Another new battle.

[Lamont D]

Once again, talking it through with my new GP! Possibly my tenth, maybe more since the turn of the century. We got on the subject of meds, and because, my latest revelation that Gabepentin is having side effects and now I'm not taking it, I feel better for it as well.
Statins were mentioned and rejected, as was beta blockers and other meds, that I won't take. Then pain killers, this lead to a discussion on ingredients in these tablets and it was found that, my levels of intolerance to many of these ingredients were too much for me. So much that many stronger pain killers would cause other health issues and would be too much for the discomfort I am experiencing. And totally OTT! So I'm stuck on paracetemol, which are obviously lactose free!
I have seen first hand what pain killers can do over time!

So from eight tablets a day, not including paracetamol, which I do try to ration, I am down to one of Sitagliptin, and one of Irbesartan for hypertension, which my GP insisted on.

Is anyone else as intolerant to meds, as I have found?

 

[lovinglife]

My mum (not diabetic) was intolerant to a lot of pain killers, she could only tolerate paracetamol in short doses. I’m allergic to a few front line antibiotics including penicillin and septrin, can’t remember the names of others but they are flagged up on my notes in big red letters on the front, and on my notes on the computer in flashing red!

 

[Lainie71]

Once again, talking it through with my new GP! Possibly my tenth, maybe more since the turn of the century. We got on the subject of meds, and because, my latest revelation that Gabepentin is having side effects and now I'm not taking it, I feel better for it as well.
Statins were mentioned and rejected, as was beta blockers and other meds, that I won't take. Then pain killers, this lead to a discussion on ingredients in these tablets and it was found that, my levels of intolerance to many of these ingredients were too much for me. So much that many stronger pain killers would cause other health issues and would be too much for the discomfort I am experiencing. And totally OTT! So I'm stuck on paracetemol, which are obviously lactose free!
I have seen first hand what pain killers can do over time!

So from eight tablets a day, not including paracetamol, which I do try to ration, I am down to one of Sitagliptin, and one of Irbesartan for hypertension, which my GP insisted on.

Is anyone else as intolerant to meds, as I have found?

Yes very much so that I cannot take most anti biotics, biotin supplements, iron tablets etc. Paracetamol and codeine leave me spaced out for days and running for the loo, which is not the desired effect I want. Voltarol was prescribed after an op I had a few years back and took them at home and it was like I had been punched in the face. Ibuprofen the same but make my heart race and give me the shakes, as I found out during a wedding I went to and had to lie down outside, good job it was summer! GP put me on beta blockers for my panic disorder obviously to slow my heart down, made me worse and I briefly took Cipramil and found myself wandering out of consciousness and hanging out of windows which I wasn't aware of until I "woke up". The only thing I can take is the humble paracetamol. So you are not alone as I guess many others are the same too

 

[Lamont D]

My mum (not diabetic) was intolerant to a lot of pain killers, she could only tolerate paracetamol in short doses. I’m allergic to a few front line antibiotics including penicillin and septrin, can’t remember the names of others but they are flagged up on my notes in big red letters on the front, and on my notes on the computer in flashing red!

If I do have anti biotics, they have to be sugar free lactose free and either liquid form or a capsule.
My daughter is allergic to penicillin, and has to have the anti biotic that does not cause her allergy to flare up.

 

[Lamont D]

Yes very much so that I cannot take most anti biotics, biotin supplements, iron tablets etc. Paracetamol and codeine leave me spaced out for days and running for the loo, which is not the desired effect I want. Voltarol was prescribed after an op I had a few years back and took them at home and it was like I had been punched in the face. Ibuprofen the same but make my heart race and give me the shakes, as I found out during a wedding I went to and had to lie down outside, good job it was summer! GP put me on beta blockers for my panic disorder obviously to slow my heart down, made me worse and I briefly took Cipramil and found myself wandering out of consciousness and hanging out of windows which I wasn't aware of until I "woke up". The only thing I can take is the humble paracetamol. So you are not alone as I guess many others are the same too

It is a pain! (Sorry for the pun!)
Do you have the same anxiety that too much paracetamol can cause some organ damage and have you exceeded the recommended dose of 8 tablets a day? Like I do!

