day 14 and i have a serious ????

[Silk2197]

Hey everbody......I'm doin okay. Still tired most of the day, I am able to eat a lil bit more now but I wanted to know if ANYONE had issues with their neck when coming off methadone? It has gotten a lil better but the right side if my neck doesn't seem right to me. It gets HOTT whenever I fall asleep and it hurts a lil bit like maybe a gland is not functioning right......if its just something with me I might wanna go to the er

[Silk2197]

Thanks again......I'm counting down the hrs!!! I was gonna ask u how soon the penicillin works...but u answered it already.

[cleaninitup]

Hopefully it will do the trick within 36 hrs and if it doesn't at least you will know to move onto other possibilities. :-)

[Silk2197]

Thanks for the advice.....I think u were right! I hope it don't take too many days b4 I feel some comfort.

[Silk2197]

Its nothing a chiropractor can do the Dr said that it is a radiating toothache that I possibly don't feel. It now feels like a tube is going from both ears to my jaw. Yea, it was my jaw and not my neck too. He gave me penicillin and loratab 5mg for breakthrough pain. I'm not gonna take the tabs b/c I'm not in pain but he said to take the x in case I need it. I have to take the penicllin every 6 hrs......I hope this is what's wrong.....please pray for me everybody!  

[dominosarah]

I am a fan of my chiropractor.  He isnt the bone cracking twist you in half and shove you out the door type.  I found great relief from him when i was wd'g.  I still go about once a month just to keep everything flowing.  Maybe check into that.

[ko20012]

Thanks alot Lu, i will have a look at the thomas recipe,im not on any antidepessants,i defo want to do things as natual as i can,sick of putting chemicals in my body, gona look up all the things you've suggested now thanks......kim

[texaslady68]

Hi there Silk!  I have been having neck problems too.   I also have really stiff shoulders.  I think I am going to schedule and appt to get a massage.  There is so much tension built up.  My neck hurts when I lay down.

How is the Odwalla helping you?

Hi LuLu....I this weekend, and finally got my Christmas tree down Sunday. lol  I hope your job went ok Monday.

[lulu747]

Hi and Welcome to the forum
You may want to start your own thread as we can keep up with you and others can come and answer any questions you have...It's up to you.  I don't have any personal experience with sub...But I can tell you that speaking with your doc is your best bet to get non-addictive medications to help with w/d.  Have you looked up the Thomas Recipe in the health pages?

Also-vitamins and supplements help a lot and are vital to helping the brain/body heal.  A good multi vitamin and whey protein powder (can buy it at Walmart)  There are also good natural sleep aids (Melatonin) and for anxiety (Valerian root, nature's valium)  But NOT if you are on antidepressants.  Immodium for tummy, Hylands Leg Cramps for RLS, bananas, potassium and magnesium supplements...HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE.  Hot baths with epsom salts really help-with everything.

Good for you for taking your life back.  Tell yourself and others that you have the flu.  And be kind to yourself.  If you post about sub-anothe member will be able to better advise you on what to expect....Hang in there...Sending support....Lu

[Silk2197]

Thanks eveyone.....I go for a walk daily....maybe 30min I know it isn't a lot but I'm just so tired. I have also been to da store the last 5 days in a row. I'm scared to take vitamins cuz I'm still not eating a meal yet, just yoplait and smoothies!!! Imma try to eat something today to. I seem to be handeling everythin but the neck issue very well......getting to sleep isn't a problem its the neck that wakes me up.....ugh!  I can feel it ven wen I'm not alseep also!

[ko20012]

hi this is my first time writing on here, ive been on subbies for six years, im doing my w/d on friday, what are the best meds i can ask my doctor for to make it easier for me, and what do u think the best sleepers are? I have a 5 year old daughter to look after and none of my family or friends know. was on 6mg, and ive been on 0.4 for 2 months so ive got myself rite down.Just needs some advice on the meds , thanks.

[lulu747]

Hey Silk

Glad to see you're still hanging in on Day 14!  Two weeks!  I am proud of you.  I have experienced what you are feeling in your neck...Always at night-I am pretty sure it's just residual or rebound pain from detox....I am at 36 days and still have a night or two when my neck feels like that.  That being said-if it's really bothering you can you see a doc and get it checked out?  You're coming off methadone and I know it takes a lot longer to leave your system.  Are you doing the Whey Protein Shakes?  Vitamins?  Exercise?  Remember...Your body has been through and awful lot....Be kind to yourself and hang in there....You are doing awesome....Lu

[cleaninitup]

I'm not sure about what you are experiencing but i can tell you when my neck feels like that,especially towards the front, it means I have a tooth infection. Just another possibility :-)  good luck and hope it gets better for you soon