starting my treatment

[fancy24]

So I have been prescribed 5/325 norco for 2 years now for a shoulder injury. Addiction runs on both sides of my family and my brother completed a drug rehab about 2 years ago. I attended the family counseling and new how easy it was to get addicted to prescription drugs. Long story short 2 years later I am now addicted to my pain killers. The shame and embarrassment I feel is unbearable. I came to terms with and was recentLy able to admit to my mother and father that I was an addict. Last weekend I ran out of my medication as I usually did and couldn't get any off the street so there I sit in full blown withdrawals all sunday. Didn't sleep at all that night and last monday went to my family doctor who prescribed me more meds just to get me through to my rehab doctor tomorrow. My mother held on to my meds and doled them out to me daily so I wouldn't run out before. I went from taking 12 5/325 norco to taking 6 a day.   I am very nervous as to what is going to happen tomorrow at my appointment I have researched Suboxone and I think I may try that. Although I still have pretty bad shoulder and back pain I am ready to give up the pain pills and try different methods to regain my full life back! Its so consuming! My question is when starting suboxone how bad do my withdrawals have to be to take the first dose. I'm so scared of the withdrawals mine are severe. I have an amazing support system who are all seasoned and educated in the addiction category. Its also just nice to have support on here as well just to be able to vent to someone that isn't related to me. :) I can't wait to get my life back without the panic and constant worry of running low.

[bmdad]

Are you gonna go to rehab or do you just plan on getting on suboxone? I'm not sure if it's an option for you but since your brother went to rehab I'm guessing the option is there for you. If so, I would do an inpatient rehab and pass on suboxone unless all else fails. Suboxone can be a lifesaver and I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Just be sure to do plenty of research and realize you will have to withdrawal from it unless you plan to stay on it forever.
Another option could be for your mom to continue to hold on to the vicodin so you can do a taper and stick to it. It's great you fessed up to your parents as accountability goes a long way.
I guess what I'm trying to get at is suboxone may be a great option but use only if other options fail. It too is an opiate but without the euphoria. I just don't want you to look back and wish that you would have done inpatient rehab to get off of everything if you have the chance.
Whatever you do, don't worry about the route you plan on taking. If you put forth the work you will get your life back on track no matter what you decide to do.
I wish you the best of luck and please keep us posted. You have found a great place for long term support!

Brian

[janet19]

By my second dose of suboxone which was 2 hrs later I felt like a new person. so far it has also helped with my chronic pain. My back, shoulder and my knee.

[janet19]

I was using vics and somas heavily and tried to kick the habit on my own and was doing well at that. I made it through the bad withdrawals, but after 4 months I was still not feeling well. I could not get my energy back and ached and was sore continuously. So a week ago last Monday after intensively studying about suboxone all the cons and pros, I decided the pros outweighed the cons and risks and side effects were worth the benefits I could get from suboxone.

I started the suboxone last Monday and that was a week ago Monday. I feel wonderful, I have energy, all the little aches and pains are gone and all nausea is gone. But one of the other biggest things about addicts is the cravings. Well I am happy to say that those cravings are also gone.

As for the withdrawals that you will be in when you see your doctor tomorrow. He will actually access you and will be able to tell what stage of withdrawal you are in. I was told not to take any medicines 12 hrs before my appt. and by then you should be feeling some withdrawal from your Norco. What I was told is that you  needed to be in moderate withdrawal. You want to have a least started your withdrawal before you change to suboxone. I am sure if the doctor thinks you need to more into withdrawal he would tell you. I am sure you will be fine. The suboxone has saved my life. You will be making the right choice.

[Punkinhead75]

Hi fancy.  I'm a recovering alkie and addict.  Sorry I can't answer you're questions.  I just wanted to throw a little support your way.  We are definetly not alone.  Taking the steps toward being clean is definetly a good way to go.  It's great that you have people in your life that understand and can help you.  I have back problems myself and my neighbor keeps my pills.  Once I start taking them I want more.  It's crazy thinking but that's how I am.  Doing whatever is necessary to stay clean is the most important thing in my life today.  Staying clean allows me to work on everything else!!!!  God Bless!!!!!!!