Originally Posted by kathy d

Hi Terri,
I am saddened to hear about a marriage breaking up. It is a sad situation. My opinion (for what it is worth) is that your daughter is taking way too many meds. It is almost a blessing that she did not take the others that night because she would have probably OD. I had gone through a divorce when I was 30 and it was the pitts (and it was before rsd). Add on rsd and everything she is going through and I think she really needs to see a psychologist and maybe someone specializing in pain that can understand not only is she having physical pain but emotional pain as well. I can understand how she feels as I would take anything just to get the pain to go away...it is brutal how painful it is AND it can ruin your life. I think you at first should sit down and tell her your concerns (as it is your house and you can't handle seeing her like it). I went to the hospital once and they put me on soooo many meds and pain meds then said they couldn't do anymore and sent me home. I have no real recollectioin of it. My poor son said I wasn't making any sense and kept falling asleep while sitting up. Well he and his friend took me to the ER and found out they overdosed me and I could have died had my son not recognized the problem. It was a nightmare. I think she should be weaned off some of them as she is taking to many things that do the same thing (so why would she need to do that)??? Maybe you could go to the doctor's with her next time and either talk to him alone or with her whatever you think would work. Don't alienate yourself from her but be firm and say you cannot move here until you get rid of some of these meds. She may need rehab for a bit to figure out what works for her. Myself, I've been through the mess and have tried it all (or just about) and the pain is relentless. I had to resort to natural vitamins and trace minerals in an iv. I started out over a year ago and it saved my life. I now go every six weeks. After four months of doing it I was able to get off ALL pain medication and I was told the previous year I could never do that. My burning pain is alot lower too so don't give up hope. She just needs to find the right thing and all those pills slowly make your body die (is what I found out). I've had full body rsd for seven years now. Hang in there and I applaud you for stepping up in a loving way. Most people would be in denial but you are doing a great job. You should be proud of yourself. Let us know in any way if we can help you or her out. We are all here for you.
kathy d