 

[Prancy]

Once again, talking it through with my new GP! Possibly my tenth, maybe more since the turn of the century. We got on the subject of meds, and because, my latest revelation that Gabepentin is having side effects and now I'm not taking it, I feel better for it as well.
Statins were mentioned and rejected, as was beta blockers and other meds, that I won't take. Then pain killers, this lead to a discussion on ingredients in these tablets and it was found that, my levels of intolerance to many of these ingredients were too much for me. So much that many stronger pain killers would cause other health issues and would be too much for the discomfort I am experiencing. And totally OTT! So I'm stuck on paracetemol, which are obviously lactose free!
I have seen first hand what pain killers can do over time!

So from eight tablets a day, not including paracetamol, which I do try to ration, I am down to one of Sitagliptin, and one of Irbesartan for hypertension, which my GP insisted on.

Is anyone else as intolerant to meds, as I have found?

I take and tolerate the meds I really need. (Levothyroxine, Novolog, Zetia) I’m getting ready to start Crestor. We‘ll see how that goes. I’ve taken Zetia for years and that’s fine.

I have lived as a person who is allergic to Penicillin since childhood, but recently took the Penicillin Challenge. I completed an extensive medical history for evaluation and the Doctor (Allergist) administered a series (1 day) of tests to see if I was still allergic to Penicillin. They have life support available if there‘s an adverse reaction. They start with skin pricks and progress to larger amounts of oral Penicillin. Hurray! I’m no longer allergic and it’s been removed from my charts. My primary and I felt it was important to have it available to me, in case I should ever need it. Several years ago I had an antibiotic resistant infection in my hand. I was advised then to do the challenge, but have been too afraid until recently. I’m glad I did it. I discovered that a large number of people who were allergic as children, outgrow it within 10 years.

I recently had a negative reaction to Hydrocodone (extreme nausea). I had taken it before with no problem. This was bad and I’m done with it. I’ll have to stick with ibuprofen and Tylenol in the future. It’s not worth it.

 

[Lainie71]

It is a pain! (Sorry for the pun!)
Do you have the same anxiety that too much paracetamol can cause some organ damage and have you exceeded the recommended dose of 8 tablets a day? Like I do!

Well at the moment I have a stinky migraine and have been told I can take Nurofen alongside the paracetamol but the fear of going over the 8 tables is a concern as what do you do when you are in pain! I cannot take the Nurofen so a sledge hammer would be better, like they used to do in the old days

 

[Lainie71]

Well at the moment I have a stinky migraine and have been told I can take Nurofen alongside the paracetamol but the fear of going over the 8 tables is a concern as what do you do when you are in pain! I cannot take the Nurofen so a sledge hammer would be better, like they used to do in the old days

"tablets" not "tables"! although if I went over the 8 would be capable of jumping tables I am sure!

 

[Lainie71]

I take and tolerate the meds I really need. (Levothyroxine, Novolog, Zetia) I’m getting ready to start Crestor. We‘ll see how that goes. I’ve taken Zetia for years and that’s fine.

I have lived as a person who is allergic to Penicillin since childhood, but recently took the Penicillin Challenge. I completed an extensive medical history for evaluation and the Doctor (Allergist) administered a series (1 day) of tests to see if I was still allergic to Penicillin. They have life support available if there‘s an adverse reaction. They start with skin pricks and progress to larger amounts of oral Penicillin. Hurray! I’m no longer allergic and it’s been removed from my charts. My primary and I felt it was important to have it available to me, in case I should ever need it. Several years ago I had an antibiotic resistant infection in my hand. I was advised then to do the challenge, but have been too afraid until recently. I’m glad I did it. I discovered that a large number of people who were allergic as children, outgrow it within 10 years.

