Firstly I would like to say how very grateful I am to everybody who posts their experiences on this site. I have been a 'lurker' since September 2012. This was more by accident than design as when I did try and log on (I have never used a internet forum before) I stuffed it up. Anyway I have read avidly since then, and your posts finally gave me the courage to give Baclofen a go.
I am a 51 year old female in the UK. Drank from the age of 14 to blot out my childhood. It was the only thing that seemed to quell my anxiety.
I have been taking Baclofen in slowly increasing doses since October last year. Currently i am taking 120mg spread out x4 times a day. It seems to be doing the trick and my drinking has reduced drastically. Perhaps I am not completly indifferent yet but I prefer taking it slowly.
By reading the posts I realise that I have been exceptionally lucky in not having any side effects.
I got my stash of Baclofen from Inhouse pharmacy and although I have nothing to compare it to I think the service they provide has been fantastic.
I did not go to my GP as I do not want my medical records recording I have an alcohol problem. I work in the health field (not a Dr) and I know for sure that it not only can cause problems with insurance etc, it could also potentially effect my job and how I am treated in future as a patient.
So after much dithering (and by reading the wonderful posts here and the combined wealth of experience generously shared) I decided to self- treat myself. So far so good.
The point of this ramble is to ask can anybody suggest what I could say to a Dr if i ever have to declare what medication I am on please? I have no problem staying on this medication, what is 100% certain to me is taking Baclofen is much healthier than a bottle of wine a night.
I am thinking of situations such as me needing surgery or other medical interventions.
I realise that in an emergency I would just have to fess up. Or should I just accept that there is no believable explanation?
Any suggestions gratefully received.
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