how to take medicine while detoxing

Question

I have degenerative disc disease and started taking pain medication about five or six years ago.  I've recently been prescribed 30mg roxycontin for my break through pain, and 40mg oxycontin twice a day.  On some mornings, I'd wake up sick because I slept so long, and the only way I'd be able to get my medicine in me is by snorting because I throw them up right after I swallow them.  I've lost almost three days worth of medicine because I can't stop throwing them up from detoxing.  Is there any other way of taking medicine through detoxing?

worried878 · Answer

I think the poster means he/she is in withdrawals every morning severe enough to make them throw up...this is not good....I am not sure but it doesnt sound like scooby is trying to quit....that is my interpretation but maybe not correct....oxycontin is time released so if u "swallow" it before bed u should not be in withdrawals when u wake up...if u r snorting at night as well then u would be as the time released mechanism is then broken...r u snorting all ur meds? I too have DDD...fusion and the whole 9 yards...i woke up feeling sweaty/depressed every morning as i always took my last dose at 5pm...did not occur to me that it was wds and i thought it was menopause...i decided thenarcs were causing me more pain than my back....sounds like u are also having to deal with alot of pain to deal with ur back pain...i feel for u...I would probably not be feeling to good about this either

lady67 · Answer

When you say you are detoxing, that leads me to think you are trying to quit.  Is that the case, or do you mean that you are going through withdrawls?

Just a little confused with your post.  Maybe I will understand it better if I know exactly what you mean.

Good Luck to you
Susan

NautyOne · Answer

That makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever?  What in the world ever gave you the Idea to snort them???

wannabefree330 · Answer

that is a very high possibility.  You are on high enough doses of narcotics to stop your gut from moving.  Because of your back problems, long term activity prob isn't an option.  I would advise you to start taking Mirilax-its over the counter, a little pricey, but will start your bowels working in a more regular pattern and if you are constipated, it can actually make your back pain worse.  Lots of fresh fruit (high in fiber and lots of liquid), as much exercise as you can tolerate and tons of fluids (which may be hard considering your nausea).  Good luck my friend

addictedme · Answer

That one you"ll have to get answered by someone else though I do know that stool softners help the problem,,gl

scoobydoobr · Answer

Thank you both for your input!  I have been thinking about the patches rather than the pills, but I'm not sure which is better for me to take.  I'd rather not be on any of this, but for now, it has helped my quailty of life.  

I have another question but not sure if I should post another topic.  It's regarding the constipation that comes with taking pain meds.  Lately, I've gotten these "rotten egg" burps for a day or two which leads me to vomiting.  Do you think constipation could be making my stomach get backed up, which in turn leads to food spoiling in stomach?

addictedme · Answer

I understand back problems,,I"ve had 4 surgerys and have a cage built around my lower spine held together with plates,screws,etc.,,I dont use narcotics cause they cause more pain then my back.I also use pool therapy which helps temporarily. Having said that though I"m still confused as to how your detoxing if your still taking meds. Also have you talked to your dr about not being able to swallow pills ? I"m sure he has a better way then snorting,,keep posting,,gl

scoobydoobr · Answer

addictme - My injury happened almost ten years ago, starting out with a slipped disk between my first two vertebrate. Now, I don't have disk between my first three vertebrate and the next two are almost gone. I have what they call rapid degenerative disk syndrome considering I'm only 26 and my disk are deteriorating at such a rapid rate. I take 40 mg oxycontin twice a day, and 30mg roxycontin eight times a day for breakthrough pain.

wannabefree330 · Answer

Ok, well that gives us more info-thank you.  As you know, the oxycontin is designed as a long acting medication.  Should last you 12 hours.  Take it right before you go to bed.  If you are snorting this, then it loses the long acting ability and becomes a short acting opiate.  The roxy is a short term opiate so snorting this will shorten the effects, but won't be anything like going without the oxy.  You may have to go to an alternate form for long acting relief.  Fentanyl patches may be an option for you.  They are changed every 3 days and come in a variety of strengths.  I would seriously call your md and tell them what is happening.  I wouldn't admit to the snorting, but tell them that you have too much nausea to take the long acting medications and either get some suppositories for nausea so you can take the oxy, or see if they will switch you to the fentanyl.  Keep us posted-I hope this helps.  I would advise you to STOP snorting the oxy.  What that is doing is giving you a sudden spike in opiates circulating and that in turn will cause a severe drop and thus the w/d you are experiencing.

scoobydoobr · Answer

wannabe free - If I sleep for a long period of time, I detox from pain medicine when I wake up which makes me vomit the second I get out of bed, or sometimes the first swallow of water when taking my medicine. Therefore, it's hard to get my pain medicine in me before I throw it right back up. The only method I've found is snorting the pills, whether it be a roxy or a oc (with the time release agent whiped off.)

scoobydoobr · Answer

wannabe free - If I sleep for a long period of time, I detox from pain medicine when I wake up which makes me vomit the second I get out of bed, or sometimes the first swallow of water when taking my medicine.  Therefore, it's hard to get my pain medicine in me before I throw it right back up.  The only method I've found is snorting the pills, whether it be a roxy or a oc (with the time release agent whiped off.)

addictme - My injury happened almost ten years ago, starting out with a slipped disk between my first two vertebrate.  Now, I don't have disk between my first three vertebrate and the next two are almost gone.  I have what they call rapid degenerative disk syndrome considering I'm only 26 and my disk are deteriorating at such a rapid rate.  I take 40 mg oxycontin twice a day, and 30mg roxycontin eight times a day for breakthrough pain.

addictedme · Answer

This is confusing. Most people as they age have degenerative disc disease and like wanna I"m confused as to exactly what your taking and what your detoxing from.

wannabefree330 · Answer

I'm a little confused on your post. Which pills are you snorting? All of them? And what are you detoxing off of? Are you saying you are having w/d from not getting your medication? Little more details please-You will find the help you need here!