What strength codeine? Is it co-codamol or just straight codeine?
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What strength codeine? Is it co-codamol or just straight codeine?
The box says zapain 30mg/500mg. Which is codeine 30mg and paracetamol 500. I took two at 4am as I was up again and that seemed to help me through work this morning. Work was ok as I had a lot to do and was distracted but towards the end of the morning the pain was getting bad again. Since I got home I've been in bed and taken more codeine/paracetamol but it's not working yet. I'm so fed up with it. It's seriously getting my mood down. We are supposed to be going out to dinner later on the eat out to help out. My dh really wants me to go as this will be our first time out for dinner since march. The way I feel I don't want to go anywhere but I don't want to let my family down so will try my best for them. I hate this. I hate myself like this.
Zapain is Prescription strength co-codamol. I learned the hard way that with pain meds you need to keep them topped up and regular intervals to get the best from them.
Stella's right. Waiting until the pain is bad means that you're asking them to do more than they can. Take them regularly (4-6 hours normally) and it should help you more than they are now.
Been to a&e last night. I'll explain later when have more energy. I'm fed up and my mental health is really deteriorating
Oh hunni (panda)
I hope all is OK lovely...
Hope you're resting today and being kind to yourself.
I've been resting all day and not even got dressed today. My pain was awful yesterday and I spoke to GP at 6 who suggested going to a&e. My anxiety levels were also high. Dr gave me sumatriptan and dihydrocodeine and waited a bit then sent me home. When I got home I was so hungry as hadnt eaten so I made toast. Then not long later I was sick but I think that was because of the meds on a empty stomach. Dr in hospital wasn't convinced I had sinusitis because I hadn't responded to antibiotics or pain meds. But gp said I did. So I confused. I spoke to gp today who has agreed to do me a referral to neurologist. Just wait to see how long the wait is. I told him my mood is so low but he just wants me to continuing the duloxetine for now and not change anything as still early days. I have managed to set myself up with councelling starting next week so hopefully that will help. My manager has been amazing. I texted him to say I couldn't do much today as really not feeling good. He replied saying nothing at work today is important so not to worry about work. I personally feel that being in work yesterday made me worse. I felt bad after work last week. It's not the work itself that's bothering me. I just feel it's all too much. Too much of an effort to do everything and I'm pleased I managed to do it yesterday but I think it's exhausting me and too much at the moment. So much change and little things like remembering to go the right way round the one way system and to keep washing my hands and to keep my distance from everyone is making me anxious. I'm trying not to show this at work. I can feel myself shaking but I don't allow anyone to see. DH said I have a lot more colour in my face today. The pain isn't as severe but my anxiety has been high. I asked my Dr if my headaches are because of mental health. He thinks my mental health is bad due to headaches. I think it's a mixture of everything.
It sounds like you've got so much in your head...
Have you tried mindfulness? Meditation?
Ahh dihydrocodine, that’s some good stuff!!!
I'm so rediculously shaky today. I can't control it. I assume this is anxiety.
Have you had enough to eat and drink?
Just drinking water. I'm going to make myself a herbal tea. I can't motivate myself to cook much. I had a cheeky piece of cake before.
I know it's anxiety. So much going through my mind and I can't control the physical symptoms. I'm starting councelling Monday so I hope to get somewhere with that.
You will have shaking and other symptoms if you aren't eating properly.
Yesterday I struggled to get up before 3. I had briefly come down at 11 to have breakfast but then I went back to bed. I had lunch at 3 but then fell asleep on the coach. Dh encouraged me to go for a walk with him at about 7 which o did. I know that it made him happy seeing me go out.
I keep having nightmares. DH said on Friday night I was shouting out in my sleep but couldn't make out what I was saying. I think I was running away in my nightmare but I can't remember it.
Last night was rubbish again. I woke up with my head throbbing around 5. I just want a proper nights sleep. I'm annoyed that I'm awake now. I would rather be asleep so I don't have to face the day.
Well done for going for a walk yesterday. Can you do the same today, when it’s cool enough? Are you taking the painkillers regularly?
I agree, are you taking the painkillers every 4-6 hours? Getting up and about is going to help. Staying in bed really isn't. If there's any way you can force yourself to be up then it WILL help...
Yes. I'm forcing myself up today. Will go for a walk later.
Thanks
How has your day been?
Feeling so flat. I just returned from first councelling session.
It does help to talk but at this stage I'm not sure how it will help.
