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i moved and had to find new pain dr. i suffer from chronic pain ive been on narcotics for 10 years  my new dr says he has patients that take suboxone for pain and it helps there pain but they dont get the high, i dont care about the high i want my pain controlled,does anyone know if suboxone really works on pain im scared to try something new.even though the dr sas it works id rather hear it from someone who takes it. i currently take oxycodone30 and methadone 10 for my pain.he wants to slowly take me off methadone then try suboxone.scared and confused all ive read on suboxone is to get off narcotics but i need pain control.

[TrayCee]

I've never heard of Suboxone for pain.

[LIZZIE LOU]

i know that this is not an answer to your question...but i was just wondering if you are aware that the very meds you are taking for your pain...may be causing your pain.

[Holliee]

SUBOXONE DOES NOT HELP PIAN AY ALL BEEN THERE TRIED THAT AND NO HELP AT ALL PLS DON'T EVEN TRY IF YOU HAVE CHRONIC PAIN.

[avisg]

There are many that have used sub for pain!!!! How well it works or not I really dont know .What kind of pain are you suffering from that they have you on methadone

[Holliee]

why are you on methadone and oxy both thats a lot

[Holliee]

Found this info on suboxone.com
Common Characteristics of Opioid Dependence
A person who shows 3 or more of the following behaviors over a 12-month period is most likely opioid-dependent8:
Opioid tolerance
Withdrawal symptoms occur when opioids are not used
Taking other drugs to help relieve the withdrawal symptoms
Taking larger amounts of opioids than planned and for longer periods of time
Persistent desire to or unsuccessful attempts to quit
Spending a lot of time and effort to obtain, use, and recover from opioid use
Giving up or reducing social or recreational activities; missing work
Continued use of opioids, regardless of negative consequences
SUBOXONE is appropriate for the treatment of people who have become physically dependent or psychologically dependent on opioids AND who are not in need of opioids for pain management. SUBOXONE is not indicated for treating pain.

[avisg]

Golden, as you can see it is used for pain mangment I am not telling you to go on it but they do use in I have many other atricales on its use for pain let me know if you want to see them I will pm them to you


Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead, LMFT, ACRPS, CADC-II
There is now an effective medication for both opiate addiction treatment and/or maintenance pain management that is FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved.

The medication is buprenorphine, which is an opiate agonist/antagonist and a very effective pain medication for appropriate patients. It has been used in pain management for many years--mostly in its injectable form. Buprenorphine is now available in the United States as sublingual (dissolved under the tongue) medication and is many times more potent than injected morphine. Buprenorphine is different from other opiates in that the patient usually feels more "clear headed" when taking it.

Being the first oral medication that has been approved in the U.S., physicians can now prescribe buprenorphine in their offices for people who are dependent or addicted to opiates such as opiate pain medication, heroin, or methadone.

Buprenorphine is an effective medication for opiate addiction which does not require daily or weekly visits to a clinic. Buprenorphine blocks the effects of other opiates; it eliminates cravings and prevents withdrawal symptoms such as pain and nausea. Patients can be maintained on buprenorphine or go through detoxification.

Subutex and Suboxone are the brand names under which buprenorphine is being marketed for the treatment of opiate dependence. Both medications contain the active ingredient, buprenorphine hydrochloride, which works to reduce the symptoms of opiate dependence.

Subutex contains only buprenorphine hydrochloride which was developed as the initial product. The second medication, Suboxone contains an additional ingredient called Naloxone to guard against misuse or abuse. Subutex is usually given during the first few days of treatment, while Suboxone is used during the maintenance phase of treatment. Both medications come in 2 mg and 8 mg strengths as sublingual (placed under the tongue to dissolve) tablets.

However, medication is not the only component of detoxification and treatment. At the same time that medication management issues are being decided, other treatment protocols must be developed. One major treatment intervention concerns the importance of developing an appropriate support system.

In addition, it is important to help people differentiate between the physiological and psychological/emotional components of their pain. Once that is done then cognitive behavioral approaches can help people manage the psychological components more effectively.

The next stage is to introduce nonpharmacological interventions to work in conjunction with the medication. To learn more go to my website

[Holliee]

Hello as you can see we all have our opions and I believe that every one is different some ppl it may help them with there pain and others may not. No matter what a doctor says. I do know that it didn't help my chronic pain at all and I wouldn't try it again. Whatever you do I hope that you find something that helps your pain and good luck to you. If you have any questions about the suboxone and what did to me feel free to private message me. God Bless and good luck.
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I don't want to get into a does or don't help match I was just letting you know what I thought about it and then what was on web site from www.suboxone.com feel free look also.