Been through Inpatient detox - need help

[JB1939]

I just completed 5 days of Hospital opiate inpatient detox. I was released 1 week ago with instructions to take 4mg of Suboxone film 3 times a day. Two days after I was released I started to have all the symptoms of withdrawal. I went back to the doctor that administrates the hospital detox program (who I have to see to receive suboxone refills) and he insisted that I was not in withdrawal and there must be something else wrong with me. He took X-rays of my stomach and said if I'm not better in a couple days to come back to see him; otherwise he gave me a script for 8mg suboxone twice a day and in answer to my question as to whether I needed more or less suboxone, he said he didn't know, but if I changed dosage to say on the changed dose 3 days. He then sent me on my way. Logically I thought maybe I needed more suboxone and started the 8mg last night. I planned to wait 12 hours before taking more, but woke up sick after only 10 hours. So I took another 8mg. It took about 6 hours to feel better. The same thing happened during the day and had to take another after only 10.75 hours after I had taken the last one. I had ask the doctor if I could just stop taking the Suboxone all together and he said I would go into terrible withdrawal. Is this true even after I did the in patient Detox? I DO NOT want to take any habit forming drugs and no matter what, I eventually want off Suboxone even if I can't just stop NOW! I got started on pain meds for chronic back pain, but I would trade the meds for the pain. Please help me with some good advice. Thanks much.

[JB1939]

Hello again. Today I am sicker, but hanging in there. Do you have a feel for how long it will take to start feeling better?

I know I am inpatient, but this is awful!

Thanks so much for your help!

[JB1939]

I wish I could help you. This is my first attempt to rid myself of opiates. Been sick for 5 weeks after going through hospital detox for opiates. They used Suboxone to get me off opiates. They kept me on the subs too long and I am now dependent on Subs. I just went to 0 subs Saturday night and am very sick.

Your best bet for help is to post a new thread on this forum. There are many knowledgeable people that will try and help you.

Good luck.

[atthebeach]

Oh what an awesome update. Great job D.
Don't anticipate the worst. Don't let fear in.
It might not get worse.
It might stay the same.
It will get gradually better.
You did an awesome job tapering.
Keep treating the symptoms. Make sure you are aging hydrating,
Drink protein shakes, take vitamins, move around as much as possible.
You are detoxing now. You are on the up swing.
Praying for your healing
Debbie

[Momworkinitout]

Just,read ur comment and wondered how long the low energy am depression lasts.  Was on 600 mg ms contin and 80 Percy's for breakthrough pain. On that much for a year but on ms contin 60 and 30 percs off amd on for 8 years. Tapered myself down to 15 mg ir morphine and have had NO opiate 8 days now. Still feel like cant breathe after walking 3 steps. Super depression and I have kiddos who need me. U sound like u know what ur talking about. I was on for back neck and shoulders injuries amd hane NO desire to toke that withdrew road again. I thrashed around so much in bed I literally have rubbed off the outter layer of skin on sides of arms amd legs. Nasty. Just thought I would be feeling a bit better by now. Some one please help. Peace to u thx

[JB1939]

Thanks for your encouragement!!

Am I correct in thinking that it will get worse before it gets better?

This is tough.

[motye51]

Awesome man!  Glad to hear your off those subs and you did a damn get job tapering! something I could NOT do.  Just hang in there, it'll be over soon and you'll feel so much better once your done this crap!  Not many people stick it out so when I see someone that actually does, I find it inspiring!  Bad ***!!!!   Keep moving forward! Keep us up to date...