Bit of a turn

dreamdaisy

Oh dear, that doesn't sound pleasant - I hope you are feeling better now and those paramedics were good in how they looked after you. I must admit that whenever I've forgotten meds I have not taken anything else in place of them - just for a week-end I doubt it would matter that much but if it was to be for longer, say a week, I would go and see a GP. I keep my repeat prescription slips in my meds box so that if I do run out I can get some more. DD

stickywicket

That sounds very scary, Unsure. My worst packing task, when going away, is the meds as I'm so paranoid I'll forget something or not take enough but also determined not to take unnecessary stuff.

Like you, I'd want to know exactly which anti-inflamm that was. I've never had a reaction like that to any of them and never had such a sudden reaction. Definitely one to keep away from. I'd be interested to know what it was if you ever find out.

maria09

Oh dear poor you
I never ever take any medication that a) I don't know what it's called and b) if I don't know the side effects I'd rather stay in pain
The paramedic should have told you what you were taking and the risks involved and should have asked you to go see your GP for a check up
Always make sure you know what your medication is what it's for how to take it and the possible side effects if you normally do ignore what I'm saying
It's the nurse in me! It always amazes me when patients used to say well its a pink one the doctor gave me it but don't know why?
I'm terrible I need to know everything abt my meds now I'm the same with my daughters and parents meds too I check them all the time
I hope you are okay now
Maria

stickywicket

maria09 wrote:

It always amazes me when patients used to say well its a pink one the doctor gave me it but don't know why?

Going back many years, my late father-in-law had two experiences of operations, the first in a teaching hospital and the second in a small, Cottage Hospital. The former were very careful and precise with the meds trolley. In the latter he was once asked by the dispensing nurse "Is it the little red pills you take or the large yellow ones?" :shock:

constable

Oh, what a horrible experience you had. And not being near home, I can imagine you were very scared. Lets hope that you get over the horrible feelings this pill has given you. I certainly would be curious as to what pill the paramedic gave you.

Feel well soon.

dibdab

Glad to hear that you're feeling better- powerful stuff all this medication we depend on! Tramadol had much the same effect on me, with the added interest of terrible palpitations and wheezing- needless to say they were disposed of very quickly after the 1st dose.
:?
Deb xx

frogmorton

Gosh unsure

I hope you can establish what it was so you can avoid it for EVER!

I bet that paramedic was terrified!

Under ICE I have my emergency contact too in my phone - well organised aren't you

Love

Toni xx

villier

Gosh what a scare Unsure, I am glad to see you are feeling a bit better I am paranoid when I am going away triple checking the meds bag but not the first time I have went away without something due to the brain fog :? ......................Marie xx

applerose

That must have been very scary but glad you are feeling better now.

stickywicket

:shock: No wonder, indeed. That shouldn't have happened and could have had serious results.

In the days when I was on Penicillamine, I always had to check my pills when in hospital as someone, somewhere would be sure to give me Penicillin instead.