Posted by Peg on September 1, 2000, at 20:56:01
Greetings,
I can't believe I fell into this site. It is by far the best of the web. I have so far been soaking in everyone's expertise. I apologize for the lengthy post, please forgive me.
Two years ago, I had liposuction on my abdomen. The plastic surgeon plunged through the stomach wall with the ultra sound candula and burned my small intestine and colon making 50 holes. Unaware of his error, he released me. Four days later I was ambulanced to surgery with severe peritonitis, having a lot of small intestine and my ascending colon removed.After 3 weeks in the hospital, totally dependant on morphine, I was released cold turkey. I have since been able to reduce my pain meds on my own......to Tylenol #2, and #3 plus Ultram. No matter how bad I am feeling, I can't seem to find any doctors with any compassion.Gradually I have become housebound, mostly in bed. Because I am in legal action against the plastic surgeon, all docs act suspicious of me, fearing to actively treat me. So everyone has prescribed loads of AD. I have been on Prozac w/ Wellburtin, Zoloft, Elavil,Serzone, Imipramine,Doxipin,Effexor, Remeron, Trazadone,etc. For the last 7 months I was on 80mg Prozac,300 Wellbutrin. I just quit everything last week, because I got fed up with no results. I didn't have side effects from the AD's, just no results...I have terrible insomnia, using Ambien. Docs keep trying to get me to use antihistimines for sleep, but they only wire me.
I have been to several Pdocs with no suggestions from them.
My problem is that I cannot find a doctor with the knowledge I need of proper pain meds, and AD.
The last one was very rude because he got a supeona to turn in my records from the courts. With internet access, I am finding more info than the docs.
My question......The symptoms I have had since 1998 are chronic diarrhea (10xday) fatigue, low grade fever every day, brain fog, heavy chest pressure, heart palpatations,depression. I am wondering if I am suffering from GAD. I don't feel panicky, but those symptoms do happen in anxiety. I tried Valium last week (from an old prescrip) and it did help a little I took 15mg x day for about 3 days. My head was clearer. Because of the terrible diarrhea, things run through me pretty fast. Is there a slow release Valium? Has anyone else had these symptoms?
Given my experiences, I would rather torture myself than go find another doctor. Does anyone know if Neurotin can be found overseas? So far I have been getting light Tylenol#2 from South Africa. But I would like to try Neurotin. Everytime I go to a doctor I have to face this humiliation that vanity (lipo) got me into this situation in the first place. Several doctors have even told me so. Kind of like, "serves you right" kind of attitude. It probably sounds like I have an anger issue, but I think I have put that behind me. I do get frustrated with the typical 15 minute office visit. I just received SS benefits after applying only 5 months ago. Hooray...since I am raising my 16 year old son alone.
I just want to say "Thanks" to everyone. I enjoy this site so much. It is so informative. Believe me, I know the effort it takes to reach out when you are not feeling well. Everyone here is well spoken and concerned for each other. Blessings to each of you.
Peg
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