First day off the pain pills?!
Question: First day off the pain pills.?
it's the first day i've been off pain meds in 4 years and i don't know how to cope with it.. i relied on them as my happy source after i let it get out of control after surgery and now i'm lost.. i have horrible stomache problems and i want to get clean.. i'm tired of relying on them to make me feel okay.. i'm really nervous and agitiated already and i was wondering if anyone knew anything that would help with that while i recover.. i was on 7 7..5 vicodins a day and now cold turkey.. any advice.?Health Question & Answer
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suboxone...... been there, done tat.... still doing it...... email me...... what area are you in.?
after just a few hours, the depression was so bad, i would have rather jumped of a bridge.... i couldnt even cry...... it was awful...... i didnt last more than maybe 12 hours before i called my doc, and had him call some meds in...... it was then i knew that weaning off wouldnt even work this time...... i needed help....
the hard part is finding a doc who can perscribe it and that takes insurance...... thats my current problem...... and i only have 6 suboxone left........ i am very nervous......Health Question & Answer
after just a few hours, the depression was so bad, i would have rather jumped of a bridge.... i couldnt even cry...... it was awful...... i didnt last more than maybe 12 hours before i called my doc, and had him call some meds in...... it was then i knew that weaning off wouldnt even work this time...... i needed help....
the hard part is finding a doc who can perscribe it and that takes insurance...... thats my current problem...... and i only have 6 suboxone left........ i am very nervous......Health Question & Answer
After being on pain meds that long, I don't think going cold turkey is smart.. Your doctor can either prescribe you a medication like suboxone to help you get off your meds.. The doctor may want to use the weaning method as well.. I think since you've been on those meds for so long, going cold turkey can be very difficult not only physically but mentally and also very dangerous.. Your body was used to having that medication everyday for four years and it's going to be a shock to your system.. I would definitely contact your doctor so that you do this safely..
I've been in your position and I know exactly how you feel.. You'll be able to get through this though because you've already taken the first step.. Be proud of yourself!!!
Good luck!Health Question & Answer
I've been in your position and I know exactly how you feel.. You'll be able to get through this though because you've already taken the first step.. Be proud of yourself!!!
Good luck!Health Question & Answer
Wow........ i have been there.. Talk honestly with your Dr.. You may need to taper off instead of stopping cold turkey.. Dr's can also prescribe something to help you out during the withdrawl process.. Don't be embarrassed to ask for something to get you though this.. Ask someone to administer the anti-withdrawl med to you because you may become dependent on the new drug if taken improperly..
Don't do what I did which was suffer, than drink alcohol to calm my cravings, and than have a seizure.. Be honest about your withdrawl.. Your not weak if you ask for help.. Good luckHealth Question & Answer
Don't do what I did which was suffer, than drink alcohol to calm my cravings, and than have a seizure.. Be honest about your withdrawl.. Your not weak if you ask for help.. Good luckHealth Question & Answer
Tea can really help it calms your senses and helps your stomach hoped this helped..Health Question & Answer