Today, I was prescribed medication to treat the headaches, caused by the medication to treat the lethargy, caused by the medication to treat my crippling nerve pain, without which I'd be stuck in a wheelchair. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was put on a medication for severe migraines. One of the side effects is difficulty concentrating and word recall. I was writing a paper and sat there trying to remember how to spell "isn't." This medication better work. FML
Today, I woke up with a migrane, so I took one of my prescription migrane pills to get me through my day. The pill made me dizzy and nauseous, so I took a motion-sickness pill. That pill gave me a migrane. FML
Today, I started taking my anxiety meds. Without them I can't function because I'm constantly fighting off panic attacks, but with them I can't function because I get crippling headaches and heartburn and feel tired all the time. FML
Today, I went to the hospital for crippling back pain that made it impossible to walk. The doctor was more interested in telling me off for not taking a pill that he admitted doesn't help acute pain. He then gave me an injection that wore off in an hour, and sent me home, telling me to take over the counter meds. FML
Today, I went to the emergency room. A medicine I'm on for my nerve disease is causing me to have stomach pains. If I get off the medicine though, the nerve disease can get worse. If I stay on the medicine, I can continue to have stomach pains and vomit. FML
Today, I was prescribed two different medications. I was also informed that they will both give me diarrhea for the next two weeks. FML
Today, I had an ingrown toenail cut out, and the pain medication I received doesn't actually help with the pain. Instead, it makes me high, which results in me losing my balance and slamming my injured toe into objects, and then getting sick from that new pain. FML
Today, my doctor finally prescribed me some medication for my arthritis. The cap was insanely well-secured, and my hands were too racked with pain to get it off. FML
Today, and for years, I have been on a medication for a neurological disease that put many restrictions on me. My doctor had finally told me that the medication was working very well and lifted some of my restrictions. I then found out that the drug is no longer sold in my country, and that there is no substitute. FML
Today, I was prescribed anti-anxiety medication due to the high level of stress that I experience at my job. Unfortunately, I cannot afford the medication because I do not make enough money at said job. FML
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Chazzster 32
If you have explained to your doctor your symptoms and you are still in this situation then try another doctor - Preferably a specialist who treats similar conditions. Not all doctors are equally good, especially at listening to their patients. Some are better than others. You lose little to nothing by consulting another doctor, and you might have an improvement in your life. I do not recommend seeing anyone without an MD after their name. Your condition sounds more serious than would be wise to consult anyone but a real MD.
J_Free_Woods 29
Not all MD’s are good. I’ve had better experience with DO’s, Physician’s assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
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Earl_KarmasBitch 36
There's a pain in my head dear Liza, dear Liza......
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
I guess no one knows the song then.
emmalou 19
Maybe try homeopathic
Chazzster 32
If you have explained to your doctor your symptoms and you are still in this situation then try another doctor - Preferably a specialist who treats similar conditions. Not all doctors are equally good, especially at listening to their patients. Some are better than others. You lose little to nothing by consulting another doctor, and you might have an improvement in your life. I do not recommend seeing anyone without an MD after their name. Your condition sounds more serious than would be wise to consult anyone but a real MD.
Yudith 28
Also, there are several medications to treat a headache. Maybe there is more than one to treat a lethargy. Ask your doctor about alternatives, including natural ones.
J_Free_Woods 29
Not all MD’s are good. I’ve had better experience with DO’s, Physician’s assistants and Nurse Practitioners.