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The new shrink who said I dont have official depression gave me Luvox CR for my OCD. Should I bother with it? I also take Xanax for my anxiety and Ultram for my back pains. The DR was concerned about the Luvox and the Ultram. I was on Vicodin and Lortab for the back but I could not tolerate the side effects of narcotics. Do I give this Luvox CR a chance to help my sick OCD or do i just keep with my Xanax and tame my anxiety? I also have bleeding ulcers that do on bleed anymore and i take 80 mgs a day of protonix for this, I have a low thyroid and massive allergies. I don't want to take extra pills but I want to know if this Luvox CR will help - otherwise I'm not taking it. I also have had rashes in the past from some other pill.If the Luvox CR can help me with my OCD I'll take it, but I do not want anymore gastric bleeding or rashes. I dont care about the sexual side effects or the weight gain - I just want some feedback from ppl who have major anxiety, take Xanax, and are seriously OCD. Thanks for your help! Edit - I love the 2 responses I have received. To the first responder, I do try and use a holistic approach the my pains. And funny you mention volunteering - my 14 yr old cat died in June and I go to the locals Humane Society every week and play with the cats. I'm not an official volunteer but loving the cats helps me heal. I am on the fence with these meds bc I know the DRs want you to get hooked on it so they can get money. I am just very concerned about possible ulcer disruption. From what I have read about this med so far, there doesn't seem to be a bleeding issue - the main issue seems to be gas and I live alone so thats not a problem. I just dont know if I should try this stuff. I have 5 weeks of free samples so no money was spent but I dont want to create other medical problems if this pill isnt something I really need. What do you all think I should do?

phillip b replied: "meds can and do damage people who suffer from this illness hypnotherapy and all of this what is paramount is to choose your healing route------ carefully-- be really aware that the conventional treatment for this can be horrendous and you can go on for years with no improvement and massive damaging detrimental side effects from meds . Do read this very carefully and try and understand the principles behind what is being said . Evaluate all of this info well –this info will save you years of suffering ---years if you apply it .. This will educate you on our health care system and its dire limitations All treatment recommended by the doctors should be tested and approved and quite rightly so. That makes sense right .it costs millions to test and approve treatments because of the possible damage to people.. Drug companies Fund most research and will only and I mean only look at treatments, which show the promise of good deal of a profit, --they will actively dismiss any therapy which does not have profit potential— thus your doctor will only recommend therapies with profit in them. Despite The fact that some of these other therapies mentioned do have overwhelming benefits some, which have saved needless amputations, needless pain and trauma, and much loss of life. Drugs are not the answer for depression with mind altering chemicals or any other mental illness. This is a fundamental principle and unless you grasp this fully –you could /will have years of suffering ahead of you . This does not help you though when you are ill and suffering—not hearing about therapies which can help from a person you look up to and trust Have you heard your local doctor recommend, Massage Spiritual healing, Herbs, Light therapy,Colour therapy,the violet ray therapy, Osteopathy, Electrical Frequency devices. These therapies will work for many complaints of a so called mental nature we have thousands of testimonials and results showing years of successful applications Do this and I will guarantee improvements to you inside a day its that simple, of course getting these things in place can be much harder. Each therapy can have a very beneficial influence on you. Print this all off save it and enact it and share it --- of course someone to help you get these therapies in your life is invaluable but do not be swayed by them trying for short cuts …. 1,get someone to massage your back and legs at least 3 times a week use peanut oil or a mix of 50-50 olive and peanut oil. 2 use the violet ray machine an Edgar Cayce device google search this --- 3 times a week on the other days especially on the spine….we use it every day with very positive results 3.get a tent sleep out side 3times a week utilising earth energy - nature can help big time especially with how you feel how much energy you have 4 study and apply good nutrition-- adequate minerals all of them particularly calcium and magnesium iron essential fatty acids omega 3 6 9 protein etc 5 ensure your thyroid is working well 7 ensure you do at least I hr per day some kind of voluntary work when you are able..the reasons you are ill , or poor or have allsorts of bad things happen to you is because of karma -----usually from past lives but some from this one –voluntary work will offset your mistakes--- how much it offsets well that is down to god and how much you do. Healing us is in direct proportion to the help we give others ie your healing comes with helping others achieve theirs so if people are doing very little in helping others ---they suffer more and longer...and if they are doing a lot they get well faster....so now you know what to do ,,and like a lot of us are already doing being of service. 8 be amongst people who are giving, friendly who have time for you who love you , choose your friends well 9 be or get to a place which personally love or like 10 get and do some work which you like or love 11 ensure you do no acts which hurt or inflict on anyone –don’t want to add to your karma do we !!! 12 spiritual healing yes and reiki -. 13think good positive thoughts, laughter, look at comedy, play good uplifting music, 14 avoid at all costs exposure to violence, murders, suffering ,death ,tragedies, -feed upon good things uplifting things, things that feel like a breath of fresh air.. 15 Positive affirmation- that’s right programme your self in the mirror , thoughts are things words are things actions are things , all have influence, few people realise these things can have an effect on themselves . 16 a detox ------ toxins can influence how you feel big time 17 hugs get plenty of them in your daily life you would be amazed at how people feel after a few decent hugs…. 18 loads of exercise running walking climbing but something which you enjoy 19 rid yourselves of all aspartame laden foods and drink and many additives get back to a wholesome organic diet diet A total cure however"

