Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 The doctor gave me some generic zanax, if I think hypoglecema is the reason that I'm so anxious will it even help. " youngjaem " My adult daughter was given xanax eight years ago and after several months came home to live. Her anxiety was worse. I read an article in Consumer Reports Magazine, written before 1996, that there is a rebound anxiety after using xanax for some time. My daughter went off xanax, all caffeine, chocolate and antihistamines (based on low histamine levels). She started taking amino acids, vitamins and minerals based on tests of plasma amino acids, urine pyrroles and blood histamine levels. Had immediate positive affect. Please read earlier post that I sent about your adrenals. She only ate fruit after having protein, so that this didn't trigger her hypoglycemia. Thirty-five years ago, I consulted Adelle (well known nutritionist who wrote, LETS EAT RIGHT TO KEEP FIT) and she recommended that I eat organic calves liver every day, plus take vitamins & minerals 3X day, avoid carbohydrates, drink Tiger's Milk drink (milk, brewer's yeast, etc.). I followed this diet more or less for eight years. I did add carbohydrates when I got married and started cooking for my family. I would highly recommend eating calves liver (or taking supplements like SAMe, glutathione, etc.) daily and see how you feel. I had an amazing recovery and I was only 25 years old at the time. Of course, now I know that my extreme fatigue, chronic infections and severe insomnia was caused by mercury which was not helped by having many mercury fillings replaced with gold fillings due to leakage while I was pregnant with and nursing my four children. Best of health to you, Janet McAuley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 I'm feeling okay with the xanax now but, from what your saying there is withdrawal symptons once you get off it? so basically your symptons might reappear again? > The doctor gave me some generic zanax, if I think hypoglecema is the > reason that I'm so anxious will it even help. " youngjaem " > > My adult daughter was given xanax eight years ago and after several months came home to live. Her anxiety was worse. I read an article in Consumer Reports Magazine, written before 1996, that there is a rebound anxiety after using xanax for some time. My daughter went off xanax, all caffeine, chocolate and antihistamines (based on low histamine levels). She started taking amino acids, vitamins and minerals based on tests of plasma amino acids, urine pyrroles and blood histamine levels. Had immediate positive affect. Please read earlier post that I sent about your adrenals. She only ate fruit after having protein, so that this didn't trigger her hypoglycemia. > > Thirty-five years ago, I consulted Adelle (well known nutritionist who wrote, LETS EAT RIGHT TO KEEP FIT) and she recommended that I eat organic calves liver every day, plus take vitamins & minerals 3X day, avoid carbohydrates, drink Tiger's Milk drink (milk, brewer's yeast, etc.). I followed this diet more or less for eight years. I did add carbohydrates when I got married and started cooking for my family. I would highly recommend eating calves liver (or taking supplements like SAMe, glutathione, etc.) daily and see how you feel. I had an amazing recovery and I was only 25 years old at the time. Of course, now I know that my extreme fatigue, chronic infections and severe insomnia was caused by mercury which was not helped by having many mercury fillings replaced with gold fillings due to leakage while I was pregnant with and nursing my four children. > > Best of health to you, > Janet McAuley > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Regarding alprazalom, when one is chelating mercury properly, Xanax would be a temporary drug to help with symptoms, such as insomnia, for example. It would do different things for different folks. For me, for example there is a typical rebound of energy if I take it in mid afternoon, and taking it cause my spine to stop hurting. Then if I cannot sleep I use it for that. I cannot tolerate any other prescription meds of this nature, so for me, and that means just for me, this drug in not addictive (have gone off without any problem) and does seem to have some positive effect on glucose metabolism and possibly other effects on the liver. Xanax actually acts as an antihistamine in 10% of its users. I have noticed that in me. However, this or any other drug is not for everyone, because we all have different cytochrome P450 enzyme " casualties " and drug intolerances that result. Many of us resent using Pharmaceuticals, and I am one of them for sure. When I have chelated and supplemented for two years I hope to never use it again. SJ In a message dated 12/2/02 12:16:51 AM Central Standard Time, youngjaem@... writes: > I'm feeling okay with the xanax now but, from what your saying there > is withdrawal symptons once you get off it? so basically your > symptons might reappear again? > > > > > The doctor gave me some generic zanax, if I think hypoglecema is > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 What I have been told about xanax is that it is HIGHLY addictive in the sense that when you try to go off it, it can take your body and brain chemistry 6 or more months to get back to " normal " . I have also read that there are some who are convinced that your brain chemistry never completely returns to normal after the use of xanax. Just relating what I have heard. Personally, I would do some research before using much xanax .... Dave ---------------------- Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 06:15:35 -0000 Subject: Re: xanax I'm feeling okay with the xanax now but, from what your saying there is withdrawal symptons once you get off it? so basically your symptons might reappear again? > The doctor gave me some generic zanax, if I think hypoglecema is the > reason that I'm so anxious will it even help. " youngjaem " > > My adult daughter was given xanax eight years ago and after several months came home to live. Her anxiety was worse. I read