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[okie1]

Well tomorrow is day one. Felt Easter was a great day to start. A date I can remember. I know I will make it as I have a tremendous faith in God. You prayer warriors keep me in mind. 5 years of running out of Norco has been a night mare. I was meant for more than this. Any suggestions on nutrition is is welcome. Been taking a multi vitamin for a week along with mag and zinc. I know the worst is day 2-3 for me. I will admit I am asking Jesus for some help. Thanks in advance for any help. I have been refined by fire when this is over I know God has a work for me. I want to help others

[EvolverU]

Just so proud of you! The program sounds great. I have a feeling you're going to be a powerful asset and healer to others. Congrats on six BIG days! Awesome about the mental clarity and mood thing. Isn't it great?
Godspeed, Annie

[VICourageous]

You always come back when I am going to shut down and go..You are doing so good..Look at the BLESSINGS That are going on....It gets better every day when we give our life back to our GOD...The weight thing..I was just PM back and fourth about that..It seems that we do gain a bit in the detox state..Heck if we need to gain that is good..If we need to loose..We will do that too..Baby Steps to it all....At least we are happy. Right??..Now you go..
May the Lord be with you always...
vickie

[okie1]

Ps this part was wierd/ went to Christian doc Friday an I had not had any food intake worth talking about. Somehow I gained 3 lbs. guess I am retaining water. Sorry ladies I couldn't help myself. I have responded to some individually but Friday was a day of physical strength increase and mental clarity. Amazing considering where I was. Which was considerably dangerous. I almost wonder when we reach a point we know we have to change do some of us increase the intake of a medication to get rid of it. I know that sounds wierd but that thought kept crossing my mind for nearly 6 months. It will b church tomorrow and as most know I will begin a program called freedom ministries next Thursday. It is an addiction program but has a wide base of how do I say wide addiction issues. I blessed to have u guys an hope to champion others as u do in the future. Pastor has agreed that after I attend the above mentioned program for awhile that I assist with leading it. Love u folks - had to say folks I am an okie - ps sorry to have been slow to respond but I had to make up for lost work time this week

[VICourageous]

Hi okie..I like it here because they all have "Sharing & Caring" Souls..And Smart too..We learn alot here when we stay on...lol
Now you just jump in you are a Blessing too...

[okie1]

One last thing / my goal is to be like u guys / ain't it cool someone wants to be like you / each of you preservered an now ur healers/ many I have pushed the friend button an will b here with u chearing others on / it is a calling / love peace god bless over out / okie1 ready to return to station / that's what we said after a fire / not the peace out part

[VICourageous]

You are such a Blessing on here..I forgot about that saying..It is soooo true..I just love it..And the sleep.. Oh that is such great news...I like that Tea too..
God Bless You
Great Job!!!!!

[okie1]

Guys I will be here an on day 6. Yesterday was surprisingly a little rough in the evening. Got my music an just drove for awhile. Mom used to say an idle mind is the devils work shop. Getting out help. Drank my wife's put u to sleep tea an went out like a light. Slept so well woke up at 4 an came to work. Again thank all of u I will be chearing myself an others on. Love u guys as I close this thread BLESS YOU

[FourJays]

Oh I am so happy for you!  You deserve it and will feel so much better today.  I agree on the Tramadol thing too . . I lived one of those nightmare stories; best to avoid if you can.  You are doing GREAT . . keep it up:))

Julie

[toothfairie]

so glad you got some sleep!  it makes a world of diff in the way we feel....it was horrible for me at first too....keep going my friend....you are doing great!!!!

Lisa

[VICourageous]

Hi..God Be with you on this Journey..Sleep !!!! That is a BIG plus in early recovery...

vickie

[EvolverU]

Great to hear you got 9 (!) hrs. of sleep w/o any meds. That is a really good indicator that things are getting better fast for you! Keep up the good work!

[okie1]

Well my wife was right again / don't tell her I said that. But her camamile tea put me out like a baby. Just got 9 hrs sleep after bout zero the night before. On future meds I agree with all that is said. My doc is the best I know he will figure this out. I know one I won't take is tramadol. Seen to many night mares about it. Love you guys got to go investigate a fire for an insurance company. Rainy but glad to b moving

[toothfairie]

have you tried melatonin or Alteril?   the melatonin works for me...but for the first couple weeks nothing worked....for me anyway....try it if you haven't...either or but not both at the same time.  

[okie1]

I know this has been discussed but I got to sleep tonight. Wife is fixing one of her hot teas camamile. Got to work a fire investigation tomorrow need sleep SOS

[TruckersWife18]

Just wanted to bump this up so maybe more will respond

Like a few of have suggested start a new post with this question so more will see it.

I knew there would be more experienced people respond.
Please listen to them have have a lot of experience with addiction and real pain issues
I also notice someareas I had pain in. While in pills has went away just have some of then normal pain issues like before but for some reason don't hurt as bad as when I was takng pills

Hope your feeling better.

