Important stuff for my 22 year old. If he is driving and gets pulled over for a routine traffic stop how does he handle having his medication with him? He is afraid he will be arrested, unfairly. We talked about this a bit last night and I don't have any good answers for him.
Side question: his driving seems fine with oxy on board, it allows him to function and his doc released him to drive again about 3 months ago. Will starting the tegritol force him to stop driving again?
Hi Mercedes.. .I can offer NO legal advice but I can share some of my thoughts and experience. First of all, I would find out the law. There are plenty of ways you can do this without revealing your son's medical sitiuation He should keep the meds in the prescription bottle that provides the Doctor's name, dates, the meds etc. Some will suggest that, while driving, he NOT carry the meds on his person but in an out of the way place,not the glove box (the word "glovebox' is British, while in English, we say "glove compartment"..lots of UKers at LeTN''..lol.. .And he should definitely know the benefits of a calm and kind manner when/if pulled over. Carry an attorney's business card in your wallets.. good luck Mom
Thank you for your thoughtful response, SF Bill. I have already researched a lawyer, just in case. I think your advise is wise. I have told him not to keep his meds on his person, for now they are going in the trunk. The whole situation stresses me out, but I am trying to give him as much freedom as I can in an awful situation. I would hate to take his car away again.
One day at a time...
Keep doctors note with him releasing him to drive at all times.
tegretol - depends on the dose and the person.
Has he tried a topical agent so he can keep meds at possible lower doses?
Thanks Kc Dancer. We tried topical Lidocane a while back when his doc was thinking it was occipital nerve issues. It never helped him. His pain is usually deep in his head or stabbing, lightning into his ear. The cheek pain is less, and doesn't last long.
We'll see how the tegritol effects him. Trying to stay in the moment and get through each day...
Hi Mercedes...I hope I'm not poking my nose where it doesn't belong but I know Aurora is commemorating that awful day of a year ago.. I imagine everyone in your town is stressed to the max, especially if you have kids. I hope you have friends with whom you may share your feelings about that day and your son's TN experience. There are articles on the web about the wedding of survivors that took place yesterday.
My, now wonderful 34 year-old Daughter was a nightmare during earlier years, She loves to tell me how when she was 15, she and her friends stole my car and had a joy ride around town while I was away. She got involved in more serious issues.I, jokingly, remind her that she doesn't have to tell me everything,now..I tell her that I nearly put her on ebay...lol We can joke about those days now, but it wasn't at all funny then. Living with TN is a good place to be for many reasons. We are here to support you in any way we can and hang in there, the kid will come through for you.
Oh SF Bill, thank you for this. We have 3 teenagers who all had friends in the theater that horrible night. Jess lost a close friend. It is indeed an emotional time. Of course, the emotions are heightened by the TN. Stress makes the head hurt more, UGH! My motto of late has been, "In THIS moment I am fine!" It gets me through most days. We are all able to talk well, about almost anything, which helps!
Thank you for putting things into perspective regarding teenagers! We love our kids and they will have to make their own mistakes and learn their own lessons. I just hope we can guide then a bit to make good choices. With Jess I worry about the opiates. He likes them too much...
Mercedes. "In THIS moment, we are with you"..Have the best day you can, today.
I will. Thank you. May Jess have the best day he can, today!
My husband and I are going to see Kenny Loggins tonight, a wonderful escape!! :)
On of my all time favorites!! There is nothing I love more in this world than being my children's mom. I struggle, as they struggle. Thanks for the lift!! In my heart I know he will be okay, but I wish I could just pick him up and kiss the pain away like I did when he was little. C'est la vie. One step, one moment at a time...
I know a police officer. There is no law against driving with any type of medication with you. It does however have to be in it's original container prescribed to him.
Take good care :)