Posted by xraverchic on July 6, 2004, at 15:57:45
I have a horrible, debilitating anxiety regarding needles. Really bad - the usual symptoms include pulse over 200 bpm, hyperventilation to the point of needing oxygen, absolutely uncontrollable hysteria, etc. I had several really bad (medical, not recreational) experiences when I was younger.
I have no choice - I have to take a blood test. My MD is worried about my thyroid levels, blood sugar levels, etc. I've had some icky symptoms recently, and we can't move on without a complete blood work up.
My MD gave me a RX for Xanax (.5/mg), which did nothing for my anxiety, even when I took 4 at once. Yesterday, she gave me a RX for Ativan (.5/mg), and told me to try again. 1-2 per mouth, as needed. She said in her office I could take more if necessary.
I am currently taking Wellbutrin XL (150 mg). I also have a RX for Klonopin (.5 mg) that I used in the winter for insomnia.
Any advice? Personal experience? I am going to take 1 Ativan today, and 2 tomorrow if today doesn't work, just to see if the dosing is enough. I am hoping to get the blood work done Thursday, because my husband doesn't have patients in the afternoon. I really wish I could just suck it up and deal with the needle, but the anxiety and panic are absolutely out of control.
Should I take more Ativan? Add a Klonopin? Something else?
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