I recently had a negative reaction to Hydrocodone (extreme nausea). I had taken it before with no problem. This was bad and I’m done with it. I’ll have to stick with ibuprofen and Tylenol in the future. It’s not worth it.

I had so much Penicillin when I was a kid for ear infections etc, I got really used to the banana and cherry flavour! When I had my wisdom teeth removed when I was 19 I was given Penicillin and had a bad reaction, took all the years for my body to reject it, weird! My dad was taking Tramadol and he became really bad with it. Can you believe a GP prescribed me Naproxen for headaches, my normal GP was horrified! Now I just grin and bear it with the paracetamol and hope I never need anything else. Feverfew is supposed to be good for Migraine my mum used it and she used to have migraines that would knock her out for weeks.

 

[LittleGreyCat]

Thankfully the only things I seem to be allergic to are statins, which I now refuse to take.

 

[Lamont D]

"tablets" not "tables"! although if I went over the 8 would be capable of jumping tables I am sure!

The last table I went over was the 'times tables'!
Yes, I agree, I do think that the tablets do have an effect on your organs or your cholesterol. I have had continuous discussions after every full blood panel I have had for the last five years. Because they are always up and down. I once spent a couple of weeks getting tested because they were on a rollercoaster ride..
But it is, what it is! I am endeavouring to use as few as possible, but it is impossible sometimes!

 

[Brunneria]

Hi @Lamont D *waves*

My mother is in a v similar situation, as in being restricted to Paracetamol and needing the lactose free, and so on.

However, she (and I) both respond exceedingly well to CBD oil, and find that it is far superior to most? All? Antinflamatories and pain killers. I find 1 dose (I use capsules) has benefit that lasts 18-24 hrs, with no side effects. That is a huge contrast to most medications where you are popping pills 4 times a day.

of course, the drawback is that CBD isnt available on prescription, and the reputable brands aren’t cheap.
PM me if you want to know the brand I use. I definitely don’t want to ‘advertise’ a CBD brand on the open forum.

 

[Prancy]

Certain CBD products are legal in my state (USA), but I haven’t tried them. I will consider it though.

 

[Lamont D]

Hi @Lamont D *waves*

My mother is in a v similar situation, as in being restricted to Paracetamol and needing the lactose free, and so on.

However, she (and I) both respond exceedingly well to CBD oil, and find that it is far superior to most? All? Antinflamatories and pain killers. I find 1 dose (I use capsules) has benefit that lasts 18-24 hrs, with no side effects. That is a huge contrast to most medications where you are popping pills 4 times a day.

of course, the drawback is that CBD isnt available on prescription, and the reputable brands aren’t cheap.
PM me if you want to know the brand I use. I definitely don’t want to ‘advertise’ a CBD brand on the open forum.

Thanks I will do later! It's great to hear from you!

 

[JAT1]

CBD is legal where I am; however, I found it made me too sleepy.

 

[MissMuffett]

I have a torn meniscus and bought a TENS machine from Amazon for the pain. It’s a game changer and saves me taking yet another tablet. I can thoroughly recommend one and it’s on my back at the moment

 

[Lainie71]

I have a torn meniscus and bought a TENS machine from Amazon for the pain. It’s a game changer and saves me taking yet another tablet. I can thoroughly recommend one and it’s on my back at the moment

I have used a tens machine and I can vouch that it worked for me but I don't think I could attach it to my head for a migraine...... or could I lol

 

[Prancy]

I have a torn meniscus and bought a TENS machine from Amazon for the pain. It’s a game changer and saves me taking yet another tablet. I can thoroughly recommend one and it’s on my back at the moment

Thanks for the tip. I have a torn meniscus too! Mine doesn’t bother me too much most of the time. I‘m trying to avoid surgery.

 

[Lainie71]

I have used a tens machine and I can vouch that it worked for me but I don't think I could attach it to my head for a migraine...... or could I lol

Just googled and I can so in the future when I get a headache starting I can attach "two electrodes on your upper neck and one high on your shoulder beside your neck on the side that is experiencing the pain".