Pain Killers Part 2

i don't get this at all i come on here to get help and i don't get any replys back, the last reply back i got was 2 days ago i thought this place was to help people with there problem,

im really gettin sick of this now i wish i would listen to my doctor and not come back on this site again,


JC1981

[freedom007]

Hey bro...please keep coming back.  I am on Day 4...others 8...3, 2, etc.  I can tell you...I WOULD NOT BE ON DAY 4 WITHOUT THIS SITE.  It is amazing.  You will find some amazing people here that are going through what you are.  It *****...but it is temporary.

what day are you on...btw?

[refusingbondage]

Hi Jc.  Sorry no one has responded.   Ill respond.  What's your deal?  (Sorry I dont know your back story).  

[dominosarah]

Your thread from Nov 14th has 39 comments.  What is going on today?

[JC1981]

im on day 5 the now but if look down the page u will see my other post which nobody replyed to in 2 days, i not even had a well done for been clean for 5 days nobody even read that i went for a swim and nearly past out nobody even knows that i went to my doctors to get help, nobody even knows i goin to see a counselor to talk about whats going on but as i said i thought this site was to help people and give them some support when they need it

[dominosarah]

I am sorry that that post went unnoticed. That is not usually what happens...

I will be the first to give you a HUGE CONGRATS on 5 days!!!  You are really doing a great job and i am very happy to see you are going to a counselor.  That is so important in our recovery.  You really are doing a great job JC!!  Dont leave this site.....we really are a supportive bunch.          sara

[freedom007]

it is easy to get lost in all the Posts...but we are here and will keep an eye out for ya.  GREAT JOB...keep posting...you will be heard.

[JC1981]

thanks, but can you tell me this, the doctor give me these tablets called methocarbamol 750mg 2 tablets 3 times a day is that the reason why i feel alot better and when the tablets are gone will i go back to feelin like **** ? that the thing i want to know ?

JC

[freedom007]

I don't know what that is...perhaps someone else can shed some light.  If it has opiates in it, the yes...you will go back, just not sure how far.

[dominosarah]

I am not really sure as i have never taken them but i did just read that one of the side effects to this med is feeling like you are going to pass out and you said you felt that way while swimming the other day.  Has the doctor said how long he wants you on these?

[JC1981]

used to treat skeletal muscle spasms. i got told by my doctor

[leeisgettingclean]

hey buddy, wellcome to the forum. Everyone were was gone through what you are gonig through right now! This site is awsome the only thing you have to remember is everyone here is an addict and most of us have families, jobs, and aftercare going on in our lives, NO ONE gets payed to be on here, we are only here when we can be to help each other. We will be here for you the whole way through and CONGRATES on your 5 days, that is great. Sometimes post go unnoticed, when its busy on here a post can be at the botom of the list pretty quick, when this happens to your post just find it and let us know you are still waiting and that will bring your post back to the top.

[JC1981]

well there's 42 tablets in the bottle and i to take them 2 tablets 3 times a day till the course is finished

[refusingbondage]

methocarbamol - I think the name brand is Robaxin.  It's a muscle relaxer.  Its a CNS depressant so make sure you do not drink any alcohol or take any other CNS depressant.  it could be what made you fall. Or you could just be exhausted.
Well in any event - congrats on day 5.  Thats great.  You are probably over the worst of it. Cheers (with apple juice) to that!

[JC1981]

thank for the comment, but one thing i wasn't on methocarbamol or any kind of tablets with i nearly past out i was on day 3 when it happend, i got methocarbamol  yesturday morning before i got my blood taken to find out my blood levels

[dominosarah]

are you staying hydrated?

[JC1981]

yeah thats the only thing im doing, and just eatin here and there when i feel like it.

[refusingbondage]

It might be just pure exhaustion.  You told the doc everything right, including feinting?? I think you said you did.  Could have been anything.  Tiredness.  Exertion from swimming.  Plus our blood pressure is unstable when we detox so a large dip, or rise, could cause light headedness. If you s/w the doc, I wouldnt worry about it too much.  I have normally very low bp, and just standing up too quickly can make me feint at times.

