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Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor03 Apr 2018, 4:29 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

During this Topic Tuesday we will be tackling managing some of the side effects that medication cause.

We will be sharing the side effects that impact day to day lives and how you manage these and helpful tips and tricks you have found to get through a side effect.

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CharliSenior Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:51 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

I had a particular med years ago that caused sudden drowsiness - I’d suddenly not be able to keep my eyes open and fall into a micro sleep. I wasn’t driving anywhere but it got a bit awkward at work! I’d be in meetings, drop out and then wake up with people staring at me. I never had the courage to ask if I’d said something inappropriate while I’d been ‘elsewhere’!

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:52 pm AEST

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Thanks @Former-Member you are such a sweetie. It is just hard to take ...

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FeeFee1976Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:52 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

I get dizzy spells throughout the day and i have to stand or sit still, and concerntrate on exhaling to stop nausea or fainting.

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Dave1977Senior Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:52 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

The weight gain & sweating make me extremely uncomfortable to go out in public, especially if I think I might sweat. The weight just makes me feel crappy about myself.

On the upside, I adopted a puppy in November and since she requires so much exercise I've been forced to get out and walk. No avoiding, no excuses, no way to cancel even if I'm in way too much Pain.

I've lost 15kg since Nov just through walking.

Drinking about 4 - 5litres of water a day due to dry mouth

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FarmersWifeNew Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:53 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

weight gain and not being able to loose it while on medication.

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Ambinorm1Casual Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:54 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

I’m the same just want to get better before I start worrying about diet and exercise. I’m on a new med they have an dr did say it’s not likely to cause weight again but it’s th other ones to help calm me that are the culprit

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CharliSenior Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:54 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@FeeFee1976 I know that feeling - being able to focus on breathing helps ward off the approaching grey

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Dave1977Senior Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:54 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

God @Charli - I had a similar experience with some med combination about 10 yrs ago. They thought I had narcolepsy! The sleep specialist diagnosed me and everything!

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Unknown userMember17 Apr 2018, 7:56 pm AEST

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@Former-Member accepting the side effects and learning to love with them. I’ve tried a heap of other meds and there will always be side effects, gotta live with them. Living without meds is no better for me - haha with anxiety meds I pee my pants, without anxiety meds I poo my pants 😂

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Shaz51Senior Contributor17 Apr 2018, 7:56 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Thank you @Former-Member, @Former-Member. @Liss23 for your encouragement , I have just told my Mr shaz so fingers crossed for the further

share more about the challenges in your day to day life have you faced when dealing with these side effects?

ammm @Former-Member, My mr shaz finds it very very hard to get up and get started in the morning , as we are self employed on a verryyylow income

next when we come home for lunch, he will fall asleep after lunch , and after a few hours of work his anxiety rises , panic attacks start

we try to get home early as mr shaz gets worse , dizzyness, forgets peoples name and what we are doing next , and then in bed early

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