I'm trying to work out if my problems are phycological or physical or both. I'm so fed up that I don't want to exist like this anymore. What is the point. But why am I complaining because so many people have it so so much worse. I only have to switch on the news to see how much people are suffering. People have lost their homes and family in Beirut. People have lost loved ones to covid. Why should I be complaining. I have a roof over my head. I have a family. I have food. But I can't help myself shaking. I can't stop the insomnia and poor nights sleep. I can't stop the headaches. I can't help how I feel. But I feel selfish. I shouldn't be feeling like this.
Says who?
Suffering is subjective, what bothers one person won't affect another but that doesn't mean our worries aren't valid. Disease and displacement do not mean that you aren't allowed to be affected by what happens in your life.
Be kind to you today, counselling can often make things feel worse before they get better (panda)
Thank you Jaquaia. You are right.
Obviously I want to feel better which is why I'm trying hard to help myself. I also know that depression and anxiety aren't pleasant and it's not my fault. I can't help how I am feeling. It's the depression talking when I say I want to give up and I don't want to live this life anymore. Of course I want to be here for my family and watch my kids grow up. I often feel like I am existing for them. I don't feel much pleasure or happiness in myself at the moment
Yes, give counselling a chance. I think we have to strip ourselves bare to start with - this helps you and your counsellor - but then both of you can start to rebuild again from scratch and the positivity starts to kick in. Things will get better. But we have to start with something even though that 'something' can be painful. Hang on in there shine.
Jaq’s right, it’s really important that you give yourself time and space after counselling - its really hard work. But it will be worth it
I always felt worse immediately after counselling and would take myself out for something nice as a reward. It would take several days for me to pick myself up again and it was so hard. I was convinced it wasn’t working but the people around me started to notice a change. Stick with it and try to allow yourself time to heal after your sessions.
The others are right. Stick with it and be kind to you. But starting with the basics - getting up, showered, dressed, eating the right amount and drinking enough (not alcohol ;) ) WILL help...
Another rubbish night sleep. Took me ages to get to sleep mainly because of the storm. Then I woke up after about an hour. I've now been awake since around 5.30 and couldn't get back to sleep. This is draining. On the positive I contacted a friend I hadn't seen for ages and she came on a walk with me yesterday afternoon which was really lovely. Really helps seeing people and talking.
I'm sorry your sleep is so poor. Does your doctor know how bad your sleep is? I'm only asking because for me, not sleeping is a huge stumbling block to recovery. It wasnt until I finally started to get some sleep that my brain was able to process things better. It might be worth letting your dr know that you are still struggling with your sleep and it's becoming a huge issue.
I'm so pleased for you to start counselling. It is also exhausting and can feel as if it doesn't change anything. Its good to talk, it helps you get things straight in your own head. It doesn't change anything right away but gives you the tools you need to rebuild your life and leave behind the things that are dragging you down, or learn to cope with them better.
Well done for reaching out to a friend....that is really tough to do sometimes. You are doing so well. This is the time for basics. Wash and dress, eat, rest, drink lots of fluids, take your meds and build in something that you enjoy. You may not enjoy it right now but my CPN used to tell me, keep doing it, someday you will find it starts to make you smile again. Keep going, you will get through this and you will find peace again
My gp knows about my sleep. I'm taking the antihistamine promethazine hydrochloride which was given to me as a sleep aid. The Dr increased it to two tablets and it's still not helping. I feel such a nuisance everytime I put a phone request in for my gp. At the moment it's weekly and I feel they must be getting fed up with me. I'm waiting for a blood test result from Friday so I thought I would wait a few days before requesting a call. About 3 months ago the Dr gave me one week of zopiclone but refused to give me anymore because it's addictive. I was on this years ago and I remember it's hard to come off.
My headache is creeping up on me so I've just taken some codydramol. I'm not sure if this is helping. I'm really fed up. Supposed to be taking dd school shoe shopping this afternoon. I'm dreading it. DH is coming with as it's too much on my own. I'm attempting to do some work now but it's so hard to concentrate.
You’re not a nuisance - that is what your GP is there for, after all. Please don’t wait too long for your blood results and please, please talk to the doctor at the same time about your sleep. You cannot manage, no one can, on so little sleep. I’d suggest you try to call today - ask if the bloods are back and ask for a call back if they are; if they’re not, try again tomorrow.
I agree, you shouldn't wait. You aren't a nuisance at all!
Thank you. I just put a request in. They have a good online system where you can write a message for the Dr and even request which Dr you would like a call from and if it's urgent or not. I'm feeling nauseous and shaky and I said I would like a call back asap. I explained the tablets aren't helping me sleep and I'm really struggling with low mood, pain and tinnitus. Hopefully it won't be long. I really don't feel like going out shoe shopping today. Maybe can do that another day. It can wait. I suggested we could try to go out for the eat out to help out so will see if we can do that tonight
Lack of sleep is horrible, and it's hot at night at the moment which doesn't help. Never feel bad for contacting your GP..they need to know.
