dangers of xanax

[Jude444]

I am writing for a friend.  She recently had surgery for cancer of her kidney.  Surgery was successful and she is neither on chemo or radiation therapy.  After surgery she became very depressed and cried frequently.  It has now been about two months since the surgery.  I myself, have gone thru severe situational depression a few years back and have compeltely recovered, so I am familiar with how my friend is feeling. She is now taking Prozac, which has just been upped to twice daily.  Her doctor has also given her Xanax.  The recommended dosage is 4xdaily.  I don't know the strength.  In the beginning she seemed to be coming along fine and getting progressively better. But now she has hit bottom again and it seems when she takes the xanax she becomes more depressed-  she starts shaking. and cries easily.  I know when I had my problem, the doctor did not want me on this drug for more than two weeks, and then put me on Klonopin.  My friend used to be a very strong person-ran a bookstore then a clothing store. Am I correct in thinking that the xanax is not the drug for her?  Is it working against the Prozac?  She was going to call her internist today, whom she has not spoken to about this yet.  I might mention that I took my self off of my anti-depressants on my own when I realized it was causing high blood pressure.  My physiatrist  never once told me to monitor my blood pressure.  My physcian didn't even know that anitdepressants can cause high-only low.  He looked it up and sure enough it could cause high.  It seems that doctors are pushing pills on us without all the facts.

[TrevBo]

whats the best thing i can do to not want xanax

[Angelica]

...Did you get my email??  ):
Hope you didn't forget about me??? lol   (:
Well anyway......Hello!!! HI !! Good evening!!! to my near & dear friend!!!!

Love always,


Angelica OO ooo <><  )))

[Thomas]

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Bijou, check out this site. It's much easier and safer to get off benzos if you first switch to valium, because of its long half-life in the body. You don't experience the ups and downs that you do with Xanax or Ativan. "My most excellent friend" Milo (his official title until further notice) found all this research on the web for me. I faxed it to my doctor and he switched me to Valium, which I'm very, very slowly getting off of. Easier, safer, not a hint of a seizure or a fit of rage or any of that **** you get with Xanax. Xanax is the devil. But good ole cheap as dirt valium will help you get off of the stuff safely and painlessly. Check it out!

Thomas

[Bijou]

XANEX is the devil,but it's also a miracle. I have been on it for almost 10 years and can say without a doubt that if I hadn't had my xanex at certain times,I would be dead by my own hand or I would be in jail now for killing someone else (namely ex-boyfriends). It allows me to get a grip when the world overwhelms me and I cannot get a grip on my own. but it's highly addictive and the kick is the WORST!  I'm lucky to have people around to take care of my crazy ass(is cussing allowed here?) so I haven't really had to deal with the cold, hard irredeemable facts of life and I sometimes wonder if I ever had to really be out there alone and take care of myself,could I do it? Could I do it without Xanex and other drugs?  I can't allow myself to think that for too long,or I get really anxious!

[Kerrie]

Hi Family,
     I wanted to check in on everyone before retiring for the night. It's almost 1:00 am so I guess I should say morning. I appreciate all the prayers and kind words. I had to cancell my test on Thursday due to a virus. I didn't think that lovely shake they give you to drink before the x-rays , would stay where it was suppose to. I will be going Tuesday for that test and to see the lung doc. I'm sure it's nothing.
     I have to tell all of you, I just got through watching the new release " Pay Forward". It was great but I can hardly breathe now because I sobbed so much. Yes, I'm a crier. I cry over touching commercials ! But do have your hankie ready if you haven't seen it. As I was watching it, I thought how close it was to our forum family. One person reaches out to help one person and in turn many more are helped. That's all I can say without telling you about the plot. It is a good family movie.
     I want you all to know your in my prayers . There are so many in the family now that I address my messages to my friends so I don't leave anyone out. I so appreciate the words of encouragement not just for me but like I read from all of you to Skipper and a few others. God sure has put a lot of loving ,caring people right where they can be used and share His love and the power His love gives us all. God Bless each of you.
     God Bless Us All,
           Kerrie

[Angelica]

.....How ironic, we are speaking of flying on an addiction message board....lmao
Thomas: If I'm gonna make it to ole Cal., I just might have to get over my fear of flying, huh???? lol....I think I'll just leave a week early, and take a train....ha ha.  There
is always some way to get around it.  Oh, well....(:

[Thomas]

when I flew with some frequent flyers in my company, and we were climbing up through a thunderstorm at night, I watched their faces. When THEY looked worried, I started worrying ... I hate that helpless feeling ...