LINDA R replied: "I'll take the view that you must have wanted assistance or you wouldn't have been at the doctor's office. Why go and waste the money if you aren't going to follow the advice. The best way to know if something works for you is to give it a try. Different meds work different ways on different people. What works for me won't necessarily work for you. Sounds like you would like to be medication free, but you have too many problems right now for that to be a possibility."

Rex replied: "I think you really need to talk to a therapist, counselor or a professional about this. They can give you the best answer."

What should I do if my Dr. won't treat my anxiety, chest pains, & high B.P.? I wanted to post here since this is a busy site and I've helped a lot on this women's board so I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on how I can get something for anxiety. It seems like the pain mgt. dr. doesn't want to give me any pain meds or valium and my insurance won't cover them unless there is a need for them. I really wish I could just calm down for a bit. After I took the Ativan even though it expired I think it helped and I'm not sleepy. To bad something like valium is not available over the counter. I got along with everyone better while on it. I saw my pain mgt. dr. yesterday and primary dr. today. I asked if I could go back on valium and the nurse in the pain mgt. dr's office said it's not for spasms and it's for anxiety. I told her I had symptoms of anxiety but didn't tell her it's been like this since I went off the valium. She said the dr. won't give me valium for muscle spasms. Today I saw Primary dr. and he gave me B.P. meds today and I'm still feeling racy and have chest pains. My B.P. diastolic is still about 130/94 and He said I'd have to get valium from the pain mgt. dr but she refused. I should have told him that she doesn't give valium for spasms or pain. I feel like I can't get treated and if I took valium I may be able to stop three or four other meds I'm taking. See this post for further info. Any help would be appreciated. I'm not feeling well and I can't drink alcohol as it makes me sick to my stomach. I found an expired Ativan and took it but I don't know if it's working yet. I did better and was more calm and got along with everyone while on valium and since then I've been screaming, panicing, and feel like I'm in a big hurry. I wish I could get some valium. I stopped it last November and my moods are not the same while off of it. I get along better with my spouse while on it. There is another dr. that may give it to me but I really don't want to go that route since I haven't seen him in a few years. He gave me 10mg four times a day which is a lot but I'd be happy to have 5mg 3 times a day rather than being so anxious. I heard that valium can help with spasms but the pain mgt. dr's nurse said it's not for that. I don't agree cause it helped me and rather than me taking 1 flexeril, 1/2 zanaflex, 2 robaxin it would be a lot safer for my liver to just take one valium. Here is another post with my meds listed even though I'll try to add them. I'm saw Primary Dr. today & wondered if what I have symptoms of is Anxiety. Some of the Symptoms... Heart palpitations and feeling mentally racy & not able to finish, always in a hurry Chest pain Headache when very stressed High blood pressure-The systolic (upper number) runs between 120 and 160 and the diastolic (lower number) runs between 90 and 106 Nausea Depression only due to the severe pain I've been in for over six years Since stopping the morphine & valium my blood pressure has been high. Medications... Flexeril muscle relaxer Zofran for nausea Suboxone keeps patients from taking opiate pain meds Inderal high blood pressure Celebrex anti-inflammatory & also works for pain Trazodone sleep Protonix acid reflux Cymbalta depression I got from the pain meds. I'm not feeling depressed. Lyrica muscles and fibromyalgia which I don't have. My B.P. is still up & I still feel the same. What do I have to do to get valium? Can it be illegal to not give valium 2 me? Is there anything I can do to get the dr. to give me some valium so I can feel better less racy and be more calm? I would take ativan but how do I get my dr. to give it to me without talking to my pain mgt. dr. and having them give it to me when she already said she wouldn't? She's afraid to give me anything that could be addictive since I was on pain meds for over six years but why can't I get some valium or ativan? I may be able to cut off the other muscle relaxers if the ativan or valium works. I just don't know how to get dr. to give it to me? I've been to