Addicted to pain meds/doc put me on the patch

[Troxy]

After a three major operations and taking pain meds almost continously for two years, I became addicted to them and took way more than I was suppose to. I have also had chronic back pain for the last year.  My doctor priscribed Lortab for the pain.  About a month ago I went to my husband and my doctor and told them I was not taking the meds like I was suppose to and that I wanted to get off of them.  Actually, I had already stopped taking them.  I had heavy withdrawals and felt awful.  Since I could no longer continue to take the pain meds, my doctor put me on the patch.  Of course, that stopped the withdrawals.  He told me that it was easy to wean off of the patch.  I want to know if it is really that easy to wean off the patch?  Could you please give me some information on this.  I have searched the web and cannot find the answer to this question.  I do not want to continue on the patch if it is going to be major problems to stop using it.  Thanks.

[Angelica]

...I'll say a little prayer for you: asking God to send you supernatural strength during this time.... ya know ask and you shall recieve.  Meditate on this, and don't let go....psyche yourself out.  Take control of your life.  You can do it!  Do you remember the regimen W/ the L-tyronsine and B6???  Ya need to do that too. Keep us updated.  We're here for you....I know it's tough.  God Bless!
Angelica

[jennyfla]

Hi sweetie.
I get them from a dr, who is nuts for prescribing them to me in the first place.  she's just a money-hungry dr.
My husband is in rehab right now, so i've got to clean up too, there isn't a choice.  I drove him there, and made him go (but he wanted to go to), and i'm only be a hypocriete by continuing to use.
I respect your strength, being in such pain as you are, bless your heart.
I'm feeling ok, and i'm really ready to make this change!
:)
Lv Jenny

[Angelica]

...I'm trying to catch up.  I've been having hubby problems of my own....too.  I just have one question...(re: the above post)  Where are you getting them from???  I know you've probably said where....but I can't go back and read...No time.  Sometimes cutting off the supply...is the best way, and making sure you have enough to taper down.  I'm already trying to do this.  This stuff grabs ahold of you and doesn't let go....and Im not considered to be a typical addict, and I --even have a problem w/ this.  The withdrawals are sooo strong compared to other meds... Vics are sweet tarts compared to this.  I'll try to be here a little more these days, so talk to me anytime.
Love: Angelica

[ssfr]

hi- i got your email message- but i wondered if you were getting my messages to you- it occured to me that since you said the last message you got from me was blank in the text, that maybe someone was deleting my messages to you- i sent you several messages but havent heard back from you since the one you sent right after you got back home- anyway- just in case you havent seen my last messages- let me say again congratulations to you-  it seems you have finally beaten that ole demon- let me know how it is going- i know that you will be stay the true course- again congrats!!

ssfr- from the hills

[jennyfla]

Thank you sweetie.
Even on vacation, you are here rooting for us, gotta love ya!!!!
Tonight has been the 'night from hell' and your post made me smile.
Enjoy all that fresh air and sunshine!':)
Love ya, Jenny

[cindi]

hi chickie chicks....addiction does suck...it does does rob us of everything  and I say everyday.......someday we will all be ok,,,I love you all   cin