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Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-22-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 934
Posted By katlin09
Re: Lorzepram and Clonazepam

First off, did the Dr. discuss with you what is causing the Panic attacks or did he just shove pills at you? If not, I'd go see another Dr. and hopefully the Dr. is a psychiatrist because M.D.'s do...
Board: Chronic Pain 06-20-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,084
Posted By katlin09
Re: Chronic back pain and headaches pain doctor starting to not believe me

Once again you need to be very careful as to what you believe as medically tested fact verses what is conjecture.

Opiate/Narcotic abuse does not occur due to lack of ability to feel pleasure as...
Board: Pain Management 06-20-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,735
Posted By katlin09
Re: chronic pain with no hope

When you say "Research Hospital" do you mean like a University Hospital? Actually those are usually less expensive than most private hospitals and the procedures are more advanced and getting newer...
Board: Pain Management 06-20-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,899
Posted By katlin09
Re: Tramadol, 2 50's is insignificant

Neurontin is pretty good for nerve pain, it's the leading med for that type of pain right now. You do also have to be careful when stopping it, it cannot just be stopped cold turkey it has to be...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-19-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,737
Posted By katlin09
Re: Changing old behaviors

I don't want you to think I meant you were trying to buy their love, I know you and you wouldn't do that, any gifts from you were sent wrapped in your love and only in that....I was concerned for...
Board: Bipolar Disorder 06-17-2012, 02:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By katlin09
Re: Psychiatrist vs DR. Psychologist regarding BP Diagnosis

HI. Sorry you're having such a tough time.

It's not completely unheard of for Pdocs (psychiatrists) to come up with different DX's for the same patient. When you start looking at the DX's you...
Board: Pain Management 06-15-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,362
Posted By katlin09
Re: This is my confession...

Hi, welcome to the Boards, sorry I've not posted as of yet, it's been one of those pain filled "off' days.

You see, like on of those rare individuals who is intelligent and can see the trouble...
Board: Women's Health 06-13-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,918
Posted By katlin09
Re: 5 pound weight gain in one day?!

As flutterby said, stool retained in your intestines can be a big surprise weight gainer. Try to get some good fiber in your diet each day so your body can get used to having bowel movements...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-13-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By katlin09
Re: Trying to come of methadone after 8 yrs. Help!

Hi Diana, welcome to the Boards, we understand, of that I can assure you. And you will find friends and people who care here.

Of course you have a chance, anyone can get off this stuff if they...
Board: Sexual Health - Men 06-13-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By katlin09
Re: Diagnose me please? :)

If your Dr. recently checked you for a Urinary Tract, Kidney or Bladder Infection and there's no burning sensation or pain associated with the frequent need then you may very well have "trained"...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-13-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 868
Posted By katlin09
Re: Switching addictions

Have you looked for Online support groups? I know that some NA and AA chapters have online support groups, so other groups like Overeaters might have online groups. As for the cig smoking, I just...
Board: Sexual Health - Men 06-13-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,025
Posted By katlin09
Re: Early in my manhood my life was destroid but was it due to anal sex? I need answe

Hi, sorry your having such a rough time.

Having curiosities about sexual acts is perfectly normal for guys and gals in their teenage years. Experimenting with anal sex is not acting "gay" or...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-11-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,910
Posted By katlin09
Re: Physical addiction to pain meds

Only problem with this is pharmacist are not allowed to give out extra Schedule II narcotic bottles, you can however keep an old one from last month. It is never a good idea to keep meds in the...
Board: Pain Management 06-11-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,168
Posted By katlin09
Re: Response & thank you from missing pain medications!

I'm a little confused...you said he gave you a months refill instead of having to go in each month...won't you still have to go back next month?

I'm glad you only have a few days to go before you...
Board: Sexual Health - Women 06-10-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 990
Posted By katlin09
Re: Vaginal Pain...

Sorry for being absolutely no help! I hope the Dr. has an answer for you, 18 mos is a long time to have dealt with this.....

Kat
Board: Pain Management 06-07-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By katlin09
Re: my doctor doesnt know whats wrong. any suggestions?????

Hi, sorry for the troubles your having, not knowing the answers can make you batty.

