Momo Fali's: Getting to Know Me: Bag o' Meds Edition

Monday, July 20, 2009

Getting to Know Me: Bag o' Meds Edition

These are my meds. Don't harass me and ask you to give you good stuff, because I don't have anything like that.

These are my prescriptions for asthma, insomnia, migraines, sinus problems, womanly stuff (is too a medical condition) and anxiety. You try having a kid who almost died twice and see if you're not a little anxious. Hearing words like "bacteria" or "swine flu" send me into a complete tizzy (is too a real thing).

My son actually tried to outdo me once. This was his collection during one of those aforementioned near death experiences. He is always trying to compete with me! That boy is such a one-upper. I have no idea where he gets it.

I have tried to go without my medications. I'm currently on a no-sugar diet to help control my headaches, I have tried St. John's Wort and Melatonin for insomnia, and my mom once put me on mega-doses of vitamin C to try to ease my breathing problems. FYI...if you try mega-doses of vitamin C, be prepared for your colon to hate you.

Though if you're colon does end up hating you, I think I have something for that.

Labels: Getting to Know Me, Insomnia, Ramblings

# posted by Momo Fali : 7:33 AM

Comments:

Make sure you pack everything you need for Thursday!

# posted by

WeaselMomma : July 20, 2009 at 7:39 AM

My Xanax is already in the bag ready to meet you!

# posted by

Tenakim : July 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM

Is it okay for me to be laughing?

# posted by

Everyday Goddess : July 20, 2009 at 9:53 AM

ugh! I suffer from migraines, too. After years of research and thousands of dollars I figured out what, for the most part, keeps me from having them...
Water. Lots and lots of water. Free water. Do you know how conflicting it feels to be that angry (oh, if only I had known sooner) and relieved at the same time!?

# posted by

Gertrude Groggins - : July 20, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Impressive collection. I have migraines - God what a thing to be cursed with - and Maxalt works great for me. In case you are ever looking for something new to try.

# posted by

Amy : July 20, 2009 at 12:16 PM

I feel so...inadequate?

I use melatonin sometimes; I think its benefits are more mental than physiological...

# posted by

Melisa Wells : July 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM

I won't even try to one-up you. I don't have a competitive bone in my body.
Do you have any problems boarding an airplane with all that medicine?
Enjoy BlogHer and don't forget to pack the meds!

# posted by

SurprisedMom : July 20, 2009 at 1:07 PM

Just have a good time, medicated or otherwise! : )

# posted by

Kori : July 20, 2009 at 1:39 PM

I am in the same boat. You should see the top of my microwave (where I keep medications) when my allergy problems start acting up.

# posted by

Kat : July 20, 2009 at 2:57 PM

I don't feel so bad. I thought I was the only one with a cabinet full of pill bottles....I think I'm up to 12 different scripts now.

I would give everyone up if I could just be healthy...and psst, I have the good drugs, too! :)

# posted by

AutoSysGene : July 20, 2009 at 3:17 PM

Wow, that is a haul. Must be fun a the airport.

# posted by

James (SeattleDad) : July 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Pssssst...

(Opens trench coat)

I'm from Canada and can hook you up with some cheap meds...

# posted by

Angella : July 20, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Now that is a rather impressive collection of medications!

I thought I held the record for the most prescription medications in one cabinet, but you might take the lead now!

# posted by

meleah rebeccah : July 20, 2009 at 5:02 PM

I recognize a couple of those...the asthma related ones. They took me off of Advair and put me on an inhaler version of the steroid in it called Qvar. It really helped last time my asthma triggered out of control.

# posted by

Jaina : July 20, 2009 at 6:06 PM

You and I are tied, but I *may* have two or three more brain meds to take. Yay for medication!

Can't wait to HUG YOU!

# posted by

Anonymous : July 20, 2009 at 6:08 PM

I am only noticing how clean your counters are compared to mine.

# posted by

Dapoppins : July 21, 2009 at 1:57 AM

eh. you're a lightweight ;-)

# posted by

the planet of janet : July 21, 2009 at 2:24 AM

You're the giraffe in Madagascar! I LOVE HIM! I take a handful of meds but you have me beat, Miss One-Upper.

# posted by

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional : July 21, 2009 at 5:48 AM

On the plus side, all the oral meds are filling, so they can be looked at as a diet aid.

# posted by

Tom : July 21, 2009 at 4:13 PM

That's impressive. Careful with the Vitamin C. You do like your liver, don't you?

I've used Valerian Root and it always knocks me out cold if I absolutely have to sleep. Like on an airplane. Or operating really heavy farm machinery.

# posted by

Bee : July 22, 2009 at 12:34 AM

You win. That's impressive. I'll know who's room to hit when my sinuses are stuffy and I have a migraine and am anxious from all the bloggers!

# posted by

As Cape Cod Turns : July 22, 2009 at 7:09 AM

Personally I'm psyched for the "getting to know you: up close for realz" edition where I get to hug you in person in Chicago. Can't wait to meet you there!

# posted by

MommyTime : July 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM

Yikes. Hope you have a large suitcase for Blogher...

I recognize the Advair... I have been on that too for asthma. Isn't it fun sucking in dust???

Have a great time, and don't forget anything, K?

# posted by

Maureen : July 22, 2009 at 3:32 PM

I'm all for holistic cures, just don't let it go to far if you don't get any relief.

# posted by

Aunt Juicebox : July 22, 2009 at 3:42 PM

I definitely know where you are coming from with the anxiety meds. My boy did me in too!

# posted by

Mrs. Schmitty : July 22, 2009 at 3:53 PM

yikes

# posted by

DarkWing : July 23, 2009 at 12:14 AM

Being a "med free" guy.
I feel for you.

As a Pharmaceutical Supply Network Engineer....

sure you have enough?

# posted by

Oscar : July 23, 2009 at 4:18 PM

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