Guest guest Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 : I was officially dx'ed in June 05 and feel pretty much like you do. I don't understand why we have to keep taking the meds that didn't work well enough in the first place which is why the Rheumy had to prescribe stronger meds... why aren't the " old " meds discontinued??????? Is that a stupid question? All of these toxic meds are not good. Right? I've always traveled to my own beat... I respect our medical people but respect is earned and questions need to be addressed. Carol On Oct 18, 2005, at 4:55 PM, jhawkot87 wrote: > Hello all, >    I had my 3rd Rheumy visit last week. (diagnosed in July, started > on > Mtx, pred. and plaquenil). I have had to play around with my > prednisone dosage and can't get it under 15 a day if I want to be able > to walk. Still popping Ibu quite a bit also. Dr. said I'm not > responding as well to the Mtx so he has now added Enbrel. In reading > the info about Enbrel, I noticed it said it has been known to work up > to 5 years. So, if I should be fortunate enough to have good results > with Enbrel, I'm assuming it would only work for a limited time. Is > this the case with all the meds? I'm 41 now, what's going to happen > by > the time i hit 50? It worries me. For those of you have been > battling > this for years, my heart goes out to you. I've only had RA since July > and already am quite frustrated and concerned about my outlook in the > long run. I feel like I shouldn't complain at all because I know so > many of you have suffered much worse for a long time. But I'm already > tired of it!!! lol. Consider this my first whining session. Any > input you have about the meds would be appreciated. I know it varies > from person to person and I'm trying to stay positive here. Take > care, > all. >                                  - NC > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 : I was officially dx'ed in June 05 and feel pretty much like you do. I don't understand why we have to keep taking the meds that didn't work well enough in the first place which is why the Rheumy had to prescribe stronger meds... why aren't the " old " meds discontinued??????? Is that a stupid question? All of these toxic meds are not good. Right? I've always traveled to my own beat... I respect our medical people but respect is earned and questions need to be addressed. Carol On Oct 18, 2005, at 4:55 PM, jhawkot87 wrote: > Hello all, >    I had my 3rd Rheumy visit last week. (diagnosed in July, started > on > Mtx, pred. and plaquenil). I have had to play around with my > prednisone dosage and can't get it under 15 a day if I want to be able > to walk. Still popping Ibu quite a bit also. Dr. said I'm not > responding as well to the Mtx so he has now added Enbrel. In reading > the info about Enbrel, I noticed it said it has been known to work up > to 5 years. So, if I should be fortunate enough to have good results > with Enbrel, I'm assuming it would only work for a limited time. Is > this the case with all the meds? I'm 41 now, what's going to happen > by > the time i hit 50? It worries me. For those of you have been > battling > this for years, my heart goes out to you. I've only had RA since July > and already am quite frustrated and concerned about my outlook in the > long run. I feel like I shouldn't complain at all because I know so > many of you have suffered much worse for a long time. But I'm already > tired of it!!! lol. Consider this my first whining session. Any > input you have about the meds would be appreciated. I know it varies > from person to person and I'm trying to stay positive here. Take > care, > all. >                                  - NC > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Dearest , I would also love an answer to that question. Our son is 17 and been on everything... If a med works it will work for a few weeks... we will see a brand new person for a short time. Now that he is 17 and seeing this for himself is is very depressed and feeling hopeless... Sure wish we could find an answer. The only thing that has worked a bit is Prozac. I'm now trying to figure out how long he has been on that medication. I'm having to access medical records from Children's Hospital. The pharmacy I used to use tracked it back to 1998.... In my opinion way to long to be on a drug... the story continues..................... Blessings, Mimi <etay58@...> wrote: I did not find any med combination helpful to my son. He has been on almost every cocktail and skipped his way through the pharmacy in the last 6 years, and nothing really helped with the moods or the meltdowns. Right now he is med free since the end of January; I like the little boy that he is under all that medication; however I really do not see any difference in his behavior or his ability to handle the world at large. I know that if his schedule has any changes he can meltdown, (same as before). The staff at the RTF says that the all the same things that were happening at home are still happening there with or without meds. Why do they work on same children and not all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2006 Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 Dearest , I would also love an answer to that question. Our son is 17 and been on everything... If a med works it will work for a few weeks... we will see a brand new person for a short time. Now that he is 17 and seeing this for himself is is very depressed and feeling hopeless... Sure wish we could find an answer. The only thing that has worked a bit is Prozac. I'm now trying to figure out how long he has been on that medication. I'm having to access medical records from Children's Hospital. The pharmacy I used to use tracked it back to 1998.... In my opinion way to long to be on a drug... the story continues..................... Blessings, Mimi <etay58@...