5 1/2 mths prego and on pain meds??

I need to know where do i go to get help to get off vicoden? I am so embarressed to walk into an obgyn
and tell them i am pregnant and additicted to vicoden,but thats what i have to do right? I just want off them
I have been on them for almost 4yrs. i really want to change my life but am scared. i have went to rehab once got clean for about 30 days and relapsed. I am just lost
i don't want to lose this baby to family welfare but i will if i can't find help. Will a doctor help or ridicule me?
Can i be prescribed suboxene or something? Please any ideas. My self and partner were going tot erminante
this pregnancy but now its to late and i am ready to change my life but how and where/? anyone have ideas??
I am not a bad person,I jst have a big problem.. opiates!!!! Help

[Elaine Brown, MD]

HI!
If you were my patient, I would tell you to look up suboxone.  If you look at the suboxone site you can find someone who can do an out patient detoxification with minimal symptoms.  There is probably a doctor in your area. If not it is TOTALLY worth it to drive a ways.  You also need to seek out a "program" such as NA or AA, because suboxone will help you get off, the program will help you stay off.  Any MD who can prescribe suboxone is very likely to know of several good treatment programs to hook you up with.
These are mostly made up of persons just like yourself who are very good nice people who took the wrong pill at the wrong time and couldn't stop.  The problem is HUGE and you are not alone.  The good news is that now with suboxone out there it is TONS easier to find a solution!
Good luck!
Dr B

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi again--http://www.suboxone.com
I hope it will not be a problem that you are pregnant.  Certainly, it is better for the baby to be weaned off hydrocodone and switched to suboxone.  Do it NOW because the baby will go through withdrawl (withdrawal) after birth if you wait too long, and that will be awful for all of you.
I REALLY HOPE YOU SUCCEED!!!!!
Dr B