[Blueberrybook]

I called my pdoc about all the issues I have had falling lately, and he has halved my dosage of Propanolol to see if that will help. Just in case it’s not a med issue, I made an appointment to see a neurologist as well on June 21. I see the pdoc again on June 19. At any rate, maybe the neurologist can answer why I have Raynaud’s phenomenon in my fingers and toes since the rheumatologist seems stumped. It gets to be a problem especially in winter.

I had 2 things going on at the end of March, having to change pdocs (pdoc of 10 yrs. retiring), which led to some minor med changes, and I started exercising by walking and being able to do more around the house after recovering from major surgery for a perforated ulcer. This thing left over a 4 inch scar (still healing) from my belly button up, and the surgery put me in so much pain, I wished the perforated ulcer had killed me (they tend to have a high fatality rate if you don’t get emergency care ASAP). I never even knew it was possible to feel that much physical pain. It made childbirth look like fun by comparison. Anyway, in case the anesthesia or something from that surgery (done on Valentines Day, definitely the worst Valentines Day of my life!), I would like to have a neurologist check it out.

[~Christina]

I think he made a good decision to lower your med..

I also have Raynauds.. Hate it... but there is really no treatment other than keeping your hands and toes as warm as possible.. Its so painful at times in the winter I will just cry over it.. I wear gloves alot sooner than most people do.

I hope the med decrease solves your problems with falling.

I would keep the Neuro appt regardless.

[Pookyl]

Ditto re keep your neuro appointment.

[*Laurie*]

^^^ Agreed.

It's always a good idea to consult with a neurologist for such things. I've seen a neurologist in the past for something different.

May I ask what you take the Propranolol for? I was originally prescribed it for tachycardia, which I believe had something to do with anxiety. I only take 40 mg per day and it does the trick. I've taken it for 9 or 10 years. I know a woman who takes over 200 mg. I don't know what she takes it for. I know Propranolol helps with many different things.

I understand if you'd rather not answer.

[Blueberrybook]

The propanolol is for anxiety.

[Uniqbtrfly]

I have experienced the same...many falls in the past year. I don't remember what all meds I was taking but it seems like removing Prozac 40mg has made me feel much better. I just tapered off of Seraquil and only take Depakote 1000 mg at bedtime at present. Hoping to be able to get off of that and manage naturally with lifestyle changes I have already put into place.

These psych meds scare me!