N-Acetyl Cysteine

[Nod]

A question for the doc.  N-Acetyl Cysteine is what they give for tylenol overdose to help protect the liver from damage.  If someone is on pain meds with tylenol, can N-Acetyl Cysteine be used to help protect the liver from the constant use of tylenol containing pain meds?  

It is sold at most health store chains as NAC.  If anyone else knows any info on this let me know.  
Thanks, NOD

[FINISHED!!]

Here I am. As far as great advice, I appreciate that comment but I only do what I can to maybe help a fellow addict through the times that I may have already conquered. You have 7 days. That's 1 more than yesterday, 2 more than the day before etc. You will feel "beaten" for a little while longer both emotionally & mentally. It took a long time for you to get to this point in your addiction & will take a while longer to fully recover. I was EXACTLY where you are now except that I didn't run out of meds. I was ready to be done & though you're currently questioning that of yourself, you are too. You wouldn't have just muscled through the last 7 days if not. It's always been said that the physical withdrawls are far easier than the mental. It's hard to imagine that while the detox is in the earliest stages but has proven to be VERY true. You have done some substantial damage to the "feel good" parts of your brain & they'll need some time to heal. I can't promise you a breakthrough date but for me it was right around 2 weeks or so before I started noticing a difference. Life IS better without the narcotics!!! The more you question this, the more likely you are to relapse & dive head-first into any empty pool of addiction. I know it's a hard pill to swallow right now but believe me, I've been there & I've come out on the other side. If nothing else, just give it 2 more weeks. You wont be 100% but you will definately notice that those clouds you mentioned are starting to part slowly but surely. The key phrase in your post was, "I don't feel great but of course I feel better than last week." The same will be said for next week...& the week after...& the week after until you realize that you're coming through. Then that statement will be, "I feel great. I feel better everyday & I thought that yesterday was the best I'd feel." Hang tough. You TRULY ARE ALMOST THERE. If you have other depression issues then I urge you to address those as soon as emotionally possible. This can only serve as a damper to your ultimate recovery. Keep your head held high & know that you did not just fight for the last 7 days only to have to face these demons again.

FINISHED!!

[feelsobad]

Finished is right. You have 7 days clean already. You have really just about beaten phase 1, the physicals. They should not last much longer other than the naggin heaveyness. When the second phase, the mentals hits you might want to ask your doc for some short term benzo (ativan, klonepin) treatment. I suffered much longer than I needed to becuase of my fear of benzos. They can be very addicting. But you can take the minimal amount short term without much worry about that. It will help with the anxiety and depression brought on by all the chemical changes of detox. In my case the mental **** could definatly led to relapse. I could handle the runs, chills and all that but I could not escape myself. Thinking can become an enemy.
Hang in there. Everyday clean is a day closer to finding your old self. Set aside some time for "you" and fight this demon. I punished myself way too long before I had a long hard talk with the man in the mirror. That man faded away with each day towards sobriety. My daughter does'nt think daddy is sick anymore.
That makes my life definatly worth living again.

have a great day!!!
feelsobad

[blessedtwo]

Hello everyone. I'm going on a month of being clean, woooowooo. I havent posted in a while but have kept up with the posting's. I'am very grateful for this site and read it often. N-acetly Cysteine is the first line of defense in all emergency rooms to help rid the body of acetmetaphoine(tylenol). It has a sulphur smell and helps to detox the liver. In emergencys it is given in large doses but can be taken on a daily basis in smaller doses 500-1000mg's. I recommend it to anyone with hep-c and taking painpills or if your worried about your liver health. I highly recommend anyone to be tested for hep-a,b,orc. Seems like us pillpoppers are at a higher risk(they say its our lifestyle that put us at a higher risk). Good luck to all and to all who gives daily pep talks(you know who you are) God Bless you. Peace2all

[lisabet]

I just had a follow up visit to my OB doctor, who prescribed Ambien after I commented that I was having problems sleeping. Anyone had any experience with this drug? Is it in the benzo family? I've never been addictive-prone to any benzo, but I don't want to start another bad habit, if you know what I mean. Any comments are appreciated.  Thanks, Lisabet

[suzieneedshelp]

Got from site on Ambien:
Dependence
Addiction, or dependence, can be caused by some sleep medicines, especially when they are used regularly for longer than a few weeks or at high doses. People who have been dependent on alcohol or other drugs in the past may have a greater chance of becoming addicted to sleep medicines. For more information about AMBIEN and dependence, see important product information.

Withdrawal
If you have been taking AMBIEN for more than 1 or 2 weeks, do not stop taking it on your own. Always follow your doctor's directions. Withdrawal symptoms

[afriend]

Hi lisabet, Yes, I use ambien for sleep and it works well for me (except during w/d, but nothing works for me then)  but if combined with alcohol or narcotic/opiates it makes (me) pretty goofy, if I don't go straight to bed. Also as Suzie said it is addicting to some people. I also have some info on it and would be glad to give it to ya if ya want. Suzie & MrsRat both know my e-mail addr. if you want, I just dont have time this second cause I'm at work. I'll try to post it for ya later hon. if ya don't feel comfortable e-mailing me. When it first came out, it was not suppose to be addicting but, you know how that goes....and no, it isn't a benzo...love,hugs,friends,.. afriend....(smile)