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I started "liking" the way vicodin made me feel after a couple of infertility procedures but only used what was prescribed for that surgery and had... read more

I started "liking" the way vicodin made me feel after a couple of infertility procedures but only used what was prescribed for that surgery and had nor needed more....but I knew that I DID like the feeling. It wasn't until a few years later when I broke my leg and underwent surgery did I really start to abuse them. I was going through a difficult time in my life and found that they not only relieved the pain but also made me feel happier even though I had difficult things going on in my life.....and then a couple of back injuries which turned to chronic back conditions....and voila, I found that it was easy to get the drug prescribed by a pain specialist. So...I started treating all of my pain, emotional and physical, with Vicodin or the generic, hydrocodone.
My appetite grew for this substance as did my tolerance.......it grew and grew and grew. Eight years had passed and I had reached a number of 15-20 (10/325) pills a day to achieve what one---oh, so long ago--would do. I have been on 15- 20 tabs a day for the last 5-6 months leading into the reality of my addiction and admitting that I had a problem and that I needed to put a stop to all of the nonsense of revolving my life around getting pills. I had no idea that this drug was so addicting...but here I was addicted heavily to Vicodin. I prayed to God that He would lead me to find someone to whom I could admit this---I was so ashamed and embarrassed to tell a friend or family member. I also prayed so hard that God would take the craving away from me. I knew I did not want to go into withdrawal as I had tried to quit once before and the withdrawals were horrible. So...God did lead me to this wonderful and supportive and kind and loving group of individuals to whom I could finally tell about this horrible addiction. He also led me to find out about suboxone which does indeed take away the cravings of an opiate like Vicodin, helps you to not have to go through terrible withdrawal pains, and slowly helps you to be free for good from all opiates. I am currently on 2 mg strips twice a day and will someday soon start to wean down from those and be totally free. I have hope....I am healing.....and I have these wonderful people here to help me along the way as I also hope to mutually help them and others who have come here, like me, looking for help.............

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Can Cosopt, Alphagan or Diamox cause sinus bradycardia or AV block, what can I expect now?

Question posted by jcmollie on 5 Mar 2012 • 2 answers

Related support groups: alphagan, cosopt, diamox sequels, brimonidine, timolol, heart attack, myocardial infarction

pup6767's response: Dear jcmollie... as was stated by Dzoo, timolol is a beta-blocking drug which normally causes a sinus bradycardia when it has reached it's optimum blood level. This is considered "normal" when on a beta blocker. I would definitely see a cardiologist ...

Hello to all my friends!! I havent been on in a while as I have been terribly ill?

Question posted by tlcandmore on 16 Feb 2012 • 14 answers

Related support groups: depression, pain, doctor, chronic, medication

pup6767's response: So sorry dear Terri for your unfortunate experience with the Cymbalta. Glad you are now recovered from it. What a strange reaction... I think you will have to cross it off the list as "helpful medication." Now get back to recovering... that's an ...

Is it possible hypertention can ba cause of developing renal cell carcinoma?

Question posted by DAKOTA122 on 15 Feb 2012 • 2 answers

Related support groups: renal cell carcinoma, cancer

pup6767's answer: I agree with Dzoo. Just one thing to add. Cigarette smokers have a higher risk. Contrarily, some renal disease, not cancer, can contribute to hypertension. Be well. Pup

Can I use Xanax and Fluoxetine togethr?

Question posted by recovery582 on 17 Feb 2012 • 3 answers

Related support groups: xanax, fluoxetine

pup6767's answer: Absolutely. Pup

Ive got some worry family?

Question posted by Anonymous on 14 Feb 2012 • 8 answers

Related support groups: blood disorders, opiate

pup6767's comment: Great Leanne... u r on the right track. God Bless... pup

If Im allergic to percocet would I be allergic to oxycontin??

Question posted by Olyoly on 16 Feb 2012 • 3 answers

Related support groups: oxycontin, percocet

pup6767's answer: Dear O. When you say you are allergic to Percocet or OxyContin, what symptoms are you having? A true allergy means that you break out in hives or have swelling of your tongue or airway. These symptoms are due to histamine release which is why ...

Ive got some worry family?

Question posted by Anonymous on 14 Feb 2012 • 8 answers

Related support groups: blood disorders, opiate

pup6767's response: My dear Leanne... seeing blood from the rectum is scary and frightening. I understand. We rush to the most awful conclusions. But in reality, most likely u have a hemmorhoid/s that r bleeding. This is the most logical conclusion because 1) it was ...

Where has the time gone? 5 months off sub today?

Question posted by runnermom56 on 11 Feb 2012 • 7 answers

Related support groups: suboxone

pup6767's response: Hi there RM... always good to hear from you. I always get inspired when I hear from you and report how long it is now off subs. I also get inspired when I hear that you are excelling in your sport. Good luck to you tomorrow. Run free... free and ...

Hey all you ladies out there, & men too. Please read thies carefully!?

Question posted by Mary632009 on 11 Feb 2012 • 15 answers

Related support groups: breast cancer, cancer, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia

pup6767's response: Thanks for the important info Mary. So sorry to hear about your friend. Pup

Hi everyone, Since I am hypothyroid after my thyroidectomy?

Question posted by smileyhappy on 9 Feb 2012 • 5 answers

pup6767's comment: Great Smiley... so glad u r being well followed by your doc!!! I hope u feel better soon. Yes, it does take a little time to get those levels up. U should gradually start to feel better. So... all my best to you!! Pup

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