Just a couple of things to bear in mind which may help with the lack of sleep....stop drinking anything with caffeine in after 4pm..coke is the biggest culprit! Also, try not to go to sleep straight after watching tele. Reading for a bit before putting your head on the pillow sometimes helps. It works for me. I'm not a daytime napper - wish I could be - I feel punch drunk afterwards then I can't sleep at night....it's a swine!!(hi)
I've come back to bed now. Not sure if I will sleep. I just can't do anything. Not going out now or tonight. I'm feeling nauseous and dizzy. I'm waiting for gp to call. I am making sure to drink water incase I'm dehydrated.
I know what you mean about daytime napping Flo.
Right now I feel like I can't do anything. I feel mentally and physically drained. Loud noise is getting to me and a house behind ours is blasting loud music in their garden again. I've had to shut my window because it's getting to me but it's too hot. Every little thing is getting to me. I feel very irritable. I hope this feeling passes soon
Dr just called. I'm shaking and was holding back tears. She's doing me a referral to the mental health team as I don't think she knows what to do. She suggested maybe restarting me on venalfaxine but I told her I'm scared to because of the side effects I experienced last time. I was on it for 5 years. She said she doesn't know how long it will be till the MH team call me but if I get worse I should go to A&E. I'm petrified. So much is coming back from last time. I know this time is different. I have a supportive work environment. But there is so much triggering and I can't stop this. Im trying hard to remember the CBT I learnt all those years ago but I can't do it. she asked me if I had harming thoughts. I said no because I know I won't do anything stupid. But so many times I keep getting thoughts coming in my head that I have had enough and want to end this. But I know that's not me talking. It's the depression and I don't mean it. I just don't want to live like this. I feel I'm just existing but not for me. I'm so unhappy. I find it too too difficult to tell anyone this. It's much easier to write these thoughts down. Im sorry to keep going on. I don't know who to talk to. The Dr couldn't stay on the phone long
Ok, hunni, just breathe. You’ve been referred and hopefully the MH team will be in touch soon. The dr just mentioned venlafaxine - that doesn’t mean anyone will force you to take it. There are plenty of other ADs that work that may help you. If you really don’t want venlafaxine, then tell them that.
If you’re having thoughts, it’s always important to tell those who are looking after you - whether you think you would do anything about them or not. So next time someone asks, tell them. And if you need to go to A&E, tell them. When you speak to the MH team, tell them. And, lovely, you need to tell your family what’s going on......
Can I ask you a blunt question? Could the shaky, dizzy and nausea all be due to anxiety rather than anything else more physical? Are you eating? Drinking properly?
WRT the neighbours loud music I totally sympathise (one set of our neighbours is almost always blasting either full on Bhangra or cheesey pop) but I've found putting some music I like on helps me to focus on that, rather than the sounds from outside. They also have young children who scream an awful lot...
Paula's right. You do have to start talking to those around you about how you are truly feeling. You have the options of A+E, the Samaritans, you can text SHOUT (Text shout to 85258) for additional support. You need to use them.
I know you're tired and feeling rough, the heat isn't going to be helping that. It hit 36 again down here today and last night it dropped to 29 so I totally get lack of sleep and it just being all consuming heat, restless, nausea etc due to heat - I know it's not the same, but you aren't alone lovely.
You can do this.
Thank you Paula and Suzi. My dh knows how I feel. I broke down in tears to him before. He knows I won't do anything stupid even if I have said it or felt it. He's made sure I have eaten something. I can't stomach much so he made me a plain potatoe with butter and I had an ice lolly.
I don't know how you are coping in 36c. I think you are right about the heat not helping. We aren't used to extreme heat. I'm supposed to be in work tomorrow but if I'm feeling like this then I can't go in. Everyday is different. Today is a particularly bad day. Tomorrow is another day and I'm taking one day at a time.
I definitely do need to sort my meds out. I've been on duloxetine for about 2-3 months and I've not noticed anything. Venalfaxine did work last time but the side effects and withdrawal was tough.
I'll call Samaritans if I am struggling later. Suzi you may be right about anxiety.
What was the problem with the venlafaxine? It's been an absolute game changer for Marc...
You are so right. Tomorrow is another day. I'm so glad you have a mh referral and I hope it wont be too long. Have you tried any mindfulness apps or meditation videos on YouTube? I know they helped take the edge of my anxiety a bit to let me relax a bit, if not sleep.