☼ Junglechicken

[Frogie]

JC:

My BIL is one too, if that makes you feel better lol...

 

I just take deep breathes and ignore him.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Lets LAUGH together then Frogie, lololololololol!!!

[Frogie]

Sounds really good to me lolololololololo

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

The flu thing has definitely moved on - thanks all for giving me hope that it would.

 

I definitely struggle with having faith that these temporary blips (aka "waves") WILL move on and so fall into the catastrophising arena each and every time.

 

I do on occasion experience peri-meno urgency and frequency to pee which would make sense given my age (42).  Changes are also definitely taking place re: monthly cycles.

 

Haven't asked my doctor to run hormone tests yet.

 

But I did mention the interstitial cystitis; which, when I described my symptoms; she confirmed I do not have that at this point.  Will keep monitoring this.

 

I have also begun to see a pattern in that "waves" seem to prompt cystitis-like flare ups with no bacteria ever showing up in urine samples.

 

Also wondering if I should be getting blood work done every 6 months? 

 

At least I don't have to have the smear / PAP test done for another 3 years.

[Happy2Heal]

 

I do on occasion experience peri-meno urgency and frequency to pee which would make sense given my age (42).

 

I have urgency and I'm past menopause (60+) and when I had the flu and pneumonia last winter, I had terrible incontinence when I coughed, much worse then you'd expect I believe. I think it's at least partly a WD symptom.

It has come and gone for me, so I don't think it's an aging thing, otherwise it would get progressively worse, right?

 

 

so glad your window is opening!

it is here too and it feels so good!!

 

[Junglechicken]

 

 

I do on occasion experience peri-meno urgency and frequency to pee which would make sense given my age (42).

 

 

I have urgency and I'm past menopause (60+) and when I had the flu and pneumonia last winter, I had terrible incontinence when I coughed, much worse then you'd expect I believe. I think it's at least partly a WD symptom.

It has come and gone for me, so I don't think it's an aging thing, otherwise it would get progressively worse, right?

 

 

so glad your window is opening!

it is here too and it feels so good!!

Hi Cat,

 

I looked up peri-meno symptoms, and "urgency" and "frequency" to pee are 2 of them.

 

Also, WD no doubt plays a part. I got these 2 symptoms badly during my last mega-wave earlier this year.

 

Still wonder if I should get Bloodwork done twice annually. Hubby says I am looking for trouble.

 

Hugs,

JC

[Junglechicken]

Splitting headache today??? Where on earth did that come from? Was I sleeping in a funny position?

 

Also feel slightly nauseous.....is this a migraine??

 

Haven't had one of those since early WD 

[Happy2Heal]

ugh headaches are no fun!

 have you had migraines in the past?

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

I am nauseous every morning.

 

I have had a couple headaches. I think all this weird stuff is part of WD.

 

Hope you feel better soon

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Hi Cat and Frogie,

 

Only had the migraine/sinus headaches in early WD (I'm not a headache person at all).  

 

I seem to have had this for a couple of days now, and the headache got worse today so had to take a couple of Ibuprofen.

 

Ughh, "weird" is the word Frogie.

 

Frogie - how is your nauseousness?  Is the dose reduction of the other medication helping in any way per your doc's directions?

Cat - how are you feeling today?

 

Hugs,

JC x

[Frogie]

Hi Cat and Frogie,

 

Only had the migraine/sinus headaches in early WD (I'm not a headache person at all).  

 

I seem to have had this for a couple of days now, and the headache got worse today so had to take a couple of Ibuprofen.

 

Ughh, "weird" is the word Frogie.

 

Frogie - how is your nauseousness?  Is the dose reduction of the other medication helping in any way per your doc's directions?

Cat - how are you feeling today?

 

Hugs,

JC x

Hi JC:

 

I would say your headaches are WD. I had them for a while.

 

My nausea is still here but not as bad right now as usual, maybe I'm on the road to recovery with the nausea lol... One can only hope.