psychologist because of a spinal injury from a ruptured disc. I was on meds for over six years and I didnt' want to continue taking them anymore. I don't really have any pain on the suboxone which is a detox med and can't really afford to stay on it. I wanted to come off painkilers but I don't like the chest pain and racy feelings. I have to stay on suboxone for a few more months and the pain mgt. dr. told the nurse to tell me that she wasn't giving me valium for spasms. I usually take more than I should of the muscle relaxers to help and as far as exercise I don't do much but should. I have to have help around the house so I can get on the precore but hubby won't help and there is so much to do since the house went bad for the six years I couldn't do anything. It's so overwhelming to look at the house and try to figure out what to do. I get chest pains and either decide to do something and get yelled at for not doing something else or I don't do anything. B.P. after med but still have chest pain. I called Dr. to tell about Ativan. Nurse asked if ativan helped & I said yes. She will give msg to dr. I also said the nurse in other office said dr. won't give valium for spasms as it's for anxiety which needs primary dr. I hope I get a call back soon. Hopefully with some exercise & keeping busy but hopefully not to stressed will help. I'm not depressed I'm in pain from spinal injury. I do believe I should cut down on the sugars because I love sugar in oatmeal, Reese's, & fruits. I am about 20 lbs over but it could be from the suboxone/m.s.. I don't want to continue to overdose on muscle meds. I should be off meds & I think I'm taking more because of meds. Exercise painful with injury. See links Kasja you are correct. I'm not addicted. I am not having withdrawal from meds cause I'm not on any opiates and haven't been in since the end of November. It's not possible for me to have any cravings or addictions when I'm not on opiate pain meds. The suboxone prevents me from wanting opiates but each time I see the dr. she gives me scripts for suboxone and it's $175 per visit that insurance doesn't cover. If I had addiction I'd be on the pain meds but I'm not. Instead I'm uncomfortable & I need to take more of the muscle relaxers due to the spasms. I can't eat at the table without my arm jumping and food flying off toward me. It's very frustrating to have a spinal cord injury and try to continue living without wanting to kill myself from the severe ongoing pain. I've had surgery to fuse my vertebrae after one dr. told me nothing was wrong with my neck and the surgeon found it was much worse than he expected. The disc was leaking gel in my spine and a lot of nerve damage was done. Because of the damage I will be in constant pain for the rest of my life. However I can either overdose on muscle relaxers and Advil (15 per day) to try and get through the day while trying to care for my kids or I can just end my life of the contstant pain but killing myself would be a sin so I can't do that. Alot of people are street addicts and while I came off the pain patches which a lot of people are on they said I was very brave. The majority in there were using the drugs just to get high and they didn't have a pain issue. My dr. told me that I may never recover and will have this the rest of my life. I either have to take what I can or sleep all day by getting knocked out and wake up from the pain. I can't sleep my life away. Any person in pain will tell you that. How would you like it if you had bad period cramps not one but everyday of your life for the rest of your life and you weren't allowed to take pain meds or over the counter meds for it. Lots would throw in the towel. People take otc meds & migraine ppl say the're horrible. Imagine only being able to take Advil but even when the Advil no longer works there is nothing the dr will give you cause they don't want you on something addicting since you are an alcoholic or family history of alcoholics. My stress is very high & I'm expected to do it all. They don't clean, take out trash, clean the cat box, feed dogs, walk dogs, sweep, laundry, drive kids everywhere, pick up after them, cook, I don't get paid or an allowance but just yelled at when I can't keep up. Is it fair? Because I was bedridden for months from nerve damage I have to play catch up. The only pain free time is when I'm asleep. I'm exhausted! Anyone want to come over and help me physically? Any other ideas since I'm not on anything addicting? What will help with pain and how can I exercise while in pain? I didn't ask for a pain killer just something for anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure.

