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Going through a really difficult time

I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:56:41 GMT

Confession time, my Summer started off great we were going to the pool about three time a week. I started on a blood thinner and wham bam I quickly became immobile pains in my hips and legs. I have since changed meds about a week ago, with no real change. My anxiety is in high gear and I have become a shut in except for drs visits. I am so sad and depressed, and hurt so much I am not sure how to get out of this. I am also not sleeping well, I spend about 10 hours in bed but most of that is spend awake, I track my sleep night, this is with meds

Re: Going through a really difficult time

ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:18:24 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
Confession time, my Summer started off great we were going to the pool about three time a week. I started on a blood thinner and wham bam I quickly became immobile pains in my hips and legs. I have since changed meds about a week ago, with no real change. My anxiety is in high gear and I have become a shut in except for drs visits. I am so sad and depressed, and hurt so much I am not sure how to get out of this. I am also not sleeping well, I spend about 10 hours in bed but most of that is spend awake, I track my sleep night, this is with meds

I'm sorry you've been having a tough time.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, western med has its place and is good for some things. It doesn't seem to be helping you so take the hints your body is giving you and start calling practitioners of other modalities (ie accupuncturists, naturopaths, etc). Tell them what you're dealing with and ask what/who can help. You have nothing to lose and since you're spending so much time at home, you have the time to make calls, be proactive and empower yourself.

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Desert Lily — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:19:10 GMT

@I am still oxox I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this. I hope that your doctor can suggest something more so that you feel better very soon.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:21:12 GMT

I am so sorry you are in pain. I have so many ideas, but this is probably not the appropriate place to have that discussion. Just briefly, time to bring light into the darkness you are feeling. Normally, movement is first defense but currently you are in pain. Moving out doors in nature will help....can you sit outside in your backyard. Breathe...breathing exercises will also assuage your anxiety. You can find many on You Tube...also Wim Hof offers a short breath exercise that is excellent for your current situation. Eat food that supports your health and drink lots of water.

My heart goes out to you. Everything is temporary and you have control of your thoughts. Of course, many here will say go to the doctor....these are just a few suggestions that will assist you now while waiting for that appointment. And, actually are good practices in our daily life. Wishing you radiant health!

Excellent suggestions

phoenixbrd — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:23:21 GMT

@ThinkingOutLoud Excellent suggestions

@ThinkingOutLoud wrote: start calling practitioners of other modalities (ie accupuncturists, naturopaths, etc). Tell them what you're dealing with and ask what/who can help. You have nothing to lose and since you're spending so much time at home, you have the time to make calls, be proactive and empower yourself.

Re: Excellent suggestions

Terrywu — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:30:51 GMT

You have been feeling badly for quite some time. It is not just the physical pain, but it is so easy to become depressed and end up dealing with both problems. Wish I could help but am sending a prayer your way.

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Mindy D — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:37:53 GMT

Could you ask your doctor for some anti anxiety medication?

Re: Excellent suggestions

Icegoddess — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:47:42 GMT

After I had been on Crestor for awhile and my joints started aching terribly, I just called my doctor and told him I'd rather die than live like that. He agreed that discontinuing it was the right thing to do, but even if he had told me to continue, I woud've stopped taking it. I think he knew that. I eventually ended up on a generic simvastatin, and I have no bad side effects from it.

It could be that a week is not enough time to get the old drug out of your system. However, I agree with the others that said to call your doctor. If he has an explanation that it takes time for the changeover, I'd say go with it, but find out how long to expect that to take. But if that's not the reason, I would demand relief even if that means threatening to just stop taking it.

Re: Excellent suggestions

I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:55:16 GMT

@Icegoddess I have talked to my doctors until I am blue in the face, they do not beleive that the mdication caused this problem so I am caught in a medical nightmare. Thank you for your suggestion

@Icegoddess wrote:
After I had been on Crestor for awhile and my joints started aching terribly, I just called my doctor and told him I'd rather die than live like that. He agreed that discontinuing it was the right thing to do, but even if he had told me to continue, I woud've stopped taking it. I think he knew that. I eventually ended up on a generic simvastatin, and I have no bad side effects from it.

It could be that a week is not enough time to get the old drug out of your system. However, I agree with the others that said to call your doctor. If he has an explanation that it takes time for the changeover, I'd say go with it, but find out how long to expect that to take. But if that's not the reason, I would demand relief even if that means threatening to just stop taking it.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:18:46 GMT

@Mindy D I have tried just about everything at one time or another and I have had reactions to most, thank you for your suggestion.

@Mindy D wrote:
Could you ask your doctor for some anti anxiety medication?

