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My drugs are not working.

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 20:30

If I go more than 24 hours between tablets I crash. I have been on these for a few months, maybe a year and a bit, not sure but they are not doing me any good if I have to be so rigid in when I take them. It just isn't practical. I feel so down at the moment. I am struggling with being a mum, I am getting over two bad asthma attacks, have no family and just need something to give me back me.

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madmouse · 02/09/2011 20:33

FAB we talked about this a few weeks ago. Have you asked the doctor for a change?

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 20:39

I haven't had chance to go to the doctor as I have had the kids every day. I am just getting things down while I work out if I need a change of meds or it is just that I am struggling with 24/7 motherhood .

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madmouse · 02/09/2011 20:42

24/7 motherhood is tough - I couldn't do it. But not having meds that work for you makes it harder! Get thee to the doctor. Make time.

SingingTunelessly · 02/09/2011 20:44

But if they are helping you why would you want to go more than 24hrs between them? Has anything changed to make you feel worse?

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 20:44

I just don't understand what is going on. Why are they not working/helping any more?

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 20:45

I don't want to go 24 hours or more. If I take one at 8am and the next day not until 10 or later, I crash.

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madmouse · 02/09/2011 20:47

FAB a) you are not taking them regularly enough, that never helps with them helping b) your circumstances may have changed, how you feel may have changed and you may need a different dose

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 20:49

I have to take them at the same time every day and it is just not practical to do it. I have put them by my bed so I can take them first thing but you know how manic mornings are with 3 young children. I just feel trapped, alone, pressured, tired and sad.

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madmouse · 02/09/2011 20:53

FAB if you had diabetes or a heart condition you would take your meds every day. This is no different. Time to take care and responsibility for yourself.

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 21:02

I take them every day, just not at the same time. I never take care of me.

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ThatsNotYours · 02/09/2011 21:03

You haven't had time to go to the docs, and you don't have time to take your meds when required. Sorry if this sounds tough but not sure how to help . :(
Hugs though! X

madmouse · 02/09/2011 21:05

FAB only you can decide to stop neglecting yourself. It obviously bothers you or you would not keep posting about it. So there is motivation to do it. It's something so small and easy to do that there is no reason not to.

riverrock · 02/09/2011 21:15

You need to take care of yourself so that you are able to care for your children , sorry if that sounds harsh .

SingingTunelessly · 02/09/2011 21:17

Fab, I have a medical condition that requires me to take my tablets every morning. The alarm goes off I grab my glass of water from the night before and take them. That's it. Why are you struggling with that if they make you feel better?

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 21:21

There is always other things to do and I am not good at putting myself first. The kids some first.

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SingingTunelessly · 02/09/2011 21:24

Well no actually - if you are struggling to cope with day-to-day life you need to take your medication. That's it. Just take the tablets if they are helping you. The children won't thank you for being a grumpy/ill mum will they? Not sure what else to say to you. Sorry you are struggling though.

OriginalPoster · 02/09/2011 21:28

Wasn't someone going to help you with the dcs when you were feeling bad this week? You need to get them to have them again, and get to a doctor. It's more important than anything else you can do this weekend. Get yourself seen. Even if it's the weekend. You know yourself that asthma can be serious. Take care of yourself.

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 21:30

I know it all looks so easy and I seem stupid by not just taking the tablet at the same time each day.

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OriginalPoster · 02/09/2011 21:33

Can you set an alarm on your phone to remind you? Or a postit on the bathroom mirror?

madmouse · 02/09/2011 21:34

FAB keep it real.. The children come first is no reason not to spend 5 secs taking a pill. Going about calling yourself stupid doesn't help.

Lougle · 02/09/2011 21:43

You don't seem stupid, but it really is doable

Have you thought about taking them at night? Could you take them at, say, 10 pm? Children should be in bed by then, so it's one less excuse not to look after yourself.

This really is part of the psychological part of your illness. You know what is causing the problem. It isn't your tablets. It is the fact that they aren't going into your mouth at the right time!

It's a bit like someone complaining that they got pregnant when they took their pill 27 hours apart, IYSWIM. Consistency is part of what makes it work.

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 21:45

I have a problem with putting myself first when the kids need me for something.

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TheOriginalFAB · 02/09/2011 21:47

The doctor said I have to take them in the morning. I take others at night. It isn't just about the not taking at exactly the same time each day though. I feel they can't be working that well and if they need to be taken bang on every 24 hours then they are not the ones for me. I have to be on ADs for life, I need some that work for me.

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lubeybooby · 02/09/2011 21:50

Your kids won't be missing out on anything if they have to wait two mins while you swallow meds in the morning. It's not even two mins, just use a phone alarm or reminder set for the same time daily and get into the habit of it, it will be ok x

madmouse · 02/09/2011 21:52

FAB listen, this is your third thread about this and yet you choose not to take your meds. Your kids are simply not the reason. Link it to something you do at a fixed time every day - like a morning cup of tea or brushing teeth and just do it. There is nothing more that can be said about it!

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