Confused upset anxious

[Disheartened]

I have reduced my codrydomol to three a day from eight over resent seven weeks as told to byd to by gp . Advised taking with tramadol it's a toxic combination. This is after 14years on them together . Now being told to back information codrydomol at eight per day .thenreduce tramadol over two month from eight a day to zero . How can this be reasonable after all i have coped with to reduce codydamol as instructed . was so ?????? Unfair not listening or simply not interested in my views on this .After ending up frustrated anxious and upset .he agreed to allow me to continue reduction of codrydomol and remain on usual tramadol with view to reducing them after finally finished taking codrydomol . So uncalled for all this upset . It is frightening to be told my medication is toxic combination. Then today it apparently messes with my brain and can cause dementia. I been on this combination for approximately 14 years . To be offered duloxitine another addictive tablet that numbs your brain .with many dreadfully side effects . I made it clear no Thank you . Yet i concerned as to suitable pain relief . Don't know what I'd who to go for advise . As in looking at no pain support . Seems I do not get any choice . Go making the choices for me without any consultation .Seems all my pain is under fybromyalgia lable with osteo arthritis unmentioned yet they are both extremely painful l and debilitating condition s .help !!!!!

[Fibromummy2]

I totally understand where you are coming from I have recently been having a lot of problems with my go regarding my meds I have been on a lot of different meds over the years and finally found something that gave me relief and some new ones from the pain consultant. Then 3 months later the go.decided that the ones from the consultant had to be stopped and the pain killers to be stopped after constant fighting and getting no where with the gp I got an appointment with the consultant who wrote to the gp and told them exactly what I had to be on and not to be changed u less specified by him. Hope you get some relief soon

[moo196]

I'm wondering if some of the anxiety is actually caused by the medication itself? I know I was better off without the tramadol after I stopped taking it.... But didn't know that until I did.

The best thing I have ever done wrt pain is to give up diet coke and anything else with artificial sweeteners in.

Drugs will always have some unwanted side effects too and I personally will not take tramadol ever again. The opiod pain killers can give you a myriad of other side effects and anxiety may be one of them.

[Disheartened in reply to moo196]

I feel that it's unreasonable how I already reduced codrydomol ( opiod) to three from eight per day .with intention to reduce to zero as instructed by my doctor. To be told by doctor to go back to eight per day of codydamol. Then reduction of tramadol instead . ???? It has been unpleasant ,dealing with huge reduction of codrydomol since beginning of May . Approximately 14 years taking withdrawal .is a continued daily challenge. With this in mind I have no intentions of going back up into eight per day .simply because doctor had changed their mind after nearly two mth . I am proud of my successful reduction of codrydomol opioid based drug . In time once in zero shall then review next step best for me with a doctor . Will need continue tramadol until completed codrydomol reduction .yes understand side effects can increase symptoms of stress anxiety. I feel it's hightened since began reduction of codrydomol. Definitely not help with challenging doctors appointment. Felt frustrated .upset anxious. Not slept at all due to distress and fear of on going insecurity 're .inadequate pain relief .

[moo196 in reply to Disheartened]

Maybe try without increasing back ag3?

It might take time and willpower to settle..... I went through an awful week to 10 days.... But so much better afterwards. Discuss your options again perhaps?

Have you tried other non pharmacological options?

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Sorry you’re having to go through such an awful time. I agree that the reduction in meds could trigger anxiety. I’ve come across this before in people I used to care for. Dr gave a person already with anxiety, medication where anxiety was a possible side effect, then decided to stop it. It was a nightmare for a person who couldn’t communicate very well.

I think you have to find some other smaller things to offer some pain relief. I have several gels/ creams. I use magnesium spray ( really helps my leg pain) a tens machine, heated blanket, heat pads, hot water bottles, anything you can think of that’ll help a little. I use hypnotherapy too, YouTube is free. I find Michael Sealey is really good.

Might it be worth trying Tai Chi ? I was sceptical, but went to a free 4 week course run by local hospital and it’s really helpful.

When you get the toxic mix of meds out of your system, you will feel stronger and you’ll be in control. No doctors choosing which sponsored meds they can give you ( I’m very wary of Drs and drug companies in this country, might be me being over suspicious)

You’ll get there, stay strong.

[Disheartened]

I use glucosamine cream on my neck and shoulders ( osteo) .n

hot water bottle is a great help with back pain and fall bladder flare up . Tried hypnosis but am not a good subject. Went to course of self hypnosis to enable myself to reprogram my own way of saying and thinking . Gained some measure of change often by simply correcting my use/ position of words . Improved in positive thinking too . Very challenging course .proved to intense for unresolved issues I've exsperienced. So sadly not complete the full course. Offered hydrotherapy unable to go .my anxiety about dealing with strangers and out of my home is a strong force to reckon with . Having withdrawn from any social or verbal connection since 2015 desperation to be alone and safe has increased . I struggle to hide anxiety when have son home for overnight flying visit .unable to sleep day before he comes and during visit .and for third night because can't get myself to switch down .absolutely love an adore my son .we have a beautiful close bond. But I'm exhausted before during and after .knock on effect is as osteo flares up because not had any rest for three days . Unable to walk as back so bad can't straighten up .fybr o flares up .muscles as extremely sensitive an painfull. Rollercoaster . But hey .how wonderful to see my son .precious moments .d kara

[Disheartened]

I appreciate your kind words .it's a rare thing to share my thoughts .let alone be heard .thankyou

[Disheartened]

Wow.received a call from surgery about the whole episode about reduction.finally reached a understanding as appreciation of my concerns . Acknowledged y wish riotous reduction codrydomol to zero over next couple r month.Then review tramadol reduction over a very slow pace as long term use requires carefull process. Feel utter relief.sleep will be so good as absolutely shattered . Been two long month's of stress anxiety and upset .think strawberries ad clotted cream is suitable celebratory treat . Thankful to all who took the to support during anxious times. Love and light to all. Kara