I totally understand why Michael Jackson took propofol

by Hortensia 39 Replies latest jw friends

  • talesin
    talesin

    advil (ibuprofen) causes stomach bleeds

    tylenol (acetaminophen) puts an enormous load on the liver

    aspirin (a cetylsalicylic acid) causes stomach bleeds and thins your blood (this can be dangerous if you are a bleeder, like me)

  • talesin
    talesin

    wha - I can't achieve REM sleep, it sux. In time, every system in the body breaks down, and eventually, you have to use something to aid sleep. I know MJ was an addict (painkillers), but I can understand the need to sleep. ugh

  • wha happened?
    wha happened?

    yea that Dr only had a degree to seperate him, from the meth dealers down the block. He bought drugs illegally, and used them outside of the area they were intended to be used, the operating room. He committed a felony in purchasing the drugs and bringing them over state lines from Las Vegas. And yet, that death, did not end in a murder conviction. Somehow he convinvecd people he was trying to "help". I'm glad my friends didn't "help" me with handing me bottles of JD when I was trying to clean up.

  • moshe
    moshe

    a new class of drugs that people have gotten addicted to are, acid reducers like Nexium and Prilosec- the body over a period of months tries to compensate for the reduced stomach acid ouput (needed to digest food)by making more acid producing cells-- Then, if you try to stop those drugs you get massive acid rebound - worse acid reflux than you originally had! The Prilosec box plainly says for short term use, but there is a reason why the store selves at Walmart are overflowing with that drug-- people are adicted to it and can't get off of it. A change in diet and a smaller meal portion size fixed 95% of my acid reflux- Tums handles the - Opps, I ate too much!

  • Satanus
    Satanus

    Here is an article on the kidney damage aspect:

    'Some medications are nephrotoxic, which means that they have an elevated risk for harming the kidneys. In the worst case, the drug causes kidney failure, while in other cases, the kidneys are damaged, but don't fail. The most common nephrotoxic drugs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), some antibiotics, some painkillers, and radiocontrast dye used for some imaging procedures. According to pharmacist Timothy V. Nguyen, medication-induced kidney injury may occur in as many as 70 percent of elderly people. Some people take two or more nephrotoxic drugs, increasing the risk of kidney damage.

    Many medications are excreted by the kidneys, and if a person already has chronic kidney disease, the dosage may need to be adjusted down; however, many people with chronic kidney disease have no symptoms and don't realize they have kidney disease. As a result, individuals taking potentially nephrotoxic drugs should have their kidney function evaluated by their physicians.

    NSAIDs

    NSAIDs are medications used to decrease pain and inflammation and may be over-the-counter (OTC), or prescribed medications. Ibuprofen and naproxen are over-the-counter NSAIDs, while there are many examples of prescribed NSAIDs. According to Hannah R. Howell and colleagues, as many as 5 percent of patients taking NSAIDs develop renal toxicity and must be admitted to hospitals. Those taking high dosages of NSAIDs, as well as the elderly and patients with other health problems, have the highest risk for nephrotoxicity from NSAIDs.

    Antibiotics

    Most forms of penicilllin as well as all antibiotics that are cephalosporins may be harmful to the kidneys. In addition, if the kidneys are already weak, some antibiotics can harm them further, such as nitrofurantoin. People who take antibiotics on a regular basis should have their kidney function checked.

    Painkillers

    Many people take aspirin or acetaminophen for minor or moderate pain, while some people take narcotics for severe pain. When used on a regular basis, painkillers can damage the kidneys. For example, a small percentage of those who take high doses of acetaminophen (1 to 2 percent) develop renal insufficiency, according to Mazer and Perrone.

    Many prescribed and OTC combination drugs include aspirin or acetaminophen, and it is best to know the ingredients of all drugs.

    Diuretics

    Diuretics, sometimes called water pills, decrease the fluid in the body . If used often and/or to excess, they may cause an imbalance of electrolytes, which can be harmful to the kidneys.

    Radiocontrast dyes

    Radiocontrast dyes are used in some imaging procedures to highlight an area under study; however, radiocontrast dyes can harm the kidneys and should be used only in moderation


    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/122346-medicines-can-cause-kidney-damage/#ixzz2CnqiQSzf

    S

  • wha happened?
    wha happened?

    Tali. Sleep can ellude me as well. If I miss my "window" that's it. I hit my Marijuana vaporizer and in ten minutes I sleep. I wake up, refreshed, no hangover. I took ambien once and I was stoned for a few days. That was it for me

  • Chariklo
    Chariklo

    I read a page or so, put out the light, and I'm gone completely till the next morning, when i am refreshed.

    I always wake up exactly at the same time.

    I don't know why I go straight to sleep. I wish I could tell you what happens, in case it could help someone. But I can't. I lie down, take a couple of deep breaths, think, time to sleep, head on the pillow and that's it. Often in less than a minute.

  • poppers
    poppers

    Here's something I came across that I use to help me fall asleep - it's called "sympathetic breathing". I will use this breathing technique while laying in bed and then stop after about 15 minutes and then stop and just "let go" and not try to do anything else. Next thing I know I'm waking up in the morning. You can download the free mp3 version of it from the provided link.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFX9Wn70eM

  • talesin
    talesin

    Moshe - yup, and at the beginning, it may all be taken care of by drinking a couple tablespoons of vinegar a day, to restore the natural acid balance to the gut ..... as you said, along with proper diet and portion control.

    S - great info!

    wha - I am planning on applying for a grower's license (we don't have dispensaries here), and qualify on several grounds, medically speaking. It does help me with the sleep. After having this problem all my life, and much therapy, tried melatonin, you name it... REM sleep is elusive. lol, PTSD sux!

    poppers - yeah, tried that, but have found the only time I could really get to sleep was when I was 'partnered up' and could listen to my partner's heartbeat. thump-thump,,, thump-thump,,, must be a 'womb' thing ...

    xo

    tal

  • Scully
    Scully

    I've had it too before each of my surgeries.

    The first time, instead of counting backward like the anaesthesiologist requested, I asked: "Can I have some of this 'to go'? zzzzzzzzzz"

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