There's been alot going on for me lately. My boyfriend of 12 years and I decided that I should move out & see what happens. Between my bipolar & having RSD and always being in horrible pain, it is too much for him and is making him very unhappy. On top of that....I went to my therapist appointment yesterday. I remember taking my meds before I left....take Cymbalta, Xanax, & Oxycodone in the mornings. A few minutes into our session, I felt really really drugged up & could barely keep my eyes open. Don't understand it. I take these meds every morning & am always fine. So, my therapist got really freaked out. I really don't think I took my meds twice by accident, but it was a hectic morning. They said my pulse was really low & they wouldn't let me drive home. They wanted to call an ambulance & take me to hospital. I refused. They finally agreed to let my friend come pick me up. It was really embarrasing. I don't know what happenned. I am really worried that they will tell my primary doc & my meds will be taken from me. That cannot happen!!!! I do not abuse my meds...but it looked really bad. Just so scared what the consequences of this will be.

Hi firegirl and welcome,
I'm so sorry you are going thru this emotional trial. Do you have a place to go too or a friend for a roommate? Many traumatic situations are a stressor on a relationship.I'm sure you have done a lot of talking. I'm grateful for all the help and support from my family and friends. I've lost some dear friends, that weren't able to deal with my change of health and lack of being able to keep up with former activities or even being reliable from day to day.
It hurts, but I realize some have limitations in certain areas of their life.
In 14 years of RSD, I have had that experience once. And I know from the reaction I did a double take of my morning meds. There are a few times, I have had to ask my self, did I take my meds. When I am not sure, I don't take any for a couple hours. By then I'm either in less pain, and realize I DID take them, or I'm in BAD pain and know I didn't take them. After that, which I was just at home, I got a 7 day pill case.
My RSD Dr. is a neurologist, psychiatrist and pharmacologist. Been seeing him 5=6 years. First 5 years saw him monthly, and now once every 2 months. He is my pain management Dr. and helps me in all areas. He gave me instructions to not drive for 3-4 hours after taking meds. I have never broken that trust. We can get a dui if we break that direction and more importantly hurt someone. I know we had a discussion on the forum once. If I lost my driver's license, it would be devastating.
Just in case, it was reported to your Dr., you might pick up a pill box and start that routine so it won't happen again and it would show your Dr. you take this seriously and he is more apt to keep his trust in you.
May I encourage you to journal during this transition with your 12 yr relationship. If you haven't journaled before, I know from experience, it is huge in healing, grieving process. My mother died yesterday in 1973. She was only 46-cancer-misdiagnosed. I am so grateful I was able to spend the last few months with her. Then my father became ill and was able to care for him...A wonderful counselor helped me for 2 plus years
This having this monster is another whole ballgame. Please let us know how you are. Do you belong to support group? The RSDSA has a list of groups throughout the country, put in your zip code and you will receive the name of leader and phone number. I really needed a grief support group when my parents died. and RSD group is wonderful.
Take care, loretta soft hugs

I'm sorry to hear of the problems.

I think I might have done the same thing just last night. I got very sleepy after taking my gabapentin a little late but then started suspecting I might have taken it early as well. If this ever happens again I intend to maintain a checklist. My memory has become very holey. You can always set an alarm or get a pill dispenser at the drugstore too.

Let the doc know and it seems unlikely that he'll change your Rx. Monitor your condition closely though as it is possible there's some sort of medication problem.

Good luck.