womans problems !!!!

[roxanna13]

i have been a herion user for 7 yrs and been having either no periods or 1 day extremely light bleeding.i have been clean of herion now for 2 months. im taking 38 ml meth.im in alot of pain with this proper first peroid and feeling really low ,which is a shame as i have been on quite a high with lots of energy an doing excercise and very happy etc.but since friday the demon drug has been whispering in the back of my mind which has upset me as i had been feeling really strong. i havent relapsed and im still determined to stay strong and not loose this challenge eventhough its been very hard since friday. should i be worried that im in alot of pain an have no energy and feel so down ?

[ariley13]

Hi there Roxanna! I just wanted to comment on this period/pain issue.(I have had all kinds of issues like this.) First of all is the pain on the right or left side? Or is it across your whole belly? If the pain is on the right side only, I would recommend going to the ER to get checked out. Abdominal pain could be any number of things and there is no way of saying what's going on without doing testing. Right sided abdominal pain that comes on pretty suddenly could be appendicitis, and that could very well be an emergency. If the pain is on the left side, or throughout your belly, it could be ovarian cysts, endometriosis, diverticulitis, kidney stones or infection, or even an STD infection. I would suspect that it is something to do with your reproductive organs if you are also having period issues, but there is no way to know without seeing a doctor. Please make an appointment ASAP. If the pain gets out of control, or you notice any fever go to the ER to get checked out. It's better to be safe than sorry with these things. I hope that you get this all figured out and get to feeling better very soon. Please keep us updated and let us know what the doctor finds, ok?

[EvolverU]

Okay...So, you haven't been using Roxanna. Are you currently running a temp? Have you been running one? Is it a sharp pain that tends to be on your lower right side & to the center or is it a dull cramping ache? (I.e.are you actually about to have your period or are you experiencing it right now?)

In terms of M'done. Slow & easy wins the race. Tapering is the name of the game & 3 mls. at a time is reasonable 'til you get pretty low & then they can take you slower. The big question is: 'What are you going to differently this time re: crack & H?' I mean, you're already talking about cravings. Those are only going to get worse. The real addiction as you probably already realize from your history, is mental/emotional.

What're your ideas on aftercare/counseling/faith/sober friends/cutting sources/meetings, etc.? Cause I'll tell you, without one or a combo of these things we don't have a fighting chance. We've got to change the way we think & do...ya' know? I hear you on thinking a dealer is your best friend. I've been there. I've lived it! At least you're aware it's not healthy thinking. You don't have to live this way. You're worth more but it takes real dedication & hard work. The crux of is: How much do you hate the drug & the way you've been living?...That's what it comes down to. It's DOABLE if you want it badly enough!!

Here,
Annie

[roxanna13]

they took me down 3mls because i said i wanted of meth now and they didnt want me going quick. so 3mls it was lol. and yes sorry i did mean crack(crah?). never done any of the drugs any other way but smoked them . ive never injected or anything either so thats a defo no . had the pain on and off since sat was really bad last night. i havent moved out of bed today only to get a lemongrass, ginger and honey hot drink and some sardines on toast lol.how quick do u think untill i could seriously start thinking about getting off meth.and yes it was a very expensive habbit.i suppose i thought i had good friends in big time dealers but obviously i know thats not the case now. drug thinking !!!

[EvolverU]

Hey there, (me again! Smile) Why did they take you down 3 mls [of all things?] Were you dirty? How long has the pain been there? or is it connected specifically to your period? (It certainly sounds like period cramps) When I first made the switch to M'done off heroin, the same thing happened to me -- if that's any consolation. I assume that you mean 'crack' ('crach'), unless I'm not familiar with the term. (That's an expensive crack habit, btw -- though I'm not sure how the rates compare these days between the US/UK) So, you've been using for 8 yrs. Don't worry you answered the questions fine, my friend.

This is really important: (& there is absolutely no judgement here!!) Have you used crack or dope -- benzos -- pills -- anything -- in the interim?

[atthebeach]

Roxanna congrats on getting off heroin. It is very common for woman to lose their period on opiates. Now that you are off your body will regulate. It doesn't mean you will have heavy periods with pain always. Our cycles also change as we go through life.

How old are you?

When did you last go to a gynocoligist do have an exam?

You can use over the counter meds for the cramping. Also try a hot water bottle on your tummy.

Are you attending support groups such as na or aa to help prevent relapse? Are you getting counseling?

[roxanna13]

end of june i started on 40 ml. i have been on that up till last wednesday which they downed it to 37ml. i do mean cramp pain in my lower stomach area and back.i dont feel like im w/d just a snifflely nose lol . temp a bit hot then bit cold nothing dramatic though.i used to use 3x 1.2g daily also crach £60 pounds worth daily not sure of the weight that is sorry. but i only started that january this year till end of june .im 27 and started the stuff when i was 19 . its my second programme and it was the strongest i have ever felt untill friday came .i hope i answered the questions ok and thank u again for ur time

[EvolverU]

Okay, Roxanna...when you say cravings..are you saying you're not comfortable on your dose? Could you please answer the following:
1) When did you get on the clinic.
2) How long have you been on 37 mls.
3) When you say pain -- do you mean cramps?
4) & I'll repeat the above, are you 'uncomfortable' on the 'done -- in w/d's?
5) How much heroin did you do per day?
6) How old are you & how many years did you do dope? Is this your first clinic?

Thanks & sorry for all the questions, my friend! I'm In Boston..I was on Cambridge clinic for many years.

[roxanna13]

thank u for ur reply . i am waiting for my drug worker to ring me today:)

[roxanna13]

thank u so much for replying . i have never really suffered with bad pain from periods but that might be because i have had little or no period on herion . so it come bak why im on methodone programme vigoursly. i have rang my drug worker but she is not able to get bak to me till after 5 today i was told.do u know how long the cravings last for will they come and go ? i really appreciate ur reply thank u again xx

[toothfairie]

I would check with your doctor tmrw and see what's up with the issue....sorry you are having all the pain...it can be a real b*tch!!  hang in there and get checked out....better safe than sorry...

[EvolverU]

IWelcome Roxanna & thanks so much for reaching out! Congrats on kicking dope!! It's natural to feel no energy & a lack of motivation after detoxing off opiates. Exercise, a positive attitude, proper hydration & a good unprocessed diet will definitely help speed healing. That said, it takes time & more time to heal the body/mind system. I promise you that it does get better by degrees.

You say that you're on 38 ml of 'Meth'. So, you're on a clinic. Have you ever had any issues/pain with your period before? Did your periods stop on Heroin? Have they returned on M?

When you talk about the cravings whispering to you, unfortunately, unless you're in w/d's cravings are a mental/stress-related/emotional phenomenon. Please, when's the last time you've seen an OB? If you could answer the above questions & add anything else you might feel is important it would help. Thanks! We're here & we're in your corner.