Phobia Phun
Last night was terrible. I had the migraine from hell, and the pain was excrutiating. It simply wouldn’t go away even when I took my medicine. So then I got nauseated and thought I was going to throw up, which in turn caused a panic attack because of my emetophobia. So my blood pressure dropped and I thought I was going to faint. So I took two Ativan and felt more nauseated, plus I hadn’t taken my other meds and was started to get withdrawal. I was in such pain and fear and panic — it was awful. Ultimately, I did throw up, and having done so, realized I lost all the psych meds I was supposed to have taken. Thus I had to take them again, feeling terrified that I’d get sick, and still in pain in my head …
What the fuck? Sorry to curse, but sometimes the situation merits it. I know generic pills are supposed to be exactly like the non-generic, but I don’t believe it. This generic Imitrex is simply not working for me. I need one of those injectables, STAT.
So sorry to be late to the party today, but I’m still barely awake.
HEY LIZ
I AM SORRY THAT YOU FELT LIKE SHIT LAST NIGHT I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING MUCH BETTER TODAY.
Hopefully you are feeling better as the week progresses.
If you don’t know the drill with generic/brand name meds try petitioning your insurer for coverage for the brand name given lack of generic efficacy. Probably need to start with a letter from the prescribing doctor.
Dear Liz,
I’m terribly sorry to read about this recent event.
Two suggestions come to mind for your consideration as I was a former cluster headache sufferer and I am aware of the difficulties of holding medications down during an attack.
One is to discuss with your attending physician the use of Cafergot (Ergotamine) suppositories amongst other medications to be considered.
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/cafergot-suppositories.html
Two, is to ice down your head and neck as quickly as possible and to work through any pain from the cold. The object of the cold is to constrict the blood vessels.
Again, I am sorry to read about this additional challenge of yours.
I wish you wellness.
Warmly,
Herb
VNSdepression.com
Well, that sucks. Hey, I thought I was the only one who was well, phobic’s as good a word as any, about throwing up. I can KNOW that I’ll feel better, KNOW that any reasonable person would give have given it up long since and it doesn’t matter. I’ll do anything to avoid it, including suffer endless hours of agony. I’ve always chalked it up to my inability/refusal to give up control (which is definitely related to my incest issues).
Nice to have company, I suppose, but I don’t wish it upon you. Hope you’re feeling a bit better today.
I hope you’re feeling better. Migraine headaches must be really terrible – I’ve known other people who’ve had them, but never experienced them myself.
I think I’ve had that same type of phobia, at different times. It seems I’m less likely to face the possibility of having to deal with it when I drink lots of tea – especially green tea and mint-flavored teas. But I know that tea may not do much to deal with the effects of such a severe affliction as a migraine.
Anyway, I hope you’re recovering and feel much better soon.
I think it was MPR or NPR where I first heard that generic drugs aren’t the same. I think it might have been a caller who talked about her experience with Wellbutrin. This was sometime last year, I think. Unfortunately my memory fails me and I’m left with these vague details which I probably shouldn’t have bothered posting without a link or two for backup. Additionally, I’m sure with my compulsive behavior it’s likely I’ll depress upon the submit button regardless of my credibility.
first of all, that night justified more than just one f bomb. Second, that was very helpful. just changed from one generic form of welbutrin to another and i became very amped and easily angered. i lowered the dosage and it’s all good…for now. first time to this site or any like it. been bipolar for 12+ yrs. interesting stuff.
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