tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post5372814411327745098..comments2024-03-26T04:26:57.872-05:00Comments on Fools Rush In: A LONG STORYGranny Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-16409645189125676652015-08-06T21:18:52.184-05:002015-08-06T21:18:52.184-05:00Thanks for dropping by and wishing Ella a happy bi...Thanks for dropping by and wishing Ella a happy birthday. She enjoyed her days so much. I'm not sure if you know that I, after having lived in Florida all my life, have moved to Virginia to be near my children and to be near Ella. It's so nice to be just around the corner.<br /><br />I hope that you continue to recover well. I know it has been a long haul. Your post is an important one. It gives much insight. Thank you.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269872465115056916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-30840716403645275362015-08-05T06:07:23.766-05:002015-08-05T06:07:23.766-05:00That is a horrible lesson to learn and I do feel f...That is a horrible lesson to learn and I do feel for you. Let's hope the worst is <br />over and - with the help of your great family onwards and upwards now.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-49009368070121159782015-08-01T03:20:12.785-05:002015-08-01T03:20:12.785-05:00Oh my gracious, Annie! What a terrible thing to go...Oh my gracious, Annie! What a terrible thing to go through... Not just the drug withdrawal, but all the pain. I hope things are getting better and better.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-6169044358221058082015-07-30T15:44:59.229-05:002015-07-30T15:44:59.229-05:00I am so very sorry. I am a recovering drug addict...I am so very sorry. I am a recovering drug addict....clean and sober 32 years. But it you boil it all down to quitting things, Stopping smoking was the worst of all. LOL<br /><br />You have my thoughts....hugs too.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-5941247761967712842015-07-30T14:58:47.357-05:002015-07-30T14:58:47.357-05:00Meds certainly can take you over n out of control-...Meds certainly can take you over n out of control- I hate them so much! But can't live without allergy pills anyhow... Glad you are ok!Snaggle Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197042129309670471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-11873837807455226092015-07-25T22:22:34.469-05:002015-07-25T22:22:34.469-05:00How awful, yikes. SO glad you had the support of y...How awful, yikes. SO glad you had the support of your daughter. I guess you gotta take these things slowly. It sounds terrible.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-26999981001451196172015-07-25T18:38:32.042-05:002015-07-25T18:38:32.042-05:00Withdrawal from seriously strong drugs is always n...Withdrawal from seriously strong drugs is always nasty. My son was on very strong narcotics (Level 3, where you need a fresh new script for each refill and the doctor can't fax it and you have to go to the office and also battle with the insurance company to get it covered) for his alleged ADD and he decided that he didn't want to take them anymore. So he quit cold turkey and for about month or so afterwards, he spent many a day saluting the porcelain gods while battling it.<br /><br />Hope you pull through the withdrawal process with flying colors.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-34940641962823528842015-07-25T15:41:31.194-05:002015-07-25T15:41:31.194-05:00Wow. Saying that this was the worst experience of...Wow. Saying that this was the worst experience of your life is saying a lot, because you've been through a lot! I have never experienced withdrawal from medication, but I have had some pretty nasty adverse reactions to medications, and know how all-consuming they can be. Isn't it crazy how a tiny little pill can seem to affect every system in your body? Yikes. I'm sorry to hear that you went through such an awful experience. Take it easy on yourself. Hopefully you can rest up, taper off the meds gradually, and then go on to enjoy the mobility of your new hip. :-) <3Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-37941181820595371972015-07-25T09:32:07.289-05:002015-07-25T09:32:07.289-05:00So hard. But how lucky you are to have people who ...So hard. But how lucky you are to have people who care.Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297404386730167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-20086482474891218052015-07-24T19:16:59.832-05:002015-07-24T19:16:59.832-05:00Sorry...I'm only catching up on this post now,...Sorry...I'm only catching up on this post now, Annie...I'm running a little behind time.<br /><br />Wow! That would've give you a hell of a fright, that's for sure. Don't rush things...take your recovery one step at a time (I mean no pun)...pace yourself. You obviously have a strong, generous network of good folk around you to help you along the way.<br /><br />Take care...hugs. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-38622466965799020732015-07-24T12:07:01.728-05:002015-07-24T12:07:01.728-05:00As soon as I read the sentence about quitting the ...As soon as I read the sentence about quitting the pain meds cold turkey I knew what was going to follow. When I worked at an internist's office, we saw it happen often. I hope the doctor monitors you as undergo the process of weaning yourself off those meds. Just take it slow. I'm glad you have a supportive family to help you. cubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788126579896276199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-68195532472645436512015-07-23T23:45:12.474-05:002015-07-23T23:45:12.474-05:00You are one tough ol broad, you will get through t...You are one tough ol broad, you will get through this I am sure. Understanding the problem is a big part of getting beyond it. Hugs your way, and prayers too!Brighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299215170393879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-18671860074793344062015-07-23T13:32:47.102-05:002015-07-23T13:32:47.102-05:00You poor kid! That must be so tough...hugs. And ho...You poor kid! That must be so tough...hugs. And how sweet of you to be compassionate for other