Reality bites replied: "It sounds like you are just looking to the docs to figure out what pill to give you next! Sorry to say, but your problems are not in your body they are in your head and the next doc you should see is a psychologist. If your perceived pain is so overbearing that you think you need to have prescriptions to solve your problems then it is clear to me that you need to alter your diet (which means cutting out all the refined sugars, coffee, soda, fried foods, fast foods, microwaved foods, and dairy and meat; which are obviously in excess if you are in constant pain and are having spasms) and you need to start exercising. It sounds like you are very inactive thus precipitating this negativity and codependency on your doctors and western medicine to "cure" your ills. Good luck."

///\oo/\\\ replied: "sounds like you have what I have but I have been able to control it a lil better with diet and exercise. the doctor tried tried putting me on cymbalta but I didn't stay on it because it made me feel funny. he also gave me some low dose Ativan which I use for moments when I feel an attack coming on and here lately I haven't been having them as much. I would find a different doctor, one who cares about your well being. good luck"

justmeinthisworld replied: "I'm surprised they gavce you meds for 130/94--thats only borderline high..is that just after teh meds? normal BP is 120/90 or less if its anxiety---you need to see a psychiatrist...."

Tina replied: "is the pain management Dr because of addiction?if so,this is why you're not getting benzo scripts.ativan is a quick fix for anxiety.I would think you need a daily anxiety med/24 hour lasting.It also sounds like withdrawal from opiates."

Kasja replied: "Wow, are you not addicted."

Does this sound like Anxiety? I'm seeing my Primary Dr. today. Heart palpitations and feeling mentally racy and not able to finish, always in a hurrty Chest pain Headache when very stressed High blood pressure-The systolic (upper number) runs between 120 and 160 and the diastolic (lower number) runs between 90 and 106 Nausea Depression only due to the severe pain I've been in for over six years Ever since stopping the morphine and valium my blood pressure has been high. Medications... Flexeril muscle relaxer Zofran for nausea Suboxone keeps patients from taking opiate pain meds Inderal high blood pressure Celebrex anti-inflammatory & also works for pain Trazodone sleep Protonix acid reflux Cymbalta depression I got from the pain meds. I'm not feeling depressed. Lyrica muscles and fibromyalgia which I don't have. I took Inderal yesterday from my Primary Dr. but B.P. stayed high and went up a few hours later to 140/102. The Pain management Dr. I saw yesterday didn't give me any ideas of what I could have but I see my Primary Care Dr. today. If it's anxiety what's the treatment? I'm a mom of three kids who I drive to and from school everyday. I know yahoo isn't a medical dr. but does anyone have any ideas? I want to get off most meds but my Dr. won't give me valium for anxiety symptoms and she says it's not for spasms. When I mentinoed anxiety to the nurse she said Dr. won't give it to me. Since no valium, I've had high B.P. and anxiety symptoms. I won't go on pain meds cause of driving to and from private school. The meds I take now aren't addicting nor make me sleepy. If any of them do then I don't take them. Lyrica and Flexeril doesn't cause me drowsiness. No bus or friends close by enough from the school. We are farthest from private school. Hubby works 24 hr. shifts so I have no choice but to drive. If I go back on pain meds insurance won't cover them and I will be more absent from the meds making me sleepy.

EROS7776 replied: "I can relate to your problems. I have had degenerative disc disease for 15 years and have been on full disability for over five years. My list of meds, including phentynal patches and oxycodone are quite similar to yours. I think some of the symptoms you are experiencing are due to stress, and that alone will make your blood pressure high. There are many days that I can't stay awake due to the amount of medicine I take along with the lack of sleep I get consistently at night. You really need to get your blood pressure under control, which will help with your chest pain, heart problems and headaches. I hate to say this, but you really do no need to be driving at all, while taking lyrica and flexeril, expecially. I take lyrica twice a day and zanaflex up to 6 times a day. I do no drive when taking my meds and do not take these meds if I have to drive. You are risking the lives of your children and others on the road by driving under the influence of some of these meds. Also if you have an accident causing death or injury under the influence of these meds, you could also be prosecuted. Your children need their mom and you need to find other transportation for them to school. They could ride a bus or with a neighbor or friend. I really wish I could help you more. Just make sure that your pain doctor and primary doctor are on the same page and both know about all of your medications so they can work together to get your problems under control. You might need to see a counselor so you can blow off some steam if nothing else. I tried it and sometimes it helped me. hope this helps.."

