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

[J. E. W.]

Go down to bottom threads there are 2 desperate people posting. They need advice from someone who has been there.                thanks.  J.E.W.

[J. E. W.]

Theres one under hippee,open forum 11/05/02,and one is last thread at bottom.                   J.E.W.

[Nod]

I understand arthritis pain.  I'm 38 and have arthitic disease called anklosing spondylitis - even sounds scary.  Basically my spine, hips, shoulder are trying to fuse together into one solid boney mass.  When its rearing it ugly head I'm basically a cripple.  When its in remission I'm great and can do whatever I want.   Anyway, are you taking any NSAID's? (Non steroidal anti inflam) Finding the right one for you can do wonders to help control the arthitis pain and keep you active which is key with arthritis.  There are several other new dugs (non opiate) that can give you relief.  If you haven't seen a rhuemetologist, try and see one if you can.

I have found that fight my disease is 90% mental attitude. I simply refuse to give in and let it win.  Your not alone with the pain, I certainly understand.  Take care.  Nod

[liquidgal]

Today is my last day on BUP - 1mg.

It has been 3 weeks & 4 days since my last methadone dose.

I wanted to let you know

I am thinking of you.

I think of all of you - hey? how did Anthony go? can't see a post from him recently.

Please wish me luck & any prayer senders feel free to send a prayer my way.

My warmth & care to you all. Liquid.

[suzieneedshelp]

Bungee/ Anthony is doing great!  He has gone off all meds.. and is on about his day 8 i think!  He is doin awesome!  Had some real craving struggles though as we all do!
Peace to ya liquid gal,
Suzie

[Thomas03]

I had a pez dispenser made to fit my special candy-coated Lortab 10's. Mmmmmmm, Boysenberry!


Thomas

[Thomas03]

I'd return to NA if I knew that girl with the serpent tatoo would be there. Mmmmmm, Boysenberry ...

"I'm ready for the 13th Step, Master Yoda!"

Thomas

[suzieneedshelp]

May the force be with you dear man!
Suzie

[Rex1]

Dare I say that there is still hope for you, Thomas?

you seem to be resigned to some sort of fate with the opiates, or maybe I am just reading that wrong.

Thanks for being here for us, and if the above is true we would love to return the favor...

BTW, have you heard or spoken with BodyMechanic?

Rex

[hellbent]

Personally, I don't give a **** what they say. I did OC's for 4 years, steadily, and took 10 OC 80's a day for the last year and a half, and also took 2-15 mgs klonopin, for the last 8 or so months. I had been hooked on Vikes and Percs before that for years.

If I'd read that little, incomplete passage you posted when I was in the throes of withdrawal, I might have given up, as you apparently have.

The truth for me was that my brain didn't work for awhile, several months. It might still not be all the way back, but it's getting better all the time. Every day I am getting better, stronger, sharper, growing, finding out who I am. I did nothing special. Recovery is WORK. Gaining new habits, changing the way you think and react, giving up selfishness and old ideas. It takes faith. I had to believe that if I just didn't use one day at a time, and threw myself, 100%, into changing for the better, things would get better. They have, and they continue to. I'm actually getting to the point where I am happy I did what I did: the pain I put myself through was apparently what my sould needed in order to truly change.

I can always choose to convince myself that I have damaged myself physically beyond repair that I might as well use, as I am a hopeless drunk and addict and have been since an early age. I can also choose to believe that I can overcome my addiction and actually add something to the world. The second choice has to be made daily, and it's much, much harder than the first choice, and the rewards are exponentially better as well.

[Nod]

That is some good, powerful stuff you just wrote.  Something most,if not all of us, would benefit to read everyday when we get up. Thanks
Nod

[hyjack]

I don't know your full story, but the depression that you are relating here is normal.

Depression is one of the major "post" withdrawal symptoms and can last a long time.

I would certainly give Thomas' recipe a try (especially the L-tyrosine).  Your brain cannot produce natural endorphines yet because they have been blocked by opiates.  The body must be trained to start producing them again by heavy exercising, etc.  The endorphines are the chemical that gives us a sense of well being.  There are some people, of course, that do have chemical imbalances in their every day life.  But for addicts, it's very possible that this is what you are experiencing.  It's definitely not a fun time, and you feel like your world is crashing in on you.

It's important to seek some type of support.  No matter what it is, you definitely need it right now.  As long as you know what is causing it, hopefully you will be able to put things into perspective.

We will all be here for you, and many have been through this same thing.

[J. E. W.]

In time our bodies will repair there selves.Normal is not the same to any one person... God created us each with our own so called normal.. We can all get through this time in our lives..Some faster than others some slower than others.. But we can all get through it.And be better of than we were before.. We will always have the mind of an addict and can never forget that but we are much better off learning from our experiances.The road ahead is not an easy one but we CAN DO IT.. Thanks to everyone for all the knowledge, wisdom,andlaughs.. You have helped me a great deal more than youll ever realize..   God Bless...           J.E.W.

[hippy]

it is good to see people getting better.
it is also good to see people keeping
things light and joking a litle now and then.
the principle of acceptance is a important tool
in recovery, part of practicing that principle is accepting
life on lifes terms, accepting the truth about our selves.
and acceppting other's were they are and respecting them.
anger, resentment, jealousy, are acids that desroy
the jar that holds them.
for those of in the 12 step programs, surrender and acceptance
are two of the main principles in the first step.
the 12 step program is a program of attraction
and we attract people by our example.

peace !!!!!!!!!hippy---------ps.  try to be nice

[FINISHED!!]

Sharon,
As we spoke before, I told you that I think you will probably need a med or 2 to maintain a pain-free life. I still believe this & agree with your statement in regards to getting off of the meth all together & finding another med that works for you. Keep up the good work Girl!!! You're doing GREAT!!

FINISHED!!

[sharonver]

Thanks J.D....

I'm working on it...  How are you feeling? I hope you are able to get some relief with your pain, I can't even begin to imagine how much pain you must be in!!  I can't even think of a rod inserted in my foot or leg!  I say a prayer each nite for you and all of the others that I have met here to be pain free. Hang in there, we are with you always...

Sharon

[sharonver]

Hey guys,

Have you noticed that the forum is letting us post a lot more new questions lately??  It used to be very difficult to post one. Lately it seems a lot easier. Not so frustrating. Hate to post a new one in the middle of another thread, but sometimes we have no choice.

Sharon

[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!!!

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[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.

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[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