pregnant with an addiction

[baileybug711]

Hi, I am in a rocky situation. I am currently 15 weeks pregnant. I have had an addiction to hydros for a little over a yr now. I went from taking 15-20 a day to 3-5 after finding out I was expecting. I was honest with my Dr. I told him I have a problem and I'm not confident I can kick it alone. Also how scared I am of my unborn sons safety during the withdraw procedure. He made me feel like crap, worse than I already did and do for putting my baby through this. Yesterday I only took 1 1/2 by 4:00pm I hadn't taken any more. This mrn I woke up at 4:45 with insomnia, nausea and an upset stomach. I waiting as long as I cld to take one. At 7 I finally did and the symptoms got a little better but did not go away. The only thing my Dr has offered in my case is to go to an impatient rehab. at this specific time in my life inpatient rehab is not even an option. I'm a single mother to a 2yr old, I work full time and get no help from anyone. there for inpatient rehab is not going to work for me nor do I think I need inpatient. I am tapering myself off I'm doing a very good job at it, but I'm terrified of quitting cold turkey like my plans are to do tomorrow. I do not want to harm or lose my unborn son. I guess my question is should I find another doctor who will help me through the detox process? also with me having tapered myself down to 1 a day what should I expect for my withdrawals and how long do they last?

[dominosarah]

Please find a doctor who will help you with this.  You and the babies safety is what is important.

[tryinhard4444]

first of all--good for you with being honest with yourself--that's over half the battle! I know exactly how you feel. =(  Yes, you should find a different doctor. If he's making you feel like crap, then he's not doing his job right. There are places for healing. I personally found a lot of comfort in NA (narcotics anonymous) I haven't been to very many meetings yet, but just being able to hear people talk who understand and have walked your path before you helps so much. I truly feel for you. It's not easy--but I know that the mother inside you knows that you need to kick it for your baby. Your withdrawal symptoms are tough--I would talk to a doctor (diff one of course) about what to do and the safe way to do it. I know some hospitals and cities have programs where you can call in to a "ask a nurse" type thing and they can give you advice too on what to do. There may be some type of otc stuff/vitamins or whatever that you can take to help ease the affects on the baby and you. The withdrawals I've been thru many times and they've been different every time. If you've only been taking those low doses then I think they'll be a lot shorter than if you'd been taking a ton often. Usually the worst is about 3-4 days for me. Baths and benadryll have helped for sleep. but I would most definitely seek medical advice before you do anything. they may tell you that weening off is more safe that cold turkey. I don't know, but I'll be praying for you and in the meantime, I agree with above--stay here!

[IBKleen]

Hi & Welcome,

The taper you are doing is not a good plan for your situation. I strongly recommend you find a doctor who understands addiction and is willing to work with you. Remember, whatever symptoms you are feeling the baby is feeling. You need to get on a good supervised plan hun. Please make some calls today and find someone.

In the meantime stay here and talk with us. this is a great place for support.

I wish you all the best. Let us know how you are doing.