 

Hope you feel better soon!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Frogie, thats a good sign, I'll keep everything crossed that you it will get better for you 

 

I have GI issues as well today which is frustrating.....stomach pain etc.,  

 

Did my usual 2 hr walk today and yet have trapped wind??

[Junglechicken]

Now back pain as well??

 

Seriously, I am amazed this isn't cancer of some kind.

[Frogie]

Frogie, thats a good sign, I'll keep everything crossed that you it will get better for you

 

I have GI issues as well today which is frustrating.....stomach pain etc.,

 

Did my usual 2 hr walk today and yet have trapped wind??

Hi JC:

 

Thanks for keeping everything crossed. I need it. I don't like this GI stuff.

I told my fiancé that if all I had was nausea, I was good.

 

Hopefully you'll feel better soon!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Just thought I'd drop by and say hi.

 

How are you feeling today?

 

Hope better

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Hey Frogie,

 

Thanks for stopping by.......yes I had a better day today and managed to cycle 24k with hubby.  I cycled up a particularly long and steep hill without stopping.

 

No symptoms today except for mild headache this morning.  Crazy WD how it works isn't it?  I mean yesterday I had a stonking headache, stomach/GI issues and back pain later in the day (was really anxious about it), as I cannot imagine what set it all off.

 

How are you feeling today?  I hope the nauseousness is reducing with your new med regime?

 

Take care,

JC

 

Today...absolutely fine.

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

WOW! 24k? I couldn't ride 24 feet lol...

 

Glad your feeling better

 

Still have the nausea, but not quite as bad or I'm ignoring it, don't know which.

 

Thanks.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Mood better today.

 

This wave is breaking up (I think). My skin is feeling better...after lots of emollient and steroid applications. Also my pain level has dropped considerably.

 

Feeling better, will make the most of it.

 

Hubby and I enjoyed our 24k bike ride yesterday. He has an interview tomorrow.....there are potentially 3 different jobs they could hire him for (fingers crossed). I am still looking for an easy job I could do which would pay for our living costs.

 

Thanks Frogie for the positive words - I hope you can eliminate that damn nausea for good!

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

Glad you are feeling better! That's great to hear.

I'll keep my fingers crossed on the jobs for your hubby

Have a great day!

Take care,
Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Have felt ok today apart from having some body pains and urgency to pee this morning.

 

Hubby had his job interview this morning, and we were panicking getting to the offices where his interview was.  We rang ahead to tell the recruiter that we would be 10 mins late (which we were).  Apart from that his interview went well......FINGERS CROSSED.

 

I had my 3rd counselling session this afternoon. My counsellor was trying to figure out whether we go for CBT first, or explore my childhood and my thought processes/patterns.  Its hard as both are important, however, I need to get to grips with strategies on how to cope with stress.

 

In less than an hour we are talking to my brother in Canada, re: the financial agreement we have been writing up in order to keep my parents suitably accommodated.  

 

Oh, the fun never ends.

 

And tomorrow, I am having my eyes tested, lol.

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Your urgency could be hormones and WD. But I agree with hubby, don't rock the boat.

 

I only get blood work done when it's absolutely necessary.

 

Tell your hubby good luck on the job. Have my fingers and toes crossed.

 

Good luck today with your brother. Look at it this way, at least it's over with.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Frogie,

 

I think hubby is quietly confident, but doesn't want to push his luck either.

 

And I guess if there is something to be genuinely concerned about which needs monitoring, then regular blood tests would be necessary.

 

So, I had my eye test this morning.   Turns out I'm a bit short sighted and need glasses for driving and being out and about.  No sign of glaucoma or diabetes, and the overall eye health is good - phew!

 

I would say that my vision has deteriorated since being on ADs....would be interesting to see if it ever improves when I stop taking them in a couple of years down the line.