High Liver Enzymes can be caused by many different things, some of the more common causes of elevated liver...
Board: Depression 06-05-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By katlin09
Re: Therapy Question

If your insurance covers them all and you have access to all in your area, then going to a Psychiatrist is the smartest choice. He is the only one is a therapist and an actual medical Dr. They have...
Board: Pain Management 06-04-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 915
Posted By katlin09
Re: Advice needed: Want to get off METHADONE and stay off!

Joybird,

Please keep us updated and let us know what you decide.

I hope things work out the way that you want them to.

Kat
Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-03-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By katlin09
Re: My very first confession.

Hi and welcome to the Boards,

Well you took the very, very hard first step and now you need to keep stepping. There are many ways to get help and support for this addiction of yours. You will...
Board: Women's Health 06-03-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,109
Posted By katlin09
Re: Pregnant After a tubal 6 yrs ago?

All very true, it would be very rare indeed to get pregnant after a tubal ligation, the odds are it's something else.
Board: Addiction & Recovery 06-02-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,291
Posted By katlin09
Re: relapsed and thinking suboxone is my only hope...

Hey Bolter,

Yep Clonodine is a BP med, but it does help with WD's. It makes you sleepy, calms the anxiety and helps with the sweats. Detox Dr.'s have used it for years to deal with withdrawals. ...
Board: Sexual Health - Teens 05-31-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By katlin09
Re: Are You Still A Virgin If...

I hate to tell a teenager that there mom was wrong...but hon, your mom was wrong on this one. You didn't do anything here...this boy was older than you, he shouldn't have pressured or forced you to...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-30-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,981
Posted By katlin09
Re: Seeking some Insight, Please!

If I might offer a suggestion...for something for all that downtime. I've found that volunteering is a great activity to keep one's mind occupied and out of trouble...and the "high" you get from...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-30-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,981
Posted By katlin09
Re: Seeking some Insight, Please!

Really glad things are going so well for you. The yawning and such are all effects of your autonomic nervous system, they can last for a while and will eventually go away. Keep thinking positively,...
Board: Pain Management 05-30-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,198
Posted By katlin09
Re: Foreign Travel with Narcotics

A double dose of meds might be a bit much, but that's your choice. I've always carried them in my purse when going into Canada and never had any trouble at customs. Not sure it's a great idea to...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-29-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By katlin09
Re: Disappointed with my Pain Clinic

Joybird,

Sounds like you've pegged these guys correctly....they're either trying to sell alot of Spinal Cord Implants or they're just way over patient populated with not enough "real" Dr.'s to...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-29-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By katlin09
Re: pregnant & addicted to Lortabs.

Hey, you do need to talk to your O.B. about this, he can help you get off the Lortabs safely for you and the baby. Most likely he will have you wait until your 2nd trimester to detox because that's...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-29-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,910
Posted By katlin09
Re: Physical addiction to pain meds

Just to let you know, there is a great Pain Mangement Board on this site with many great and supporting folks if you ever feel like wandering over.

I hope things stay stable for you until your...
Board: Sexual Health - Women 05-28-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,208
Posted By katlin09
Re: Cant Concentrate "sex life mismatched"

This is probably something you guys should have discussed before you got married. But, now that your here, it's definitely something you have to discuss, if you want to be able to stay married. Sex...
Board: Abuse Support 05-28-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By katlin09
Re: how to get an evaluation for an abusive adult to another adult

You might try contacting your local Social Services offices and see if they know of an agency that can help. Although most agencies are going to want to start with a police report. The neighbor...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-28-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,910
Posted By katlin09
Re: Physical addiction to pain meds

Actually most chronic pain patients start out on short acting meds...you work your way up through the ranks. Norco/Vicodin to Percocet then to a LA med.....most chronic pain patients don't see a...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-28-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,203
Posted By katlin09
Re: First Post: Coming to terms with my cocaine addiction

Kelly has some great ideas for you. Deal with the psychological addiction now when it will be the hardest and face any physical issues when and where they crop up.

Keep those weekends filled up...
Board: Abuse Support 05-27-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 887
Posted By katlin09
Re: Need some advice

Dvn,

Hi, you've had a lot of sexually related trauma in your life. Have you considered talking to a counselor or psychiatrist about this? They can help you "deal" with the past abuse, process...
Board: Abuse Support 05-27-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 999
Posted By katlin09
Re: how to get an evaluation for an abusive adult to another adult

Calling the police and making a report would be the first step, it would likely need to come from the "victim" though. You could also call social services and see what advice they could give you,...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-27-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,000
Posted By katlin09
Re: Chronic Pain Syndrome - BAD leg pain - Advice

Okay, it's better to use all f our pads most of the time....it's more effective that way. See if you can get your friend to help you with that, or take it to your next Dr. appt and have her show you...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-25-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,218
Posted By katlin09
Re: Relapsed, thinking suboxone is my only hope.

