28th September 2006
Thank you so much for your well wishes :wave:
Thank you for your explanation on what a Rheumy is. lololol.
I am definitely doing okey with the withdrawal from codeine, I honestly expected it to be much worse. Today, apart from a headache, (like coffee withdrawal), minimal pain in my arms I hope it is quick. I believe usually 4 to 5 days, today is my second day.
Just by the way, was talking to a friend this morning, she called me because she knows I have High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, advised me that her doctor had just put her on the meds to treat this, but warned her that the HB medicine could cause terrible tiredness and lethargy. She asked me whether I was aware of these side effects. I looked up my medication on the web and guess what, I have most of these side effects. Why is it that doctors tell you about the danger of Codeine, but never mention side effects to prescribed medication. Look at this,
Other side effects are less serious. Continue to take Avapro and talk to your doctor if you experience
diarrhea or upset stomach;
swelling; muscle pain, cramps, or backache; dizziness; headache; insomnia; or congestion or cough (very unlikely).
Can you believe that? Muscle pain, cramps, so on top of my Cholesterol meds which also caused sore muscles, I am now convinced that I don't have Fibro, but am suffering from all the side effects from prescription medication. Ooooh I get so annoyed....:mad:
Again, thank you for your kind words, I am going to continue reading the board because even though I may not have Fibro, I am finding it very interesting.
Take care
Robbie
Thank you for your explanation on what a Rheumy is. lololol.
I am definitely doing okey with the withdrawal from codeine, I honestly expected it to be much worse. Today, apart from a headache, (like coffee withdrawal), minimal pain in my arms I hope it is quick. I believe usually 4 to 5 days, today is my second day.
Just by the way, was talking to a friend this morning, she called me because she knows I have High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol, advised me that her doctor had just put her on the meds to treat this, but warned her that the HB medicine could cause terrible tiredness and lethargy. She asked me whether I was aware of these side effects. I looked up my medication on the web and guess what, I have most of these side effects. Why is it that doctors tell you about the danger of Codeine, but never mention side effects to prescribed medication. Look at this,
Other side effects are less serious. Continue to take Avapro and talk to your doctor if you experience
diarrhea or upset stomach;
swelling; muscle pain, cramps, or backache; dizziness; headache; insomnia; or congestion or cough (very unlikely).
Can you believe that? Muscle pain, cramps, so on top of my Cholesterol meds which also caused sore muscles, I am now convinced that I don't have Fibro, but am suffering from all the side effects from prescription medication. Ooooh I get so annoyed....:mad:
Again, thank you for your kind words, I am going to continue reading the board because even though I may not have Fibro, I am finding it very interesting.
Take care
Robbie