Arthritis pain

[sharonver]

As I am trying to taper from methadone, I recently discovered that my lyme arthritis pain is coming back full form!  The meth has been masking it all of these years. My dilema now is should I continue the taper & detox and finish it and try to maintain on another med for the pain.

Sharon

[sharonver]

Good morning Rex,

Thanks for that message, it started out my morning on a good note!  I am hanging in there.  The detox is at hold and I am not feeling too bad with that, my arthritis on the other hand does get bad on some days. I am sure that this bitter cold front (in Northeast CT) is helping this. I am off to sunny Florida next week so the warm weather will make me feel better I am sure. I hope you are doing great, I think of you often and always wish you the best of health.

Sharon

[Rex1]

Truly hope you are feeling better soon, Sharon.

Rex

[sharonver]

I have found that you have to keep trying to post...  It will say they are not accepting anymore questions for that day, but I keep trying anyways and eventually my question is accepted.  So don't stop trying if it says that.  Some days are easier than others.  But I have had good luck with it, I'm persistent.

Hope this helps...

Sharon

[ben dare]

Good for you.  Your message was inspiring.  I am clean since Nov 1, 2002.  I went through hell but am coming out the other way, like you.  It can be done, slowly but surely.

[sharonver]

Erika,hippee, Nod-

Thanks for the advise and support on arthritis. Some days are worse than others. It isn't rheumatoid arthritis, it is Lyme arthritis caused from when I had lyme disease.  A lot of doctors don't know that much yet on lyme. So they keep telling me!  We had one specialist on Lyme in the area, he moved away before I had a chance to see him. I don't want to go on a steroid med.  When I go to my app't with the bup doctor when ever he calls me!, I will talk to him regarding this and I will then go to my family doctor.  So hopefully between the two doctors something good will come of it.

Liquid-
Can you email me?  I would like to know how you are doing with the bup!  ***@****

Sharon

[ben dare]

I know exactly how you feel.  I have been drug free since Nov 1, 2002.  I was severly depressed after detoxing.  I would say to you , don't expect to feel some what normal for 6 weeks or so.don't try to do anything but nurse yourself to good health.  It is Ok to stay cooped up for the time being while you are going through this hell.  It will pass.  I was extremely hopeless for about 4 weeks, but now I am hopeful and am so grateful I do not have this albatross on my back.  If you can find an addictionoligist, it would help you.  If you are from Massachusetts I could tell you the name of one.  Hang in there...it will pass.

[hippy]

well its super bowl sunday,
i keep hearing there are a 1000 more deaths on the
road after a super bowl,then any other day of the year.
i know the qb from oakland rich gannon his father is my parents
lawyer for 35 years , it more like my moms lawyer and my dads
freind. rich went  to st joes prep here in philly, i went there for a year, jesuit school.

i think the bucs can win but oakland probly will

[Rex1]

This virus that went around the internet slowed some people down last night I think.

15 days is awesome!!!

Rex

[J. E. W.]

What happened to everyone..I miss all the words of encouragement to each other. Day 15 for me. And its getting better everyday. Im actualy thinking in days now instead of mins. or hours!!!!!!! Isnt life grand??? Take care all!!  Youre all in my prayers..  God Bless All...     J.E.W.

[suzieneedshelp]

Where r uuuuuuuuuuuu??  Miss your strong tender support!
Suzie

[theGolden1]

I wasn't talking about you .... it's hard for me to understand how a person can sit through an a  meeting and NOT feel the spirit. Another word for humble is "teachable" ... (believe me I work on this every day) Today I am down to 2 and 3/4 (or 175mil)
of ultram. My hands hurt and I have a headache, but with God's help, I will keep on going ... Goldie

[hellbent]

Thomas, you can come to any party I throw. This isn't personal.

Hippy, there is a time to be nice, and there is a time to go with your instincts and say what you think. Sharing experience, strength and hope takes on a different form for everyone. When a practising addict says something that might discourage another from getting clean, I feel compelled to give the other side.

