Opiates present in human milk?

[Beth]

Is there anyone who knows ANYTHING solid about the presence of opiates in breastmilk? I have been a milk donor for some time (to HIV + babies- human milk is literally the difference between life and death for some of them as opposed to artificial infant formula) but now that I have a constant stream of opiates in my system, is it safe?

I have heard SO many conflicting opinions that I just don't know. So maybe if any of you ladies who have been pregnant/nursing while on opioid meds and have info from your doctors, you can let me know. Right now I just pump & pour it down the sink, but there are so many babies in need out there...if it's safe for me to donate again I would really like to.

[cindi]

you guys are so supportive....I did hear that the patch is pretty hard to abuse and trust me,,that is the farthest thing from doug's mind....ummmmmmmmm    dinosar poop?    ROFLMAO...T-Rex turds?   you are hysterical.....once kissed a guy with dinosaur breath ewwwwwwwww   but that was the closest I have ever come to a dino....I don't think doug will chew on them.....I can't even picture him sitting in a corner gnawing on the patches....Steppenwolf playing in the background....dazed eyes....LOL    drool.....what a picture......ok  guys....off to get the kiddies in bed...they wore me out playing in the knee deep pool    ours will be ready in a day or so and then  OFF TO THE OCEAN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   :)  Yeah buddy!!!!      love to you and all    cindi

[cindi]

Thanks for the info...the patches are for my husband but if they do help him then maybe i will try them....if I go cold turkey from the hydros to the patch then the patch should help me get off the hydros?  I really need constant relief....and the pills are getting old fast   luv ya girly

[Milo]

Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. It was the first thing that came to my mind when I read your post about your fishing trip. I used to go fishing with my dad & uncle when I was a kid, & still have fond memories of  being out on the lake or at the pond...I think a lake may be the most peaceful, serene place in the world.
I'm actually feeling better today. Yesterday marked 2 weeks taking Wellbutrin, and I noticed a real change -- I had more energy, more motivation, etc., than I've had in a long time! And my "stomach problems" (IBS) seem to have settled down as well. So we'll see how it goes.
Blessings to you my friend, Milo

[Wizard]

I've never used the patches but from what I understand they are safer in the sense that they are harder to abuse. That is unless you stick more then your scripts worth on your body. LOL I've also heard that there was not the kinda "Dragon" high with them. Cin, this is all hearsay to me so maybe someone who has had experience with them should respond better to you luv. Whatever the case I'm glad you got an answer from your doc even if it wasn't the best news it at least validates you symptoms. I'll keep you in my heart and prayers as always you know that. Oh ya, don't try to chew the patch I heard they taste like dinosaur poop! LOL just kidding, I've chewed dino poop ROFLMAO!
Atcha later sweety,
Power & Magick 2 U,
Peace & Light all over your bod,
luv,
Wiz

[cindi]

Ok,, I forget to mention that I did go for my post MRI doc appointment today....it showed that i have degenerative disc disese, osteo arthritis, bulging discs...and due to the degen disc....i have lost some of the vertebral fluid...which is normal?    anyway  the nurse who has looked at me funny in the past  ( no, she didn't have a crush on me LOL)  finally admitted that maybe I am in pain after all....WELL, SMACK ME IN THE ASS AND CALL ME SALLY,,,DUUUUHHHHHHHHH   of course I am in pain  my doc has never doubted me but she says now she has documented undeniable proof that I need pain meds and if they improve the quality of my days then she will give them to me....now, I need to ask who has experience with duragesic patches,,,my husband has been put on them   since he has worse pain than me and hates hydro and oxys'  yes, he is for real   (tongue in cheek)  i did talk to a friend of mine who says that duragesic is safer than oxy's and easier to get off of if ever the time comes....luckily I think after searching for pain management for so long he has finally found some help..he is not a pill person at all....has anyone experienced an side effects?   ok dudes  gotta roll,,,i went out a got a cheapie pool for the kids until we finish getting ours open.....so there the 3 of us sit in my driveway in this little pool that caved in on us....I swear someitmes I really am such a dork..I think I may embarrass my daughter sometimes...but ahhhhhhhhhh   it was fun.....and I had a day off.....work 1/2 day tomorrow and then 4 hours thurs and 4 hours friday,,,, a few hours next week and then Hello NC and Hello florida.....eeeeeekkkkkkk I am too excited....later taters    love you all     cin

[cindi]

Wunderful wiz of a wiz he is becuz of wunderful things he duz..and once again,,,,you have taken me to that magical emerald city with that beautiful poetry.. I love poetry....you wish light, power and magik to us but in my eyes and I think I speak for others you my friend are light, power and magik....love to  you and all           cindi