people who didn't find pain pills through surgery. Riot Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725825736285347870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-9259398098475326312015-07-23T11:30:29.508-05:002015-07-23T11:30:29.508-05:00You know the saying..."never judge until you ...You know the saying..."never judge until you walked a mile in someone else's shoes". How easily we forget. Glad you are doing better:)Changes in the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942797186537814864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-2720970598510912512015-07-22T22:36:06.024-05:002015-07-22T22:36:06.024-05:00Bless your heart! I am so sorry you experienced th...Bless your heart! I am so sorry you experienced this but I sure am glad your daughter called when she did. Please take care of yourself. I have heard this is just an ordeal that takes time for recovery. I know you are used to being very active and you will get there again. Wish I could come play chicken foot with you! Be good to yourself!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587660021794374929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-86775453374900757152015-07-22T17:10:52.287-05:002015-07-22T17:10:52.287-05:00This was a brave and informative post. I am sure t...This was a brave and informative post. I am sure there are folks out there relying on pain meds due to life altering pains. You have been on them a long time and I hope the doctor has given you a safe withdrawal timetable. The good thing is that before the symptoms attacked you, you realized that you no longer needed them for pain. The pain part is gone. Amen. Go slow and get your life back. <br />This has been a long ordeal for you and I hope your slow withdrawal goes smoothly. You are due for some easy times. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-84940628398239920582015-07-22T16:35:02.771-05:002015-07-22T16:35:02.771-05:00So sorry you had this frightening experience and I...So sorry you had this frightening experience and I am glad you called someone. You always need another outside voice when you are so ill. I knew right away what had happened...not from experience, but from reading. It COULD have been something else, so good that you got professional advice. You are on the easier side of this so I am sure your pain will go away and you will be back to a more regular exercise program. NOT walking forever. This is becoming more common surgery as we all live longer and the majority are better for the experience. Now that I have a friend beginning this process I can be more sympathetic and realize she may not be sharing everything.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-35116185879734010022015-07-22T15:32:10.588-05:002015-07-22T15:32:10.588-05:00Oh my goodness!!! That is so scary - but I could ...Oh my goodness!!! That is so scary - but I could see that happening. So glad you are feeling better though - I might have done the same thing - taking yourself off the pain meds. I hope it all goes better now. Hugs!! Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-22751832718574830192015-07-22T14:13:57.966-05:002015-07-22T14:13:57.966-05:00I'm no expert on this but I thought that will ...I'm no expert on this but I thought that will all medication it's a case of not stopping altogether but just cutting back quantities slowly? Anyway, it sounds awful and very scary, I hope your able to wean yourself off them overtime. LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-30752823982196080562015-07-22T14:03:28.930-05:002015-07-22T14:03:28.930-05:00I am so very sorry that you went through this - an...I am so very sorry that you went through this - and love your compassionate response. I so hope that the staged withdrawal works well for you. Cyber hugs.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-86570288087482855342015-07-22T12:23:03.344-05:002015-07-22T12:23:03.344-05:00You are not alone in this. In my line of work I se...You are not alone in this. In my line of work I see patients in their 80's that are addicted to pain killers. I think of one lady in particular that would go into a rage if she did not get her Oxycontin. They, like you, were not bad people. That is the image we get when we talk about addiction. Anyone can be addicted and coming off is almost impossible without support systems in place.<br />Kudos to you for writing this very brave post. Please keep us posted.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-18735839647868704332015-07-22T09:27:13.174-05:002015-07-22T09:27:13.174-05:00certain pain meds must be stopped slowly (cortison...certain pain meds must be stopped slowly (cortisone types) others are okay...sorry you had that experience...it is never easy and we always want to get better quicker - i am still learning patience<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04414561988993487725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-47812505368110549132015-07-22T08:46:36.718-05:002015-07-22T08:46:36.718-05:00aww sweetums.. so sorry you had to experience thi...aww sweetums.. so sorry you had to experience this. just tale it slow and let the natural healing progress..<br /><br />love you bunches~!Sonny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926830309207639536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-71662201398106331222015-07-22T07:57:25.711-05:002015-07-22T07:57:25.711-05:00I'm glad to have you back. Come off the drugs ...I'm glad to have you back. Come off the drugs slowly. It seems as if that process should be as much a part of the medical process as everything leading up to the hip replacement.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/09324961653370110887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335434.post-21931200889509146432015-07-22T06:17:09.806-05:002015-07-22T06:17:09.806-05:00You have tremendous strength and a great heart. Yo...You have tremendous strength and a great heart. You will overcome this latest challenge! I am so, so sorry that you have to go through this but you will get through this. You always do! Sending our love and strength! (Rob) Rob and Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549694581084193823noreply@blogger.com