 

Also, the conversation with my brother went well yesterday, and so FINALLY after all these years, our mission has been accomplished!  Therefore, with this major personal battle now resolved, I hope that my stress levels will reduce considerably.

 

I genuinely see life improving in certain areas, so gotta plough on with others.

[AliG]

JC.

I had my 3rd counselling session this afternoon. My counsellor was trying to figure out whether we go for CBT first, or explore my childhood and my thought processes/patterns.  Its hard as both are important, however, I need to get to grips with strategies on how to cope with stress.

 

Please be careful. Sometimes it is better to let " sleeping dogs lie " when in withdrawal. I learned the hard way, and would definitely advise caution at this particular moment in time.

 

In fact , I would focus on stress management and perhaps leave the rest for now. It will always be there to explore if you wish at a later date, when you're feeling stronger. 

 

I think your inherent voice / intuition is perhaps talking to you. If I were you I would take notice. Don't push it . It can be detrimental.

As always, it's a personal choice. You will know what you can handle.

[Junglechicken]

JC.

I had my 3rd counselling session this afternoon. My counsellor was trying to figure out whether we go for CBT first, or explore my childhood and my thought processes/patterns.  Its hard as both are important, however, I need to get to grips with strategies on how to cope with stress.

 

Please be careful. Sometimes it is better to let " sleeping dogs lie " when in withdrawal. I learned the hard way, and would definitely advise caution at this particular moment in time.

 

In fact , I would focus on stress management and perhaps leave the rest for now. It will always be there to explore if you wish at a later date, when you're feeling stronger. 

 

I think your inherent voice / intuition is perhaps talking to you. If I were you I would take notice. Don't push it . It can be detrimental.

As always, it's a personal choice. You will know what you can handle.

 

Ali,

 

I hear you, and agree that learning how to handle stress would be beneficial at this point (thank you  )

 

It will be important to avoid negative rumination as much as possible.....in any case, life is beginning to take a more positive turn.

[Happy2Heal]

 

It will be important to avoid negative rumination as much as possible.....in any case, life is beginning to take a more positive turn.

 

 

so happy to hear this!

healing is happen'n

[Junglechicken]

 

 

It will be important to avoid negative rumination as much as possible.....in any case, life is beginning to take a more positive turn.

 

 

so happy to hear this!

healing is happen'n

 

 

I hope so Cat, although i wouldn't have thought it 2 days ago, lol.

[Happy2Heal]

 

 

 

It will be important to avoid negative rumination as much as possible.....in any case, life is beginning to take a more positive turn.

 

 

so happy to hear this!

healing is happen'n

 

 

I hope so Cat, although i wouldn't have thought it 2 days ago, lol.

 

I hear ya!

 

sometimes just when we think we can't handle any more, things take a turn for the better

[Junglechicken]

 

 

 

 

It will be important to avoid negative rumination as much as possible.....in any case, life is beginning to take a more positive turn.

 

 

so happy to hear this!

healing is happen'n

 

 

I hope so Cat, although i wouldn't have thought it 2 days ago, lol.

 

I hear ya!

 

sometimes just when we think we can't handle any more, things take a turn for the better

 

 

Thanks for the words of positivity Cat...its important to acknowledge positive times when they happen.

[Frogie]

Thank you Frogie,

 

I think hubby is quietly confident, but doesn't want to push his luck either.

 

And I guess if there is something to be genuinely concerned about which needs monitoring, then regular blood tests would be necessary.

 

So, I had my eye test this morning. Turns out I'm a bit short sighted and need glasses for driving and being out and about. No sign of glaucoma or diabetes, and the overall eye health is good - phew!

 

I would say that my vision has deteriorated since being on ADs....would be interesting to see if it ever improves when I stop taking them in a couple of years down the line.

 

Also, the conversation with my brother went well yesterday, and so FINALLY after all these years, our mission has been accomplished! Therefore, with this major personal battle now resolved, I hope that my stress levels will reduce considerably.