> wrote: I did not find any med combination helpful to my son. He has been on almost every cocktail and skipped his way through the pharmacy in the last 6 years, and nothing really helped with the moods or the meltdowns. Right now he is med free since the end of January; I like the little boy that he is under all that medication; however I really do not see any difference in his behavior or his ability to handle the world at large. I know that if his schedule has any changes he can meltdown, (same as before). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Kathe, Thank you for the information! I am going to see a Rheumy in 3 weeks, and am very anxious. I just want to get all the information and begin treatment. I suppose there could be a chance I don't have RA, but my current joint pain would suggest otherwise. I know what you mean about the future. My great-grandmother had RA and seeing what it does is not encouraging. But, like you said, with the meds being more progressive and the different combos available, we have hope! I am glad to hear you don't have severe joint damage. I am encouraged by your story as well. Take care! Kristi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 My daughter doesn't take meds due to a very low seizure threshold. But my youngest son takes risperdal for his fears/anxieties which are HUGE without the med, even with the med he has a long list of fears/anxieties. The med does help tho ..at least he will take a bath now. lol (asperger as well) > > I'm curious as to what sort of meds other children with AS are on. My > Trevor isn't taking any. I've done a bucketload of research and > reading and have even talked in depth with his therapist and it was my > understanding that there really aren't meds created for AS. Is that > wrong or are the meds other kiddos are on treating something I'm > missing? > Just curious. At this point, we've got Trevor in therapy (to learn > some assertiveness and to learn how to channel his frustrations and > self-monitor a little more) but that's about it. He's also been > involved in every sport known to man which seems to be helping his > self-esteem and social skills, thus my reasoning behind not having him > involved in a social skills group. > Thanks! > Nikki > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 They don't treat AS but treat the comorbid diagnosis, of which most AS kids have. My son has OCD, for example, and if this symptoms worsen they can give him a medicine for that. As it is, he gets behavioral therapy. We are using L-tryptophan and sublingual Vitamin B to lower his stress. Right now, this is really working for us, and does not seem to have the serious side effects I have seen in other meds. That does not mean I won't use them, but right now we don't have to in order for him to function pretty good. > > I'm curious as to what sort of meds other children with AS are on. My > Trevor isn't taking any. I've done a bucketload of research and > reading and have even talked in depth with his therapist and it was my > understanding that there really aren't meds created for AS. Is that > wrong or are the meds other kiddos are on treating something I'm > missing? > Just curious. At this point, we've got Trevor in therapy (to learn > some assertiveness and to learn how to channel his frustrations and > self-monitor a little more) but that's about it. He's also been > involved in every sport known to man which seems to be helping his > self-esteem and social skills, thus my reasoning behind not having him > involved in a social skills group. > Thanks! > Nikki > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 > > > > I'm curious as to what sort of meds other children with AS are on. > My > > Trevor isn't taking any. I've done a bucketload of research and > > reading and have even talked in depth with his therapist and it > was my > > understanding that there really aren't meds created for AS. Is > that > > wrong or are the meds other kiddos are on treating something I'm > > missing? > > Just curious. At this point, we've got Trevor in therapy (to learn > > some assertiveness and to learn how to channel his frustrations > and > > self-monitor a little more) but that's about it. He's also been > > involved in every sport known to man which seems to be helping his > > self-esteem and social skills, thus my reasoning behind not having > him > > involved in a social skills