SV butterfly rushes?. And thanks for Xanox

April 12, 2004

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Hello, just first of all, thanks for the recommendation I got from

several of you using Xanox for depression, I have had Sobril/Oxascand

before and I just increased the dose, after a week with Xanox (Xanor in

Sweden) I get hours of beeing myself again, beeing able to think without

panic and that means relaxation, what a relief! My doc said not more

than 2 mg a day, try even less. But I need 2 x 1 mg a day at least, I

have even taken 1/2 more. Anyone with experience? My doc claims these

pills are very adictive. I just say they make my life a bit more normal

when I am down and out.

How about these butterly rushes, I have had them both sides of my nose

and by the ear, for days or sometimes for couple of weeks, are they a

sign of CP? Another medication problem, dextropropoxyphen 4 x 100mg with

4 x 1 g paracetamol a day is what my gastro doc orders me, but I have

tried Tramadol and Oxycontin which helps much better when I get attacks

with pain and cramps. All the best from a sunny Sweden with some cold

winds. I have had a considerably nice and relaxed Easter with few

problems, thanks GOD, I did go to church to ask for some more days/weeks

like this. I hope you have had an enjoyable and peaceful holiday. Sonja

with Love

April 16, 2004

Hi to you in Sweden, I have always longed to take a trip abroad, but

chronic pancreatitis and the fact that we are not independantly

wealthy has dampened that dream. I noticed that alot of the

medications you wrote about are not available in the U.S..

I noticed you mentioned " The Butterfly Rash " it is not uncommon for

people with pancreatitis to have skin rashes, although the butterly

shaped rash is specific to a disease process called Lupus which is a

connective tissue disorder. I would strongly give you a

gently " push " to see your family physician for this, the diagnosis

can be made through blood work. The blood work should consist of an

ANA ( antinuclearantibody test) and a sed rate. Again I should say

that it is not unusual for those with pancreatitis to have weird

skin rashes, I do myself, but Lupus is nothing to play with, it can

and I want to highlight can be life threatening. Feel free to ask

any question that you might have.

Atwell LPN

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