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Mar 26, 2022 at 09:47 PM
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I took an extra Gabapentin this morning, so a total of 1,500 in a 24 hour period. That extra Gaba helped a great deal. I think 1,800 minimum would be extremely beneficial. I'll take the extra a.m. Gaba again tomorrow. On Monday I'll contact my pdoc's nurse and tell her I'm taking the extra amount. If she doesn't like it she can shove it up. I am ready to rattle cages if need be. Go to county mental health, or whatever it takes. No one should have to suffer with dread and anxiety every moment of the day. I am angry that I have to fear my psychiatrist's lack of empathy.
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Mar 28, 2022 at 02:13 PM
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Extra 300mg Gaba for the third day. It seems to be helping, at least to an extent. I really believe I need an extra 600mg./day. But I'll give the 300 a chance until I have my pdoc appt. next week.
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Mar 28, 2022 at 02:20 PM
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I completely get what you mean when you say
''I am angry that I have to fear my psychiatrist's lack of empathy''.. This is exactly how I feel about (too many) providers I've consulted. Including a psychiatrist (or two) I feel much dread and anxiety too. I HATE it. It's by far my worst symptom  You have my empathy, dear BethRags (for what it's worth)   Quote:
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Apr 11, 2022 at 05:47 PM
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Apr 11, 2022 at 05:54 PM
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Final appt. (which was a huge, horrible confrontation) with that psychiatrist on 4/5/22. Complaint filed.
Done. --------------------------- I met my new med provider today and he's terrific. He was fine with increasing the Gabapentin to 1,800mg/day. (3/3/3) The new clinic is great. Friendly receptionists, a pleasant environment. Comprehensive care - weight, blood pressure check, pulse check, urinalysis, and an order for a full blood panel including vitamins. Plus, it's only 2 miles from my home. All other meds remain the same for now. __________________ |
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Apr 11, 2022 at 06:10 PM
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Thanks wonderful Beth! So happy this doctor is going to work for you! Do they have therapy too and if so are you going to switch there for that as well?
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Apr 11, 2022 at 06:20 PM
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I'm so happy for you.
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Apr 11, 2022 at 06:28 PM
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Thank you both, so, so much. Wow. Just...thank you.
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Apr 11, 2022 at 06:41 PM
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I hope the higher dose of gabapentin helps. Like I told you increasing my dose by just 300 mg/ day really made a hug difference in sleep during this stressful time in my life. I hope it does for you too.
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Apr 12, 2022 at 06:20 PM
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This makes me so happy for YOU
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Apr 12, 2022 at 06:35 PM
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I'm also very happy for you dear Beth
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Apr 13, 2022 at 08:06 PM
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This sounds wonderful!
are you doing telemeds or in face to face? I am still doing telemad because it is easier for me to stay at home and wait until her call then wait at the pdoc office.She said we can do tele med face time visits as long as I wanted to. bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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Apr 13, 2022 at 08:19 PM
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How did you do on the new dose? Did you finally feel less anxious?
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Apr 14, 2022 at 12:18 AM
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No, no telemed. I hope to never have to do that again. I hate it.
I know the 1,500mg dose was extremely helpful. Today was only the second day of the 1,800mg dose...I should know by tomorrow at this time if it has an effect. __________________ |
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Apr 15, 2022 at 09:29 PM
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so what do you think?
bizi __________________ 150mg of lamictal 2x a day haldol 5mg 2x a day 1mg of cogentin 2x a day klonipin , 1mg at night, 4-5 peri-colace for chronic constipation multi vit,, vit c, at noon, tumeric, caffeine at noon PRN Remeron 15mg at night, zyprexa10mg under tongue, requip2mg. |
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Apr 16, 2022 at 04:43 PM
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Hugs to you Beth!
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Apr 16, 2022 at 06:03 PM
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THANK YOU, each of you, for your friendship and support!
The 1,800mg of Gabapentin definitely helps that awful anxiety. It's like it puts an extra boost on the 1,500mg. Also, a big bonus, at this dose I'm in less physical pain than usual. I've mentioned before that I'm pretty sure I've had fibromyalgia for many years. I've never brought it up with a doctor because I just don't want to be blown off. So I'm definitely calling the 1,800mg a success! __________________ |
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May 07, 2022 at 11:50 PM
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About 3 weeks after former post.
I have my next appointment with the new med provider this coming week. No change in meds. During these past 3 weeks I had a serious breakdown due to an enormous trigger from that f*c*i*n* D.O./fake psychiatrist writing crap about me on my medical record - which she then sent to me so I'd see it. Gah, it's been a whole mess. But - the good part of it is that I have finally, finally had a true breakthrough in therapy. Such a thing sounds trite to speak about or write about, so I won't even try. But the feeling is immense. I'm going to start titrating down on Lamictal Monday. I'm at 150mg, not very high, so going off of it should take about a month or five weeks. That will leave Gabapentin 1800 mg/day Zoloft 200 mg/day Klonopin 2 mg/day Oh- the Gaba is definitely helping with that chronic pain I've had since I was a kid (legs, arms). It does cause some stomach upset that's not fab. That's my update. __________________ |
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May 10, 2022 at 10:00 PM
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I'm so glad your new Dr. and your therapist is working out.
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