Opiate help during pregnancy

[Bettyboop4papa]

I have been taking 30 vicodin for about a year before that i was taking them daily but didn't need as much.. Now I'm 7 months pregnant and scared to death,, i have looked for a doctor in the area treating these problems and none are taking new clients,, i'm scared to tell my OB because i don't know if she'll even know how to help me and what she'll do in about waiting so long to tell her.. I am desperate i haven't taken any for 2 days feel like i'm going to die on top of it i'm scared withdrawl will hurt my baby///

[extrmeski]

If you were taking that much and you are that far along, w/d can cause problems!  Believe me I'm no doctor but my ex G/F has been addicted to percs and vics for over 6 years and she turned up pregnant.  So I found everything that I could read about it online.  I do know that a lot of pain mgt doctors won't even touch a pregnant woman.  Way too much liability.  I'd tell your OB you don't seem to have much choice.  You cannot W/D..

[nursegirl6572]

I know it is scary, but you simply MUST tell your doctor, the sooner the better.  For YOUR safety, and for your baby's safety.  Most likely the doc will be more understanding than you think.  Be 100% honest.

There is an OB/GYN Nurse here, 1234betterlife who has helped numerous addicted preganant women.  I will send her a PM and alert her to your thread.  She will likely send you a private message.

Hang in there, I wish you the best.

[avisg]

PLZ tell your doctor asap .Going from 30 to nothing  is a not  very good idea at all .Tapering  is much safer for you and the baby .The other concern here is 30 vikes a day is a toxic about of Tylenol on your liver that already is taxed by you being pregnant.
Talk to your doctor let him know then you two can desided what is the safest way for you and your baby to get off of the meds.

[joann1975]

I also encourage you to please talk to your doctor ASAP. I know it's hard...but it has to be done. They will be more understanding than you think and it is possible depending on  your state etc... that if you baby is born showing wds from opiates/narcotics that you will be reported to Children & Family Services....that is why we are stressing you tell your doctor ASAP.
Best of luck to you!

[Madisonjsmom]

Yes, I agree with joann1975.  Your doctor will most likley be more  understanding
than you think.  I think the doctors need to know so they can treat the baby if needed
to.  They will respect you more if you are up front and honest about it, this is a serious
situation.  Good Luck!

[Soon2BMrsTurner]

please tell her, she will understand, is another doc rxing them for you ? they need to know so they know how to deal with that little angel.pleae get help, that child is so innocent and needs help and you are the only one that can do that, Also please dont CT it can harm the baby even more. Taper but dont just stop.

[joangy]

You definately need to taper and not quit cold turkey... esp if you were taking 30 tabs per day!! Just as you go through withdrawals, so will your baby! You need to talk to an OB soon! If you don't have one, call you county health dept and ask to speak with an OB on-call.

Your baby will most likely withdrawal when it is born, but they can give the baby meds to prevent seizures- but if baby withdrawls too heavily in utero you will go into pre-term labor... so definately taper down.

I was a labor nurse for 4 years, now working in the ER... if you have any q's send me a private message.

[mom4CA]

I also took vicodin while I was pregnant.  I took them for headaches, and when I finally informed my Dr., he tapered me off, but also informed me they were not as bad as I thought, because they are more pure than other non-prescribed drugs.  Also, he gave me something else to help with my headaches, and it was not that  bad. I was in a panic for the baby, and because I thought I would withdrawl, but it all worked out. Tell the Dr, for the baby's sake, and yours. You don't want that baby taken away from you just because you are afraid of what might not even happen-the baby is way more important than a couple of un-comfortable minutes with your ob/gyn!

[Micky108]

Hi; I read your comment and had a question.  I am 7 months pregnant.  Before I found out I was pregnant I taking 20 to 30 lortab a day.  Then I went down to 4 to 8 a day depending on the pain (I  Have RA)  I was getting the pills from two different doctors before but slowed this down a lot after I found out about the pregnancy.  My pain manangement doctor found out I was doing this and discharged me as a patient even though I was no longer getting it from two doctors just her.  So I had to stop cold turkey; but I think it was easier than it would have been had I not gone down to 4 to 8 a day.  I am on day 5 and can't sleep well but do get some sleep.  I went to the ER on day 3 due to pain in my stomach and they monitored the baby's heart and everything was good but I am just tired a lot, even walking to the bathroom.  Am I on the right track?

[Bettyboop4papa]

Hell I hope you're on the right track it's been 42 hours for me, the baby is acting the same as usual,, i have some discomfort, diarrea (diarrhea) before I took amodium, and i don't want to do anything,, but i don't feel as bad as i expected...so i guess we're in this together because this behavior has to stop...

[holdem75]

Hi I am not affilalted or make any claims but I was a patient at Sunrise House in NJ a few yeas ago and they offer help for women getting off opiates while pregnant. http://www.sunrisehouse.com/. Call them they may be able to direct you to help in your area. The Nurse who ran this program really cares about addicted moms.Good Luck!!

[avisg]

I am not trying to be harsh but you have no way of knowing whether the is acting the same or not .I understand you want to get off of the meds do it with a doctors care .You are resting your child's health ,why would you risk that ? I truly hope you call your doctor I know you are trying to do the best for your baby ut plz consult a doctor

[Bettyboop4papa]

I have been talking with medical help, and have a monitor to test my baby's heart beat, he is moving normally and at this time i don't feel i need to go in,, if things were to get worse or i started having contractions or pain i wouldn't hesitate to go in... i know you are only trying to help and i thank you. but i have to do this the best way for me and so far this is it.. from what i understand if the baby is having issues because of the withdrawl i would begin to go into labor... if anything happens that seems out of the ordinary i will be in the car on the way to the hospital..

[james2069]

I know plenty of pregnent attics pain management should give you methadone 5mg tablets. If not there the clinic will definently put you on you cannot withdrawl right know. I dont no if you can be put on suboxin. But you should check into it.

[Micky108]

Sounds like we are!  I felt so alone at first.  I am on day 5 and suriviving; much better than my day 3 post. I am so glad I am getting off this now.  I would hate to have to go through this and take care of my baby.  I want him to have a mother who is sober and not relyiing on pills to get through the day.  Good luck....my only trouble is sleeping....and I worry I'm not gettting enough for baby.  Anyone know anything SAFE for baby that I can take to help me sleep?

[Micky108]

Also I want to tell you....just make it day by day....YOU CAN DO IT!  I didn't think i could but I am and surviving.  It's hard...the hardest thing I've ever had to do but I'm doing it for my baby, my husband and myself and I know in my heart that life will be better for all of us.  GOOD LUCK AND STICK IT OUT!