I a disabled, single father, and I have no vehicle. Part of my disability is due to back surgeries, and the other part Is for my mental state. I ve been diagnosed with bipolar mixed with anxiety and depression. I currently take meloxicam, baclofen, and hydrocodone, for arthritis, muscle spasms, and back pain. I haven t seen a psychiatrist since my surgeries because I was already taking xanax depakote and celexa, and I didn t know how that would act with the amount of pain meds I had to take. Its been a couple years since I have taken anything for my stress, and I m afraid I ve let the stress and anxiety build up too high. I ve been moody, paranoid, having loss of memory majorly, and find myself nervous and confused. I would like some advice because I absolutely need the medications I am on right now, but o also need the others as well, especially for anxiety. I am raising two children on my own. I need the pain meds and muscle meds just to get up and clean and cook and other things, and I need to be back on mental meds so I don t stress so much over bills and things and the kids, and so I can be calm with them and others around me, and so I m not so nervous in public. I am sending this message from my phonr because I have no computer, and I have no transportation. Could you tell me what you would do if you were in my situation please? Thanks for taking time to read this. Alan Ripley
Dear Alan Ripley. First let me express my condolences for the situation you are in. To answer your question I Suggest you see a psychiatrist and get back on those pills immediately as the all the symptoms you are describing are due to the condition you have been diagnosed with. May I also suggest u join a support group or talk to someone every day who can get your mind off your worries medications you are taking for the. Back pain are absolutely essential, and I would not recommend you discontinue any. However, I do suggest that you discuss the possibility of cross-reactions with your psychiatristFinally Mr. Alan you have two child Chat Doctor.  Be strong every day for them. I wish you well