AC28

Open Panic Attacks

For as long as I can remember I have had panic and anxiety attacks. By the time I was a late teen my physician finally prescribed me Xanex, which was great for awhile but ultimately wasn't enough. After several different med experiments we agreed on Klonopin, which in my opinion is the dream drug for this disorder!! I was taking Xanex like candy for awhile, until this medication!

Treatments

Ativan Working / Worked

Tried it while I was in the hospital, didn't seem to work and kind of gave me the shakes if I remember correctly

BuSpar Working / Worked

I'm Bi Polar and this is an SSRI, can't take it!!

Effexor Working / Worked

I'm Bi Polar and this is an SSRI, can't take it!!

EMDR Not Working

didn't do anything but cost me a bunch of money

Klonopin Working / Worked

In my opinion as I said above, the miracle drug for me! I was at the point where my attacks were so severe I was blacking out. I was taking Xanex like it was candy and after awhile they were starting to make it worse. I've been on Klonopin for about 10 years now and have a severe panic attack maybe every few months! It's amazing, I don't know how I could have survived this long without it!!!

Meditation Considering

It's hard for me to concentrate and let my mind go blank. But I have found Yoga works, which I guess it's somewhat similar

Patience Somewhat Helpful

It's hard, but I do my best :)

Paxil Not Working

ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY NOT!!! PLEASE READ MY JOURNAL FOR A MORE DETAILED EXPERIENCE WITH THIS MEDICATION. IT LITERALLY ALMOST KILLED ME AND I SPENT 2 WEEKS IN A MENTAL FACILITY. Plus I'm Bi Polar and this is an SSRI, can't take it!!

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

It's hard but I do my best :)

Psychotherapy Not Working

Has never seemed to do much for me but piss me off at the therapist.

Rescue Remedy Somewhat Helpful

Didn't seem to work much

Seroquel Not Working

I'm Bi Polar and this is an SSRI, can't take it!!

Xanax Working / Worked

I love this medication for immediate relief for a panic or anxiety attack! But I don't think anyone should take it a lot on a regular basis! I recommend Klonopin in addition to this med.

Zoloft Not Working

I'm Bi Polar and this is an SSRI, can't take it!! It also made me so tired I couldn't function in society, seemed to make my anxiety worse.

Open Back Pain

I've had unknown back pain for years! HALP! Nothing helps!! It's miserable!

Treatments

Acupuncture Not Working

Made me feel weird and didn't make me feel better.... :(

Bedrest Not Working

Works only when I'm hopped up on pain meds and an ice pack and am sleeping.....Otherwise it hurts to lay in bed too long

Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working

Felt ok when I was done but still in pain by the time I got home....

Darvon Somewhat Helpful

Not really strong enough

Fentanyl Considering

I have a Fentanyl patch, have been considering using it but a little afraid it will react badly with all my other medications :(

Flexeril Not Working

Not strong enough

Heat Somewhat Helpful

Helps occasionally

Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful

Vicodin isn't quite strong enough and if I take a whole one it makes me panicky.....

Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful

in addition to Percocet helps

Morphine Not Working

Gave me a headache, did nothing for the pain

Naproxen Not Working

worthless

Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful

Some of the physical therapy I have had for my IC has helped when I tell her my back is bothering me but it doesn't help for long.....I'm considering having her work on just that area though cause she's helped me so much with my IC

Relaxation Not Working

hard to relax when everything hurts

Stretching Working / Worked

Yoga does help but only when I'm consistent and it takes awhile to feel good after it hurts the first few days :(

TENS Not Working

They tried it with physical therapy years ago, worthless waste of money....

Oxycodone Working / Worked

Seems to be the only thing strong enough.....

Open Self-Injury

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I'm trying to find out some info on a possible alternative to Welbutrin, I don't think it's working anymore but I don't know if it's that or possibly my mood stabilizer

Treatments

Celexa Not Working

No SSRI'S for me!

Effexor Not Working

No SSRI'S for me!

Lexapro Not Working

No SSRI'S for me!

Paxil Not Working

I almost died......no joke, the worst experience of my life! Involved a lawsuit!

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

Seroquel Not Working

No SSRI'S for me!

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

I'm currently taking this but I've been on it for years and I'm wondering if it's not working anymore :(

Writing Somewhat Helpful

Zoloft Not Working

Made me so tired and panicky at the same time I couldn't function!!! Awful!

