tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post6346333185939028358..comments2023-11-25T01:12:34.326+00:00Comments on Benefit Scrounging Scum: The plan...BenefitScroungingScumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-69286322462934598792009-11-19T03:12:31.391+00:002009-11-19T03:12:31.391+00:00Thinking of you. Its lovely you have cyber relati...Thinking of you. Its lovely you have cyber relatives looking out for you as well. <br /><br />I may not be able to blog/comment for a while but you know how to contact me in other ways if you wish to. <br /><br />I take diazepam for spasms on occassion, and have them on repeat prescription but neither the gp or myself feel there is any level of dependency. <br /><br />I sincerely hope your gp sticks around also continuity of care would be good.<br /><br />I hope it helps having cyber kindness and thoughts from around the world to support you through this difficuly time.<br /><br />I agree on the water etc comments as fizzy drinks may not help with dehydration that could be associated with stomach problems/sweating caused by the withdrawal.<br /><br />It does seem harsh to put yourself through a detox in this way and hope if it becomes too hectic that a graduated approach may be considered.<br /><br />I can't remember if you have ever had access to a proper long term pain management programme but it may be worth considering once you get to the other side of this episode. If you have then I know top up courses are available for patients who have previously attended which can be more helpful than one may imagine.<br /><br />I just can't tolerate oxycontin at all and ended up in hospital as a result of just a days worth. I dohave a relative who is going through the same problems as you at present having had major bowel surgery and other complex medical issues which have been long term.<br /><br />Once you have been clean for a while it may be worth talking to gp about lyrica which is expensive so some gp's are loathe to prescribe.<br /><br />Sorry for long comment I am just not sure that with EDS 'no' medication at all is a realistic option although I understand why you are doing what you are now.<br /><br />About once a year I stop taking all meds for a period of time although have learnt that doing it gradually at least for me is a better option.<br /><br />Good luck bg.Acheloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13489197508242501952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-52641249675102962992009-11-17T17:13:04.258+00:002009-11-17T17:13:04.258+00:00I didn't mean to imply your GP's heart wou...I didn't mean to imply your GP's heart would sink when she saw you! I just meant that you must be a very daunting patient to meet because of the EDS. I hope your GP does stick around too, she seems really nice and very willing to help you and learn more about the condition. Some GPs hear you have some medical condition and are seen by a hospital consultant (or 3) and adopt a hands off approach. I hate that. If my GP ever left the practice I'd probably try and follow her!alhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874650104335249662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-61686983019010560712009-11-17T12:19:02.356+00:002009-11-17T12:19:02.356+00:00Alhi: Thanks I'll take a look today! I know GP...Alhi: Thanks I'll take a look today! I know GP's hearts sink when certain patients come in, but I don't think this is the case with new GP. I like her, and like her attitude. She's sensible without being patronising and doesn't pretend to know everything. I think she quite likes seeing me actually. I just hope she's planning to stay at the practice and not moving on after 6 months. <br /><br />Mister M: Hello, welcome and thanks for your wishes x<br /><br />Mary and Cogi, thank you both x<br /><br />Von: Thanks lovely, means a lot to me. I might be daft but I keep thinking if you can manage running round after the littl'uns without pain meds then so should I. Naive, us? Never ;) <br /><br />Kim: Thanks cyber Mommy XxBenefitScroungingScumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-72430128906329697292009-11-17T08:21:38.106+00:002009-11-17T08:21:38.106+00:00I'll be here, golding your virtual hand, okay?...I'll be here, golding your virtual hand, okay?Veronicahttp://somedaywewillsleep.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-7333385074717417162009-11-17T07:23:32.316+00:002009-11-17T07:23:32.316+00:00Ok, sweety I have just read these two posts back t...Ok, sweety I have just read these two posts back to back and on so many points I was nodding my head at the similarities between you and my hubby and Veronica. So double hugs to you my cyber daughter. I will be thinking of you alot over the next few days xoxKim (frogpondsrock)http://frogpondsrock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-85103682203563286682009-11-16T21:36:37.213+00:002009-11-16T21:36:37.213+00:00Good luck hon and every good wish from this old fa...Good luck hon and every good wish from this old fart!cogidubnushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542717738481600745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-91212483927339501892009-11-16T21:34:43.702+00:002009-11-16T21:34:43.702+00:00Sounds like a good plan. Best of luck with it.Sounds like a good plan. Best of luck with it.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639094548415759560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-86298987411834283852009-11-16T20:22:24.178+00:002009-11-16T20:22:24.178+00:00Been following your blog for a while and wondered ...Been following your blog for a while and wondered where you'd got to. Hope your changes all go to plan - will be thinking of you.Mister Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-14210846655711822432009-11-16T20:15:40.684+00:002009-11-16T20:15:40.684+00:00Hehe, I often wonder if GPs' hearts sink when ...Hehe, I often wonder if GPs' hearts sink when they see certain patients. I asked mine once and she said yes, but that she didn't mind seeing me: not sure the truth in that.<br />Hopefully the withdrawl won't be too bad for you. If you need cheering up, check out the older entries of the blog Notes from a Hospital Bed. Very funny and it will make you grateful not to be in hospital!alhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874650104335249662noreply@blogger.com