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well appeared I was having some relief---no severe pain --just constant aching??? still with the brace---see Jon next week---
have the OK to take the hour drive to Lynn's--but he wants me to lie down on the back seat---so maybe I wont go---
And early this morning--around 4a.m. --I woke with PAIN---naturally I was crying so I took half the darvacet plus one alleve---which once again threw me into a vivid nightmare---in which I am holding one of my dogs that died waaaay back---and hysterical saying Becky--dont die--dont die!!
I wakened in a sweat and it appears that Jon--my doc. doesnt understand why????
Dr. Lois--my shrink--called to ask how I was doing and she also termed these dreams---SIDE EFFECTS from the meds.
Naturally I am crying while talking to her --so I shall relate this to JON--
Have a good one--
Barbara
OH not to be funny---but my fungiated big toe(that was doing so good) now is looking *greenish* --I see that Doc. next week also--- --
it was mending--and I did miss some days of medicating it--due to dealing with the spine---but I cant believe what I am seeing--
NO--I am not crazy---maybe WEIRD--but this is what my time @ home for the holidays is like----yup---I know there is worse than me--but right now I am the *feel sorry for Barbara time)
Sorry to all that are going thru horrid issues than what is happening to me
the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control
I'm sorry that you're having pain and hallucinations caused by the Darvocet. I don't understand why your doctor pretends that he doesn't know that Darvocet can cause nightmares. If you look at the list of side effects for the drug, it's pretty clear. (Note that hallucinations is on the list).
Common Symptoms
* Nausea or Vomiting
* Dizziness
* Drowsiness
* Lightheadedness
* Shortness of breath
* Constipation
Less Common to Rare Symptoms
* Skin rash, hives or itching
* Red dots on skin
* Overexcitement
* Hallucinations
* Euphoria (feeling of unusual happiness)
* Confusion
* Stomach pain
* Difficulty urinating
* Low blood pressure
* Slow heartbeat
* Heart palpitations
Darvocet is a combination of propoxyphene and acetaminophen, (Tylenol). Propoxyphene is an opioid analgesic, (related to opium), and it's chemically similar to methadone. The use of opium dates back at least a couple thousand years. Morphine, (an alkaloid of opium), was named after the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus. The fact that it was named after the Greek god of dreams is a pretty strong hint that it can cause hallucinations. Maybe your doctor slept through his Greek mythology classes. LOL.
I hope the pain goes away soon, and stays away, so that you don't have to use the Darvocet any more. Opioids are bad about slowing down motility, also, so that's why it's causing your constipation problems.
Galahad---U cant imagine how I APPRECIATE your post ----maybe he was ZZZZZZ'ing while that course was being presented!!! 3 other professionals have confirmed the issue of having these dreaded vivid nightmares!!!!!!!
and that is another issue---a bit *confusion*--believe it or not I was writing out a check and for the life of me I *couldnt remember how U insert the *cents* in the total amount---I had to go back and look @ old checks!!! I thought *I better get some motivation to get my brain in gear*
I have to add I wouldnt mind some EUPHORIA
---I am very unhappy--- cus I feel very scared~~~~~~~
THANK u THANK u---i WAS BEGINNING TO doubt MYSELF!!!!
luve Barbara
the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control
Please don't ever doubt yourself. A lot of meds create about as many new problems, as they solve, especially for those of us who happen to be especially susceptible to their side effects.
I have no doubt that the darvocet also caused the confusion when you were writing the check. It's probably also causing you to feel depressed, (unhappy), and scared, (as a side effect of the nightmares).
I hope you're feeling better by now.
Luve,
Galahad
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Hey Barb, Sorry you are having such problems with the meds. Tex is right there drawbacks to some of these meds. I know When I had a historectomy they gave me some pain shot for which the name escapes me at the moment (senior Moment, Imadgine that?) anyway, After one shot I remember nothing...but they told me I chased the juice cart at a pretty good walk with IV pole in tow asking for more juice, and then after awhile found me in the snack area with an IV pole in hand trying to get snacks out of the Machines with My hind end hanging in the breeze. So Hang in there Girl, Ask for something different, you deserve the best...there's only ONE Ms BN Love Calamity!
May I be more compassionate and loving than yeterday*and be able to spot the idiots in advance
Barbara - Wish I could give you a but can't reach that far. Know that one is wrapped around you and squeezing tight (but not so tight that you hurt!)
I'm so sorry you are having a rough holiday season. You should call your doc daily (until he listens and does something, and let him know that you need different pain meds. You have had a history of problems with meds and your doc should know that you react differently than most.
I hope you get some relief soon!
Many hugs,
Mars
"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful." -- Buddha
If anyone is going to have an unusual reaction to a medication, it will be YOU! It has always been this way, right? Bummer.
What a way to spend the holiday. NOT. Anyway, don't forget that old advice to B-R-E-A-T-H-E. Try to relax and think of a silver lining. How about thinking of this as a way to eliminate a lot of the unneccesary holiday hustle and bustle and just focus on YOU. I know it's not comfortable, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. And who knows, maybe you'll heal fast and be out of that contraption sooner than expected.
Love,
Polly, the eternal optimist, LOL!
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
sis P------right on the button----I did my best to inform Jon---and he did his best to understand my issues-----BUT this is the first time he has GONE thru them with me so now he will UNDERSTAND!!! and no doubt say -- only kidding!!!! but I shall be a challange to Jon-
Hearing and understanding are 2 words that go together~~~~~
Hopfully when the brace comes off I will be able to really BREATHE BREATHE and BREATHE--
luve sisB
PS. the hustle and bustle of the holidays never started---nor entered my mind--thats *sad* too~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control
I have not had the pleasure to meet you in person (not yet), but I am sure that the drugs have been the "bad guys" (hey! Would you mind if I mention that while typing the previous word I had a misprint and wrote: bad gays... Oh, my God. How would I have felt If I had published it that way? )
Going back to our subject.
You have our support... And my best thoughts.
Take care of yourself and do not forget... You have friends far across the Ocean...
Love,
Tessa
DX Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency= Panhypopituitarism,POTS & MC. Anaphylactic reaction to foods & some drugs.
Gluten & Dairy free diet+hydrocortisone, Florinef, Sea Salt, Vit B Complex, Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium...
I have only taken Darvocet twice but both times I had very adverse reactions including the haluccinations. I always list it as a drug I cannot take when filling out medical forms.
Hope things are getting better without it and I so wish the best for you.
Love and gentle hugs, Maggie
Maggie Scarpone
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