Hello all. I am a 65 year old male who has enjoyed using all opiates, stimulants, weed, psychedelics and alcohol since I was 16 years old. I attribute my good general health to a mix of good fortune and good sense. Alcohol did pose a threat to my overall well being but I knocked that on the head when I reached 60 years old. I have a script for Tramadol, ostensibly for knee pain, but I use it for the slight mood lift and the increased general motivation to carry out the onerous tasks in life such as cleaning the house and putting up with some needy old friends. I take 50mg twice daily. I’m also scripted Diazepam 5mg again, ostensibly, for a bit of anxiety.
The issue is that I’ve noticed some marked weight loss around the abdomen. I was also shocked when I was described by friends as looking gaunt and losing tone facially. I was persuaded to visit my GP. They’re now throwing the whole gamut of tests and explorations including colonoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound of the abdomen and extensive blood and faecal testing.
I’m reluctant to take these tests partly because I’ve never been in hospital nor had a general anaesthetic. I have a phobia regarding doctors and hospitals because I know what happens there. My father was a doctor and my mum a nurse. But I also don’t want to burden the overstretched health service. Physically, I feel great but I don’t really want to stop my Tram and Vals. Apart from black coffee that’s all I enjoy these days.
Anyway, my question is despite a good diet is my Tramadol abuse the cause of my weight loss? The thought of a steely dan up my arse and what it might find is the cause of my anxiety.
Thanks to all who run and contribute to such a fantastic service. Love and peace to all of you.
The issue is that I’ve noticed some marked weight loss around the abdomen. I was also shocked when I was described by friends as looking gaunt and losing tone facially. I was persuaded to visit my GP. They’re now throwing the whole gamut of tests and explorations including colonoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound of the abdomen and extensive blood and faecal testing.
I’m reluctant to take these tests partly because I’ve never been in hospital nor had a general anaesthetic. I have a phobia regarding doctors and hospitals because I know what happens there. My father was a doctor and my mum a nurse. But I also don’t want to burden the overstretched health service. Physically, I feel great but I don’t really want to stop my Tram and Vals. Apart from black coffee that’s all I enjoy these days.
Anyway, my question is despite a good diet is my Tramadol abuse the cause of my weight loss? The thought of a steely dan up my arse and what it might find is the cause of my anxiety.
Thanks to all who run and contribute to such a fantastic service. Love and peace to all of you.