With so many medications for PTSD, combined with the pain meds from injuries accrued, I sleep more than I'm awake. How do you cope?

PO3 Ricky Foster — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:38:14 -0400

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Aug 5 at 2016 2:46 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:46:28 -0400

Sounds like a problem with the mix/match of meds. If they've been prescribed by different providers, that is likely a problem that needs to be sorted. Gen Med, Fam Prac, etc. types are not attuned to the interactions. Some pharmacists are but you probably need to see a MD who specializes in drug interactions. Hopefully all that sleep that takes away from your day isn't the best solution.

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made Aug 5 at 2016 3:11 PM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:11:18 -0400

It appears you require medication adjustments or management......please speak to your doctor!

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Aug 5 at 2016 5:39 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:39:53 -0400

PO3 Ricky Foster To be overmedicated or have medication issues like you describe is a horrible way to go. People on RP have made excellent suggestions. I sleep a lot too but it's because I'm old, that's bad enough. As a young person you deserve to be in control of yr life. Pls keep RP up to speed and in the loop as you follow through on this from your end and show improvement.

Response by PO3 Ricky Foster made Aug 6 at 2016 1:35 AM

PO3 Ricky Foster — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 01:35:45 -0400

Thank you all for ur advice, too cover some points: I have 2 Dr.'s that prescribe medication, my Family Doctor and pain clinic. I recently went thru a drug comparison, and they found that some do interact to make me tired, none was contra-indicated. Most Important I do have a PTSD and had made my life much better. Allows me to go out of the house and did reduce some meds and dosages.

Response by SSG Charles Reed made Aug 6 at 2016 9:56 AM

SSG Charles Reed — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 09:56:27 -0400

Medical weed may be an option in your area.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2016 9:52 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 21:52:59 -0400

Just went through such a spell with a med that was prescribed. I finally convinced the doc to drop it.

But, hey, remember there are MANY people who would love to sleep so well.

Response by CPT Richard Fematt made Aug 6 at 2016 11:29 PM

CPT Richard Fematt — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 23:29:26 -0400

First and foremost you and all military personnel should watch the documentary "The Hidden Enemy" I will guarantee you will see the treatment of PTSD in a different light. It will definitely change your perspective on the Mental Health Community agenda when it comes to treating PTSD with drugs! Only big Pharma companies benefit from treating PTSD with drugs to the tune of billions!!! Please watch this documentary in its entirety and sorry your going this! There are better days ahead and many alternative treatment modalities! I too have PTSD but I choose to deal with it without drugs!!!