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Posted 5/11/2009 6:13 PM (GMT 0)

Has anyone ever stopped their meds for just one day in order to get to an appointment?  I know this sounds ridiculous but I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon that I need to get to and cannot imagine being able to with the fatigue I've been experiencing.  I seem to be even more fatigued (if that's even possible) after I take the meds and do the Rocephin IV.  I do not plan to do this on regular basis but am just wondering if one time would do much harm.  What do you think? 

Posted 5/11/2009 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
Well I believe that if you were to fall asleep while driving or something that that would be more dangerous. And you need your cognitive ability to present your doc w the info you want to discuss. Im not a doc. Bt thats what i think. Call and ask the nurse if its safe or smptng.
Posted 5/11/2009 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
Many people pulse their meds, I can think of no reason why it would do any harm to miss or postpone for 1 day.
Posted 5/11/2009 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I'm not well enough to drive so I don't have to worry about that. lol Just hoping for enough energy to get out of bed and dressed.

I'm actually wondering how much, if any energy, I'll have when I don't take them.

How many hours later do you think it would be safe to do the IV? I usually do it at around 11:00am - 12:00 each day. If I end up doing it at 7:00 pm tomorrow instead, do you think it's too close to the next dose which could probably be at 2:00 pm the following day?
Posted 5/12/2009 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
I cant imagine the energy taken by the IV. Ive only taken mino for 21 days. I was so nausiated and tired. I was almost perfect the first day I did not take it. God bless you!
Posted 5/12/2009 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Veromia. I am really curious to see how I feel without all the meds and hoping to get a good day out of it. I'm currently taking IV Rocephin, Mino, Mepron and Zithro.

Are you taking anything now?
Posted 5/12/2009 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
I don't think skipping a few days of meds is a large problem.  I do it when I have to make work meetings or other important life events.  Some doctors intentionally pulse medication so I think it can't be too much of a problem.

Posted 5/13/2009 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I'm glad to know others do this occasionally. With the help of a stimulant, I managed to make it to my appointment and even stopped for a manicure and pedicure before coming back home. lol Since I still needed to take a stimulant it was hard to tell if I've made any progress on the meds. As usual, when I push myself I feel so much worse afterwards. I might try doing this every few weeks or maybe once a month (without the stimulant) to see where I stand.
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