an article in Consumer Reports Magazine, written before 1996, that there is a rebound anxiety after using xanax for some time. My daughter went off xanax, all caffeine, chocolate and antihistamines (based on low histamine levels). She started taking amino acids, vitamins and minerals based on tests of plasma amino acids, urine pyrroles and blood histamine levels. Had immediate positive affect. Please read earlier post that I sent about your adrenals. She only ate fruit after having protein, so that this didn't trigger her hypoglycemia. > > Thirty-five years ago, I consulted Adelle (well known nutritionist who wrote, LETS EAT RIGHT TO KEEP FIT) and she recommended that I eat organic calves liver every day, plus take vitamins & minerals 3X day, avoid carbohydrates, drink Tiger's Milk drink (milk, brewer's yeast, etc.). I followed this diet more or less for eight years. I did add carbohydrates when I got married and started cooking for my family. I would highly recommend eating calves liver (or taking supplements like SAMe, glutathione, etc.) daily and see how you feel. I had an amazing recovery and I was only 25 years old at the time. Of course, now I know that my extreme fatigue, chronic infections and severe insomnia was caused by mercury which was not helped by having many mercury fillings replaced with gold fillings due to leakage while I was pregnant with and nursing my four children. > > Best of health to you, > Janet McAuley > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Mike, The bottom line is we are all different. When I was on the very high doses of prednisone, I was on Zoloft for several months. I wasn't having anxiety so much as I was really depressed. Zoloft was appropriate for me. Have you taken Xanax before? It seems you are very certain that this is what you need. Honestly though I would much rather see you get yourself seen by a qualified psychiatrist who can take the time to understand the situation and prescribe appropriately for you. This disease can be an unrelenting horror show. I'm an RN too (though I haven't worked in a clinical setting in many years) Getting the appropriate medication is an important piece of the coping puzzle. You deserve the best, most appropriate medication for your circumstance! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:22:27 PMSubject: Xanax Hi again,I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can "fit me in" to get more. I can go to the "happy Dr." on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent.ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 ann..Hello and Welcome...if I haven't said so already. I have been on varied levels of Prednisone in the almost 4 years since DX. I have been in counseling for the anxiety the depression from the NSIP forces on me. I have also been given scripts for Atavan (.05 mg) and or Valium(2mg) by my pulmodude to help with the problems. The psychologist sent me to a psychiatrist who basically said to keep doing what I was doing. Talking, dealing day by day and taking the atavan or valium whenever I felt really bad. I've had not problem with the prescriptions...however...MEDICARE PART D does not cover any mental health related drugs..it's all out of pocket!! I get extremely anxious and stressed out with prednisone and all that this illness brings with it. If I'm going to be home and not out at all...I'll take the atavan.. it in its small dose makes me not give a S---.If I'm going to be out the Valium takes an edge off but I can function just fine. I hope that this helps. I've never taken Zanax but you should not be made to feel badly for needing medication to help deal with the stresses of PF or the other medications themselves!!! Z fibriotic NSIP/05 Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower mikefergg wrote: Hi again, I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can "fit me in" to get more. I can go to the "happy Dr." on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 ann..Hello and Welcome...if I haven't said so already. I have been on varied levels of Prednisone in the almost 4 years since DX. I have been in counseling for the anxiety the depression from the NSIP forces on me. I have also been given scripts for Atavan (.05 mg) and or Valium(2mg) by my pulmodude to help with the problems. The psychologist sent me to a psychiatrist who basically said to keep doing what I was doing. Talking, dealing day by day and taking the atavan or valium whenever I felt really bad. I've had not problem with the prescriptions...however...MEDICARE PART D does not cover any mental health related drugs..it's all out of pocket!! I get extremely anxious and stressed out with prednisone and all that this illness brings with it. If I'm going to be home and not out at all...I'll take the atavan.. it in its small dose makes me not give a S---.If I'm going to be out the Valium takes an edge off but I can function just fine. I hope that this helps. I've never taken Zanax but you should not be made to feel badly for needing medication to help deal with the stresses of PF or the other medications themselves!!! Z fibriotic NSIP/05 Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower mikefergg wrote: Hi again, I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can "fit me in" to get more. I can go to the "happy Dr." on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks Ann. Not much of a nurse here when it comes to disease. Always L&D. Yes, I've taken Xanax periodically over my adult years. Probably not over 40 to 50 doses all together in 40 years. I could use benadryl and such just as well but it dries me out so badly. Mucous is already thick enough to use for putty! Xanax doesn't make me high or anything. Just removes antsies etc. I am not at all depressed and rarely have a down day. My mental coping is fine but cannot add 2+1 or figure out how to work anything etc... you know the drill. So hyper, cannot sleep or settle down to even paint or draw. Very easily riled also. Not nice. Know it. Can't stop. At least it will only last another few weeks. High dose but not a 6 month regimine. Could