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kebsfroggy · Sep 22, 2012, 09:54 PM

Hi Two Sons
At one time I took a LOT of meds. for psych reasons. But I worked with my pdoc with our mutual objective of reducing my meds. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford them all and medical trials were all for younger patients. My diagnosis was treatment resistant depression.

Here is what I take now: Lunesta 3mg; Valium 10mg; Seroquel 200mg; with Percocet 10-325 mg for occasional back pain at night. In am it's Concerta 54mg.; Welbutrin XL 300mg; MegaRed (krill oil) 300mg; Vitamin B-12 2500mcg.

I needed something to knock me out and shut down my brain otherwise I was 24/7. Thanks to Lunesta I only have to take one tab. I use the Seroquel (a mood stabilizer) and Valium (muscle relaxant & anxiety drug) to help my body relax around 8:30 - 9:00 and depending on the amount of physical activity that day then take the Lunesta to drop off to sleep. Within 1/2 hour I'm out most days.

In AM, the first drug in the morning is Concerta, to wake me up (without this I don't get out of the bed), followed by Wilburton XL, MegaRed, & B-12 with breakfast.

Since my back surgery in May, I no longer take 2 narcotics drugs 4x a day. I was so glad for that.

I can understand your fear at losing your pdoc. I would be lost without mine. Although I know enough now after 12 years for facing new pdocs to 1st. do some research before going to see someone you have never met before. It took forever to find my therapist.

I first searched my health care insurance for dr. within 10 miles of my home zip. Sometimes I have to extend my search range to 15 miles to find a doc I haven't already seen. Then I further research the pdocs I'm interested in on the computer. There is a site that ranks dr. and posts # patients per day, how long in current practice, and rating based on patient reviews. It gives you a heads up before you visit someone new. Helps with the new Dr. syndrome and the shaking in your boots.

If your 17 year old son is concerned about the amount of meds you are taking, he is trying to let you know he's afraid when he can't wake you at night. What should he do in an emergency & he can't wake you? If he can't wake you from a sound sleep what is he to do if he needs you? All questions running through his brain. Consider coming up with a contingency plan for emergency.

You also might consider taking a lower dose of something. Like I can't take the seroquel xl it does me in. However, at one time I was taking 400 mg of seroquel every night. My blood sugar levels started to rise so we have reduced the dosage. Now I'm only taking 200mg, most nights. But 2 200 tablets are needed from time to time. Or consider taking another pill for sleeping. Another drug therapy might be a good change. All changes should be gradual to see if they help or hinder your progress. Good Luck with your friday appointment.

Being comatose all night is not good for two sons.

Wish you the best.

kebs