Golden, thanks for mentioning humility. It's essential. I know the odds aren't good for me staying clean, especially if I think I have done it myself and am running the show. I didn't and I am not. It is a state of grace, and I can lose it real quick. I try not to mention god or get too deep into recovery priciples on this board, but your points are well taken.

[theGolden1]

Don't forget "humility" .... "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings"(step 7). I do think we are selling ourselves short if we don't realize the true potential we have for healing. I don't think Thomas really meant to suggest that an addict is "hopeless". The brain connections have been altered .... they will change back. Period. The twelve step program is awesome. It's the spiritual connection. It's hard to place principles above personalities and just let it work on you, but I have seen some miracles over the years. There were people that I never thought would get straight ....and they did it through the program. I can only say good things about it .... Ive been in AA OA NA Alanon, Naranon and I'm on my way to GA next. (The stock market has been kicking my butt) ha ha .... Goldie

[suzieneedshelp]

Plz e-mail me right now... i need to talk to you!
Thx,
Suzie

[Thomas03]

Hi Rex, always a pleasure to hear from you. To answer your question, of course there is hope for me -- just depends on what you're hoping for.

And, no, I haven't heard from Bodymechanic. Last I knew, he was doing well on the buprenorphin. I'll let you know if I hear from him.

I hope you are well, my friend.

Thomas

[Thomas03]

I take it by your reply that I am NOT invited to your birthday party?

Thomas

[hippy]

i suffer from arthritis , it can be painfull at times.
i am 42 and this 10 and 20 degree weather hear in the east
is killing me.my knees are the worst. in the mean time
i do normal things like stretch, take motrin. use ice.
some times it just the act of doing something rather  than
sitting around doing nothing, i hope this artic weather let up.

peace   hippy

[FINISHED!!]

Thanks...but as bad as 1 rod sounds...I have 2!!! Along with a new plate, pin & a handful of screws...& a broken wrist!!! The pain IS bad but not to the point where I'll be popping pills like Pez. (I love Pez) Thanks for the prayers. They're my favorite narcotic. You, Rex, Suz, MrsRat, Tee & so much more are my pushers. Thanks for the ULTIMATE HIGH!!!

FINISHED!!

[Erika_Ann]

Hi---- Its Erika. I have rheumatoid arthritis now for 20 years. Im a 31 y/o female who has had the hardest time dealing with what you are dealing with. Its not easy. Everytime I get pain med I just want to take it to make the arthritis go away. I can relate to you and have been hoping to meet someone with the same disease to talk to. If you ever ever ever need me Im here. Your a strong lady from what I have read from your posts and would love to talk to you. Im thinking of you. Hope your okay......
Erika

[Blackbelt]

God love you people, especially, the clean ones ,like the number guy, a1234 or whatever who take the time and effort to help us fight the W/DS and give us hope.
   It's like an NA meeting without all the smoke. Sorry smokers.
      B'Belt

[Erika_Ann]

you couldnt have said it better. You made me smile!  :) Have a good day. You always have wise things to say.  I enjoy reading your posts!  :)   Erika

[theGolden1]

This board needs major help! I don't like breaking into someone elses thread .... no matter what time day or night I try .... they will not accept my questions. It really stinks ... please email me with "instructions" ... ***@****

[FINISHED!!]

THANK YOU GOLDIE...I thought it was just me & my lack of computer savy. I'd try to post a question & get a message saying that the limits been filled for the day. Then 20 minutes later, somebody else has posted a new question.

FINISHED!!

[Blackbelt]

Thanks Erika--I'm not M.D but like most here could probably pass the pharmacy(sorry RX) It seems to me you may have to be on meds a long time. God made these things for our use not for our enjoyment. If you truly take it for pain and feel a little joy with it . Then God bless . Just don't abuse as most of us have and above all things DO NOT FEEL GUILT over taking what you need under the care of a caring physician. I'd rather be addicted to pills than addicted to pain. Now don't one of you pillheads use that to rationalize your abuse. I've used it up.God bless and thanks for enjoying the wisdom I've gained thru suffering.This has been therapy for me so People that don't like my posts-be kind.
  Love,
  B'Belt