What are these symptoms of? I'm seeing my Primary Dr. today and wondered if what I have symptoms of is Anxiety. Some of the Symptoms... Heart palpitations and feeling mentally racy and not able to finish, always in a hurrty Chest pain Headache when very stressed High blood pressure-The systolic (upper number) runs between 120 and 160 and the diastolic (lower number) runs between 90 and 106 Nausea Depression only due to the severe pain I've been in for over six years Ever since stopping the morphine and valium my blood pressure has been high. Medications... Flexeril muscle relaxer Zofran for nausea Suboxone keeps patients from taking opiate pain meds Inderal high blood pressure Celebrex anti-inflammatory & also works for pain Trazodone sleep Protonix acid reflux Cymbalta depression I got from the pain meds. I'm not feeling depressed. Lyrica muscles and fibromyalgia which I don't have. I took Inderal yesterday for high blood pressure from my Primary Dr. but B.P. stayed high and went up a few hours later to 140/102. The Pain management Dr. I saw yesterday didn't give me any ideas of what I could have but I see my Primary Care Dr. today. If it's anxiety what's the treatment? I'm a mom of three kids who I drive to and from school everyday. I know yahoo isn't a medical dr. but does anyone have any ideas?

jjoeclark replied: "Hi: I won't ask ,How u been? I know. Believe me I know. Your not an anxiety freek. The medications u listed was the same shit they wanted me on. To refresh: I had 103 degree spine curve and on pain meds for 7 years. Each medication u listed causes the you to take the next medication on the list. You were taking so many pills it caused acid reflux, not really but your throat was soar and and your stomach acidic. Cymbalta for depression- stop it. Your not depressed your in pain. I tried that crap, I hated myself for not be able to do anything. Stop hating yourself. Your looking for the miracle cure, so am I but these med are not the way. You prooved that. My best advice is to take a pain med that does it for you. Stop all the others , the only thing that happened to u was pain, then u started taking another pill and another pills. I use Brand name oxycontin, if I use the generic I get all the side efects. I feel its the cleanest of all the meds I ve tried. Ocaasionaly I take tumms to helps with digestion. I will say to take something that cleans you out, your stomach is full of junk. Need more please ask"

What is the appropriate treatment for a DVT (blood clot) in lower left leg (calf)? A little more history: 49 year old female, diabetic, high bp, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia, severe depression, PTSD, bipolar, major anxiety, sleep apnea, and liver disease due to extreme fatty liver. On 16 daily meds for psych and med, plus a 17th optional for nausea as needed, and 18th for stool softener. Her meds: Docqlace, Cytomel, Lexapro, Famotidine, Promethazine, Metoclopramide, Metformin, Trazodone, Hydroxyzine HCL, Cymbalta, Glimepiride, Levothyroxine Sod, Protonix, Lisinipril, Benztropine, Tricor, and Clozapine. Of those, 7 had warnings about anticoagulants, 4 of which were serious interactions, and 2 other meds have a rare side effect of causing clots (research on WebMD). This person went to ER twice in 10 hours (sent home both times, told not to worry, talke Ibuprofen)then to her personal doc not even 2 days later, he put her on home injection blood thinners. She died the next night, clot broke loose, split, and traveled to both lungs.

Chakooch replied: "she died from pulmonary embolism its one of the complications of DVT ... as the clots may travel through the viens of the lower extrimities and get in to the lungs either as massive emolism or showering embolies ... well ... the effect of the drug interaction in a patient with long term uncontroled Diabetis , Hypertenssio , hypothyroidism in addition to psychological stress and depreesion ... and i suppose immobilisation ... the risk becomes morbidly high ... the appropriate treatment of DVT and preventing the pulmonary embolsm is by blod thinners pills or injections mobilisation is so very important Good Control of pre-excisting diseases avoiding drug interaction but never can obtain a 0% of risk or 100% of prevention. and for such cases it is done in a special care units my kindest regards and deepest sympathy Havoc"

DaBrat replied: "If I were you I would gather up all her medications, all her medical files and go see a lawyer. She was on way too many meds! Also people don't know the natural supplements that are out there with no side affects that can help with almost any problems. Doctors today are just to eager to prescribe medications. Also was she ever checked for factor 5? It is a rare blood clotting disorder and can only be found through a blood test specifically for factor 5. But still, if I were you, assuming you are a family member I would consult with a lawyer. Also, check out the site below to see what natural supplements can be taken in place of a lot of medications that are much better for you. They work because I have come off a lot of medications using them, even surprised my doctor and made a believer out of him."