[JC1981]

yeah i told the doctor everything from taken pain killer  and nealry passing out when i went swimming, 2 days ago i had high bp and when i went back yesturday it went down so that was good.

[dominosarah]

I am really glad you are telling the doctor everything.  That helps.

[JC1981]

yeah i know, i just want to beat this thing and fast because i throw away 10 years of my life taken pills just to get a buzz and i want my 10 years back.

[mendray]

Very good JC, I am happy for you , that you are on day 5, I am very happy to hear that people are doing anything and everythong in their power to stay clean, keep up the good work, I am only on day 3 and this site has help me tons....GOOD WORK!

[desperatetostop]

Congrats on day 5!!! wahoo....

the robaxin never really affected me, i was taking it for muscle spasms too.  It really shouldn't affect your w/d symptoms which you should be on the better side of now.

Glad you're here!

[JC1981]

so when im done with them i should be find from W/D then is that what your saying ? if so the F' ING great lol

[JC1981]

well this is day 6 without pain killers and i feel alot better but i just got a phone call from the doctor saying that my blood tests have come in and the only thing wrong is that he said my liver is high or something like that, i will find out more on wednesday when i see the doctor.

[dominosarah]

Congrats on day 6!!!!   Am glad you are feeling better today.  Sounds like your doctor is on top of things.  Keep us posted.........sara

[JC1981]

i will do and thanks, but the only thing is i don't know much about my liver been high or something like that.

[freedom007]

Good stuff, brother...right behind you...on day 5 and feeling spunky myself.  Can't wait ti have a Friday with no pills...been sssssssssssssooooooooooo long

[GA Guy]

The muscle relaxer you're taking has little to zero effect on your withdrawals. They will make you lethargic and sleepy, so they help with that aspect. But, stopping them will have no effect on how you feel as far as the withdrawals. You seem to be impatient through this process, and that scares me. You stated that you want to "beat this thing and fast". I'm afraid it doesn't work that way. I'm nearing 7 months now and I've had a week that rivals the first month I was clean. The fact is that this addiction is for life. The disease is chronic and incurable. But, it can be placed into remission with work and perseverance. My fear is that after a few days or weeks the pink cloud will lift, you'll have a few bad days, and return to active addiction. This is where the counseling will truly help. Continue with your counseling and pursue your recover with the same vigor that you placed into your addiction.

[desperatetostop]

JC...I'm guessing yes...you will NOT have any w/d from the robaxin.

Sorry about the liver report...Good luck on wednesday.

and


CONGRATS on day 6!!!

[GA Guy]

And, from what you said, it seems as though your liver enzymes are elevated. It's fairly common with drug abuse (especially those containing tylenol) and alcohol abuse. As ling as they aren't highly elevated, it will resolve with clean time. Also, drinking will just continue the damage, so if you're a drinker...it would be best to quit.

[JC1981]

thanks mate thats all i wanted to know if i would get any W/D from robaxin and i got my answer thanks again

[JC1981]

im not a drinker it's just damage from 10 years of taken pain killers

[avisg]

Some muscle relaxers are life savers for some people they dont all make you lethargic everybody's body handles meds differently . Durning wd a MR was a life saver for me.  My doctor put
me on zanaflex ..... Would it work as well for you you never know because we are all different .Do make sure you set up recovery care  program now that you are off the pills so you can stay clean .Be very proud of yourself you are doing great !!!!!! one day at a time.

[JC1981]

1 week without pain killers and im doing good, last night i never taken any of my tablets that the doctor gave me and i had a good sleep 7 hours worth and this morning i felt good for once but when it got to this afternoon i started to feel weak, tired and moody so i guess the pain killers are still in my system.

[freedom007]

I always get tired in the late afternoon and evenings...so don't fret.  Just another phase...but soo much easier than the first few phases.

I was tired as hell last night...but had my personality and drive to kick it to the curb.  

Keep fighting brother...you are doing great.

[dominosarah]

Congrats on 7 days!!!   Energy seems to be one of the last things that comes back.  Keep moving forward.  You are doing great!!!!!!!!              sara