day 4 & struggling worse!!!...

[Teri9498]

Well 2day is 4& I'm struggling so bad w/ the restless body!!!...so BAD I want to call the Dr...I'm so close, don't want to, but can't take it, I'm.going thru H$LL!!!!!...PLEASE HELP!!!...Thank u! :)

[BarbRTR]

I just posted you a very long response and it disappeared! I'll pm you later.

There are a few things I must do.. Never ever eat acidic foods. Do you?
Also they finally made a med just for this! I haven't gotten to try it, too expensive. If you have insurance, maybe ask your Dr? I mean it's so new it's not well known yet.

If you can, try and give yourself 30 days..

[gnarly_1]

HI Teri a lot of what you feel pain wise is something called rebound pain it is often more sever then the actual ingery  on the bright side it will go away in a wile and you may find like I did that plain old ibuprofin will work to keep you pain at a minimum your friend Mark

[Teri9498]

Thanks Mark!...& Barb, did u quit ur meds when u had IC, if so, how did u make it???....if anyone, u know the horrendous pain IC causes, so how'd u get thru it!?...I want soooooo BAD off theses efferent!!!...I know ur going 2 have more pain when u quite opiates, but WOW!!!

[gnarly_1]

HI Teri so sorry to here that your struggling hang in ther things usually get better by day 5 so your over the hump remember this is 1/3 phyical and 2/3 mental just battle it out you really do have this one by day 4 keep posting for support good luck and God bless...Gnarly

[BarbRTR]

I feel I should add I'm not superwoman. I have a autoimmune disorder that affects heart, and can no longer work.
If I was working at the hospital again, or working period, I doubt I could deal with the IC without meds though.

[BarbRTR]

I have IC too. And think seriously about going back on them, with someone holding of course.
I guess I'm lucky that the numbing meds that they shoot in my bladder take the edge off, but I know you said they didn't for you.
Another thing that scares me, what if it gets even worse? And pain meds quit working? So I kinda look at it like giving my body a break.
I know how painful this is. I spend a lot of time in the fetal position.
Just try and tell yourself you'll re evaluate the pain in a month. Mine was über bad that first month. If after your endorphins reset themselves and it's still intolerable, you have the option to take them again, if you have somebody on board to hold them for you.

I know your pain and sending Hugs.. :(

[Teri9498]

Thanks guys!...I appreciate it more than words can say, all ur wonderful support!!...so here's my story, was taking pain meds on & off 4 things probably in 2005...got tired of being out & having withdrawals, so I went 2 the Dr & he prescribed me methadone, stayed on it for 8yrs...then came on here & from Jan 2012 to March 2012 I tapered from about 80mg...took my last dose March 24, 2012...stayed clean 3months...life was great, but the whole time I was having extremely BAD bladder/kidney pain..so I would do my.best 2 ignore it thinking maybe its just something 2 do w/withdrawals from the methadone, well the pain got so bad, I made an appt w/the urologist, had the scope where they look in ur bladder, so I was scheduled 4 surgery a week later...that's when they found I have IC (interstitual cystitis)  it's where 4 some reason unknown ur immune system attacks ur bladder lining, so on a normal bladder u have this coating inside the bladder where the acidic urine can't get into the nerves, I don't have that, & there is really no cure...the things that they have tried haven't helped me...only thing that does is painkiller, which my Dr will give me...I take way under what he prescribes..I just want off them, I hate a life all numbed up on painkillers...I seen just how amazing life is clean when I was off methadone...so I'm just stuck I guess, crying my eyes out, BC I guess I'll never be free of painkillers...going 2 the Dr 2day at 2:00.& I'll let u all know...sorry this is soooooo long...thanks again u guys r beyond THE BEST!!!...xxoo :)

[mommymarieme]

Awe Teri i am so sorry!! Did you call the doc? How are you feeling now honey? We are all here to support you ok?

[spider6]

Whatever happens sweetie, you've got tons of support here.
Get to the Dr. and take care of yourself.
peace and comfort and hope.
hugs

[Sonrissa]

Wow, that is awful. Forgive me, I am not familiar with your story. Why did you decide to quit? We're you abusing your prescription? I think you need to sit down and talk with your doctor. Perhaps there are other alternatives? I would give his office a call first thing in the morning! Take care! Let us know! So sorry you are going through this!

[kyle505]

Talk to your doc. If used correctly medication can improve the quality of life and is useful in rehab. It's when we abuse the meds that we get in to trouble. You've made a great effort. Call your doc.
K

[brokenspiritandsoul]

Aaww honey I wish I knew what to tell you!  I don't think anyone should have to live in pain like that!  Hopefully someone with better knowledge will come along!  I am thinking about ya and sure hope this pain gets better somehow!  

[Teri9498]

Thanks guy I can hardly post, so I'm gonna make it quick...thanks 2 all of for helping me so much!!...its not even the withdrawals really, its the awful pain that I'm supposed 2 take them 4...its called IC & its extremely painful & as the day has went its progressively gotten worse...I'm bawling my eyes out in pain, so what do I do?????????....this was my choice the Dr says I need 2 stayon  them, Bc my bladder is so bad...

[brokenspiritandsoul]

I sure hope she did. Am really worried about her!  

[Bubbleguppie100]

Maybe she finally got some sleep? Hopefully!

[brokenspiritandsoul]

I was just thinking the same thing Imdone!  Getting worried!

[ImDONENoMore]

I will say it concerns me a little that you posted this three hours ago and haven't checked back in.  Please let us know how you're doing.  :)

[Bubbleguppie100]

I'm also having a bad day. I literally just got out of the shower balling my eyes out. I know you're going through physical w/d right now. I'm going through mental w/d... It *****!!!! But, I don't care if I'm at the lowest of the low right now. I will not pop a pill. Those little pills ruined me. You don't want to go back to them. Trust me. You're better than that!

[ImDONENoMore]

Teri, I know how hard this is.. I do.  Only everyone is right, you are SO close.  This is typically the hardest day of withdrawal, and you have to push through it.  Scream, take a drive and listen to your favorite music, or call a good friend or close family member.  ANYTHING to keep yourself distracted is what you have to do right now.  This awful feeling, I promise  you, it ENDS.  Just please, DON'T give up.. give yourself the chance you deserve.  I KNOW you have it in you.  I believe in you and now it's time for you to believe in yourself.  You can do this.

[brokenspiritandsoul]

"We all at certain times in our lives find ourselves broken. True strength is found in picking up the pieces!". My daughter left me this quote this morning and wanted to share it with you!  Keep fighting!  You can do this!

[brokenspiritandsoul]

Terri!  You got to hang in there!  Get up and stretch those legs!  Please don't give up. I am right behind you!  Try to get mad at the pills!  Look at them as the enemy!  Don't let them take anything else from you!  You can do this!  Hang on tight!  

[Sonrissa]

PS. Don't forget the magnesium & potassium. Warm bath with Epsom salts. Really helps with restlessness!

[Sonrissa]

Hang in there! Day 4 can be one of the worst. You should feel better tomorrow. Plus, this day is almost over. Take a walk outside if you can, it will help alot. You are doing great. You will get through it! Keep posting!