addiction to pain killers

[Jay]

What are the long term affect's of abusing pain killers, i.e. kidney damage, liver damage, etc.? Not only is the loved one I am writing about take more than the prescribed dosage, she also mixes alcohol with them. She will get to the point that she looks and act's drunk. She can barely function. Can you give me some advice on how to show that we are concerned about her and where we can go for help?

[jfrick50]

Oxy, I don't know you or anything but I know that it must be hard getting off of those pills and I am sure that being pregnant doesn't help. I just wanted to say way to go getting off of those evil things. Please let everyone know how you are doing! Oh and Trevor, you are a jerk.. this website is for people who have real problems.. not jerks like you trying to get a laugh.

[jfrick50]

Hey, I can really relate to your problem. I am in the same boat. Its like you will do anything to get the drugs. My mother takes vicodin too, but takes them responsibly and was helping me get my fix for a while, and recently I just ran out of pills and don't know what to do. This morning was my first morning waking up with withdrawl symptoms right before leaving for work. I have a good job also, that I am sooo worried about losing, but I am starting to come to senses with myself and realize that my life is more important. It isn't healthy to get off of these yourself. You are going to learn that you can't do it alone. You will need the help. If you have any vacation or sick days from work, TAKE THEM. Be discreet. I have researched and learned that the WD process usually only lasts about 7 to 10 days... But you should see a doctor to help you get off of these, or go to an outpatient clinic so you don't embarrass yourself at your job. That is exactly what I am worried about too. If you want to write back, we can try to help each other out. I need all the help I can get also. Also, I have read from all of the helpful people on this website that the Thomas Recipe helps, I haven't tried it myself, but its something you might want to research. Keep in touch. Best of luck to you.

[thejones]

thay sound like signs of addiction to me thats the same stuff i go thure

[thejones]

try hylands restful legs it will help you with the jerking filling your geting when you go to bed and as for not sleeping join the club i havent slept for at least 2 months but that hylands will help so try it you can get it at wallmart or walgreens.good luck                      



                                                  the jones

[dhswoman]

i od and now no more pain meds or my xanax to help me sleep and i am still having jerking feeling and neck and back pain at times is crazy any suggestions regular tynenol even pm doesn't help real well i as well jerk and am very restless been almost 2 weeks since i had any oxycotion and xanax . will this feeling go away soon.?

[Kate973]

My boyfriend has quite a history....he used to be quite the pill popper and he would take anything else he could get his hands on. I have never dealt with any type of addiction so i don't know what i am looking for. Lately his kidneys have starting hurting him again and he has been passing kidney stones at least twice a month for the past couple of months. When he starts hurting, his first solution is to get some pills off the street...oxycontin, perkiset, vicodin, anything to help the pain. It has gotten to where he needs the pills to kill the pain every week. When he starts hurting he also tends to have cold sweats with out the medication. Are these signs of addiction? Or what would you think?

Please excuse any misspellings!

Kate