Heidi,

Congrats on the take home! God I feel so sorry for anyone in your household if they wake you up early on Sunday!!!!! LOL

Sorry about the car, but it is good that you know who did it and...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-25-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,981
Posted By katlin09
Re: Seeking some Insight, Please!

Hey,

Just a thought, not sure if your a "red bull" kind of guy, but be careful with those kinds of things...they can make the jittery/jolty/thrills worse.

Hope you sleep well tonight.

Kat
Board: Pain Management 05-25-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,173
Posted By katlin09
Re: first visit to PM this week... don't know what to expect!

It's not really a matter of trust, they just don't like to jump to narcotics first, if something else will work, then that's what they try. Honestly, the 15 mgs of oxy you were getting a day...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-25-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,218
Posted By katlin09
Re: Relapsed, thinking suboxone is my only hope.

Hey girl,

Glad those headaches have left you, it's not easy to operate with that going on. Sounds like you've got some great ideas in the works, lots of positive stuff, that's the way to do it. ...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-24-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,981
Posted By katlin09
Re: Seeking some Insight, Please!

Of course they can, "Opiod-induced Hyperalgesia" is a very real condition. It simply means that you develop an increasing sensitivity to noxious/poisonous stimuli, even evolving a painful response...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-24-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,910
Posted By katlin09
Re: Physical addiction to pain meds

hmmm...not sure I can agree that there's anything "good" about a 10 year run of drug addiction, but to each his own. Glad you took the steps to do what you needed to do. Everyone has their own way...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-24-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,000
Posted By katlin09
Re: Chronic Pain Syndrome - BAD leg pain - Advice

Shaun,

Let's see your probably taking 1 every 12 hours? Diclofanec being an extended release med, takes a little while to build up in your blood plasma levels, by the 3rd day you should be at...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-24-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,000
Posted By katlin09
Re: Chronic Pain Syndrome - BAD leg pain - Advice

hey Shaun,

Just checking in, seeing how your Dr. appt. went?

Hope you got some answers.

Kat
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-24-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,910
Posted By katlin09
Re: Physical addiction to pain meds

Okay, you're not addicted to pain meds, you have a dependency on them, there is a major difference. You have a chronic pain problem that requires treatment so you can live your life and have some...
Board: Pain Management 05-23-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By katlin09
Re: PM Clinic Dilema--Long

Bren,

Shoot, well if your stuck with this guy, get yourself a notebook and keep very detailed records of everything he does to you, every procedure, every thing he tells you. Somebody has to stay...
Board: Addiction & Recovery 05-23-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,218
Posted By katlin09
Re: Relapsed, thinking suboxone is my only hope.

Kelly,

Very glad to hear you got in early. Sorry for the crappy side effects. Ask you doc if normal migraine remedies work for the headaches if yes, then caffiene, chocolate and excedrine...
Board: Pain Management 05-20-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By katlin09
Re: PM Clinic Dilema--Long

Okay...umm....OH MY GOSH!!!!

Sorry.

First, your family doc is not a pain management doc and shouldn't be RX'ing your pain meds, especially if your seeing an actual Pain Management Doc. Now...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-19-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,000
Posted By katlin09
Re: Chronic Pain Syndrome - BAD leg pain - Advice

Shaun,

I'm asuming your Dr. had you elevate your upper body when you slept for the reflux. You can get an herbal or overthe counter diuretic to help ease the fluid retintion. Or you can stack a...
Board: Chronic Pain 05-19-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,000
Posted By katlin09
Re: Chronic Pain Syndrome - BAD leg pain - Advice

Shaun,

Hi, and welcome to the PM Boards. Your pain very well could be from the discontinued Diclafanec. That med is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, we call them NSAIDS. Your...
Board: Pain Management 05-19-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,660
Posted By katlin09
Re: Train wreck at PM today, lost

You need to set up an office visit and go in and have a very Frank conversation with your PM. Just because you mentioned during your exam that Finances were tight and he said, "we'll take care of...
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