I feel i may be gone for a while

[kozar]

I woke this morning, to a note from my psychologist, asking for a home visit. To deal with my traumas, MrsK,LilBit, I was on life support.
Of course, I responded , yes.
My, screwed up mind, feels, they are gonna put me in hospital.Basically, Baker Act , me.
Just letting you all know, if I'm suddenly, quiet. I'm ok.
As I said before, I feel VA is overmedicating me, I was always anti- pills, now, I have 7 bottles of pills.i can hardly walk, when I take them, then I feel kinda ok, " oh shit" I need to take meds again.and then again, can't walk,much less drive.
Let's all hope, what I hope,
I
I wanna be Koz again,

[underpants]

1. ❤️

[hlthe2b]

2. We want only the best for you, koz

Do what it takes to get/be well.

[gademocrat7]

3. Take care, kozar

[liberal N proud]

4. Take care of you above all

Come back soon!

[Owl]

5. Take care Kozar.

[Jarqui]

6. Try to explore what you can do to reduce the pills

According to my doctor, when you get over 5 significant medications, it can become hard to predict how they'll function in combination. The combination can make you sick.

You should run the combination through a drug checker if someone hasn't already. Ask your doctor.

Another thing to examine for each med:
For example, there are a whole bunch of things you can do to reduce blood pressure without taking pills. Some of it is lifestyle & diet: maybe cut out nicotine & caffeine, Mediterranean diet and get more exercise. Another could be supplements like garlic and flaxseed. That usually can get rid of a pill or two. Those can be tough pills that slow you down.

Another tact might be to carefully try alternate meds with your doctor(s). Maybe there is a combination that suits you better. Or some reduced dosage due to the combination.

All the best

[kozar]

20. Not to nention, and i often do,

I had bariatic surgery 11 years ago, they keep saying, " absorption" I keep saying, so give me a shot.
And here comes anotherestomavh pill.

[ChazII]

7. Echoing the good advice

you are receiving from our fellow DUers. I once was told to ask the pharmacist about drug interactions. May you feel like Koz again and soon.

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[ancianita]

8. Love to you, koz.

You've gotten good advice here that might be worth taking, since you know your body better than the doctors.

[pazzyanne]

9. You have already made a great decision by saying "yes" to your psychologist, kozar.

Hospitalization for medication evaluation and adjustment is not unusual. It should help you feel a lot better when you get the correct medications and dosages. Here's to better days ahead! Stay strong, and continue to take good care of yourself. We look forward to your return to DU!

[BigOleDummy]

10. What others have said plus..

.. talk to a patient advocate about your concerns about over medication. I've found the VA to be wonderful about any concerns I've had along those lines. Heck, I've even had the pharmacist from the hospital call me about a misgiving due to a new medication and its interactions with others I have. The patient advocate can be a powerful voice for you, use them!

As one vet to another, be safe and take care.

[Hope22]

11. Sending love to you with hopes that you find your answers.

May your health return and your life find a rhythm again. Take care and thanks for the update. We will wait for your return. 💗💗💗🙏🏼

[Joinfortmill]

12. I prayed for you. God bless. Also,

It sounds like a lot of meds. Maybe someone can look at that for you.

[jmbar2]

13. You are loved here.

Let others care for you now until you are strong again.

[orangecrush]

14. Get the help you need

And I look forward to reading your posts again!

You are doing the right thing and taking care of yourself

That's a gift to us.

[chia]

15. You are a special human being. Sending you love and light

[ificandream]

16. Some good advice in this thread.

I hope it all works out for you, koz. All the best.

[70sEraVet]

17. Good luck, kozar!

It is apparent that you have earned yourself many good friends here at DU.
As a veteran, you have resources that most of the US citizens can only dream of.

[et tu]

18. everyone reacts differently to meds

so listen to your body while also getting help.
it just always takes a long time to adjust and
have your body respond positively. frustrating
as the trial and error procedure is you are smart
to question and to reach out for help.
best to you~

[choie]

19. Take good care of yourself Kozar

You're worth it!!

[kozar]

21. He called, its Friday

He is coming here

Koz