 

I genuinely see life improving in certain areas, so gotta plough on with others.

Hi JC:

 

Sounds like everything is falling into place for you guys. I'm so happy.

 

You're eyes could just be your age (I do t know how old you are), but I know I need mine checked bad.

 

Leave the blood work alone. If the dr thinks you need it then it will be done. That's the way I look at things.

 

Now you're doing well, get rid of my nausea! I think some of it might be I went off Prilosec just around thanksgiving, giving me another w/d symptom. Yea for me. What else can I do?

 

Oh, tomorrow I start 1/4 liquid and 3/4 pill of Lexapro for a week, then 1/2 liquid and 1/2 pill for a week, then 3/4 liquid and 1/4 pill for a week. Then a month of liquid and then I can start to taper very slowly. Hope it works!

 

Fingers crossed and no w/d symptoms would be nice.

 

Have a great day!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Frogie, really appreciate the encouragement - thanks :0)

 

I am not out of the woods though, as I continue to have physical WD symptoms. I'm still extremely sensitive to stress, but hope to re-gain a bit of control through CBT in my counseling sessions. This is something I can put into practice back in the "real" world.

 

And I hear you re: the blood work. The eye test this morning did not present any signs of diabetes. I say that because of the weird hypoglaemic-like episodes I have had ONLY in WD. Nothing was ever flagged up about it in my last blood test in April of this year either.

 

SO! You have your dose plan for the liquid / solid Lexapro! Wow, that's a big deal. Let me know how it goes Frogie, as I will likely start on the liquid Lexapro in Jan 2017. This would mean I would have to follow a similar plan to move across to 100% liquid Lexapro from the pills.

 

What is Prilosec?

 

Have a great day yourself!

 

JC xx

[Frogie]

Thanks Frogie, really appreciate the encouragement - thanks :0)

I am not out of the woods though, as I continue to have physical WD symptoms. I'm still extremely sensitive to stress, but hope to re-gain a bit of control through CBT in my counseling sessions. This is something I can put into practice back in the "real" world.

And I hear you re: the blood work. The eye test this morning did not present any signs of diabetes. I say that because of the weird hypoglaemic-like episodes I have had ONLY in WD. Nothing was ever flagged up about it in my last blood test in April of this year either.

SO! You have your dose plan for the liquid / solid Lexapro! Wow, that's a big deal. Let me know how it goes Frogie, as I will likely start on the liquid Lexapro in Jan 2017. This would mean I would have to follow a similar plan to move across to 100% liquid Lexapro from the pills.

What is Prilosec?

Have a great day yourself!

JC xx

Hi JC:

 

Prilosec is for acid in your stomach. I've been on it probably 12 years or so. When I had my gallbladder out, the dr said I would have to take this. I didn't know the difference, but recently found out it's not good for you. It dries up the acid in your stomach. But I got a different medicine to take so I could get off of the Prilosec. So I'm off but another w/d. Constipation I'm so happy lol...

 

Yeah Scallywag told me how to start the liquid Lexapro. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm a bit nervous, but yet excited at the same time. I just hope I don't get w/d from the liquid. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

 

Hopefully good news will come your way about hubby getting the job. Keep me posted.

 

I'm glad your blood work was ok, and it will stay that way!!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Spent yesterday swapping cars back - returning my folks car to them, and re-claiming ours, and took them out to lunch.  The day went ok but was long.

 

After we left my folks I started getting body pains, and upset.

 

My father is now incontinent (he has Parkinsonism), his memory has deteriorated significantly (we know all about that one).  Despite the mess my parents have made, its painful to see a parent looking so frail.  My mother had a cold, and always looks frail.

 

This morning during our walk, I got the urgency to pee again   It can feel quite painful, like pressure building up.  Wondering if I should be reporting this to my GP??  If its hormones and WD, I don't know what can be done about it.

 

Tomorrow, after lunch we head to the Midlands for a friend of my hubby's and his wife's joint 40th party.  TBH, I'm not in the mood. We're staying the night there at a B&B.

