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Adhesive Arachnoiditis & the Effects on Walking
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Hi Lauren—Archie here. I feel your anxiety. Sometimes I think anxiety and AA go hand in hand. As you know I have had AA since 1978 and anxiety started in the mid-1990‘s The answer for me was/is alprazolam (Xanax). I have needed as much as 1mg 5 times a day, but now do just fine with 1 mg 2 times a day. Early on I had full blown panic attacks- thought I was going to die… the whole 9 yards. It has been a lifesaver for me.
Be aware that thereis some thought among pain management docs that benzodiazepines (like Xanax) don’t play well with opioid drugs. I’m here to say “horse pellets”! Been doing it for over 30 years and have pain and anxiety pretty much under control. A good sleep med, Zolpidem (Ambien) is also a benzodiazepine, so here in Florida I had to find and go to a Psychiatrist who could confirm the anxiety /sleep issues problem , and write scripts for each. Also had to write a letter for file to my Pain Management guy.
This is too long, so I’ll write about your” I’m not gonna walk” anxiety later. Best, Archie
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I agree I have been on same meds. I have taken for almost 30 years. I'm not suicidal nor drug seeking for pleasure. I just want to be able to have a social life and deal w my pain and anxiety also just to have a day to get thru for fun instead of just a Dr appointments. AMEN. I'd like to go shopping see my family etc go on an outing when weather changes , I definitely understand.
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current neurologist has been giving me valium, which really helps. I was informed, that his office no longer doing controlled substances. Docs here are paranoid to prescribe any downers, since i am on low dose narcotics. Once this happens, where do i get valium or xanax?? I don't have any one who will give any controlled substances. Xanax, really helps me. Combination, doesn't affect me at all. Im going to have to buy from India, or black market. I am so bad now, that i pretty numb from upper waist down. I can barely sit up, as so weak. Going down hill, rapidly. Went to ER & doctors here are so ignorant & nasty. Had a doc tell me that it was impossible for me to end up back in a wheelchair. Guess he's telling me i am stupid. He said there was nothing he can do for me. Situation in AZ, is terrible with snow birds & having to wait 5 to 6 hours to get seen. I think i am going to be flat on my back, unable to care for myself. Can't even sit up to use my computer. I do not have money to buy from India. Costs a small Fortin. New PCP on 30th, fourth one in 2 years I am despondent, no help available. Not sure if i could even reach Dr Tennant in Calif. My current pain person is brand new with company & she's paranoid that i take valium. Thanks for responding. I think i will end my life, before becoming totally flat on my back. Any advice??