Re: Prescribed Tramadol today scared of meds side effects

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Thank you so much for replying. I do see a very good Therapist but he does not

give meds. He is a Psychologist. My primary Physician does not go there, she

said, as she is an Internist. I went to the clinic in Ct. and the Doctor was so

old that he asked ME if I thought I was bi-polar.

The minute i say i am a recovered alcoholic (26 years) they think I will get

addicted to something and here I am afraid of things that alter my mind. I have

spinal stenosis in the lumbar area and a very arthritic knee so turned in that I

could use a brace and possible torn maniscus. He said no use doing Surgery cause

it will just tear again at that angle.

Re: family, my daughter has been on anti-depressants at times for panic and

anxiety. I have 2 sons with OCD, one of which has Asberger's syndrome. He has

been at least 7 meds at one time and the effects at times horrendous and I had

to handle it alone.

So, being that my one son is in NYC, one in a program in Ca and my daughter in

Boston, i feel really alone. I myself have had a really bad reaction to a simple

muscle relaxant. My body was jumping all over.

My pharmacy know I take librium, and it is old, but when i said i was a

recovered alcoholic, they won't give me xanax which is what my Therapist

suggested as i have specific phobias as well.

I also quit smoking cold turkey 7 months ago with no planning and have never

gone back so I do have good control but these Doctors don't know me.I am from

the suburbs of NYC and they are backward here in my area i think. Thanks for the

reply.

Cat

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--- Cathie wrote:

> I was given a prescription by a Pain Management

> Doctor today. It was my first visit.

Hi Cathie

What kind of pain do you have? What are is causing

your pain?

Why don't you call your pharmacist, and see if it's

safe, to take Librium, and Tramadol together. That

should reassure your anxiety.

Have you been seeing a counselor about your anxiety?

You might also wish to talk to a psychiatrist, if you

need medication.

My daughter has horrible anxiety, and Celexa helps her

so much. You can get it at Walmart with their $4

program.

, takes Klonopin too. It's not on the $4 program

unfortunately.

She has been gradually reducing the Klonopin, and will

probably only need it on rare occasions now.

Librium, is certainly a good medication, and has been

around for years, and years, but there are better

medications. Something, long acting, plus a small dose

of a medication to take when your anxiety is at it's

worst would be ideal.

Tell your doctor, exactly how you feel, and see if

that helps. If you feel anxious talking to the doctor,

write, or type it on a short note, and give it to her.

It's not unusual to feel anxious when you see your

regular doctor, but it certainly understandable when

it's a new one.

Actually, I come from an entire family of people with

anxiety problems. That includes me.

My psychiatrist, and counselor have helped so much. I

wouldn't trade them for anything. My psychiatrist,

handles my pain management too.

The Lidocaine patch, contains only a small portion of

the medication. It only numbs the surface of the area

that hurts. It's not the same medication used for a

epidural.

If you feel still feel unsafe about taking these

medications, don't take it. Please call your doctor on

Monday, and explain the problem.

There are all kinds of other medications that can be

prescribed. If we knew which medications have caused

you problems, and what kind of problems they caused we

could help you better.

Good luck. Now you know that you are not alone. Like I

said before, my whole family deals with it.

Kaylene

PS Keep a note of all the medications you have taken,

and what kind of problem they caused you. This way you

can take it with you when you see a doctor.

Your pharmacist, should know about any allergies you

have too.

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