Medication management

[madora]

Hello, recently I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and placed on Flexeril and Ultram by an arthritis specialist. I also take Zoloft 150 mg. to help with mental focus & energy; Adderall 10 mg. for ADD.; Levsin SL for neurogenic bladder and irritable bowel syndrome; Calderal and Calicium for secondary hyperparathyroidism; Deconsal II, Zyrtec, and Humibid L.A for chronic allergies which cause sinus infections.
Since placement on the Flexeril and Ultram, I completed an online medication interaction form which came back with some really scary information regarding Zoloft's interations with Ultram, Adderall and Flexeril; and Flexeril and Ultram.
I have been taking Flexeril for about two months with great results and increased energy. I've only used the Ultram a couple of times, but also with good results in decreasing the pain I experience with the Fibromyalgia. Overall their are five doctors involved in prescribing the drugs, yet each of them has a complete listing of the medications I am currently taking.
I'm concerned about the combination of the drugs and possible health implications of them. Do these drugs build up in your system leading to increased risk over time? Or would the most severe side-effects be apparent when beginning the use and the risk decrease with time?
Thanks for your answers.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

I would worry about too many powerful drugs at the same time. Ask one of your doctors to do a complete evaluation and see if you can cut out some of these medications. Too many is inherently dangerous. Make sure that one doctor is taking the responsibility.

[Susan]

I am just guessing but I'd say the side effects would be apparent early on and get worse. But I'm a healthy individual into alternative medicine so what do I know?
I remember my dad, in his early 80's was taking a bunch of different meds. He called us up and said he could barely walk (he'd always been an extremely energetic person). My then husband told him to throw out all the meds and he quickly felt fine again. He died at age 90.
This was a little drastic, yes; but doctors in my experience try to foist as many drugs off on you as they can. Or they under treat. My belief is that almost all illness starts with emotion.
Not all but most. If one's environment is not what one wants out of life he starts getting illnesses.
Takes a lot of courage to change your life but doing so can save it.
Best of Luck, Susan