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Sooner — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:31:36 GMT

I'd also try support groups, meditation or prayer, in person or online. Uplifting web sites to meditate on or listen to. Maybe massage therapy for pain? Ask dr. about physical therapy or massage if it might be useful. A friend of mine goes to a chiropractor and finds it beneficial. I don't know--never been to one! But she goes to her primary care giver to.

I do think there is a body and mind connection--not suggesting pain is not real--but we can wind ourselves into a spiral apart from medical issues. Being house bound is hard on you in many ways--and my suggestions are to take your mind to better places, and maybe short circuit some of your stress.

But I don't know what I'm talking about! Just sending you good thoughts, prayers and hope that your days get better.

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FancyPhillyshopper — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:50:22 GMT

I am sorry to hear this news--having to deal with pain is terrible.

It could be that your doctors are just not skilled enough at diagnosing the issues!

Yes, I do think that there are many complex medical situations that require consulting experts and specialists. I do this all the time for my pets--so why wouldn't I do that for myself?

Unfortunately in this day and age, you have to be your own best advocate for everything! You will need to seek out second opinions and experts to explore what is causing your reactions.

Yes, I believe in other methods of assistance like acupuncture, massage, exercise, and meditation, etc., but it could well be true that somehow internally you have affected your system and caused it to shut down and be in pain.

I do not understand why you were mobile at the beginning of the Summer and then immobile at the end--obviously there was a drastic change. Did this occur when you started the medicine? Do you have to take the medicine as a life or death issue? What if you stop for a while, and then see if you improve?

You need to be assertive and demand medical assistance to resolve your issues. Best wishes!

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FLgardener — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:58:16 GMT

@I am still oxox , I did a little research and came across this. It may pertain to you. Please give it a read. It won't take long and it is in layman's terms.

my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24225

It addresses hemarthrosis, a condition I have not heard of before. It involves your symptoms and can be related to taking blood thinners.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:08:12 GMT

@FLgardener thank you but the link does not work

@FLgardener wrote:
@I am still oxox , I did a little research and came across this. It may pertain to you. Please give it a read. It won't take long and it is in layman's terms.

my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24225

It addresses hemarthrosis, a condition I have not heard of before. It involves your symptoms and can be related to taking blood thinners.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:14:09 GMT

@FancyPhillyshopper I startd with a new blood thinner on a new blood thinner on Aug 4, I have been to my Cardio twice, my Ortho and my Pain management doctor and all swear it is not from the medication. I switched to another med a week ago and still feel awful. I do not drive and can not travel alone which makes seeing all sorts of professionals a challange at time, but thank you for your suggestions

@FancyPhillyshopper wrote:

I am sorry to hear this news--having to deal with pain is terrible.

It could be that your doctors are just not skilled enough at diagnosing the issues!

Yes, I do think that there are many complex medical situations that require consulting experts and specialists. I do this all the time for my pets--so why wouldn't I do that for myself?

Unfortunately in this day and age, you have to be your own best advocate for everything! You will need to seek out second opinions and experts to explore what is causing your reactions.

Yes, I believe in other methods of assistance like acupuncture, massage, exercise, and meditation, etc., but it could well be true that somehow internally you have affected your system and caused it to shut down and be in pain.

I do not understand why you were mobile at the beginning of the Summer and then immobile at the end--obviously there was a drastic change. Did this occur when you started the medicine? Do you have to take the medicine as a life or death issue? What if you stop for a while, and then see if you improve?

You need to be assertive and demand medical assistance to resolve your issues. Best wishes!

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AuntG — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:19:04 GMT

Confession is for people who did wrong. This isn't your fault! It sounds like a bad side effect so I'd look for other options. Personally, I'd stay away from anxiety medication as we all know how one thing leads to another. I think a better course is to ask questions and look for solutions. Hope you find relief.

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AZfem — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:03:09 GMT

Why not call your pharmacist & ask about symptoms of blood thinners. It may also be reacting badly with other meds you are taking. Ask if he can suggest other things. Sounds like something in blood thinners is reacting badly with your body chemistry. What is the common ingredient in them? Could you be allergic to it?

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I am still oxox — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:05:27 GMT

@AZfem I get all my scripts from one pharmacy for this reason, I would hope they would be able to screen for reactions

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LTT1 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:26:03 GMT

@I am still oxox

Sending you wishes to feel better and for health🩷

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Mz iMac — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:26:20 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@FLgardener thank you but the link does not work

@FLgardener wrote:
@I am still oxox , I did a little research and came across this. It may pertain to you. Please give it a read. It won't take long and it is in layman's terms.

my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24225

It addresses hemarthrosis, a condition I have not heard of before. It involves your symptoms and can be related to taking blood thinners.

@I am still oxox Try this one.......

my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24225-hemarthrosis-joint-bleeding