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by A.S., Aug 22, 2001 12:00AM
Hey everyone.. This is my second time postig. Im not to good at this kind a thing, so here I go. Been clean 23 days and no opiates. I work in a professional job so Im here every other day to catch up on the forum. My heart goes out to everybody detoxing. Ive been putting quiting in my head for months and did it. This forum and all U people contributed. When I got the urge I went to the forum and read everyones story, thats what saved me. Just wanted to write a little something this mornin. Hang in there, there is light at the end of the tunnel.... AS
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by Witchywoman, Aug 22, 2001 12:00AM
To: A.S.
Hiya A.S,

Its good to hear from you again..thanks for the words of encouragement. I really need to keep hearing them.

I'm glad you've come out of lurker mode, and look forward to getting to know you better.



:-)



love,

WW

by jule1, Aug 23, 2001 12:00AM
To: AS, WW, MILO, JENNY
AS, You should be very proud of yourself 23 days is a huge amount of time.  I am sure you are totally seeing the light! I read this forum every day so I am here if I can help in anyway I have been through it all.



Witchy Woman, How is our resident Wican Social Worker I have been thinking about you today I hope you are doing well and not being too hard on yourself.  Too bad we don't live by each other we could get together and practice C Lowells home projects maybe hodge podge percocet bottles. LOL Have a happy day OK!  Jules



MILO, I am so happy for you to have so many people on this forum that understand all about IBS.  I am not sure if you said you have tried some of the new medications or not.  When I was in medical sales I was going through a divorce and also suffered from IBS not nearly as bad as you are but I had very bad fissures that required surgery now try telling this to paople you work with, oh by the way I have to get my butt muscle cut  That was not a pleasant surgery.  Anyway some of my clients (Doctors) had told me about some wonderful medications that were in trials then so they should be FDA approved now. I truly hope you get the help and relief you need you bring a lot of light and wisdom to our little life saving forum.  Lots of hugs to you.



Jenny,  Hows it hanging today? Mine are getting closer and closer to my keyboard every day I guess that is what babies and nursing do to you!  HA HA!  What is going on with your hubby? Just want you to know I am here if you need me.  Love, Jules

by Witchywoman, Aug 23, 2001 12:00AM
To: jbear
Hi Jules, thanks for asking.. I'm doing fine today. I did have to take one pill at 1:30 am last night, but other than that had no meds yesterday. I thought of you ask I was taking it, and remembered to be compassionate to myself... :-) thank you dear Jules!



I'm so proud of myself for doing this. I know I still have hard times ahead of me, when it comes time, after this weekend's wedding I have do do, to stop taking that one nightime pill, and go through the restlessness. And then the really hard part..staying clean. But I'm on the path, to the light, and very very happy about that.



love,

WW

by A.S., Aug 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: Jbear and witchywoman
Jbear, Thanks...Yes a huge amount of time. The light is so bright I have to wear foster grants lol. It relly does get easier everyday. Those first three weeks are hard but under the belt now. Im not a big writing person but thanks for the reply...I am lurking out here in forum land and will be reading on.. Thanks A.S.



Witchy woman, You should be very, very proud. Ive been walking around with my head up high. This is the biggest accomplishment for me in a long long time. As I have said before it does get easier each passing day. You keep those feathers sprawed out as far as they will go 24 hours a day... I can tell you are going to do this. Just keep thinking, I dont want this running my life any more. You be cool A.S.

by Kristen, Aug 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: A.S.
Hi,



I was reading through the forum and what you had written about taking 4 (10's) in the morning before you got up, then 2 more at 8:00 am, etc. is exactly what I did.....I haven't taken any Lorcet's in 19 days....but I'm still having some cravings.... physically, I feel OK, but mentally, my mind wont stop thinking about being "high" and getting OUT of my head and feelings... what has helped you through this part???  I definately am seeing things differently, but I'm wanting to numb myself for some reason....anyone have any suggestions???

by A.S., Aug 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kristen from A.S.
Hey Kristen, Im still going through the same thing. But as I keep saying everyday gets better and better. Today was a rough day for me to. When this happens I read the old and new forums. This helps out alot. Stay strong and you will see that beautiful light for sure. The best thing to do is occupy your time and keep busy. As each day comes about it happens less and less. My self personally, I told myself Ive had enough of this b.s. and that was it. It seems to me thats what u did too. At one point in the process it would call me every 5 minutes, I thought I was gonna go crazy. Just kept saying to myself go to hell and dont come back you screwed up dragon. Its worked so far. Youve gon this far, so to me youve already made it. Write if you need me anytime... Youre detoxer in arms A.S.

by jennyfla, Aug 24, 2001 12:00AM
To: jbear
Hey girl, you crack me up!

You should see what happens to 'em after you nurse three!!!!

They used to be a part of my body that i was proud of, now i feel like i need a microscope.  Of course, i used to be a bit heavier years ago too, oh well, combo of nursing and then now drugs and low weight, could be worse! :)

Thanks for thinking of me, you're always in my thoughts too!

Take care of yourself and sweet baby Cole!