group. > > Thanks! > > Nikki > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 My son's pdoc recommended prozac, he already takes ripserdal but I didn't want to start any meds I wasn't sure would help or harm. It's working for your son? > > > > > > I'm curious as to what sort of meds other children with AS are > on. > > My > > > Trevor isn't taking any. I've done a bucketload of research and > > > reading and have even talked in depth with his therapist and it > > was my > > > understanding that there really aren't meds created for AS. Is > > that > > > wrong or are the meds other kiddos are on treating something I'm > > > missing? > > > Just curious. At this point, we've got Trevor in therapy (to > learn > > > some assertiveness and to learn how to channel his frustrations > > and > > > self-monitor a little more) but that's about it. He's also been > > > involved in every sport known to man which seems to be helping > his > > > self-esteem and social skills, thus my reasoning behind not > having > > him > > > involved in a social skills group. > > > Thanks! > > > Nikki > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Hi NIkki, I need sleep but wanted to add my input. My boys aren't on any at this time. But I agree, there is nothing for A.S. It is more the other things, like anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, whatever a child may exhibit. If your son is working on handeling his emotions, ! Some times that is what our kids are medicated for, just because we can't stand to see them suffer. Anxiety can 'shred' you apart on the inside if you suffer greatly from it. that is why I could consider meds for my youngest anyways. Haven't yet, but working on other strategies first. *smiles* B > > I'm curious as to what sort of meds other children with AS are on. My > Trevor isn't taking any. I've done a bucketload of research and > reading and have even talked in depth with his therapist and it was my > understanding that there really aren't meds created for AS. Is that > wrong or are the meds other kiddos are on treating something I'm > missing? > Just curious. At this point, we've got Trevor in therapy (to learn > some assertiveness and to learn how to channel his frustrations and > self-monitor a little more) but that's about it. He's also been > involved in every sport known to man which seems to be helping his > self-esteem and social skills, thus my reasoning behind not having him > involved in a social skills group. > Thanks! > Nikki > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Thanks so much to everyone who offered in thoughts and situations! Trevor has some anxiety (we're still trying to gauge to what degree it affects him) and some depression but to this point, his therapist is holding off on meds for either. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't misinformed on the nature of meds and AS. Thanks! Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 It may simply be the dosage that needs adjusted or it might not work for your child. I would recommend you go back to the dr. and discuss your concerns. Our ds takes 60 mg strattera and 10 mg prozac daily and it seems to be doing wonders for him. But again, this is highly individual and what works for one doesn't work for another. You've got to find the lowest dosage that produces the best results for your child. You also have to remember that behaviors at school can also come from skill deficits not just from the comorbid conditions that are common to our children. It sometimes takes many trials to find what works the best for your child. I wish you the best of luck. > > My son has been taking strattara for about a month now. It makes him > sleep well, but does not seem to help him at school. Any feed back on > this drug would be much appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I really feel.. The depression and anxiety is a MAJOR issue with our kids. I have used meds with my son.. Some. Work great others.. Not so much I am also dabbling in Yoga, breathing exercises, and some massage.. Therapeutic massage.. You might want to add that to your list as well.. As any medical information you might get! I also use a paraffin wax kit. Kind of like a crock pot.. With wax and do hand dipping.. Its great for the cuticles and when you do it with your son/daughter it is a great opportunity to have some discussion while warming the heart, hands and soul with some quiet time. Take care to all -- ( ) Re: meds Thanks so much to everyone who offered in thoughts and situations! Trevor has some anxiety (we're still trying to gauge to what degree it affects him) and some depression but to this point, his therapist is holding off on meds for either. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't misinformed on the nature of meds and AS. Thanks! Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 They aren't called " autism " medications, but they can treat specific symptoms or co-morbid diagnoses. (Personally, I don't say my son is ADHD or OCD or anything, I think enough of that is covered in the ASD label, but you'll see often people using lots of other labels, too...just a personal thing or sometimes doctors insist on it.) Anyway, lots of things can be helped with certain meds. For our son, we chose clonidine. It's not a psychotropic drug, and was initially designed to help with blood pressure but was known eventually to help minimize aggression, self-injurious behavior and tics. As a bonus, it helps our son sleep. He's on a very low dosage and if nothing else, just the sleep helps. He will not sleep at all without it. He used to fight to go to sleep, and he'll wake up 4-8x per night, fully coherent. Other nights, he just sleepwalks, talks in his sleep, grinds teeth constantly, moves, etc., like he's re-playing the day in his head and re-doing all the conversations he had. The meds make a difference, though we just had to increase the dosage. We've discussed risperdal, and who knows, at some point we may need to go that route but we're still trying behavioral therapy now. He's so little, for us we don't want to try anything stronger at the moment, but we'll see as he gets older. One of his biggest issues is his anger -- horrible tantrums in which he hurts himself and people close to him. ms_nikki24 wrote: > > I'm curious as to what sort of meds other children with AS are on. My > Trevor isn't taking any. I've done a bucketload of research and > reading and have even talked in depth with his therapist and it was my > understanding that there really aren't meds created for AS. Is that > wrong or are the meds other kiddos are on treating something I'm > missing? > Just curious. At this point, we've got Trevor in therapy (to learn > some assertiveness and to learn how to channel his frustrations and > self-monitor a little more) but that's about it. He's also been > involved in every sport known to man which seems to be helping his > self-esteem and social skills, thus my reasoning behind not having him > involved in a social skills group. > Thanks! > Nikki > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 My son is 13 and has been on meds since 1st grade. They treat the symptoms of AS and as many AS have different symptoms, many are on different meds. We could not even start to work with my son in behavioral therapy until he had the meds. He would have a meltdown and his brain would seem to shut off - he couldn't even think of the things we were trying to teach him to cope. I would like to see him on less meds, and hope that after puberty he will be able to wean off, but I can't see that happening soon, as I don't think he could function. Even with the meds he is on, he is not in mainstream school. He is on Buspar, stratera (he just started that about a year ago, as he started into puberty I think) and risperdal - low dose. He can't think if he starts to get frustrated w/o the risperdal - we have tried a couple others instead of the risperdal, but it just doesn't work. Kathy K toozie@... _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ms_nikki24 Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 7:49 PM Subject: ( ) Meds I'm curious as to what sort of meds other children with AS are on. My Trevor isn't taking any. I've done a bucketload of research and reading and have even talked in depth with his therapist and it was my understanding that there really aren't meds created for AS. Is that wrong or are the meds other kiddos are on treating something I'm missing? Just curious. At this point, we've got Trevor in therapy (to learn some assertiveness and to learn how to channel his frustrations and self-monitor a little more) but that's about it. He's also been involved in every sport known to man which seems to be helping his self-esteem and social skills, thus my reasoning behind not having him involved in a social skills group. Thanks! Nikki _____ I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 16263 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try SPAMfighter <http://www.spamfighter.com/go.asp?t=249> for free now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 , I don't understand the meds your doctor has prescribed, i.e., I don't understand why you should fill all the prescriptions unless you need them. Why bring them with you the day of the procedure? Huh? I think she is just trying to cover every possibility, because you leave her care, and go home, and she wants to be sure you have available what you might need. I think you need to straighten this out with her office. It's important for you to take the ones she *wants* you to take, but not necessarily the ones she's offering for as needed use. I think she *wants* you to take the Celebrex for anti-inflammatory effects, and Keflex because all you need is a post-op infection! If someone who cares for you during surgery has a staph bacteria in his or her nose, you can end up with a staph wound infection, and as a nurse I've cared for those! Nasty! And lots of extra scarring when a wound gets infected. And even stronger antibiotics than the one she is giving you to take prophylactically. So, find out from your doctor what is the safest course for you to follow. No one else can tell you better what you should do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 hi , Yes, I don't plan on taking them all - the idea is that I have what I might need on hand, but of course they don't think of cost, lol. I got generics of everything but celebrex, so the total for all the meds minus celebrex was 37 bucks. I called them about celebrex and said there is no way I could pay $300 for those, and said I didn't want or need 60 pills! So, they called in a prescription for 7 pills, conceding that is all I really need! I am cyncial, but I figure these docs all have arrangements with the drug companies. I certainly will take the antibiotics and the celebrex,but we'll see about the rest. I am so encouraged to hear that typically this operation has much less pain that the first one! Crocker <dwcrn@...