Questions about coming off opiates.

[whatitistoburn]

Hi all,

I've just posted once, but have been lurking for a year and a half. You're all so kind and generous, I feel like I know some of you. This site has helped me more than you could ever know.

I was on a hefty does of Morhpine (900 mg per day) for chronic pain. I weaned myself down pretty fast, and then for 5 days, I used 5 mg. of Mehtadone, then CT. At present I am taking a couple (2)Ultram per day. I hardly went through any WD at all, except for one week of depression. I feel great now. My question is, can I take the Ultram for a week or two, or will it cause me some problems. I've heard many horror stories about Ultram, and don't want to go there. I have no cravings whatsoever, and I'm so greatful for that. Thanks for any comments or advice.

Burn

[pammy0690]

Suboxone is bup with a naltrexone it so that poeple can't shoot it up.  They are tablets that go under your tougue.  Bup comes in IV or IM form and can be prescribed for pain.  Suboxone can only be prescribed for three day detox.  My husband had great results with IM bup at every small doses.  Yes it is a pain to get filled and jump through all the hoops in the world but from what I understand totally worth it for a lot of poeple!    

NO Lady Keep posting.  You are a positive person and we need lots of that!  love, Pammy

[MellyR]

Okay, if buprenorphine can only be rxd by certain doctors, is there any longlasting opiate used for withdrawls that regular doctors can prescribe? What about this suboxone? Is that only by bup doctors, too? The bup doctor listed for my town isn't actually rxing it yet and doesn't know when he'll start. There's another bup doctor further away who I left a message for. So frustrating!! Any info?

[NEW ORLEANS LADY]

Thanks for the vote of confidence!  I have read some of my previous posts and it's very hard to believe that was me approx one week ago!  I remember being so desperate and scared! I am living proof that things can turn around and rather quickly I might add--ONCE YOU make the decision that the drugs just aren't worth it anymore!  If just one person can read some of these posts and be spared the horrors of addiction This web-sight will have done it's job!Thanks so much for caring-- I hope you are doing well pammy--Peace and Prayers--Mystere/AKA N.O. Lady

Anne

[passenby]

I have always had access to vicodin for migranes but never used them on a regular bases.18mos ago I lost my 25yr old son.I started taking vikes for headaches and found it numb me from some of my grief.I got so I would take them to keep me from crying all the time. 6 to 8 a day.Three weeks ago I decided it was time to face the facts and get off the vikes only to find out I couldn't stop. I was freaked and started looking for answers and accidently found all of you.all of you have inlightend me a great deal.I had no idea.all of you gave me the strength to tell my husband and my daughter.they are both very supportive but we have no clue except what I've leared from you. My husband is taking a week off to take me somewhere to try cold turkey.meanwhile I'm at4to6 a day.the sad part is I never understood my son He died from vicdin OD. I understand now to late and I am so sorry.

[babyboomer]

Does anyone know why this forum was tried to be shut down before there were Doctors involved? I guess I think it is an absolute "GOD SEND". And I saw a comment, pertaining to the fact that it was apparently critisized by some people, until the Drs. opinions were added. I guess I can't figure how something that could save someones life, would be put down.It is a lifeline for some of us.(And I do mean LIFELINE.)

[babyboomer]

Does anyone know why this forum was tried to be shut down before there were Doctors involved? I guess I think it is an absolute "GOD SEND". And I saw a comment, pertaining to the fact that it was apparently critisized by some people, until the Drs. opinions were added. I guess I can't figure how something that could save someones life, would be put down.It is a lifeline for some of us.(And I do mean LIFELINE.)