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02-15-2015, 01:01 PM | #11 | ||
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I am thinking I need to be in control of my health again and not let doctors bully me into accepting the concept of idiopathic or drugs that may lead to long term problems when trying to withdraw. To me personally idiopathic sounds like idiotic and pathetic rolled into one - doctors and researchers opting out of investigating further because there isn't the time or funding - and I won't just sit back and accept it. Nor would our doctors if it was happening to them I'm sure! Mat
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If you get lemons, make lemonade Sjögren’s, Hashimoto’s and Systemic Sclerosis with Raynaud’s, Erythromelagia and small fibre polyneuropathy, GI problems top to tail, degenerative disc disease and possible additional autoimmune diseases |
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02-16-2015, 03:39 AM | #12 | ||
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Sorry to jump on the band wagon here but I too feel your pain over 20yrs now and the nights are horrible I know. After I have work hard all day and distracted by my intent then to stop and my focus is pain... but... I am still shocked by the calming effect of Valerian Root. It is a God send for me...like right now as we speak...
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02-16-2015, 03:42 AM | #13 | ||
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02-17-2015, 09:04 PM | #14 | ||
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In order to allow about 6hrs. deep sleep without feeling any pain, I have been taking Ambien CR every night for the past 4 or 5 years. The Ambien without the CR would wake me up after a few hours with pain. When I started the Ambien Cr, it is more of a time release so instead of the 10mg's, the CR has 12.5 mgs and a small amount kicks in a bit later. Really has made a difference. It is unbelievable to have this time not to feel any pain. I, myself, was never a good sleeper either; but the pain made sleep almost impossible until i started the Ambien Cr. Probably not for everyone; but I am quite thankful for the sleep I know I will get each night. Gerry |
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02-18-2015, 02:32 AM | #15 | ||
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Sleep is soooo important to our well being. I got brain fog with the drugs for sleep. I do not do Rx drugs because of the side effects I have experienced and prefer to go natural as possible ... At night I do a Calms Forte and a Valerian and able to sleep the whole night.
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02-18-2015, 03:00 AM | #16 | ||
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02-18-2015, 03:43 AM | #17 | ||
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My experience of discuss was with the Statin drugs. I agreed to take and it dropped my Cholesterol like a rock but... I had several side effects that I went to talk to the doctor about and he just wanted to prescribe another drug to treat that system... and some PT for the muscle tightness in my leg... I did that with no relief... finally put 2 and 2 together and when I stopped the symptoms did too... I am happy to report that through diet and the holistic approach I hit all the numbers on my last blood work up Now if I could only get the feeling back in my poor feet...I'd be doing a gig Oh by the way... I am part of the Campbell clan
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02-18-2015, 03:55 AM | #18 | ||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ger715 (02-18-2015) |
02-18-2015, 11:26 AM | #19 | |||
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Malia i dont know what the cause of your PN is or if you have found a cause yet, but statin drugs are known to cause peripheral neuropathy. If you had muscle pain while taking them, that could be your cause right there.
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02-18-2015, 11:30 AM | #20 | ||
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[QUOTE=MAT52;1124733]I will have to look this drug up Gerry as it may not be available in Scotland or be under another trade name.
(There is a generic available which is Zolpidem 10mg and 12.5mg.) The most important thing to do when taking this type of sleep med is to go to bed within 10-15 min. after taking them; especially when newly started. Some will get sleepy very quickly and that could cause unbalance. As I mentioned previously; never was a very good sleeper; years of being sleep deprived. When the PN/spine issues became too painful to even lay on the bed at night; I gave in to the Ambien/ then later Ambien CR. I am amazed at the ability to go into well needed sleep enabling me to better face another 24/7 day of pain. I know this is not for everyone; but for me it is a godsend. Gerry |
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