheat-sheet in my wallet listing my address, phone (and zip-code) numbers, and one of the HIV meds interacted with the Fentanyl in a way that drained the patch very quickly, so my pain doc just doubled-up on the dosing. I had frequent anxiety attacks, with sudden onsets of uncontrollable crying or anger, and was hospitalized twice for anxiety that year. I also had a bad habit of lighting myself on fire, and went through many bathrobes. I had four doctors (including a psychiatrist), a psychotherapist, a massage therapist and a physical therapist, all of whom I saw either weekly or bi-weekly, so I was a professional, full-time patient. It was the worst year of my life.
In December 2002 I self-paid to see a Neurologist in Manhattan who was purported to be the national expert on how HIV affects the central nervous system. He quickly announced that my main problem was over-medication, not myelopathy. The short answer was that I wasn't degenerating and that I needed to fire the quack who had misdiagnosed me. It took almost a month of careful withdrawal to get me off the Neurontin, but I stayed on the Fentanyl as my new pain specialist didn't think I'd survive without it (I eventually stepped down and off it over a period of three weeks).
I have never really separated out clearly how much my pain and anxiety were caused by the meds and which was a logical reaction to my misdiagnosis. Though I live with rather high pain levels still, today my condition is maintained with Ibuprofen. Most of my memory has come back, and though I am clearly not in possession of the mind and will I had 15 years ago, it's unclear to what degree it's depression, natural aging or HIV activity in my central nervous system that is causing this. And even then, I was always kind of absent-minded and dithering even when I was at my "peak"
Wow that is freaky!!!!!!!!!
I take Neurontin 3500mg a day, it's used to prevent partial seizure, which I used to have a lot. It works but boy oh boy does it have a fuck load of side effects.
Forgetfulness is something I suffer with majorly.
That's so weird.
And I ought to say, I'm terribly sorry Neurontin had such a potent effect on you. It is a powerful drug.
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I suspect you're second at best.:wink:Tsss, you better be nice, or else!
Darn it, I guess you're right since I'm first in the line.. :tongue:
I stole the first place from you! :tongue: Maybe I can make it up to you..
But don't try to get ahead of me.. or else.. uhm, I'll.. do something! :Ousing a weekly pill box (they are available with three or four different sections such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bedtime). if you aren't coping well for a day or two, use post-it notes on the bathroom mirror or refrigerator as a reminder when meds are due.
considering the type(s) of meds you are taking. discuss with your doctor or pharmacist what is an overdose and what you should do to treat it.
another suggestion: make a complete list of your meds, times, and dosages. keep a copy in your wallet. also have a copy in your house/apartment where paramedics can find it if you are incapacitated. (I was treated by paramedics two weeks ago. the list was helpful to them and to the emergency room.)
take good care of yourself.
considering the type(s) of meds you are taking. discuss with your doctor or pharmacist what is an overdose and what you should do to treat it.
another suggestion: make a complete list of your meds, times, and dosages. keep a copy in your wallet. also have a copy in your house/apartment where paramedics can find it if you are incapacitated. (I was treated by paramedics two weeks ago. the list was helpful to them and to the emergency room.)
take good care of yourself.
B_Nicodemous
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Well, everyone else jas already given such great advice that I really don`t have much more to add. All I can say is that I live with a group of people who take a number of different meds multiple times a day, for various reasons. It can get confussing as hell and, yes, the occasional accidental OD has happened. It can be scary as fuck when it does, and we try everything to prevent it from happening. I`m just glad that you are doing ok (I was worried when I saw this thread) Do try not to do that again Hi, as it can be serious and, really I don`t want anything to happen to you. :frown: Glad you are alright, though :smile: Oh, my Sis may be going on neurontin (for her migraines) can you (or Bb) PM me with what she should possibly expect side effect wise? Many thanks in advance :smile:
