smadero

Im having a horrible, uncomfortable day, day 10 taper?

Question posted by Anonymous on 30 Jan 2012 • 8 answers

smadero's comment: Aloha♥I just want to throw this out to you in hope it may help you.I believe that as we take on the challenge of withdrawal it also becomes a spiritual battle and not just physical.I have a mantra I would love to send your way.In my pain I often r ...

Day 2 on my new journey, here is my update?

Question posted by Anonymous on 21 Jan 2012 • 4 answers

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smadero's comment: Hi helpmehawaii Aloha! I totally agree with ingabom09.If you sleep better with no sound as I do purchase some in expensive earplugs.A couple of bucks will bring great quiet.I also listen to CD's that are FOR sleep and relaxation.You can easily find ...

Suboxone Sublingual Films or Subutex?

Question posted by firefight... on 29 Mar 2011 • 2 answers

Related support groups: suboxone, subutex, buprenorphine, naloxone, medication, opiate dependence

smadero's response: firefighterwife,Call your Doctor who gives you the Suboxone strips right away!! I first started on suboxone tablets over 4 yrs ago.When the strps came out I switched over for a time.I didnt care for the taste strength so switched back. I have had a ...

Buprenorphine/Naloxone - How long to withdraw off suboxone after using just crumbs for 3 months?

Question posted by smadero on 18 Jan 2012 • 1 answer

Related support groups: suboxone, buprenorphine, naloxone, surgery, knee, vicodin

smadero's comment: Hi Thor I agree fully with your info on vitamins.I has gastric bypass surgery 14yrs ago so I am on vitamins as I do not absorb.I just got my iron infusions in Sept /2011.I will take these all my life with boosters if needed. I take B12 sublingual ...

How to shave your legs after patella surgery?

Question posted by Grumpyaun... on 19 Jan 2012 • 1 answer

Related support groups: surgery, knee

smadero's answer: Hey Grumpyaunyjj... if it is really important to shave your Leg or legs.What I did was buy hair remover creme.I was alone so I took a long spatula and covered what i could then rinsed.I would do the same for moisturising my leg.I did have my ...

Buprenorphine/Naloxone - How long to withdraw off suboxone after using just crumbs for 3 months?

Question posted by smadero on 18 Jan 2012 • 1 answer

Related support groups: suboxone, buprenorphine, naloxone, surgery, knee, vicodin

smadero's comment: Thor238 and Harmony, You all are the best!Thank you Thor for your well described plan for detox.I have already done the 6 month down dosage with my theraphist.I have been doing the last dosage ALL wrong! She also told me that the 2nd part of the ...

Buprenorphine/Naloxone - How long to withdraw off suboxone after using just crumbs for 3 months?

Question posted by smadero on 18 Jan 2012 • 1 answer

Related support groups: suboxone, buprenorphine, naloxone, surgery, knee, vicodin

smadero's comment: wow... didn't expect your answers... thank you for your help... BUT I still am asking is it possible for me to detox at home from suboxone,or am I going to have to go into treatment?I cancelled my surgery 2x,I don't trust the surgeon who doesn't ...

PLEASE HELP! Going through wds... and on suboxone?

Question posted by m.coniker... on 12 Aug 2010 • 32 answers

Related support groups: suboxone, methadone, opiate dependence, opiate withdrawal, pain

smadero's comment: I sure would like to know.I am a 58 yr woman and I am down to crumbs now from 4yrs of 8mg to 2mg of suboxone.Now even with the crumbs for about 3 months,I am having trouble detoxing!How tight does this wrap around the brain! I just sent for a ...

PLEASE HELP! Going through wds... and on suboxone?

Question posted by m.coniker... on 12 Aug 2010 • 32 answers

Related support groups: suboxone, methadone, opiate dependence, opiate withdrawal, pain

smadero's comment: That's amazing! I am so interested in what if any symptoms did you have coming off Suboxone? I have been on Subx for 4 yrs.I have tapered down now to crumbs but I still feel like miserable if I try to quit.I hate pain.Maybe its my age 58 or because ...

Could I have been any more stupider then this?

Question posted by sonia1126 on 7 Oct 2011 • 10 answers

Related support groups: norco, suboxone, vicodin, surgery, knee, back pain, pain, opiate dependence

smadero's comment: I can feel your frustration as my condition is similiar.I have tried 2x to withdraw from suboxone after 4yrs of use.I am going to do what I just read and maybe could help you.Did you taper?Tapering down seems to be the key to an easier withdrawl.I ...