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Posted by S. Howard on November 25, 2000, at 12:01:03
Well here I am back from the hospital finally. I wound up there out of sheer stupidity. I'm such a big pill-head from so far back, sometimes I don't pay attention to everything I'm taking. I take pills for depression, insomnia, and hypertension. Sometimes I take painkillers, if I'm having a painful day. Occasionally I'll drink alcohol along with all the meds. Smart, huh?
I just figured my tolerance was so high, I probably couldn't OD if I tried.
Wrong! Last Sunday night I was changing sheets on the bed, and the next thing I knew, I was on the floor talking to a paramedic. I had passed out cold, hit my head, nearly bit my tongue in half, probably had a seizure. I couldn't remember my age or a bunch of other things they asked me. Worst of all, I scared my husband and son badly. I felt like such a jackass.
I had to stay in the hospital for three days while they ran tests, and I'm still on soft foods. And NOW I'm supposed to be taking Dilantin (sp?) for seizures. More pills! I haven't decided whether to take it yet,
I don't think I need it.
So WHAT has been happening on this board??
-Gracie
Posted by shar on November 25, 2000, at 13:54:54
In reply to How to Die Like Elvis, posted by S. Howard on November 25, 2000, at 12:01:03
Hi, G--
Glad you are still alive! Don't do whatever it was you did again, ok? I can believe it is scary for your family and you, and I hope you or somebody will be able to explain to your son and Wonderful Husband how meds can interact and cause probs so they aren't so afraid; you know, let them know that handling meds more carefully can resolve possible problems.I hope you will be around a long, long time. This was not a suicide attempt was it? (have to ask, sorry, that's just how I am because you might need some extra support if you are suicidal)
Shar (actually hibernating in her dog condo in L-tonia)well here I am back from the hospital finally. I wound up there out of sheer stupidity. I'm such a big pill-head from so far back, sometimes I don't pay attention to everything I'm taking. I take pills for depression, insomnia, and hypertension. Sometimes I take painkillers, if I'm having a painful day. Occasionally I'll drink alcohol along with all the meds. Smart, huh?
> I just figured my tolerance was so high, I probably couldn't OD if I tried.
> Wrong! Last Sunday night I was changing sheets on the bed, and the next thing I knew, I was on the floor talking to a paramedic. I had passed out cold, hit my head, nearly bit my tongue in half, probably had a seizure. I couldn't remember my age or a bunch of other things they asked me. Worst of all, I scared my husband and son badly. I felt like such a jackass.
> I had to stay in the hospital for three days while they ran tests, and I'm still on soft foods. And NOW I'm supposed to be taking Dilantin (sp?) for seizures. More pills! I haven't decided whether to take it yet,
> I don't think I need it.
> So WHAT has been happening on this board??
> -Gracie
Posted by coral on November 25, 2000, at 14:36:16
In reply to How to Die Like Elvis, posted by S. Howard on November 25, 2000, at 12:01:03
Dear Gracie,
Thank God you're fine!!!
If they've prescribed Dilantin, (sp?), does that mean they've determined the cause of your seizure?Wasn't Elvis on the toilet, though? Just a question . . . :)
Posted by S. Howard on November 25, 2000, at 15:41:38
In reply to Re: How to Die Like Elvis, posted by coral on November 25, 2000, at 14:36:16
> Dear Gracie,
>
> Thank God you're fine!!!
> If they've prescribed Dilantin, (sp?), does that mean they've determined the cause of your seizure?
>
> Wasn't Elvis on the toilet, though? Just a question . . . :)
************Oh my gosh, the only way it could have been MORE embarrassing is if I had been on the toilet! At least I was spared that much. Anyway, I read somewhere that Elvis died from a vast mixture of drugs in his system including some OTC stuff like cold medicine and diet pills, there's actually a
name for dieing this way, pharma*something.
I didn't intend to do this, I was just being foolish and careless. All my tests at the hospital were normal (CT, EEG, etc.) so it had to be the drugs. I take it as a warning! I'm very lucky all I hurt was my tongue, which still hurts like hell, how can anybody stand to get it pierced??
Still here ;-)
Gracie
Posted by Racer on November 26, 2000, at 16:36:09
In reply to Re: How to Die Like Elvis, posted by S. Howard on November 25, 2000, at 15:41:38
Darling Gracie,
Now we're twins! I've got a scar across my tongue from biting it, too! It's really neat, because it doesn't show unless I fold my tongue just right.
OK, so it's not that exciting.
I'm so glad you're OK. We need you here, because you're ONE OF US!!! What? That's not enough? Well, you're obviously not easily satisfied. Hell, the idea that coral and I have anything in common is enough to keep me smiling for at least a few minutes each day!
Here's a little sunshine for you, to keep you company as you curl up like a cat.
And as for the toilet thing, yes, Elvis did die on the toilet, a common enough occurrence. In fact, it's pretty common to have strokes on the toilet. Straining the blood vessels.... (My SO's mother had a stroke there, died a week later.)
Posted by S. Howard on November 26, 2000, at 17:44:44
In reply to Re: How to Die Like Elvis » S. Howard, posted by Racer on November 26, 2000, at 16:36:09
Racer-
Thanks so much! I feel greatful to be here, I'm going to send a thank-you card to the EMTs. They were terrific, God bless em.
As for my poor tongue...well at least it helped keep the calories down on Thanksgiving! I could only eat the mushy stuff. I was still so glad to be home from the hospital...
Well, there must be a reason why we're still here, and I intend to try to mend my self-destructive ways, start keeping my psych appointments and so on. I felt I was okay but obviously I need a little help. Wow wait until my pdoc hears about this one.
Thanks again for the encouragement, and you take care...Gracie
Posted by coral on November 26, 2000, at 18:37:38
In reply to Re: How to Die Like Elvis » S. Howard, posted by Racer on November 26, 2000, at 16:36:09
Dear Racer,
You is baaaaaaad, girl! :) I've been on my best behavior and it's killing me!!!!
Coral
Posted by Noa on November 28, 2000, at 8:40:10
In reply to How to Die Like Elvis, posted by S. Howard on November 25, 2000, at 12:01:03
S,
I am just catching up on posts--been away from internet access for a few days.
Yikes, you scared em good, huh?
Now that you are back from the hospital, what kind of follow up care are you getting?
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