Doc knows and he recommended cutting 50% every 5-7 days. Problem is, I was told the exact same thing when I was coming off a benzo and I ended up being miserable for months. Just wanted to check with...
Thanks. I had a feeling it would be like that. Hard to believe that 2 months of use requires 3 weeks of taper....
I've had back issues for over 20 years. This July I finally broke down and went to see a pain management Doc. Good doctor. He prescribed Vicodin and I've been on it for almost 2 months. (10mg x 2...
Thanks all! I've done lots and lots of research on PVCs starting in 2000. I've watched the medical community change their opinion on the effects of the vagus nerve and stomach on PVCs. Luckily, while...
I've been dealing with PVCs since November '00. The first day I got them, they came in droves and lasted all night while I was in the ER. Even 'til this day, and one of the only things that kept me...
Day#3 - Pretty much a repeat of Day#2 although I walked a lot today to try and get my mind off of things. Sort of worked. Called my doc again to see if we could slow the taper, but never heard back....
Day#2 continued... I am operational, but this sucks. Definitely had to take my 2nd dose early. Have some chamomile brewing right now and I hope that takes some of the edge off. If this gets any...
Day#2 - Started off pretty good, albeit a little tired. Was a little forgetful this morning, which isn't normal for me. Took my 1st dose around 9am. It's almost 2pm now and I can definitely tell I am...
Hi Cheri... Thanks! Are you doing it yourself or have a schedule from your doc? Whats the time frame? Today was a little rough as I had my 1st 1/2 dose at 10am and could start feeling the angst...
Many thanks for the web sites. Today, I was so-so. Those things stick around with for a few days. Ive only had a handful, but they're doozies....
Well, heard back from my Dr. He, well his nurse, actually called me. He gave me a 10-day titration. Basically, cut everything in half every 5 days. Wish me luck! I hope to God I am one of those...
Thank you! I saw that earlier today... Can you tell me what "long term" use would be? 6 months? Over a year?...
Thanks! I have made an appt with him... I'll keep you posted....
I want to get off Klonopin. I take .5mg twice daily for about a year for personal issues and a death in the family. I believe my Dr. will just tell me stop, but I am scared of the repurcussions. Are...
Thanks. I eventually fell asleep, but its like being in a car wreck... It lingers. 8hrs later I am just tired and have to go to work soon. A little scared but I have my wife and little ones to think...
I am borderline GAD but have been taking klonopin for about a year due to a death in the family and other family issues. (Sick parents, stressful marriage). Tonight, I took my 2nd dose of klonopin as...
The burn scars me too. Just happened today. Slugged some maalox, drank some water and fixed it up. My own fault though. Tomatoes and onion salad. :) You'll have to quit smoking and try drinking...
I don't drink sodas anymore 'cause of what they could possibly do to me. And, sometimes, I would get it for no good reason. Just like this weekend, I've been miserable with the "burn" and dry...
90%of my burn is right at my breast bone, sometimes a little lower. Very rarely does it come all the way up, but when it does... Yuck!...
You just have to watch the sodium aspect of it. If you have high blood pressure, you'll have to make sure you include that amount in your daily intake....
I drink a bottle of Fiji a day. Seems to help, but I found a new water called AlkaLife-10 that has a pH of 10. Definitely gonna give that a go. Should work well with my Paleo Template diet as well....
I have a bad back: herniation and advanced degenerative disc disease. It flared up something fierce aon 3/23 with a pain level of 8-9 and my reflux has been through the roof since then. Just curious...
I recently started a gluten free diet. Can't remember any PVCs during that time I was practicing it. Then, last night, I had a few glutenous things and, wham-o, they came back. I've heard of several...
Not the flu, but I am also getting over a Chronic Sinus Infection. I guess maybe the perfect storm? Chest is sore, sides are sore, insides are sore... Sort of like I just rain a marathon in sub-zero...
Dry heaved all day into the evening. Alcohol has, only very rarely, caused issues with my GERD, but it would seem to be the cause of this. (NYE) I just heaved, and heaved, and heaved... Now, my...
I have the pressure often. I used to think it was my allergies, but I was told it was both allergies and GERD....
Anyone ever try Greens+ to increase alkalinity and to reduce reflux?...
I agree. Most people just don't know how debilitating GERD can be. Although, my family and co-workers have seen first hand of the affects, the lack of sleep, the constant pressure/pain, the anxiety,...
I had all the tests done as well and have similar pains. Actually, I get them all of the place: right side, left side, sternum, back, ab area, etc... The only time I've never really had the pain was...
Howdy! I have been suffering from GERD for quite some time. Nothing too bad but recently it has been quite debilitating. In the Fall, I contracted and "nasty" lung infection from aspirating reflux...
I have premature ventricular contractioncs (pvc's). Harmless if you don't have an underlying heart condition and they feel like a missed/skipped heart beat. Plus everyone has a few now and then. Just...