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Sorry you had a troubling day. Hopefully it will get better.

 

I went to the dr for the nausea. He thinks I might have a nervous stomach. The meds he gave me haven't done anything except cost me $42.00 lol...

 

I'm pretty sure it's just WD symptoms that I have to work on. Just wish it wasn't nausea, I don't like my stomach upset at all.

 

Has your hubby heard anything on the job yet? Still crossing my fingers for you.

 

Mine has his Christmas party tonight. I'm not real thrilled to go, but don't have to stay too long.

 

Hope you have a great day.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Hey Frogie,

 

Am "up north" at the moment and left the party early and am back at the B&B....hubby still drinking but enjoying himself and catching up with friends.

 

Oh geez, I developed excruciatingly painful IBS at the party......it was all I could do to hold myself together.

 

I also experienced body pains in the car on the way up.

 

Fortunately the IBS seems to have stopped now as have the body pains.

 

This means that WD rears its ugly head in response to specific events/journeys.

 

No news re: hubby's interview yet, I reckon he will find out sometime next week....watch this space, lol!

 

Ok, so did you see a different doctor this time? The previous one you saw told you that your meds were reacting to each other causing nausea, or am I missing something?

 

Take care,

JC xx

[Frogie]

Hey Frogie,

Am "up north" at the moment and left the party early and am back at the B&B....hubby still drinking but enjoying himself and catching up with friends.

Oh geez, I developed excruciatingly painful IBS at the party......it was all I could do to hold myself together.

I also experienced body pains in the car on the way up.

Fortunately the IBS seems to have stopped now as have the body pains.

This means that WD rears its ugly head in response to specific events/journeys.

No news re: hubby's interview yet, I reckon he will find out sometime next week....watch this space, lol!

Ok, so did you see a different doctor this time? The previous one you saw told you that your meds were reacting to each other causing nausea, or am I missing something?

Take care,

JC xx

I'm sorry you had to leave early. That's no fun. I hope you feel better soon.

 

Went to the same dr but I'm only on 2 meds now, so he put me on something else.

 

I've taken it for 3 days, hasn't helped, so I'm stopping. Don't need more meds.

 

Hopefully we will all here good news about your hubby soon. Still have my fingers crossed!!!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

 

Thanks Frogie, really appreciate the encouragement - thanks :0)

I am not out of the woods though, as I continue to have physical WD symptoms. I'm still extremely sensitive to stress, but hope to re-gain a bit of control through CBT in my counseling sessions. This is something I can put into practice back in the "real" world.

And I hear you re: the blood work. The eye test this morning did not present any signs of diabetes. I say that because of the weird hypoglaemic-like episodes I have had ONLY in WD. Nothing was ever flagged up about it in my last blood test in April of this year either.

SO! You have your dose plan for the liquid / solid Lexapro! Wow, that's a big deal. Let me know how it goes Frogie, as I will likely start on the liquid Lexapro in Jan 2017. This would mean I would have to follow a similar plan to move across to 100% liquid Lexapro from the pills.

What is Prilosec?

Have a great day yourself!

JC xx

Hi JC:

Prilosec is for acid in your stomach. I've been on it probably 12 years or so. When I had my gallbladder out, the dr said I would have to take this. I didn't know the difference, but recently found out it's not good for you. It dries up the acid in your stomach. But I got a different medicine to take so I could get off of the Prilosec. So I'm off but another w/d. Constipation I'm so happy lol...

Yeah Scallywag told me how to start the liquid Lexapro. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm a bit nervous, but yet excited at the same time. I just hope I don't get w/d from the liquid. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Hopefully good news will come your way about hubby getting the job. Keep me posted.

I'm glad your blood work was ok, and it will stay that way!!

Take care,

Frogie xx

Frogie,

 

Thanks for explaining, sorry I didn't acknowledge before.

 

JC