[Milo]

Kerrie -- I'll keep you in my prayers. You have such a positive attitude for having to deal with so much -- I admire that! My procedure went fine -- all over except the $$!
Angelica -- Peanuts, hm? I can handle that! :) You mentioned in a post somewhere that you don't fly. I used to be terrified of flying -- I'd have to practically knock myself out w/dramamine & Valium just to get on the plane. Now the fear is completely gone. I don't know why -- I didn't do anything special to try to overcome the fear -- it's just not there anymore. In fact, on my last flight, my friend was freaking out because the flight was so rough, and I realized I was completely calm. Weird, huh? Since anxiety is my biggest problem, I see this as a small sign of hope! - Milo

[cindi]

hey chickie,,,my homie..LOL  I am chillin   in the AC  having a blast.....more to come   love ya right back     cin

[Angelica]

...Chill out, chick!....I hear you yelling through the screen. Lmao......I hope you have a great time.  Yall be careful,now.  LOL, and catch some rays for me too.
Love ya!
ANgelica

[Angelica]

.....I heard, eating peanuts is very good for headaches...LOL  I don't know how true that is.  I suffer from sinusitus(on top of everything else!), and Headaches can make you want to end it all...lol   You just cannot function.  Best wishes, Milo.
Angelica

[Kerrie]

Thanks everyone for your support. Your words are gracious and kind Wizard. I have to tell you, I don't feel so strongh all the time. But it's when I start to collapse from everything that God reminds me He is ever present with me. Yesterday,my husband and I got in the car to go to town and I felt the whole deal caving in on me,I turned on the radioand the song playing was "Stand Still and Let God Move". The tears began to roll and I was sure God would see me through yet another storm. Today when we went to town ,turned the radio on, the song" When Nothing But A Miracle Will Do". After we left the doctors office, got in the car,turned the radio on and the song playing was 'Even The Valley Is Higher Ground". I do believe God reaches out to me through music and songs because it is something I love. Needless to say, these songs will be added to my collection of songs I sing to praise God.
   I can't tell you how great it is to have people with more than enough problems of their own, take time to pray for me and help me. Thank You. My daughter is convinced that all her problems are from some terminal illness now. She's in so much need of help. I know she wants to be alright. She just can't except that she's an addict. Her doctor has increased her meds once again. She is so convincing. But the saddest part of all is she believes her own lies.
   On a lighter note. My sunburn is now peeling and itching. I really like having a pool but I wish there was an invention that would tell me when I'm starting to smoke. It's a good tension reliever. That is after my body reminded me I wasn't 10 anymore and a float was now more my stlye than water arobics. Someone told me that the water was easier to exercise in. Could be so for some but this is not true for me. I got cramps in my foot from just swimming across the pool. The kids had a good laugh but this woman was in pain !  But I'll try again tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
    God Bless You All,
            Kerrie

[Milo]

Hi Angelica, I'm glad your appt. went well. Was this a new doctor (I seem to remember your other one was closing up shop?)
Also, I was horrified and outraged to read about your post-surgical "treatment". There's no excuse in the world for that.
My problem is tension headaches with the occasional migraine to keep things interresting. I was unsure for a while, but now I believe I have a doctor who truly cares about his patients. So far I've been able to manage with non-controlled substances. After reading the horror stories of withdrawal on this forum, I'm glad I haven't needed anything stronger!
Very best of luck to you with your pain management-- Milo

[Angelica]

Milo:  Thank you so much.  We have something in common:  My appt was today also, and went very well.  LOL  I hope yours did too.  I haven't been up to date here lately, but whats your chronic pain problem, if you don't mind me asking?  Best wishes to you too!

Kerri:  You have the weight of the world on your shoulders.  Please hang in there......I'll pray for you.  God has a special place in heaven for you.  I can't help but think of the passage "and this too shall pass"  do you know that one?  I will post it for you.

Love

Angelica

[cindi]

Hey there,,sister girlfriends.....just wanted to drop in and say hi...I am on cloud nine  counting down the days till I leave.....and I really wnat to do lunch with the both of you,,can you imagine what heaven will be like when we take em by storm someday?  LOL   love you ladies    cin

[Milo]

Kerrie -- I wish you nothing but the best as you have these tests. I know what a miserable experience they can be...and I know you're worried about what they may find. My thoughts & good wishes are with you!
wildcat -- I had been going to the same pharmacy for years, getting my Klonopin & Paxil. The pharmacist knew me, I knew him. Well, one day in front of God and everybody, he announces that my doctor "wrote a script for a controlled substance and a non-controlled substance on the same form," so he "could refuse to fill them" but would graciously do it this time. How considerate of him! Well, that was my last trip to that pharmacy. The other pharmacies never seemed to care, and certainly never broadcast my medical history to the whole store!
Angelica -- I don't think we have talked before, but I know like me you are dealing w/chronic pain issues and the inevitable problems that go along with them. You have my best wishes in finding the right treatment (which to my mind includes respectful, dignified treatment!) I have an appointment with my doctor today, so we'll see how it goes.
Blessings to all -- Milo

[cindi]

As usual my prayers are with you...I have to make this brief  it is 5 am and i have to get to the center to open ....your diarrhea more than likely is hwat we refer to as "dumping" syndrome or short bowel syndrome the intestional surgery..hon  I hope you have a good day  I get off work at 11 am so i can jump back on later   love to all   cin

[Wizard]

Kerri, I awoke this morning to read your post on your results and I felt compelled to go to Mass this morning before work and to pray for you and your daughter. You've been through so much and continue to keep your head high and your faith strong. Such a lesson for those of us who in our discomfort think we can't see it through for another day. I would only hope that my daughters will have the same kind of inner strength and fortitude as you have. I am reminded of a quote by a lady that I have read lately. Her name is Connie Hunt and I have quoted her before. She said: HOPE IS INSTINCTIVE
                  DESPAIR IS LEARNED.