Lv Jenny

by mickytim, Aug 25, 2001 12:00AM
I just found out about this posting today. You people crack me up! why can't I find this much truth and honesty and support for anything else I 've tried or seen? wish all of you best of luck and stength you can communicate with me I' ll alway's write back

by Milo, Aug 26, 2001 12:00AM
To: jbear § mickeytim
Jules -- Thank you for the thoughts about IBS. I feel a great sense of relief any time someone, like you, can understand this bane of my existence. Like depression and addiction, I truly believe people can't understand it unless they've experienced it. And to make matters worse, nobody talks about it or even seems to take it seriously.One of the new drugs, Lotronex (?) only worked for women (why?) and was pulled by the FDA after complications arose in some patients. Last i heard, patients' groups were lobbying the FDA for it to be back on the market. Another drug was not approved at the last minute due to the possibility of its causing gall bladder problems. I've had some trouble this past week, but have been pretty much symptom-free for 3 months via a combination of just about every "possibly effective" drug & supplement known to humanity. Thank goodness my close friends understand (you can't spend a weekend in a small apartment or hotel room and avoid the issue!) They just say, "I've got plenty of toilet paper!", and we go from there! Thanks again for thinking of me.

mickeytim -- Is this your first post? If so, welcome! I'm happy to hear from you anytime. -- Milo

by Kerrie, Aug 27, 2001 12:00AM
To: Milo
Hi Milo, This time I know I've got you right. I didn't know you suffered from IBS . I have been through so many scopes trying to determine what i have. A few years ago the doc said it was IBS.But mine was there morning , noon and night. Not just from stress. So I would be sent to another doc. It's IBD. As you know is Inflammatory Bowel Disese. The difference is stress has no affect on it. Yet another doc says now it's Colitis. Basically,IBD. I have done all the meds you can think of. Now I'm on ASACOL 400 mg.2-3x day; metronidazole 250 mg.1 every 8 hrs.

Then the lovely enemas. 1 Metronidazole enema every night for 28 nights. Folic Acid 1 a day.  I've been on this regimine one week and there's no difference.

  I have severe pain and cramping and diahrea 10 to 20 times a day. Do you have pain and cramping. Sometimes I curl up and cry. It's that bad. We want to go to Florida this week-end but this is my delima. I can't eat for fear I won't be able to find a restroom quick enough and often enough. We' be going to my siters and she has one restroom. Then we'll go to our family reunion where all this great food is. I can't eat. That's not the bad part, it's the questions,"Why aren't you eating dear".

    I didn't want to write a book but your the first one I've known with this and just needed someone to connect to.Thanks for listening.

         God Bless, Kerrie







by Milo, Aug 27, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kerrie
Hi Kerrie,

I'm so glad you wrote -- like I said to Jules, it's such a relief to get to talk about this stuff with someone who can relate. Bless your heart, you've had a much rougher time of it than I have, with the inflammation and all. But the food and bathroom business -- oh, can I relate to that! My predominant symptoms are diarrhea, cramps, and nausea, but I've had some form of functional GI disorder pretty much all my life. Do you just feel like you're drained of all energy? I spent nearly a year essentially dragging myself to work and back home, weak, not wanting to eat, not wanting to leave the house...the IBS and depression became self-perpetuating, I think. Anyway, I'm sorry to hear you're having to go through so much unpleasant treatment and that you haven't found relief yet. I hope there are other meds they can try? I don't know much about the treatment of IBD. I have responded pretty well in recent months to an intricate combination of acid blockers, antidepressants, antianxiety meds, Metamucil, and "friendly bacteria" supplements.

Re visiting friends, family dinners, etc...The friends I visit or travel with just know to expect that I may disappear into the bathroom any time and for any length of time. It's inevitable, but I've found my friends to be very cool about it. I just tell them I'm having "stomach troubles" so as not to burden them with unnecessary details. Now as far as family get-togethers...I don't know if this will work with family, but I pulled it off. I was hosting a party I did not want to cancel -- but was sick as a dog and unable to eat a bite when the time rolled around. By keeping moving, always holding a glass (water, but who knew?), talking to folks, and such, I was able to get through the evening without anyone knowing I was ill or noticing I wasn't eating. Good luck to you, and please let me know how you're doing! -- Milo

by jennyfla, Aug 27, 2001 12:00AM
To: Kerrie and Milo
((((HUGS)))) to you both!!!

I ho9pe that a little more comfort can be found in dealing with your illnesses.

My brother and sister both suffer from a bit of IBS we believe.

I used to have something that affected to long long ago, afraid to eat, etc. etc. because...  That was back when i was a teenager and extremely overconcious and shy.  I seemed to have grown out of the shyness and the IB, thankgod, but i could imagine your struggles!  Again, ((((HUGS))))

Lv Jenny

by mickytim, Aug 28, 2001 12:00AM
To: milo and all
Thanks for the welcome and I guess my virginity is now gone but not for gotten.



I just want to say that I have been following these posts for sometime and have felt so ashamed of myself and then, see real people, who care are just like me, who have tried and failed but keep on trying.  



You see I to have tried and failed 5 times, in 5 months, to get off Dr. precribed pain meds (40mgs oxy 3xs aday and 10 percs) aday for 3 years cold turkey because even the Dr's did not think it's in my best interst to do so ( get off meds ), because after a successfull 1st surgury, the phsy theropist thought she knew more than the Dr, and shattered my fusion L5 S1. 3 emergancy surgury's later.



After 3 years I want my life back! I feel it's time and I feel the strength mainly because of you people on this page.

Everytime I feel I have failed in the past months I see I'm not alone, that there are more people out there just like me. There are poeple who want there lifes back and are not going to stop even though we feel ashammed and like **** in front of our freinds and families knowing that there is this sece