QUESTION....

[drakeBpat]

So I need help I was on day 2 of withdrawal off opiates and I was having the normal symptoms this is going to be very absurd that no one will wanna read but mind u as being on them I had regular BMS and their fine so 2 days off them I was obviously having diarrehia but it was bloody and when I threw up it was bloody once but the other time it was normal can anyone tell me if this is my insides bleeding out or if its happened to anyone else or what? So sorry

[NeverAgain127]

Hi Drake:

Jumping in here.   I've had episodes of blood in my bowel movements...scared me a LOT.  Happened twice while I was withdrawing...I saw my doctor about it immediately.    

I have severe IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).  When I was taking oxy, my gut slowed down to nothing.   I was always constipated.  When I stopped the pain pills, everything "woke up" again and it was nasty.  

I got a prescription that helped, but I wanted to say this to you:

There is no way for withdrawals to be easy.    Let me repeat that:  Withdrawing is HARD.   You just have to grit your teeth and get through it.  The good news is that it doesn't last very long.  

But...first things first...you HAVE to see a medical professional asap to find out what is going with your GI tract.   Don't be freaked out if your doctor suggests a test like an endoscopy, and BE SURE you tell them what pills you are taking and how much.  It is SO important if you're going to have any sort of procedure that you be super honest about your daily intake.

Good luck buddy...keep in touch.

[Sarbie]

Great news Drake, your secret is out!!! Are you seeing a dr? The concern is that if you vomit or have more diarrhoea the bleeding could return much worse. Keep in touch.

[drakeBpat]

Actually I took my last pill so no I'm feeling better but I'm scares do do the future .... I just want this to be easy.... :(

[gnarly_1]

Hi drake  well getting help is what you need to do   and there is no sham in asking  you have been trying on your own for some time now and it is not working  get into rehab will you can  work a progam like N/A once your out...you never have to use again   are you still bleeding???? if so get to the E/R now.......Gnarly

[drakeBpat]

I was on day 2 but now Not on any day I took my last one just todaybut I just told my roommate (my best friend of 17 yes ) and she was understanding and said she's gone help me and going down tomorrow to go talk to someone so I'm in for this and I'm actually going to get help because its out there now after three yrs I feelrelieved but a lot of pressure to do this

[Sarbie]

Hi great to see you back here. As you know I'm a nurse too. This isn't normal. Your gut feeling has already told you this. Please go to the hospital, it's time you reach out before you can't.

[msdelight]

What day are you on now Drake? How many bloody episodes altogether and when was the last one? Any abdominal pain?

[drakeBpat]

Wow. Im freakin out , It only happens when I'm withdrawing. Its so hard when no one knows about what I'm going thru....

[msdelight]

If you are by yourself call 911 ok? We'll hang with you.

[msdelight]

Drake honey I'm a nurse and I just wanted to step in here and help. I can't remember anyone else experiencing bleeding as a symptom of withdrawal. The prudent thing to do is go to a hospital emergency room and get worked up to see what's causing this. It could be nothing but it could be a perforated intestine or stomach ulcer which is a life threatening condition. Please go check, this is not normal. Take deep slow breathes. Anxiety makes physical symptoms worse.

[refills]

Hey Drake. Like gnarly told you. This is not normal. I say go to the ER now. This is what happens. Our bodies begin to break down. You needed a wake up call. Sorry man, you just got one. I don't know how much you're bleeding but any amount is bad. Go and take care of yourself, you need help. Hope you come around and learn. No reason to live like this Drake. I wish you my best, consider the advice...ike

[drakeBpat]

I don't wanna die!!! I just can't stop this ***** so bad :'(

[drakeBpat]

Has it happens to you though or anyone you know. How long do I wait if it keeps it up its scary that is not good obviously :(

[gnarly_1]

Hi Drake.....well the bleeding is probably from the abuse  over time it takes a tole on you....if it keeps up dont mess with it get to the E/R your system is going to shut down if you dont stop  this disease kills people and is not a game your on thin ice  time to quit messing around and get clean once and for all...........Gnarly