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Post by djo on Jul 25, 2022 13:55:10 GMT -5
I recently moved and got a new doctor. For several years I have been on a medication called clonazepam (similar to Valium or Xanax). I asked my psychiatrist to taper me off of it because I was tired of the side effects. When I told the new doctor about that, he said, "Yeah, you don't want to enter your golden years on a medication like that."
Ugh.
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Post by just ol ed on Jul 25, 2022 14:35:35 GMT -5
Sympathy extended. Not famialar with those meds. Take Lovastatin & Metformin, couple OTC. Would say purty good for being 81
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by trailboss on Jul 25, 2022 21:00:38 GMT -5
Soon to be 62, all I take is Zyrtec for allergies, Pepcid for stomach acid.
Pretty blessed, I think that the physical nature of my work helps keep things under control.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jul 25, 2022 21:23:42 GMT -5
I "feel" you! Lucky to wake up above ground every day.
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Post by urbino on Jul 25, 2022 21:29:30 GMT -5
Never say "old" around Ed.
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Post by Plainsman on Jul 25, 2022 21:32:27 GMT -5
Old is mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter. No need to make a profession out of it.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jul 26, 2022 10:58:17 GMT -5
Good luck. Klonopin isn't a bad drug, per se, but the dependence can be a bear, so you're better off without. I hope he gave you nice, slow taper plan. Stick with the taper and it'll be easy-peasy. Be careful and communicate with the docs--if you're not feeling well, you might need to go more slowly.
And when you feel old, just look at Ancient Ed and you'll feel young again.
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Post by djo on Jul 26, 2022 12:11:28 GMT -5
Good luck. Klonopin isn't a bad drug, per se, but the dependence can be a bear, so you're better off without. I hope he gave you nice, slow taper plan. Stick with the taper and it'll be easy-peasy. Be careful and communicate with the docs--if you're not feeling well, you might need to go more slowly. And when you feel old, just look at Ancient Ed and you'll feel young again. The initial taper was 1 mg per week -- I started out on 2mg twice a day. That was too fast, so I changed it to 1/2 mg per week. If all goes well, I'll be off the stuff next Sunday. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jul 26, 2022 13:33:19 GMT -5
Good luck. Klonopin isn't a bad drug, per se, but the dependence can be a bear, so you're better off without. I hope he gave you nice, slow taper plan. Stick with the taper and it'll be easy-peasy. Be careful and communicate with the docs--if you're not feeling well, you might need to go more slowly. And when you feel old, just look at Ancient Ed and you'll feel young again. The initial taper was 1 mg per week -- I started out on 2mg twice a day. That was too fast, so I changed it to 1/2 mg per week. If all goes well, I'll be off the stuff next Sunday. That seems quick, but listen to your body and your doc. I've never had the misfortune of coming off it, but am close to people who have. I'm hoping it goes well and you can put it behind you. Everybody's different, but the worst for me was Cymbalta, in a completely different class of drug, several months of unpleasantness. On the other hand, I came off eight years of morphine with no taper, was sick as a dog for three days, and was quickly back to normal (except for not having my pain controlled). |
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Post by Zach on Jul 26, 2022 13:37:29 GMT -5
That sounds far too quick if you've been on Klonopin for quite some time. You really want to be careful as going nearly cold turkey can induce seizures with this medication. If you've been on this at 1mg TWICE a day for at least more than one year, I'd shop for another new doctor.
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Post by Scott W on Jul 27, 2022 21:36:17 GMT -5
Maybe try some CBD or THC edibles? Much less side effects although you might wake up at 2 am and raid the fridge
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Post by Silver on Jul 27, 2022 21:49:17 GMT -5
Maybe try some CBD or THC edibles? Much less side effects although you might wake up at 2 am and raid the fridge Did someone say Doritos? |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jul 28, 2022 11:01:31 GMT -5
I heard you guys have Doritos?
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Post by toshtego on Jul 28, 2022 11:29:07 GMT -5
The THC induced munchies are related to activation in the brain's pleasure center as the THC dose is absorbed and the "High" starts to fade. It can be controlled through brief meditation or enjoyed if one can afford the calories!
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Post by Scott W on Jul 28, 2022 11:35:32 GMT -5
The THC induced munchies are related to activation in the brain's pleasure center as the THC dose is absorbed and the "High" starts to fade. It can be controlled through brief meditation or enjoyed if one can afford the calories! I try to hit the sack once that happens, helps sometimes unless there is leftover pizza in the fridge. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 28, 2022 12:00:15 GMT -5
Back in the 70s there were these "Big Batch" boxes of chocolate chip cookie mix. Made 6 dozen cookies..... 😜
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Post by Goldbrick on Jul 28, 2022 15:53:48 GMT -5
Feel old you say?...these golden years, for me, are a constant journey from one cream, ointment, or medication to another. Yesterday I was in the gym, working to lose weight as my doctor instructed, and a bolt on one of the machines scraped the side of my lower leg and opened a small pocket of fluid that sometimes gathers at my shins. By nightfall this area of exposed nerve endings began to throb like a giant raspberry.