> wrote: , I don't understand the meds your doctor has prescribed, i.e., I don't understand why you should fill all the prescriptions unless you need them. Why bring them with you the day of the procedure? Huh? I think she is just trying to cover every possibility, because you leave her care, and go home, and she wants to be sure you have available what you might need. I think you need to straighten this out with her office. It's important for you to take the ones she *wants* you to take, but not necessarily the ones she's offering for as needed use. I think she *wants* you to take the Celebrex for anti-inflammatory effects, and Keflex because all you need is a post-op infection! If someone who cares for you during surgery has a staph bacteria in his or her nose, you can end up with a staph wound infection, and as a nurse I've cared for those! Nasty! And lots of extra scarring when a wound gets infected. And even stronger antibiotics than the one she is giving you to take prophylactically. So, find out from your doctor what is the safest course for you to follow. No one else can tell you better what you should do! Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 One of our silent sisters is married to a former big pharma exec . . . She tells me that their announced goal is to have everyone on drugs from birth to grave! Horrors!Emeraldkittee <emeraldkittee@...> wrote: hi , Yes, I don't plan on taking them all - the idea is that I have what I might need on hand, but of course they don't think of cost, lol. I got generics of everything but celebrex, so the total for all the meds minus celebrex was 37 bucks. I called them about celebrex and said there is no way I could pay $300 for those, and said I didn't want or need 60 pills! So, they called in a prescription for 7 pills, conceding that is all I really need! I am cyncial, but I figure these docs all have arrangements with the drug companies. I certainly will take the antibiotics and the celebrex,but we'll see about the rest. I am so encouraged to hear that typically this operation has much less pain that the first one! Crocker <dwcrncharter (DOT) net> wrote: , I don't understand the meds your doctor has prescribed, i.e., I don't understand why you should fill all the prescriptions unless you need them. Why bring them with you the day of the procedure? Huh? I think she is just trying to cover every possibility, because you leave her care, and go home, and she wants to be sure you have available what you might need. I think you need to straighten this out with her office. It's important for you to take the ones she *wants* you to take, but not necessarily the ones she's offering for as needed use. I think she *wants* you to take the Celebrex for anti-inflammatory effects, and Keflex because all you need is a post-op infection! If someone who cares for you during surgery has a staph bacteria in his or her nose, you can end up with a staph wound infection, and as a nurse I've cared for those! Nasty! And lots of extra scarring when a wound gets infected. And even stronger antibiotics than the one she is giving you to take prophylactically. So, find out from your doctor what is the safest course for you to follow. No one else can tell you better what you should do! Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 > , I don't understand the meds your doctor has prescribed, i.e., I > don't understand why you should fill all the prescriptions unless you > need them. Why bring them with you the day of the procedure? Huh? I > think she is just trying to cover every possibility, because you leave > her care, and go home, and she wants to be sure you have available what > you might need. I think you need to straighten this out with her > office. It's important for you to take the ones she *wants* you to take, > but not necessarily the ones she's offering for as needed use. I think > she *wants* you to take the Celebrex for anti-inflammatory effects, and > Keflex because all you need is a post-op infection! If someone who > cares for you during surgery has a staph bacteria in his or her nose, > you can end up with a staph wound infection, and as a nurse I've cared > for those! Nasty! And lots of extra scarring when a wound gets > infected. And even stronger antibiotics than the one she is giving you > to take prophylactically. So, find out from your doctor what is the > safest course for you to follow. No one else can tell you