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I am on meds for grand mal seizures...high bp...gastro problems...chronic pain meds...anti depressions..anti anxiety...muscle spasms...and more..is this too much..
No..I have not because I am treated by three diff providers as my PcP....pain care ....and the gastroenterologist at dartmouth I have major problems with gastro region and I cannot seem to get better. This has been a year of frustration that has me wishing things that aren't right. I have been in bed since Jan 26th of last year. I have good days and more bad days...but this could turn into the Oprah show.. Carol
Talk to your PCP, who should certainly have a complete list of all the medications you are taking. Try to be as specific as you can about the negative ways you think all these pills are impacting your health. For example, if you say "I have nightmares every night" then the doctor can see which of your pills might be associated with that side effect, if any. Just saying "they make me feel worse" isn't specific enough to really help.
I think my husband took 29 pills a day. But each one was doing the job it was prescribed for and we were grateful they were available. His PCP did review all his meds periodically to determine if we should try discontinuing any.
Just a thought - could the amount of medication be contributing to your gastro problems? I know pain medication can cause constipation and the plumbing could be complicated from there.
Rainmom, that is exactly why a single doctor should be monitoring ALL the drugs a person is taking. Perfectly OK for different doctors to be prescribing in their areas of specialty, but somebody better have an eye on the big picture, and that is usually the PCP.
My pharmacist is also very good about catching drugs that might cause a bad interaction.
This is definitely (in my opinion) something to talk to the PCP and/or pharmacist about. Good luck, carolanne55 !
I also take a lot of medications prescribed from multiple doctors. However, my doctors make it a point to check my medications (all of them) to see if there could be any problems. I'm a bit surprised that this isn't happening with you. Even if the doctors are in different, non-affiliated offices, they should be asking you for a complete medication and supplement list at every appointment. Only when they are armed with all the information can they discover problems with over prescribing or with interactions.
Just a question...have you considered alternative therapies? Like meditation, exercise, relaxation, bio-feedback, and diet? Especially diet...these things can help with gastro problems (one of my conditions is ulcerative colitis, an extremely painful and life distrupting problem). It is only with alternative therapies that I am able to find relief.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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Carol
I think my husband took 29 pills a day. But each one was doing the job it was prescribed for and we were grateful they were available. His PCP did review all his meds periodically to determine if we should try discontinuing any.
My pharmacist is also very good about catching drugs that might cause a bad interaction.
This is definitely (in my opinion) something to talk to the PCP and/or pharmacist about. Good luck, carolanne55 !
Just a question...have you considered alternative therapies? Like meditation, exercise, relaxation, bio-feedback, and diet? Especially diet...these things can help with gastro problems (one of my conditions is ulcerative colitis, an extremely painful and life distrupting problem). It is only with alternative therapies that I am able to find relief.
Angel