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

[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