Down to 2mgs of sub :)

[Sad_Woman]

I found out I was pregnant a week ago and have gone from 4 to 2 mgs. So far I'm doing good. Sweating a lot and a little anxious but feel so proud that I'm really doing this. I'm under close watch by my doctor and after a week on 2 will drop to 1.

I could really use some encouragement. I am trying really hard to do this. I want to be off ASAP for my baby and for me. Any advice would be great. What can I do for anxiety? Anything safe in pregnancy?

[gnarly_1]

HI YOUR ON a fast sub taper but its under a doctors supervision ....I would ask the question to him has he ever detoxed anyone b/4?? not trying to throw a wrench into your fan but usually you taper slowly I may be wrong but its at least worth asking him if he has done this b/4 typically the lower the dose the slower you go.....being prego I would want some one with experience bringing me off such a strong narcotic sub is a funny drug I have watched people jump off at 2mg with littler to know withdrawals and others take it down to crumbs and suffer for weeks a lot has to do with how fast you come off it I wish you and your new baby all the best good luck and God bless........Gnarly  

[Meloxone]

Congrats on your pregnancy :) I was in a very simular situation when I fell pregnant whilst on Subutex. And I know how you must feel, just wanting a healthy happy new bub that doesn't have to suffer any withdrawals... Right? I felt exactly the same. I had been on 15-19ml for a over a year- had detoxed off 2ml only to relaps 3-5mnths later so back on the subs. When I found out I was expecting my daughter I told my Dr I want off the subutex now, he agreed to monitor my progress & let me set my own slow taper. Well I ended up weaning down 1ml a week. But went into early labour firstly at 17wks- was put in the ER to miscarry. Bub stayed in thank God. Then that same thing happened to me atleast 6 other times... My uterus would start contracting in timely waves & I would be rushed to hospital, given steroid shots for bubs prem lungs, & a couple of little pills to hopefully stop the contractions before my cervix opened & bub would need to be taken out via C-cection- due to my own physical complications-. I spend weeks & weeks in hospital in labour. Untill finally a nurse at a hospital I had never been to untill this last time, told me my pregnant body & my baby can not cope with withdrawals & I would actually need to stay on the subutex & even increase my dose as baby developed & I had more blood, plus the extra fat etc. I freaked.... But I didn't want to lose my little one so I listened. My Daughter was born via C-Cection a healthy 6lb 12oz with no complications for her. She did experience mild withdrawals & yawned & jerked alot- which broke my heart! But she didn't need to go into the neonatal care or anything for her own morphine taper, she stayed by my side the whole time. We stayed a little longer than usual as due to sweating & constant movement & not sleeping as much as a non-subutex born bub, she lost more weight than she should & even though I had plenty of milk she still needed formular top ups. She is now 22mnths & just perfect :) I hate that she went through that because of my addiction, but atleast she is here & healthy with me & her big brothers now. My advice is- please talk to a dr who knows about your medications & pregnancy & get a second or even third opinion. I found specialists at the hospital I was having her at that taught me alot about having a baby whilst addicted to any substances. Ask around your local hospitals and see what help/advice is available. I'm on day 4 cold turkey after I tapered down after having my daughter on 28-29ml, over 18mnths to 3.5 ml, then over 10days I dropped to 2.5ml then to 2ml now I've jumped off. It's now or never for me, but everyone needs a right & safe time. Good luck. Hope it all goes well what ever you decide to do. :)  

[HenryS354]

Congrats on your progress, and of course the little one to come! :-)

Try not to overthink the sub detox...  I detoxed off sub in May of 2010 at 3mgs.  I found the mental withdrawals to be the toughest.  Anxiety was through the roof, but I just talked myself through the anxiety attacks, knowing that I was ok, and just my body reacting in rage.

My worst physical symptom was that damn restless legs! Ugh, that was the pits!  Hot baths in epsom salts mutiple times daily really helped me, but please check with your doctor if this is ok for you and the Kiddo.  Hot baths and Magnesium (From the epsom salts) might not be ok for you.

Hang in there, and just keep posting.  Theres a whole different life out there waiting for you both!

[Sad_Woman]

Is Hylands Restful legs ok to take? Not sure so I ate 3 bananas. Also sweating bullets I'm drinking lots of water but anything I can do? It's ridiculous. Ah well at least it's just this.. No real sickness. I'm taking it easy and trying to keep my mind busy. I'm happy I'll be off it soon.

[Sad_Woman]

That's what I've been doing. Lotsa deep breathing. I'm keeping busy and not giving my mind a chance to mess with me. I believe in God and I think he'll help me through this.

[vicki595]

For anxiety:  Just breath. In and out. Deep breaths. Keep up on your fluids. Distract yourself and don't let this be too hard!  You've got a lot to look forward to now and you're doing the right thing!  I'm glad the doctor's on board with you.

The anxiety will pass. Try to rest and stay quiet for several days.  Good luck!