I spent the better part of the day with my now bandaged leg propped up with yet another cream under the bandage, and a total of eight IBuprofen so far, to keep the pain down. Sometimes you just can't win.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 28, 2022 16:01:14 GMT -5
Feel old you say?...these golden years, for me, are a constant journey from one cream, ointment, or medication to another. Yesterday I was in the guy, working to lose weight as my doctor instructed, and a bolt on one of the machines scraped the side of my lower leg and opened a small pocket of fluid that sometimes gathers at my shins. By nightfall this area of exposed nerve endings began to throb like a giant raspberry. I spent the better part of the day with my now bandaged leg propped up with yet another cream under the bandage, and a total of eight IBuprofen so far, to keep the pain down. Sometimes you just can't win. That much ibuprofen will destroy your kidneys. This is the truth, it's happened to me. Get to a doctor and get something else for the pain. |
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Post by Silver on Jul 28, 2022 16:10:44 GMT -5
Feel old you say?...these golden years, for me, are a constant journey from one cream, ointment, or medication to another. Yesterday I was in the gym, working to lose weight as my doctor instructed, and a bolt on one of the machines scraped the side of my lower leg and opened a small pocket of fluid that sometimes gathers at my shins. By nightfall this area of exposed nerve endings began to throb like a giant raspberry. I spent the better part of the day with my now bandaged leg propped up with yet another cream under the bandage, and a total of eight IBuprofen so far, to keep the pain down. Sometimes you just can't win. Take care, Herb. |
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Post by urbino on Jul 28, 2022 18:55:48 GMT -5
Hope your leg's better soon, Herb! Drink plenty of water with that ibuprofen.
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Post by old on Jul 29, 2022 7:46:25 GMT -5
I'm taking Ibuprofen for sciatic nerve pain,,,doc says 800mg 3 times a day,,,it works but I'm worried about long term,,,gotta be your own doctor nowdays and check everything,,,"golden years"
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Post by instymp on Jul 29, 2022 17:19:45 GMT -5
I'm taking Ibuprofen for sciatic nerve pain,,,doc says 800mg 3 times a day,,,it works but I'm worried about long term,,,gotta be your own doctor nowdays and check everything,,,"golden years" My chiropractor takes care of my sciatic issue. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 30, 2022 10:45:27 GMT -5
I'm taking Ibuprofen for sciatic nerve pain,,,doc says 800mg 3 times a day,,,it works but I'm worried about long term,,,gotta be your own doctor nowdays and check everything,,,"golden years" My chiropractor takes care of my sciatic issue. My chiropractor really helped mine. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jul 30, 2022 18:30:38 GMT -5
As we drift into the “autumn years” we discover all manner of ways to “feel old.” Some are the aches and pains that go with the territory. Maybe more deadly is the mental feeling of Age & Decrepitude. Seems to me that anticipation is a key to winning the battle: always having something to look forward to. A trip, a visit, a new pipe, a special meal. Doesn’t matter what it is, just something to look forward to with pleasure. If they don’t come along naturally. you have to invent ‘em. Growing old is not for sissies, but a little creativity can help. I’m not old, I’m just an advanced and experienced 30YO. Just my 2¢…
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 30, 2022 19:26:22 GMT -5
As we drift into the “autumn years” we discover all manner of ways to “feel old.” Some are the aches and pains that go with the territory. Maybe more deadly is the mental feeling of Age & Decrepitude. Seems to me that anticipation is a key to winning the battle: always having something to look forward to. A trip, a visit, a new pipe, a special meal. Doesn’t matter what it is, just something to look forward to with pleasure. If they don’t come along naturally. you have to invent ‘em. Growing old is not for sissies, but a little creativity can help. I’m not old, I’m just an advanced and experienced 30YO. Just my 2¢… Agree 100%. A couple of years ago when we had just moved I was busy as a one armed paper hanger and had a ton of projects. Then with the covid and getting most of the projects done all I'm looking forward to is my wife's surgery and long recovery. I had thought we would travel when we moved as we both love long road trips, but it hasn't worked out that way. We'll see what next year brings, but I've just been an anxious lump for the past year or so. |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 30, 2022 20:34:59 GMT -5
Ibuprofen is deadly for the kidneys. I was Stage 3 kidney failure. Quit Ibuprofen and returned to normal in four months. I was taking 600 mg USP tablets.
Now, I hurt and love it!
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Jul 30, 2022 20:49:29 GMT -5
Zarnicky not saying how old I am but last time they lighting candles on my birthday cake it looking like prairie fire. Here is link to song on my ukulele website. It's about getting older. Best way to staying young is to joining ukulele club. adukes.org/songbook/Aches%20and%20Pains.pdf |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 30, 2022 20:53:52 GMT -5
Ibuprofen is deadly for the kidneys. I was Stage 3 kidney failure. Quit Ibuprofen and returned to normal in four months. I was taking 600 mg USP tablets. Now, I hurt and love it! I was taking 4x 600 4 times a day and I'm still stage 3. Doctor said that it was definitely the ibuprofen and naproxen. I was trying to relieve the aches and pains of statins. I wonder if they ever count the years off the lives of the millions of people who they've damaged against the limited benefits of statins. |
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Post by Mrs. Zarnicky on Jul 30, 2022 21:11:06 GMT -5
My chiropractor takes care of my sciatic issue. My chiropractor really helped mine. Zarnicky's chiropractor turned out to be a crack addict. He was arrested because owing too much in back taxes. |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 30, 2022 21:12:29 GMT -5
Ibuprofen is deadly for the kidneys. I was Stage 3 kidney failure. Quit Ibuprofen and returned to normal in four months. I was taking 600 mg USP tablets. Now, I hurt and love it! I was taking 4x 600 4 times a day and I'm still stage 3. Doctor said that it was definitely the ibuprofen and naproxen. I was trying to relieve the aches and pains of statins. I wonder if they ever count the years off the lives of the millions of people who they've damaged against the limited benefits of statins. I was doing much the same and it was killing me. I also stopped Statins. |
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