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

At one point my Dr. did say she thought I had IBS and put me on an IBS medication but I don't see it listed here and I don't remember the name..I'm not sure if that's what I have I've never seen a gastrointestinal specialist or anything, I see enough specialists, but I've always had major issues with my stomach! Never been regular, constipation, diarrhea and gas, it's awful! I don't know if it's all the meds I take or something else! Please help if anyone has any advice!

Treatments

Acidophilus Working / Worked

certain ones have worked fairly well when take on a regular basis.

Chamomile Working / Worked

Imodium Working / Worked

Peppermint Working / Worked

tea helps I just never seem to think of it or have any with me when I'm feeling sick.

Probiotics Too Soon to Tell

I just started taking Align, I'm on day 3. I'm trying to find a good time of day/night to take it as it has made me so gassy, and bloated and VERY uncomfortable but I did read I may feel like that for the first week or so so I'm gonna wait it out for awhile.. Activia to me is a load of "crap" for lack of a better word.....

Psyllium Working / Worked

Seems to work well when taken on a regular basis, I ran out and bought a generic brand, I just worked like a laxative and I was miserable and haven't gone back to by the real stuff. I think if Align doesn't work I'll go back to it for sure, it's a hell of a lot cheaper!

Zelnorm Not Working

I think this is what I took for awhile when my Dr. first said she thought I had IBS and I lost weight on it (which was fine) except they say to take it after every meal and anything I ate shot right through me, that's not a fun way to lost weight!

Open Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Female
Type: Genital Herpes

Treatments

L-Lysine Not Working

makes me really sick to my stomach

Valtrex Working / Worked

I take it everyday (1 gram).....has kept me from having an outbreak on a weekly basis like I was before. Works fantastic!

Zovirax Working / Worked

Really helps clear up an outbreak fast! I definitely recommend the cream over the gel type stuff though, stays better

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

Here's the thing, I don't do a thing, I'm 20/30 pounds overweight and sick of it! My scrubs are getting tight! I'm disgusted with myself but also have NO motivation. I have no support and really no one to talk to...I need some help! I've tried so many things through the years, tons of money wasted on gimmicks!

Treatments

6 Week Body Makeover Considering

Bought it, used it for awhile, fell out of it like everything else

Alli Considering

I would really like to try this, it scares me though.....If it's like a diet pill and has stimulants of any kind, I can't take it....

Atkins Diet Not Working

Got sick of being stopped up cause I couldn't eat fruits or veggies.....I suffer from depression, I need a certain amount of carbs in my diet.

Body for Life Not Working

Bought the book, it's sitting on the shelf with all the other crap I've bought

Counting Calories Not Working

Can't do it

Dancing Working / Worked

I used to dance a lot several years ago and always maintained a healthy weight, I wish I had a reason to get back into it cause I really enjoy it!

Eating Healthier Foods Considering

I know this is what I need I just don't know how to go about doing it!

Eat Less Not Working

I'm always hungry, it's hard to do this! When I have been able to in the past it's helped a little but then I just binge in the end.

Herbalife Considering

don't know much about it

Hoodia Not Working

Spent all kinds of money on the stuff guaranteed to be true Hoodia, claimed it was recommended by Oprah and all that crap.....Didn't do a damn thing

Jenny Craig Considering

probably too expensive

Physical Exercise Considering

Just trying to get into something I'll stick with, I don't do anything!

Slim-Fast Not Working

Hello gas and bloating! SO SO SO miserable!

Weight Watchers Considering

I have considered going to the meetings, it would probably be the easiest thing for me since I have to cook for someone else in the house......

Open Acne

I had beautiful skin as a teenager, as soon as I hit my mid 20's it went to shit! I have Milia too which makes it look even worse. I've been to dermatologists and estheticians. (sp?) and tried so many different creams and ointments I don't remember what they all were! Nothing seems to work! And since I've gained weight, it's gotten worse!! My skin is SO sensitive all that stuff just made me peel and burned too bad!

Treatments

Apple Cider Vinegar Considering

never used it, how and what does it do, I'm intrigued. :)

Benzoyl Peroxide Working / Worked

I've actually been using straight peroxide on my face after I cleanse at night like a astringent, it's brought a lot of my white heads and Milia to the surface.

Differin Not Working

too harsh

Proactiv Somewhat Helpful

tried something comparable for awhile, sort of worked, but I couldn't afford to keep buying the product.

Retin-A Not Working

too harsh

Tetracycline Not Working

tried to take it, because antibiotics seems to screw with my brain/depression and they make me nuts!

Washing Working / Worked

It def. looks worse if I don't, I have to be diligent about doing it every night!