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Woozy from CKD from overprescribed PTSD meds

Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd

I'm in the 11th year of living with CKD from a bad pdoc's PTSD meds overdose, and last month a new symptom came up that I had last night again and have today.  Since my kidneys don't give enough oxygen to my blood for my extremities, I've had nerve damage in my feet.  Now it's the other extremity--my head.  I'm dizzy and woozy since last night into now 11am today, and I'm not going out because I don't want folks on the street to think I'm drunk.  That's ironic, because I rarely consume alcohol and never, ever consume recreational drugs.  Bummer.  Like someone who's inebriated or high, I can't collect my thoughts very well so I'm going to cut my DSPTSD participation short today so as to ride this out.  Support welcome.


silverlight
silverlight
(((((((((Muji))))))))

So sorry to hear you are suffering from a new symptom, friend.

i lit a candle and said a prayer for you today at church.

i hope you feel better soon and you will continue to be in my prayers.
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
It's okay. The only muscle relaxant that works on my effed up muscles? .... Yeah, I do a good imitation of the Drowsy Drunk. I get you.

We're there.
Sending you healthy happy broth. *^^^^^^* Did you get it?
jptexas
jptexas
I'm worried about you Mujica. Have you told a doctor about your symptoms? I say this because when I had heart problems, I had same symptoms of being light headed, woozy and couldn't think properly. It was explained to me that I wasn't getting sufficient blood flow to my brain because my heart wasn't adequately pumping blood back out.

Not to alarm you, but I think you should get checked out. Better safe, imo, if you can do a simple blood or CT heart test for it.
Prayers for your healing.
jptexas
jptexas
I'm worried about you Mujica. Have you told a doctor about your symptoms? I say this because when I had heart problems, I had same symptoms of being light headed, woozy and couldn't think properly. It was explained to me that I wasn't getting sufficient blood flow to my brain because my heart wasn't adequately pumping blood back out.

Not to alarm you, but I think you should get checked out. Better safe, imo, if you can do a simple blood or CT heart test for it.
Prayers for your healing.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Thanks, JP. Yeah, I told them about my woozy symptom, and the answer from my doctors that I got was to urinate sitting down, then, so I wouldn't pass out and hit my head on the toilet seat. Geez. Kind of a cold response. That's for yours and how it's so much more kind, my friend.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Ouch. CKD neuropathy pain day, today. Hoping for a break from it tomorrow. Ya nevuh know, do ya?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug Muji.... I'm sorry that you aren't well.... I hope that this symptom won't continue.... xo
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