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04/27/2012 01:36 PM
LaurenCat
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Angry

Am taking the new meds the doc gave me, and the antibiotics erc for the pharangitis. I am so tired, which is good, and sleeping which is good too, but sleeping more than I am awake. Very strange feeling.

my memory is shot, I can hardly remember one thing from anotherI put the kettle on and forget, ditto food on the stove, just incinerated my dogs food! I am also super clumsy, but NOW I am practically walking into walls.

I fell asleep this afternoon, and when I woke up at 5:30pm, I thought it was the morning and started to get breakfast going before waking the kids, then I realized, not only is it evening, it is a holiday and the kids are away for the weekend!!

I keep on seeing things out of the corner of my eyes. I find myself starting sentences and then forgetting what I wanted to say. My memmory is bad, but NOT this bad.

My headache is driving me crazy, My body aches all over, my throat feels like it has been scrubbed with a metal brush.

AND tomorrow is my birthday!! Couldn't have done it worse if I tried. omorrow, the safest place for me at the moment is home.

Not even going to try and go out tom. Lord alone knows what may happen.

I feel as though I am falling apart here.

Pinch Pinch Pinch

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04/27/2012 02:17 PM  Top
Joy75
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They say it gets worse before it gets better. I'm sorry you are experiencing all of this going on. Is it a type of cold that you have? Maybe that is contributing to what is going on with you. Plus, your body needs to adjust to this new medication you are on now. I hope things smooth out for you. Sometimes you need a lot of sleep. I've gone through periods where that is all I really do. It's frustrating, I know. It seems like the day is lost. I hope this looks up for you very soon.
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04/27/2012 03:15 PM  Top
AngelsofHope
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Awww man, I have been there!!!!

I remember when I took Geodon and it made me sick as a dog!!! I was in horrible shape and could barely get any of my classes done. Yeah, those were such good times Whistling.

But now I am on 1800 mg of Neurontin for my Fibro and I have horrible memory. I don't walk into walls or anything like that, but I do forget things. I start talking and I forget what I was saying halfway through! It is terrible!!!!

But happy early birthday. Mine was yesterday. I just slept because I was in pain from Fibromyalgia and Arthrtis and maybe Lupus too. Unsure

I am hoping that you adjust to the pills and these side affects go away...

I'm really just hoping that they are bad side effects and that they are just you adjusting to the meds. I'm so sorry you are suffering so much. You don't deserve this.

Here for you!

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They are just hurdles in my life.
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04/27/2012 04:19 PM  Top
nurse932
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Me too! I start talking and halfway thru the sentence I have to ask what I said. My short term memory was bad before I started the meds. Maybe its the distraction from my ADHD? Did it worsen from the meds? Is it a combination of meds and my illnesses? I'm not sure.

04/28/2012 06:16 AM  Top
LaurenCat
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Hi Falling stasr, Angel, Joy and nurse. I am spending the day in bed. My hubby and I went out this morning to grab some groceries for the weekend. Got some DVD'S and took out some handwork that I am doing, a double bed blanket for my son.

It is the ideal weather for it, as it is cold and rainy here. Still having trouble with the meds, but as you say it takes a while to settle. Can't even have champagne for my special day!! DRAT!! (Wouldn't want to add alcohol to this mix of meds!

Happy belated birthday Anhgel, hope you had a good one!!

Some of my kids popped in to say happy birthday, and mt eldest and my folks will pop in tomorrow!

Hubby is lying next to me snoring away. He got me some great stuff fot scars, a dog bit me nine weeks ago on the arm, and it scared very badly. And he got me a teddy bear!!

And breakfast in bed. So I am being spoiled.


04/28/2012 07:57 AM  Top
Dit
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LaurenCat, sounds like you've decided to take it easy today this is a good choice hope you can enjoy your day, hope you feel better too.
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04/28/2012 08:05 AM  Top
IDoNotKnow
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
"If you could read my mind you would be in tears"

"Who cares when I cry"

"A smile just hides the tears we hold inside."
- Me (IDNK)

04/28/2012 08:11 AM  Top
centerseeker
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I am sorry you are so disoriented and miserable. I hope the new meds settle in and help you soon. Do you have a follow up appointment with your doctor scheduled soon I hope?

Hang in there, rest and be good to you. Keep reaching out here and at home. I just know there are better days ahead.

Happy early Birthday!

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04/28/2012 10:15 AM  Top
LaurenCat
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Thank you so much everyone. Yes, I have a follow up appointment this coming Wednesday. I have had a very quiet, very nice birthday. Watching some DVD'S and being as calm as possible. It does help to concentrate on something.

Made pork chops, mash and veg for hubby and mom-in-law. I will have some soup later.

Will catch up with you all later before I go to sleep. (((((BIG HUGS))))) to my whole "Group Family" Smile

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