So, after a month of being on my new drug cocktail, I was quite encouraged. I noticed my pain not being nearly as intense as it had been, or as often. I had more energy and was able to accomplish more of the things I desire to accomplish each day. So, as usual, I started filling my weekly drug holder that gives me my daily pills in AM and PM format so I don't rely on my very poor memory to make sure I am taking all my meds. While doing so I realized I needed to get my prescriptions refilled. Except why do I have so many of my newest drug left. I re-read the label and realized I had only been taking half of the directed dose. Oops. Here is what came to mind:
- Yay! Only half of what the doc wanted me to take helped me considerably! Maybe I don't need it all. (I am not sure why I am so embarrassed by the amount of meds I am taking)
- I wonder..... if I take the full dose if I will feel even better?
And then:
- Ugh, if I up the dosage then I will have another week or so of adjustment.
I decided to up the dose to the prescribed amount. It felt like the adjustment took a bit longer this time around. And lately I have had daily headaches and general overall lack of motivation to get things done and take care of myself, which is a contrast to those few weeks when I was feeling really good. Of course I have my typical hormonal changes that wreck havoc to my system, so I am sure in another week life will be better again. I am not sure what is going on. It just feels like a set back. I don't like it.