In health care reform, why the expensive prices of medications is not addressed? I have Aetna health insurance. And for 6 months, they cover up to $750 worth of medications. The problem is that it is a very low coverage amount seeing how ridiculously high some medications are. For example Advair (for asthma) costs over $200. Protonix (for gastritis) costs $120, Wellbutrin XL ( for depression) costs $133 (and that is generic price -- $133). Flomax costs over $100. In fact most of my medications have a 3 digit price, even if you go by generic, The coverage is finished in a month or 2 and then i have to pay out of pocket for 4 to 5 months, before getting coverage renewed. What is the reason for such skyrocketing of medication prices? Only insurance companies are mentioned in health care reform, what about the pharmaceutical companies who charge ridiculously high prices for meds?

Fbo replied: "I don't know, but if 50 million more people are covered, all that will do is drive cost up and up ! When demand goes up so does the cost."

Tilden J. replied: "The price of medications are so high, because it takes thousands of dollars for drug trials, etc. before the drugs are ever even marketed. They have to make that money back some how. So they pass it on to the consumer. A generic drug cost less money to make, but as long as a drug is on patten, it can not be reproduced. Ask you doctor for samples. That will save you some money."

Can't eat?? I've recently experienced a large amount of stress in my life, more so than my body seems to be able to handle. I've seen a doctor before about Depression, but lacked ambition to continue treatment. It took me 6 years and some major problems to get me to see the doctor again. I was freaking out and my stomach hurt really bad, I was put on Lexapro and an anti-acid Protonix on 3/14. Two weeks later on 3/31 I was switched to Paxil and put on Ambien for sleep. The protonix was discontinued. I haven't been able to eat right for about a week now. I feel sick as soon as I take a bite, and my stomach hurts so bad afterwards. I've lost over 10lbs already. I want to eat so bad, but it hurts so much. Is this the medication? The doctor told me it would take 2 weeks to work fully. Do I wait another week?

Lynz replied: "Try soups and things that are liquid and easily digestible, your stomach is most likely really upset from all the stress and the new medications. Just nurse it back to health and give the medication the time that the doctor advised you to give it. Try eating crackers, etc. Get some medical marijuana for your nausea if you're in a state that legalized it, over 18, and down with alternative medicine."

What can i do??? I have been going through this for the past 12 years...My doctor has given up pretty much..i have been sent to so many different doctors and no one has an answer...they just send me somewhere else. I have very bad anxiety and panic attacks. i have been diagnosed with depression, and falsly diagnosed as bi polar. I have been to therapists, psychiatrists, gastroenderologists, and regular doctors and they have all given up. My stomache is always upset, it stops me from wanting to go to work. I also have a VERY bad phobia of throwing up. If my stomache gets upset it sets off a panic attack. I have been given protonix for GERD, which didnt do anything, and i am also on lexapro temporarily until i can get in with ANOTHER psychiatrist april 12 which i had to make the appointment in JANURARY to get..some one help me please!! Im getting to the point where i just want to give up..not by killing myself or anything, just stop trying to find out whats going on. Im running out of money b/c of this. well im a hairstylist right now...and i love it. And i have been to at least 3 different therapist that specialized in panic disorder and anxiety and depression, and the gastroenderologist said that i didnt have IBS, but i think ill get a second opion with the luck im having LoL...

mrs_hadfield replied: "You could have irritable bowel syndrome - they don't know exactly what causes it, but stress and depression can be huge factors. I get it bad (feels like your stomach is about to explode and you get really bad diarrohea) when I am stressed. Maybe you haven't found the right type of therapy, there are so many. There are drugs that can help control IBS a bit - stop the spasms of the Bowel. As for the panic attacks your doctor should give you some tecniques on how to control them. A phobia of throwing up is actually common and can be dealt with by therapy but as I have said before it is trial and error. I have been on 3 different therapy courses and still not got the right one yet. Is there a career counsellor you can go and see about this,so they can assist you with finding a job that will suit your situation more?"

PJ replied: "To get some sense of control in your life start exercising. It helps a lot with depression and gives you a sense of control. Walk 30-60 minutes every day. You should start feeling better in a week or two. Just better - not cured. Have you tried Prilosec for your GERD? It works really well for me. Exercise seems like a simple solution, but it really helps. It makes you stronger, helps you see how strong you are, and burns up excess energy that otherwise is used to panic. It also helps you sleep, and that makes every thing better. Walking is free. Good luck."

imagine. replied: "Maybe you just have nervous stomach? Because you work yourself up with all of the anxiety, then your tummy sets off and you panic because you're fear of vomitting. Hope I helped. =]]"

