It sucks when the body rebels against itself, taking the mind with it. I'm not sure what MDD is, hyperthyroidism is something I do understand (my thyroid was removed but meds for it made me feel awful so I quit them and feel fine). You've been dealing with with stuff for ages, I can relate. I hope you recover from it all and feel better than ever! If I had a magic wand.... However, I'm sending healing vibes!
Wow, your load got even heavier! That sounds like such a challenge. I understand sleep apnea, mom used a CPAP. Elevated liver levels, thats me, too. If its from the benzo, anxiety or other cause, I don't know. I'd like to see you overcome all those things and you have my total support! Everything is connected to everything else, one thing goes wrong and the whole system gets out of whack. I wish there was an easy solution for us all.
I'm glad for the knowledge, you've given me more insight than the doctor regarding this matter! Thank you, Dr Woodsy! The physician didn't mention withdrawal, just said "this is the last time I'm going to prescribe this" and didn't clue me in to what's to come. You've been more insightful than the person getting paid to help people!
In the old days, they gave out drugs for everything, today getting what is needed is a difficulty after they realized they caused a lot of addiction problems. I'd pass on the blood pressure drug after seeing firsthand the negative effects it had on my mom. I'd be happy drug-free, I think most of it has pros and cons. It will likely take more effort than I realized but I'd be willing to try.
I looked up benzo buddies, a lot of helpful info there, too, so I thank you for that reference. Good luck getting Dr KnowItAll to read anything there, but I sure will and will benefit from it immensely.
My body is so sensitive to everything, I prefer to skip the 2 drugs if the one is removed. Over 10 visits to the ER in a month, at the same time of day, with the same symptoms and just a temporary solution only to be sent home with no answers until a doctor who was tuned in to renal issues CT scanned me and found the problem. I was relieved to know I wasn't losing my mind after all, but the fear of a tumor freaked me out. I hope something is done with me and I'm not left in limbo. I read my state has talked about "selective care", meaning young people or certain conditions will be cared for first, leaving cancer patients and older folks by the wayside in delayed care. I'm not a cancer patient but I do have multiple issues, so I may have been put into the category of 2nd class people for treatment. How much is real news and how much is BS is anyone's guess.
Your info has been very valuable to me! I wish you a smoother ride than you've had.
I have kidney stone problems if I take vitamins containing calcium or foods like spinach, cheese, yogurt. Cranberries help break down the stones because they're high in acid. I've had too many kidney stone surgeries and don't want to do that again ever. The last one was last year. Cheese is my weakness! Vitamin D is one I need to avoid.
I'll take any suggestions you have on supplements to lower cortisol. I may have read some, but not everything. No one knows more than someone who's been there!
I've read some and it's a wake-up call for what lies ahead, not looking forward to it, but want to do what's best for my body. If I had my way, I'd have the cortisol causing problem removed before removing the anti-cortisol medication, but I only went to veterinary school, haha.
Thank you, there's strength in knowing people truly understand. Sorry your insight comes from personal suffering though. I'm glad for the knowledge you've shared with me and someday, I'll be able to pass it on to someone else!
Take care!
