Posted by jujube on January 8, 2005, at 1:16:35
In reply to Re: Some advice needed (hopefully last time) » jujube, posted by KaraS on January 7, 2005, at 22:30:03
> You are not a hopeless loser. You're just going through a really difficult time. You were making some progress (albeit incomplete) and then you suffered a terrible setback. No wonder you're upset. This can all turn around again soon when you get on something you can tolerate that will work for you better. Once all of the pain medication is out of your system you will probably respond better to your supplements as well.
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-- Thanks Kara. It seems that for months now I have been taking two steps forward and one and a half steps back. I usually refuse to take pain medication (I have a relatively high tolerance for physical pain), but the surgeon said it was to my benefit to take something for a few days at least. It's weird, but at first the pills were almost like "happy" pills, not in the least bit sedating for me. But, after a few days, I started to get an almost oppressive feeling. It was so bad at times that I had to turn on all kinds of lights, even during the day, and have not been able to go to sleep without the t.v. and a hall light on. I end up on the verge of tears, but am afraid that if I start crying, I won't be able to stop. Now that I have stopped the pain meds, I think I will restart Celexa.> Unfortunately this usually comes down to trial and error.
-- I am so hoping that my next trial will be the one for me. I am leaning toward Provigil as of today. I have read about the experiences of others with it both here and on Remedyfind, and it sounds like it would be a good choice. I will just have to try to be assertive with the pdoc when I see him again in the next couple of weeks. And, I will raise Klonopin with him as well, although I am not as concerned about that since I do have Xanax which does help me quite a bit. I have to pick my battles, and Provigil is more important to me at this stage.
> Remember - this is a temporary setback based on an unfortunate occurence. This too shall pass!!-- Thanks Kara. I will do my best to keep those words in mind.
Take care.
Tamara
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