have used the psych first time around with pred. I appreciatcha, ann > > Mike, > The bottom line is we are all different. When I was on the very high doses of prednisone, I was on Zoloft for several months. I wasn't having anxiety so much as I was really depressed. Zoloft was appropriate for me. > Have you taken Xanax before? It seems you are very certain that this is what you need. Honestly though I would much rather see you get yourself seen by a qualified psychiatrist who can take the time to understand the situation and prescribe appropriately for you. > This disease can be an unrelenting horror show. I'm an RN too (though I haven't worked in a clinical setting in many years) Getting the appropriate medication is an important piece of the coping puzzle. You deserve the best, most appropriate medication for your circumstance! > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: mikefergg > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:22:27 PM > Subject: Xanax > > > > > > Hi again, > I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. > Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can " fit me in " to get more. > I can go to the " happy Dr. " on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? > Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. > > ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks Ann. Not much of a nurse here when it comes to disease. Always L&D. Yes, I've taken Xanax periodically over my adult years. Probably not over 40 to 50 doses all together in 40 years. I could use benadryl and such just as well but it dries me out so badly. Mucous is already thick enough to use for putty! Xanax doesn't make me high or anything. Just removes antsies etc. I am not at all depressed and rarely have a down day. My mental coping is fine but cannot add 2+1 or figure out how to work anything etc... you know the drill. So hyper, cannot sleep or settle down to even paint or draw. Very easily riled also. Not nice. Know it. Can't stop. At least it will only last another few weeks. High dose but not a 6 month regimine. Could have used the psych first time around with pred. I appreciatcha, ann > > Mike, > The bottom line is we are all different. When I was on the very high doses of prednisone, I was on Zoloft for several months. I wasn't having anxiety so much as I was really depressed. Zoloft was appropriate for me. > Have you taken Xanax before? It seems you are very certain that this is what you need. Honestly though I would much rather see you get yourself seen by a qualified psychiatrist who can take the time to understand the situation and prescribe appropriately for you. > This disease can be an unrelenting horror show. I'm an RN too (though I haven't worked in a clinical setting in many years) Getting the appropriate medication is an important piece of the coping puzzle. You deserve the best, most appropriate medication for your circumstance! > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: mikefergg > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:22:27 PM > Subject: Xanax > > > > > > Hi again, > I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. > Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can " fit me in " to get more. > I can go to the " happy Dr. " on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? > Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. > > ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Medicare Part D covers many mental health medications. It does not cover benzodiazepine of which ativan, xanax, and valium are forms. Some providers do under their formularies. However, it does cover most anti-depressants and many anti-anxiety medications. Fortunately, those meantioned above which it doesn't cover are available as generics. > > > > > > Hi again, > > I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of > > others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another > > round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy > > as anyone knows who's done it. > > Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was > > going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time > > which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family > > practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can " fit me in " to get more. > > I can go to the " happy Dr. " on the other end of town and pay %50 and > > get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior > > just because we're ill? > > Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has > > had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high > > dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am > > bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and > > humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for > > the opportunity to vent. > > > > ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Medicare Part D covers many mental health medications. It does not cover benzodiazepine of which ativan, xanax, and valium are forms. Some providers do under their formularies. However, it does cover most anti-depressants and many anti-anxiety medications. Fortunately, those meantioned above which it doesn't cover are available as generics. > > > > > > Hi again, > > I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of > > others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another > > round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy > > as anyone knows who's done it. > > Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was > > going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time > > which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family > > practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can " fit me in " to get more. > > I can go to the " happy Dr. " on the other end of town and pay %50 and > > get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior > > just because we're ill? > > Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has > > had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high > > dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am > > bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and > > humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for > > the opportunity to vent. > > > > ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 ann.... I am not on prednisone and do not have problems with anti-depressants (I get them from my pcp...I'm on Cymbalta but he also has Rx Xanax for me). I go to a pain clinic for pain meds because many docs now are not treating chronic pain conditions. Pain is now becoming another needed specialist. Even my own pcp does not do chronic pain control, nor does my rheumy. Here's one for you....I see my rheumy then get the necessary pain meds across town! I don't mind getting my pain meds through the pain clinic but think it's ridiculous that I have to drive in circles for care, pain meds, care, pain meds. The doc who makes the dx should Rx the meds! Pain or otherwise. Anyway...you asked about Xanax. How much you pay will depend on your insurance....so are you paying cash for the 'happy dr' to get your needs met? I'm surprised the doc Rx prednisone does not also Rx an anti-depressant for you or is this the doc who Rx 10? Are you feeling 'dehumanized and humiliated because you aren't getting Xanax specifically? As MB wrote, you seem certain that Xanax is what you need... There are many here on the board who are on prednisone and anti-depressants. I'm sure they will reply too. I'm really sorry you are feeling these unpleasant feelings. Keep on keepin' on. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Xanax Hi again,I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can "fit me in" to get more. I can go to the "happy Dr." on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent.ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi ann - Ativan is my drug of choice. Fortunately my dr understands my various disease and understands the sideaffects of Prednisone. He wants me confortable and not in pain. My lungs and heart will last longer when they are not stressed. And I don't mind sticking to my guns to get to that point. Good luck with your doc - are their any others around other than Dr Happy and Dr Sappy? S, Lubbock, TX NSIP w/PF 12 12/2006 et al > > Hi again, > I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. > Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can " fit me in " to get more. > I can go to the " happy Dr. " on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? > Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. > > ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi ann - Ativan is my drug of choice. Fortunately my dr understands my various disease and understands the sideaffects of Prednisone. He wants me confortable and not in pain. My lungs and heart will last longer when they are not stressed. And I don't mind sticking to my guns to get to that point. Good luck with your doc - are their any others around other than Dr Happy and Dr Sappy? S, Lubbock, TX NSIP w/PF 12 12/2006 et al > > Hi again, > I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. > Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can " fit me in " to get more. > I can go to the " happy Dr. " on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? > Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. > > ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi ann - Ativan is my drug of choice. Fortunately my dr understands my various disease and understands the sideaffects of Prednisone. He wants me confortable and not in pain. My lungs and heart will last longer when they are not stressed. And I don't mind sticking to my guns to get to that point. Good luck with your doc - are their any others around other than Dr Happy and Dr Sappy? S, Lubbock, TX NSIP w/PF 12 12/2006 et al > > Hi again, > I've just become a member and, after reading the experiences of others, feel I have not been a good self advocate. I am now on another round of pred and doing 60mg and so on by the week. It makes me crazy as anyone knows who's done it. > Asking for Xanax is like pulling teeth. At 67, a retired RN, if I was going to be an addict, I've had every opportunity. Ten 0.5mg at a time which cost me ten dollars co-pay is rediculous. I am seeing our family practitioner maybe tomorrow if they can " fit me in " to get more. > I can go to the " happy Dr. " on the other end of town and pay %50 and get all the 5mg I want but must we be forced into that sleezy behavior just because we're ill? > Now, the question arises, am I asking for the wrong thing and who has had what experience over the long haul in depending on it when on high dose pred? I rarely do this much pred. Is there a better way? I am bonkers with nothing. Any ideas? This is very dehumanizing and humiliating to go begging and be treated like a criminal. Thanks for the opportunity to vent. > > ann, IP 1997, HP & PF 2004 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thanks for all the input and advice about Xanax. Since I'm on 60mg of pred I have just now figured out how to read these posts. You know the drill on this crazy med. I have not seen the happy Dr. but know someone who did. He doesn't take insurance and charges %50/visit and you get a one month supply. The next month is another $50. How do these guys get by with it!!! My family Dr. had decided to give me some. So, after all my griping, I told him to forget it and I am coping with relaxation techniques. Unless I am otherwise stressed this works pretty well. A little self control is getting me a long way. Maybe I am reaching too soon for meds. Valium, Xanax and others are in same family so equally addictive. I know this. I don't drink, hate all narcotic pain killers and anything else that makes me wierd like prednisone. Never ever would I take them for a high. Ah, well, you know this and I know this but we are now in the system. I had hoped to get through life without using it! Thanks again, ann " Sometimes the Magic Works and Sometimes it Doesn't " Quote from movie " Little Big Man " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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