Mystiq101Hi, my name is steph I came across this site a little while back. I was surching for ways to stop abusing tramadol and opiates. I had been taking a large amount of both and was given the advice to taper off which I'm grateful to those who took the time to talk to me, Laurieshay especially. Anyhow I have not been successful. I am considering methadone I have seen so many posts that have said that if they were to go back they never would have taken that route. I am scared to stop taking anything because of pain I can't live that way anymore unfortunately I have no self control and never have I'm exsausted and have not got the backbone to quit. I'm scared I've been against methadone use for as long as I can remember but of course I've known nothing about it and always thought it was to help quit using heroine. My sister started treatment a year ago and has been urging me to do the same. Went to the clinic today and they were extremely nice My appointment with the dr is Tuesday.
I will have to drive 30 miles every day till march and then they said if I'm on track I could get take homes. )-; the hardest part of all of this is that my husband is completely against methadone use he used heroine in the past and thinks that I should just quit. So do I hide it until I know Its helping me
Or just tell him Grrr I guess I know the answer but I sure am scared to tell him just how much I take and spend on drugs.
Has methadone been a good thing for anyone?
Added 13 Feb 2012:
Oh k wow thank you all so much for your help I am so scared to go to the clinic I guess no matter what I do I'm going to be dependent on something because of pain. I've seen others talk about the kratum but have not been able to locate it could you give me a few ideas? This would make my life so much easier and the fight or even divorce from my husband could be eliminated. I do have to take action for myself and my family I just don't want to choose something that is worse ill have to re read all of these responses (-; a few times thanks again. Yikes got to get to work y'all have a good day.
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jk1311 Feb 2012
The abuse of tramadol is terrible, and am glad to hear of your goals. Stopping any drug is very hard, especially when it becomes a crutch, something part of life that makes things a bit easier. This of course isn't true, but just one side of the coin, the psychological addiction, with the other side being physical.
Methadone is a double edged sword, while it is a life saver, it also is a drug that is according to many long term heroin addicts a much more difficult med to stop vs. the H. It also can cause sleep apnea that is non-obstructive, a rare version of the syndrome. With that said, it has saved lives and is also a great pain killer for nerve pain. I personally take it for that reason.
The one thing that concerns me with this choice is that methadone is many many many times stronger, in a strange way possibly taking a step in the wrong direction.
Anonymous 11 Feb 2012
Hi Steph,
Have you considered Suboxone? I do believe it's a bit easier to get off than methadone, although I didn't do either, I went cold turkey. I don't recommend cold turkey unless you have nothing to do for a couple months.
There are several members here that have gotten off subs with relative ease, and are living successful lives now.
Best wishes,
sweet lemon
Anonymous 11 Feb 2012
P.S. I agree with Jeff. Even though I've never been on methadone, from what I've read from people that have been on it, not a good choice for you.
Maybe heroin addicts, but not you Steph.
I've heard it's very very hard to come off of, and people seem to stay on it endlessly. (no disrespect meant to anyone on methadone)
jk13
11 Feb 2012
Ouch, lemon in a cut! I'm not an evil or stupid as you clearly said between the lines! I really feel hurt after the clear reference to methadone addicts being nothing more than poorly put together paper airplanes! Even though junkies / methadone users might not be book smart, but book knowledge and things are not the only type of smartness. There's things such as tolerance to think about! Ok, I'm totally joking, every thing written was just a joke, I just couldn't help myself!
babyr052511 Feb 2012
Dear Mystiq101,
I must agree with Sweet Lemon (Lara) on this one. I took Methadone for a while, not knowing anything about it, and I would urge you not to go that route. It's not my decision though. I am just giving you my opinion. It is very hard to get off of, and there are so many others out there you could try instead. I do not judge anyone who takes methadone at all. I don't judge anyone period. I just know it wasn't for me, and would encourage you to try something else like the other person suggested. I do wish you the very best of luck, and hope you make the right choices. God Bless. Ruth
clay8112 Feb 2012
Depending on what and how many opiates you were taking would determine if its right for you.Ive been on Methadone for a few years and my dosage hasnt increased alot.Started out on two 10 mg pills a day with three lortab 10 mg.After two years Im taking 40 mg a day 20mg in morning and 20 mg evening and have dropped the lortab completely.I noticed you said you have no self control so if you do decide to go with it and it helps you may want to invest in a safe to put your take home in and give the key to someone you can really trust.I hope you can do it without having to get up on a high dose. Im takin it for pain myself and it has helped me I wish you the best of luck.
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Hi Jeff, thank you for your support I think I would like to try the kratum do you know where to get it?
I don't know of any stores that carry kratom, even though it is completely legal to purchase. The only place where you can buy this product would be online. Let me know how it works out if you get the chance! Thanks
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I will thanks again.
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