Am brand new here and this is awkward. Have never done online postings or chats.
I'm in my early 50's, have a very good quality of life, but know that drinking 7-8 glasses of wine/ day is a train wreck of a way to live and want to make some positive changes.
Alcohol is gaining too much control in my life. Don't like the hangovers and fog that I'm in most of the time.
I'm only motivated to moderate right now, which may be unrealistic for me, don't know how much denial is going on here. I have big alcoholics on both sides of my family nd feel like I'm wired to drink, so don't knnow if moderation is really doable long term.
Some general questions:
!. I live in the USA were HIPPA laws are in place, but still think asking for topamax will label me as problematic with alcohol.. Does anyone have advice for me from an insurance perspective. Does being coded as someone with an alcohol problem come back to "bite you in the butt" so tho speak?? Is it better to order online. How much money do you save by letting insurance pay vs buying online? Does anyone use flxible spending tax free money to pay for their supps and topa? Will that work?
My MD is very supportive and will work with me on using topamax if I choose that route. I'm currently taking kudzu, maximum 3.000 mg daily dose with only very modest improvement., but no side effects. $50 per month seems steep if used long term. Have ordered some other supplements and the moderation hypno cds from MWO but after 16 days they have not arrived. VERY FRUSTRATED HERE> Have been reassured by MWO after a couple of phone calls that everything is in the mail.
2. Can anyone guide me on Topamax.? I Ihink this is what will be most effective for me, but am leary of the "topa dopa" effect. I'm an RN and work in a critical caare setting, so mental focus and decent typing/compter skills are very necessary in my hurried work place. Is topamax fuzz work than working hung over in terms of word confusion, and typing with accuracy? Our software systems SUCK, and my typing skills aren't great by any means. I do try to proof read, but honestly don't always have the time to proofread when working in the meltdown mode.
Sorry this is so wordy. Thanks to anyone who can respond to any aspect of my concerns!
Sasafras
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