better what > you should do! > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Rogene, I agree with you about the horrific goal they have. Now, if I absolutely have to be on medication, the people I check with are the pharmacists, as they know way more about meds that doctors. Even my doctor admits that. That's what they study. Years back I had an allergic reaction to Canesten, for vaginal yeast infections. Didn't know what my problem was at the time, but I broke out in lesions and blisters " down there " . Couldn't walk. Very ugly and painful. Well, I ended up in the hospital for a week. Nobody could figure out what was wrong with me. STD was ruled out as I had one partner and symptoms weren't matching. I had several eyes on me, including student doctors, etc. Just lovely! Hey, everyhody...help yourself for a peek! LOL Anyhoo, it subsided after a week. I went home and found that I still had a yeast infection, so went back to the doc and he prescribed more Canesten. I looked at the name and a " little voice " told me to go the the pharmacy and ask my buddy Brad for a look in his book. Well, guess what?? An allergic reaction to Canesten includes lesions, blisters, etc. " down there " ! Who knew? In those days, I didn't check on the side effects BEFORE I took anything. A hard lesson learned. I humbly went back to my doc's office, which was next door to the pharmacy and waited to see him. When I showed him the side effects, he turned all red and we both laughed and sorta cried together. He apologized and I said, " well, we both learned something new here today " . I'm actually looking at the silver lining of being poisoned by implants.....now I am forced to seek out natural remedies even more because of my chemical sensitivity. Again, praise God for all methods out there, because there was a time in my life when psychiatric medication saved my life. Lots of Love & Blessings, Sunny > , I don't understand the meds your doctor has prescribed, i.e., I > don't understand why you should fill all the prescriptions unless you > need them. Why bring them with you the day of the procedure? Huh? I > think she is just trying to cover every possibility, because you leave > her care, and go home, and she wants to be sure you have available what > you might need. I think you need to straighten this out with her > office. It's important for you to take the ones she *wants* you to take, > but not necessarily the ones she's offering for as needed use. I think > she *wants* you to take the Celebrex for anti-inflammatory effects, and > Keflex because all you need is a post-op infection! If someone who > cares for you during surgery has a staph bacteria in his or her nose, > you can end up with a staph wound infection, and as a nurse I've cared > for those! Nasty! And lots of extra scarring when a wound gets > infected. And even stronger antibiotics than the one she is giving you > to take prophylactically. So, find out from your doctor what is the > safest course for you to follow. No one else can tell you better what > you should do! > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Sunny: > Years back I had an allergic reaction to Canesten, for vaginal yeast > infections. Didn't know what my problem was at the time>snip< You gave me a real chuckle, Sunny, with your description of all the eyes on you 'down there!' As a nurse I'm very familiar with doctors' 'rounds' where they go in a group to see patients, with the 'attending' physicians teaching the students! I used to feel so embarrassed for the poor patients! :-[ Sunny: > Again, praise God for all methods out there, because there was a time > in my life when psychiatric medication saved my life. What a woman! You've really had some rough patches, haven't you, sweetie?! Bless your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thank you Sunny so much for sharing your experiences with us ... and for all the love and support you bring to this wonderful group. Ilena > > > , I don't understand the meds your doctor has > >prescribed, i.e., I > > > don't understand why you should fill all the prescriptions unless > >you > > > need them. Why bring them with you the day of the procedure? Huh? I > > > think she is just trying to cover every possibility, because you > >leave > > > her care, and go home, and she wants to be sure you have available > >what > > > you might need. I think you need to straighten this out with her > > > office. It's important for you to take the ones she *wants* you to > >take, > > > but not necessarily the ones she's offering for as needed use. I > >think > > > she *wants* you to take the Celebrex for anti-inflammatory effects, > >and > > > Keflex because all you need is a post-op infection! If someone who > > > cares for you during surgery has a staph bacteria in his or her > >nose, > > > you can end up with a staph wound infection, and as a nurse I've > >cared > > > for those! Nasty! And lots of extra scarring when a wound gets > > > infected. And even stronger antibiotics than the one she is giving > >you > > > to take prophylactically. So, find out from your doctor what is the > > > safest course for you to follow. No one else can tell you better > >what > > > you should do! