Opiate Addiction
Buprenorphine opiate detox beats anesthesia: safety concerns.(Addiction Psychiatry): An article from: Clinical Psychiatry News [H] [T] [M]
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I have a horrible problem. I started taking opiate drugs (such as Vicodin and Percocets) about 4 years ago for pain. I always had legitimate prescriptions. I would take them on and off but always atleast a few weeks out of every month. I think at that point I was mentally addicted but not physically. I have horrible kidney stones and I am always passing them. I have pain constantly now. My doctor says that when a person passes so many kidney stones, that the pain receptor gets turned on and doesn't turn off again. Anyway, in September I was hosptalized for a surgery on my kidney. I was then put on all sorts of opiate drugs. I have been trying to taper off since then. It is the most horrible, painful thing that I have ever dealt with in my life. I think that it is worse than the kidney pain. Anyway, does anybody have any ideas of how I can beat this horrible addiction. I never imagined that I would be addicted to something..... I cry all the time and I am sad :(
I don't really want to go to a rehab. I was wondering about any home remedies...herbs?....anyway to get my opiate receptors back to normal so that I can have a natural high instead of only being happy when I am taking a pill? Please some help?
Ok... I don't tell you my entire story but you need to know that I'm 40, had a neuralgia that made doctors to prescribe me strong narcotics since I was 29.
So, I have taken morphine, hydromorphone for near 10 years constantly. Last year, a neurosurgery (cutting a branch of the trigeminal nerve) made me near-free of pain. But, I was physically and mentally addict to narcotics. 1-2 years ago, I need to inject (not IV, subcutaneous only) me 8-10 mg of Dilaudid (hydromorphone) a day. It's equivalent to near 500 mg of oral morphine a day.
My opinion ?
You could make it cold turkey (that was my first choice) BUT see a doctor that is competent first. It's not the question if your "a real tough guy" or if you can do it, it's you life... Yes, some can do it cold turkey, but some have heart failure too !!!
I was against taking methadone but a doctor that REALLY know how to treat with methadone convince me to try. It's not like in movies - you know, taking the methadone at the drugstore and PAF feel good for all the day. It's tough too. Adjusting the dose, then reducing constantly and slowly the dose. But I had not suffer from physical pain like when I tried cold turkey. But in this case, you have to decided solely to stop narcotics. Methadone don't do this for you...
And after +/- 1 year: methadone was stoped. Not taking it anymore, and no need to take other narcotics too. This time, there was a good ending. With the aid of methadone for me. Truly hope something will work for you !!!
And by the way, reducing the dose of my hydromorphone before trying to stop with methadone was desastrous. Maybe cold turkey, but not the "slowly stop" method. I think it's the "never stop" method !!!
Weening down on painkillers. The battle continues but I will win. Thanks for all the emails and comments guys keep them coming. Feedback/Ratings ...
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In particular pain killer addiction (opiate). I was doing them for about 2 years on and off. I was making (still am) good money and was able to pay the bills . I want to quit, I have told everyone in my immediate family about my addiction, especially my wife she found out the hard way.
I AM going to beat this, I WILL BEAT THIS ADDICTION.
I dont want to see anyone suffer anymore about this.
I am beginning to put more self confidence and respect for myself. I love myself.
i LOVE MY WIFE. I will NEVER go back to this addiction because i know what is more important in my life
I dont want people to respond with bashing or putting me down. I'm making this public because i am not ashaimed of this and i KNOW i can beat it!
please give me advice.
I've finally seen the light and let the lord into my heart. He has forgiven all my sins, i am now a christian. The lord has lifted all my burdens and filled my heart with love and joy. Thanks to all who responded, the lord has taken care of my problems, and helped me start a new life as one of his children. God Bless you all!
free help?
narcotics anonymous is non profit and effective! in any meeting you will find people like you that are beating the addiction, living free and growing spiritually!
go to; na.org
use the find meetings link to find meetings in your area!
good luck n god bless!
I was found non compliant and my benefits were deemed because I did not begin my LMR plan in late 2005. The reason I didnt go to school was because I was under heavy drugs for pain that I had become addicted to. I have since been through a live in rehabilitation and am currently on a methadone maintenance program that WSIB is paying for(they will only pay for the drug and reimburse my mileage to see docter, no LOE). Now that I have beaten my opiate addiction I feel I am ready to start my LMR program but have been denied by my adjoudicter. I am appealing his decision and would appreciate any info on similar cases or situations or any advice or help that anybody can provide. THANK YOU KINDLY
Check with these people
http://www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/LookupFiles/DownloadableFileAppealSystemPracticeandProcedures/$File/pp02c.pdf
http://www.owa.gov.on.ca/fact_sheets/intent_to_appeal_wsib.html
http://www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/EmployersAppeals
http://www.ufcw175.com/Downloads/PDF/WSIBPamphlets/WSIBbr-2.pdf
http://www.employeradviser.ca/html/tips.html
Hey everybody, I am recovering from an opiate addiction. Wow, thats the first time I've admitted this.. I work in healthcare, so I know how to manage my opiate withdrawal symptoms (aches, sweats, insomnia, etc). I guess what I really need is to hear from somebody out there in the world that has gone through this before that will tell me.. YES, IT WILL BE OK, I'VE BEATEN THIS MONSTER AND SO CAN YOU!. I get my medicine the legal way, through my physician, but I don't take the medicine as prescribed. What should last me two months only lasts me a month or less. I would take the pills to feel happy, energetic, hopeful, and my recreational use over time turned into a rip roaring physical dependancy. Whenever I was going to be around people to have a good time, I would take the pill(s) to feel happy and be a fun person to be around. Now I feel that I can't enjoy life anymore without the meds...will the cravings ever go away?
Yes ,you can beat this MONSTER and good for you!
I have a question though?
It sounds to me, like you are self-medicating with the pills.If you are taking the pills for a real medical reason at first...will you be able to get off them completely or tapper down to the prescribed dose by yourself?
I would ask myself ,why I need pills to feel happy?
In order to insure success,
I would see someone (a professional) and let them help
How to Beat Opiate Addiction
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