                       BEING
          BILLIONS OF PARTICLES DANCING FREE
         FLOWING AROUND EACH FLOWER AND TREE
          FORMING THE BORDERS WE PERCIEVE
         CREATING THE FORMS FOR WHICH WE GRIEVE.
          LIFE KNOWS NOT SUCH BOUNDARIES
                   DO NOT DESPAIR
           THE VITAL FORCE OF BEING IS EVERYWHERE.

[wildcat]

It could be a confidentiality suit. Even if one person gossips
about another persons script to a friend and it somehow gets out, they can be sued bigtime. No one is supposd to have access to certain records so it's possible someone screwed up. Example:

I went to the pharmacy a few weeks ago and got my Ultram. The young Pharmacist intern holds the bottle up in the air and out as far as he could so everyone one in the pharmacy could see and said loudly, "did you know these are addictive. Do you think you are addicted to them?" I just answered my usual wisecracking way, "No, but I sure am addicted to Codiene and Klonopin!!!!ROFL He thought he was being such as smart ass that I would be embarrassed because so many people here know who I am. I could have sued them but I let it pass. Needless to say the next time I went to the pharmacy the real pharmacist apologized over and over and said that the young smarty was canned. He may have a hard time getting another job with a confidentiality breach like that. It is too easy for the plaintiff to win in those type of suit situations. The feds are extremely strict on confidentiality. That's one of the main things I learned at my new job so far.

Anyway enough babble, [Kerri] I am glad things turned out better than you thought they might but I hope you keep getting better. I will still keep you in my prayers and all the other suffering addicts out there.

[Kerrie]

Hi Everyone,
   I wanted to thank you all for your prayers. I got good news and bad news today on my reports. The good news is ; None of the tests show any evidence of amyloidosis. The oncologist said he's never heard of anyone living over 6 years after the first diagnosis of Amyloidosis. He said the fact that I only had it in my bladder (urinary) was a miracle. I've been in remission 10 years. But I asked God to heal me when they found it. I believe He did. However, I have symptoms. Amyloid is not usually detectable until the organ it's in is destroyed. So that's the good news.
   Now the bad news. They found a mass in the top of my stomache. It wasn't seen when I had a scope about a month ago. So I have to have another scope and more tests and see yet another specialist. They also found some noduals in my right lung and I have to see a lung specialist for that on the 26th. So everytime I think I'm out of the woods I walk right into a forest. I'm not worried about the mass and nodules. Just worried about drinking that wonderful milkshake again. Yum!!!!!! Of course the fact that I'm going to have a waterhose shoved up me and a light shoved down me aint no thrill either. I've had more pictures made of the inside of me than I've ever had made of me on the outside.
   Thomas, I've had every type of med there is to treat diahrea. I had a lot of intestine removed first 10 years ago and then more 5 years ago. I think it has something to do with that. But the doctors say no, not to the degree that I have it. But thanks for trying.
   I'll let you all go now. thanks again for all your prayers. My daughter is still trying to convince me and herself there isn't a problem because she has prescriptions for her meds. But I'll keep trying.
     God Bless you all,
         Kerrie

[Angelica]

Milo:  Purdue Pharma is the manufacturer of Oxycontin.......  There in a hell of a mess right now.....  Actually through no fault of there own, if ya know what I mean.  They were doing what drug manufacturers do....Make drugs/medication...

Hey Wizard.......thank you for da dust! lmao  I need all I can get.....This little Angelica is on her last wing, here lately..lol  Thanks a bunch!
Love ya!
angelica (:

[Wizard]

Hey Girl! Glad to see you around! :-) I was asking about you cause I hadn't seen you for awhile. You listen up, I'm gonna whip up some Wizard dust for you too LOL All will be well for the Angel you know! Bless you and I'll be praying for you as always! Have a peaceful night now.
Power & Magick 2 U,
luv,
Wiz

[Milo]

What meds do Perdue produce, and which ones are subject of the lawsuits? -- Milo

[Wizard]

I sent that without signing off...I'm so sorry :-( I wanted to add that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers all day today Kerrie. You are a very special "Angel" to this world. God Love and protect you always.
Power & Magick 2 U,
Peace and the Light of our Lord on you and your family forever,
luv,
Wizard