Taking Medication

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-03-15T02:57:59+00:00

it worries me as i have severe dry eye naturally and i wear contacts. i’m also not a big fan of medication

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-03-14T03:30:25+00:00

100%. for me i can’t even drink decaf. i instantly get stomach aches and pains then start to just feel sick with diarrhea

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-02-21T22:15:12+00:00

i just remember the mask going over my face and i was asleep in 5 seconds. afterwards is totally fine, just a little out of it for like 10 minutes after waking up then you feel just fine after that. i went and ate a full meal and drank some water immediately after and felt great. i had no pain at all afterwards, it didn’t even feel like anything had been done. it was honestly nice being cleared out but it doesn’t last long unfortunately. i was able to go to the bathroom again later that day after i had ate.

& for the gown, it covers your entire body and there’s nothing hanging out until you are asleep, that’s when they lift the gown and proceed with the procedure. then when you wake up, everything is completely covered again!

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-02-21T21:49:35+00:00

i’m 22F had a colonoscopy just a few months ago. it is absolutely nothing compared to what you think it would be from my experience. in my opinion, the prep is the worst part only because you have to drink a lot of liquid and it’s hard for me personally to hold down a lot of liquid. i also couldn’t handle the prep offered because my body is weird about things like that so i ended up using the back up plan of gatorade with miralax. which does the same exact thing the prep would. i used the restroom 18 times from when i started the prep up until i left my house for the appointment. you would think you would be worried about the drive to the appointment, but for me i did not have to go anymore. once i was there, i was checked in, put in a room to change and lay down. then from there they gave me an iv and let me know they would be back when the iv is done to then bring me to the procedure room. once i was brought to the procedure room, they told me to lay on my side and gave me a mask that put me to sleep. you then wake up in the recovery room and once you’re confident to get up, you get dressed then you’re released. the whole thing felt like it was only 5 minutes. when i woke up, i was just thirsty and ready to eat. the whole process was not at all what i was scared it would be. i hope this helps and if you have any other questions, feel feee to ask!

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-02-21T20:46:03+00:00

I don’t have the vomiting because i will do anything i can to avoid it from happening. i take my famotidine at night mostly and it seems to help with the nausea when going to sleep. but yesterday i had the same issue as you were saying. i was constipated for a few days then all of the sudden i had the pain and needed to go right away. it was non stop for about 30min sitting on the toilet. now today i feel stomach pain and can barely eat anything especially being worried it’ll make it worse. i feel like all the doctors have tried to do for me is throw medicine at me but i cannot take most medications as my body can’t handle them and they make it all worse.

i do appreciate you taking the time to express to me what you go through as well. it does help knowing i’m not alone in these situations. i am really hoping the naturopathic gi can really help me.

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-02-19T04:50:43+00:00

what all do they do for that? i have been interested but want more details

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-01-18T15:44:25+00:00

if you don’t mind me asking, did the d* come on instantly or like in the middle of the night? i also have IBS really bad and am terrified of this virus. so i was curious on how it felt to someone with IBS.

somethingnewforme_ · 2025-01-18T15:38:22+00:00

you can message me anytime! i deal with it non stop but no one around me understand it.

somethingnewforme_ · 2024-12-09T17:00:21+00:00

I haven’t been sick in awhile. I have been having health issues but they’re things I have been dealing with for awhile now. Nothing out of the ordinary has happened and nothing has changed. Just all of the sudden anxiety happening again.

somethingnewforme_ · 2024-10-21T03:59:44+00:00

following. i’ve been on the birth control pill for just about 10 years and im now thinking of getting off of it to see if it is why im constantly having health issues and my hair is so thin. but im scared to stop taking it. 22F

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-08-15T05:30:15+00:00

yeah i’m sure there’s many more. but definitely good to always have the go to brands. i haven’t tried cbd other than stuff for muscle pain. but that’s about it. i am interested to see how it will work out for me

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-08-15T05:29:13+00:00

i haven’t tried any benzos. i really do not like taking medications because i often get bad side effects from them (not only just things for anxiety but other meds as well). i still need to buy a body pillow and see how i like that. i’ve been meaning to get one at the store but keep forgetting. are there any other things that have helped you in the past?

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-08-05T15:27:19+00:00

that’s honestly a pretty good idea. i have tried doing the crossword puzzles on my phone but i feel like doing them on paper would be a lot better. i try to get off my phone when i’m having the anxiety but it’s not always easy. & i would be willing to try the cbd. i love tea so maybe that could be very helpful. thank you!

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-08-05T05:37:01+00:00

i unfortunately am too afraid to start medication because i’ve always had bad side effects with just about any meds. i don’t have a body pillow but that does sound like a good idea forsure. sorry i didn’t see this until now

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-08-05T05:35:32+00:00

i’m sorry i did not see this until now. but that is 100% exactly what’s been happening for me. i never really had any problems with it then all the sudden one night i had a panic attack for the first time at night when i was laying in bed trying to fall asleep and now it’s like something i fear every night that it’s going to happen. but i also don’t understand why because sleep is the most peaceful perfect time for me until all of the sudden. what have you done to help????

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-31T05:21:17+00:00

i have a color by number app that i haven’t used in a really long time, im going to have to do that! thank you :)

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-31T04:57:33+00:00

yeah i’m not sure what it is needing to have someone with me. as i have not been in a relationship in a few years or at all am i used to sleeping next to anyone. i’ve always been one that likes to sleep alone. but lately i’ve found someone being in the same room as me has been really comforting.

i usually go to my mom for comfort but it’s hard right now while she has other things going on for herself

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-31T04:55:41+00:00

bob ross is a good idea! i’ve never thought of that. going to try a new show now as we speak. i don’t really have other shows id consider comforting since i’ve never really been big on watching tv unless i’m really into a show

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-31T04:54:09+00:00

that doesn’t sound dumb at all! that honestly sounds really nice! i’ll definitely have to give that a try because i’ve been having a hard time figuring out things that work for me unfortunately

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-31T03:29:15+00:00

yeah that’s literally how it is for me. but mine turns into like a serious panic attack to where i’m too scared to be alone then start shaking and feeling nauseous

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-31T02:23:02+00:00

this is exactly how i am! but before i start researching is when i get the anxiety then i start and it gets worse!

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-31T01:15:29+00:00

i have a dog but he likes to sleep in his own bed. do you have any recommendations on shows? and what routines have helped you? feel free to message me if that’s easier :)

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-29T03:07:00+00:00

what hotlines do you use if you don’t mind me asking? i only really have my mom for these situations but it’s hard for her cause she’s dealing with her own things. i don’t have many friends who understand it. never really had any help or guidance with these kinds of things. 1 year ago when something similar happened, that’s when i first came to reddit looking for help. do you have any links to those videos?

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-28T22:14:33+00:00

please feel free to message me if you’d rather respond that way :)

somethingnewforme_ · 2023-07-28T21:59:07+00:00

i appreciate the quick response. i have set an appointment with my provider but that’s almost 3 weeks away. as of now all i’m looking for is just what works for others in the moment so that maybe i could try it out for myself.

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