Peace Out
Lesa

[VICourageous]

I agree with the above posting..You have come a long ways..Talk to the DR..Maybe there will be some non-narcotic med you can try...I do notice since I am not using my pain meds that alot of the pain has gone away...Being clean fires up the natural pain receptors..BUT When I was detoxing off meds, I had some pain in areas I never had before..It all went a way..Just the older age pain here and there for me...You hang in...OK
God Bless
vickie

[FourJays]

Congratulations on day 4!  I am sorry to hear about the awful muscle spasm; hopefully it was temporary and you are feeling better now(?).  The lack of sleep thing is really common in early detox; it should return to your "normal" soon.

I was about a week clean when I saw my Dr. and told him everything.  He was very supportive and did prescribe me a non-narcotic alternative along with physical therapy.  In my opinion, If you do have continuing pain issues, being honest with your doctor will enable him/her to determine the best way to treat it.  Hopefully there will be a non-narcotic alternative.  If not, then knowing your history, he/she can either choose another med better suited w/less abuse potential and/or monitor more closely what you are taking. Do be aware, I've heard of people coming clean with their doctor's and then regretting it (being treated as an "addict" or "fired" as a patient).  I would hope this is not the norm and that your doctor will be supportive as mine has been.  In any case, the decision is yours, and you may want to get some more input on this.  I would suggest you start a new thread (post a new question), as this one has gotten long and you now have a new question.  It will draw more/new responses to this specific issue.  Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck and again, congratulate you on day 4!

[TruckersWife18]

good morning
Sorry to hear about your spasam
I know those all too well. Just had one last Thursday hubby caught me befor j hit the floor. I was flat on my back all day and part of the next. Still some pain from it.
I know hard it is to control our ligit pain after we stop the meds.

Only this g is I never abused my meds never took more or ran out early. Even had extras sometimes. I just didn't like what they were doing to my mind and body and didn't want to have to go to a higher mg.
Ya know where does it end???
And if you go to Pain Managment they will try the shots etc... But they always put you on a stronger dose and other meds. They do drug testing to make sure you don't take less or more. Don't wanna do that!! Ya know.

Not sure what I would advise you to do but I do know there are other non narcotic meds that might help and OTC meds.

Maybe you should stet another post. A new one with the question you asked about suggestions on what you should do.
That way it goes to the top and everyone will see it's a new question from you and you will get alot of advice.

You were abusing your meds so not sure that staying on them is a good idea. IMO
But can't expect anyone to be in pain, that is no way to live either.

I just don't have any personal experience with addiction except with my daughter and that's not alot. I'm still learning

But if you post a new post with the question I am sure you will get a lot of replys.
Good luck with whY ever you do.
I know it's hard to be in real pain all the time.

Peace
Lesa

[EvolverU]

So proud of you! Congratulations on day 4! You'll start to feel better soon. The no sleep thing lasts the longest. Try to stay busy and if you can - even if its just walking at a fast clip - get some exercise to help gets those endorphins firing.
You're doing so well!

[okie1]

Day 4 / well physically doing ok except for only one hr sleep last night. I had scheduled to c a pain specialist to help me but I have cancelled that. From what I read they put u on something harder to get off than what u where on. I prayed last night asking God what to do about my pain I live with. Should I tell my doc I have been taking way to high dosage of meds an get to the correct amount that manages it. Also inform my doc to keep an eye on it. I believe That prayer was answered immediately as I went into a terrible muscle spasm down my right side an my wife had to help me off the floor. Please lend ur thoughts

[gnarly_1]

HI  a firm beliver that God makes a huge differenc in your recovery  i know I could have never got clean from methadone without a loving God...(Jesus) to deliver me   it took me 8 1/2 month to taper off 150mg  it was a grind  but threw it all prawer help the most out of every thing I tryed   keep your faith and always remember God is in control   also get going on aftercare  getting clean is the ez part  I go to several meeting a week it gives you a place to vent and you wont feel alone  keep posting for support we all want ot see you get clean   during my withdrawals  God gave me a scripture
'''my grace will be suficent for you  It let me know he was right there with me  good luck and God bless   if you get a chance go to my home page click on my name it will lead you ther read ''where was God in all of this'' good luck and God bless..........Gnarly

[VICourageous]

GO OKIE1 GOOOOO !!!!!! You are going to do this..I am one of your Cheerleaders..Rah, Rah, Great Job..Keep up the Sprital, Positive Thinking...Great Job...
vickie

[okie1]

A thoughtt to all my friends. The mind will begin to tell u what ur body and mind wants to hear. Whatever u believe in call for help. I'm a Christian I put on pandora radio searched Phil wickman an listened to Christian music. Good bye punk calling on my shoulder. I think of those that don't have a choice but meds an I feel ashamed it came to this. I could have survived on an eighth of what I was taking. Love u guys

[YesLife4Me]

3First of all, thank you for your serviceand sacrifiice to others.  Im sure your job has taken its tolls on you physically and mentally.  We are not bad or weak people for having a sickness called addiction.  The first 3 days are the hardest as you know, then it starts getting better.   What's the longest you have gone without before?   You have a great attitude and that will carry you far.  Keep on truckin along...