Christine replied: "Take a deep breath, take one day at a time. Talk to friends-family whenever you feel the sensation coming on. Tell yourself it is going to be OK. Are you on Xanax or any kind of panic/anxiety medication? Ask you doctor about that. Exercising is a must. Even if its a daily walk. Make a list of things to ask the next doctor you see. (so you dint forget anything) Your stomach is probably upset because of the anxiety, and you probably have trouble sleeping and staying asleep as well, which can through you into a panic attack also, get on a regular sleeping pattern. Hope this helps, e-mail me if you need more answers."

falling away from me replied: "i can help you with coping skills if youd like. in the mean time just hang in there i will preay for you and pull for ya as well"

Please Help! Aching, Heavy, Pitting Edema legs - causes? Ok, I've finally given up in my search for answers. I'm hoping someone out there can give me some ideas of what could be wrong. I have had pitting edema in my legs for about 3 months now. I've been to the doctor numerous times and have ruled out my kidneys and heart...which is good....but, it's driving me crazy as to what this could be. Here's some history: I have a whole host of existing medical conditions, which are probably not related...but, I'll list them just in case. I have:Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Osteoarthritis, Depression / Bipolar, GERD, Barrett’s Disease, Hiatal Hernia, IBS, Urinary Incontinence, Seborrheic Keratoses. These are confirmed diagnosis. I take the following medications: Lamictal, Paxil, Elavil, Diclofenac, Flexeril, Lortab, Omeprazole, Protonix, Detrol, Ultram, and Oxycodone (when needed). I am a 40 year old female that is 50 pounds overweight. Like I said, the heart and kidneys have been ruled out. I've been careful about reading labels to ensure my sodium intake is around 1500-2000 mg per day. That has not made a difference. I've stopped taking the Dyclofenac for a couple of weeks since that has been known to cause edema. That didn't make a difference either. I also stopped taking my Detrol for a couple of weeks as I was allergic to Ditropan and thought maybe I've suddenly developed an allergy to the Detrol as well. This also has not made a difference. I was on Lasix for a few days, but it didn't make any difference in the edema. I had testing about 1 1/2 years ago that showed I had an enlarged liver and cyrosis (non-alcoholic). At that time a Liver function test was done and it came back normal. I asked my doctor if that test had been run again with the other testing since the onset of the edema. She said since it was done before, it doesn't need to be done again. She's an awesome doctor! I've been seeing her for years and she has been wonderful with all of my medical conditions. So, I trust her. However, when I asked last week what else we can do or what other testing can be done, she said that sometimes these things just happen, especially to women over 35 and that the heart was her main concern with this. She recommended that I get some compression stockings. So, I have ordered some, but they haven't come in yet. My real concern is that perhaps we're missing something that could be very important. I don't think it's natural that someone should have to wear compression stockings for the rest of their lives. And I'm in an extreme amount of pain with this. I have a career which requires me to be on my feet for a couple of hours at a time. I try to sit when possible, but even when I'm not on my feet much (like on a day off), the edema is still there. My legs feel so heavy and constantly ache. The pitting is so severe at times that an indentation has taken a couple of hours to return to normal. This happens mostly on the days that I work. I'd really like some input with ideas of what I could be missing. I've been doing research for 3 months now and am very frustrated. Any input/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Yes, I know I need to lose the 50 pounds...that goes without saying. I had never been overweight until 5 years ago when I was diagnosed with all these medical conditions and started on all the medications. So, if there are any other comments not related to my weight, they would be greatly appreciated.

Mum Mum replied: "Loose 50 bls ! and do what the doctor says !"

gillianprowe replied: "Right here I go. You know about the blood system, veins and arteries that contain blood and that is pumped around your body by your heart. Well we also have a Lymphatic System, like the blood system, except it is missing a heart, or pump. Instead the Lymphatic Fluid relies on the blood system. So the lymphatic drainage is undertaken by wrapping itself around the veins, arteries and as the blood moves along, the lymphatic fluid moves along. Problem being we have Gravity that likes to pull everything to the centre of the earth, so making it harder to drain lymphatic fluid from the lower extremities, legs, ankles, feet, back up the legs to drain, hence Edema! So the answer is in exercise. If you increase your cardiovascular rate, then it will allow the lymphatic fluid trapped in the legs, ankles to drain faster. Failing that you will end up in very tight stockings or bandages and having the fluid drained via massage, which I do not recommend. So even if you have to go to the local swimming pool and join in classes of aqua jogging, you do not need to be able to swim to do this, you will soon see that the legs are reducing in size. However, if you maintain your present life style, well the legs will just get bigger. Sorry to be so blunt, but I have the same problem with my Mother, who sits in her chair all day watching the TV and then complains about her swollen legs and how they hurt, but refuses to go walking. Best of Luck"