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Sunny, All I can say is Ouch. Lynda At 10:13 PM 11/14/2006, you wrote: >Rogene, I agree with you about the horrific goal they have. Now, if >I absolutely have to be on medication, the people I check with are >the pharmacists, as they know way more about meds that doctors. Even >my doctor admits that. That's what they study. > >Years back I had an allergic reaction to Canesten, for vaginal yeast >infections. Didn't know what my problem was at the time, but I broke >out in lesions and blisters " down there " . Couldn't walk. Very ugly >and painful. Well, I ended up in the hospital for a week. Nobody >could figure out what was wrong with me. STD was ruled out as I had >one partner and symptoms weren't matching. I had several eyes on me, >including student doctors, etc. Just lovely! Hey, everyhody...help >yourself for a peek! LOL > >Anyhoo, it subsided after a week. I went home and found that I still >had a yeast infection, so went back to the doc and he prescribed more >Canesten. I looked at the name and a " little voice " told me to go >the the pharmacy and ask my buddy Brad for a look in his book. Well, >guess what?? An allergic reaction to Canesten includes lesions, >blisters, etc. " down there " ! Who knew? In those days, I didn't >check on the side effects BEFORE I took anything. A hard lesson >learned. > >I humbly went back to my doc's office, which was next door to the >pharmacy and waited to see him. When I showed him the side effects, >he turned all red and we both laughed and sorta cried together. He >apologized and I said, " well, we both learned something new here >today " . > >I'm actually looking at the silver lining of being poisoned by >implants.....now I am forced to seek out natural remedies even more >because of my chemical sensitivity. > >Again, praise God for all methods out there, because there was a time >in my life when psychiatric medication saved my life. > >Lots of Love & Blessings, > >Sunny > > > > , I don't understand the meds your doctor has >prescribed, i.e., I > > don't understand why you should fill all the prescriptions unless >you > > need them. Why bring them with you the day of the procedure? Huh? I > > think she is just trying to cover every possibility, because you >leave > > her care, and go home, and she wants to be sure you have available >what > > you might need. I think you need to straighten this out with her > > office. It's important for you to take the ones she *wants* you to >take, > > but not necessarily the ones she's offering for as needed use. I >think > > she *wants* you to take the Celebrex for anti-inflammatory effects, >and > > Keflex because all you need is a post-op infection! If someone who > > cares for you during surgery has a staph bacteria in his or her >nose, > > you can end up with a staph wound infection, and as a nurse I've >cared > > for those! Nasty! And lots of extra scarring when a wound gets > > infected. And even stronger antibiotics than the one she is giving >you > > to take prophylactically. So, find out from your doctor what is the > > safest course for you to follow. No one else can tell you better >what > > you should do! > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 , I'm glad you got a chuckle out of my story. Being a nurse, you've probably seen it all! Humor is so important in my recovery and I'm glad to cheer someone else up. God bless you, too. Love ya, Sunny > > Sunny: > > > Years back I had an allergic reaction to Canesten, for vaginal yeast > > infections. Didn't know what my problem was at the time>snip< > > You gave me a real chuckle, Sunny, with your description of all the eyes > on you 'down there!' As a nurse I'm very familiar with doctors' > 'rounds' where they go in a group to see patients, with the 'attending' > physicians teaching the students! I used to feel so embarrassed for the > poor patients! :-[ > > Sunny: > > > Again, praise God for all methods out there, because there was a time > > in my life when psychiatric medication saved my life. > > What a woman! You've really had some rough patches, haven't you, > sweetie?! Bless your heart. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hi Everyone, I know not many will agree with our choice ... but I wondered if any of you had this happen to then? We pulled my son off his medication for a week to see if he would eat. He was so flat (not caring about anyone) and losing weight. By day two he was happy and eating tons. OCD and a little more Stemy...BUT happy. We noticed more interaction and overall improvement. I am using enzymes and Omega 3. Today day 6, although still happy and eating he had a lot of melt downs. So we thought OK the medication is out of his system. It has only been a week and we just wanted him to eat. Now I am having trouble putting him back on even with the melt downs. His ped. does not want him back on and wants me to stop everything and go to an OCD doc. I am lost. Any thoughts would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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