Cats replied: "Um okay, first of all, I'm confused. The liver tests came back and indicated that your liver is enlarged and cirrhotic?? If that is the case, and the doctor doesn't believe she needs to repeat the test and follow-up you definitely need to see another doctor! Liver could definitely be the cause of these problems!! You should have your ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, albumin, bilirubin, anti-mitochondrial antibodies, anti-smooth muscle antibodies all measured. Go to a doctor and ask for all of these tests. That will rule out something to do with the liver. Again if you were diagnosed with cirrhosis, this needs to be follow up. If not, you still need to look into the liver as that can certainly cause your symptoms."

What's wrong with me? I have recently stopped taking morphine for pain and ever since then my blood pressure has been high and when I woke up yesterday morning I had chest pains and if I got stressed out I felt worse. It felt like my heart was racing and pounding at times. I'm on the following meds.. Cymbalta, Suboxone, Lyrica, Flexeril, Zofran, Celebrex, Zanaflex, Trazodone, and Protonix. When I was on pain meds and valium my blood pressure was normal. Since I went off the pain meds and valium in December my B.P. has not ever been normal. After waking up yesterday I took and Inderal that my Dr. gave me last year still in date to see if it would help my blood pressure. A few hours later though my B.P. went up to 140/102. I asked the Dr. I saw yesterday about valium and another muscle relaxer Soma she mentioned but she refused to give me either one. I'm seeing my primary Dr. this morning and I'd like to know what if anything he may do or give me will help. I feel like I'm always in a hurry and if I don't get to places on time I will be late and there will be consequences. Life at home is very stressful and I am always thinking about "what if?" Visualy it looks like I'm content and everything is o.k. but inside I feel like I'm racing against time. Since the B.P. med Inderal didn't do any good earlier is there a possibility that something else would work? I took clonodine a year ago but it just bottomed me down very low about 80/60 and I just about passed out so I don't think I'd want to try that again. While on the pain meds and valium I didn't get the feeling of always being in a hurry. My symptoms are as follows.. Heart palpitations Headache when very stressed High blood pressure-The systolic (upper number) runs between 120 and 160 and the diastolic (lower number) runs between 90 and 106 Feeling like I am always in a hurry Nausea that I take zofran for Depression only due to the severe pain I've been in for over six years and only took the Cymbalta while on pain meds and valium cause they were a central nervous system depressant. I had surgery for a Spinal Cord Stimulator implant in Feb and Oct. It helps but not to the point of me feeling content. What could possibly be going on? I know I need to see a Dr. I saw one yesterday and she didn't even do anything or suggest anything for me. I'm going today to primary Dr. for the blood pressure even though the blood pressure meds didn't help at all. The meds Flexeril is a muscle relaxer, Zofran for nausea, Suboxone used to keep patients from taking opiate pain meds, Inderal for blood pressure, Celebrex is an anti-inflammatory, Trazodone is for sleep, Protonix is for acid reflux. Cymbalta is for depression that I got from the pain meds. I don't really exercise due to not enough time in my day and I take and pick up my kids from school. My husband cooks the meals but won't help out with other things around the house. The six years I was on pain meds made it so that the house just got messier and it's hard to catch up after all those years. I was wondering if I could have anxiety.

Chrys replied: "you need to see a Dr..Yahoo is not a clinic, hospital or Dr's office."

Nemo replied: "I'm no doctor, but you are taking many medicines. Doctors actually don't like to prescribe too many. I know, I've been there too. I don't know too much about you but can I suggest you make some modifications to your routine. Try to immediately reduce processed foods. Incorporate seaweed into your diet for iodine. Try fish sushi as it's very healthy. Eat some salads, no cheese, reduce eggs, and other saturated fats. No processed meats. Try going vegetarian for a few days, and when you desire to eat meat again, do so, such as lean chicken or fish. Get plenty of sunlight, and walk as much as you can. It's amazing how walking can lift our spirits. I was able to reduce my BP by doing the above. Iodine is a known healer, and was prescribed when everything else failed. You will have to tell yourself you are in no hurry, just repeat those words over and over. Sit in the gardens and enjoy them. This is only part of your answer as I'm not familiar with those meds you mentioned. Feel better soon!"

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