cetteferge
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I've suffered Bipolar I, Adult ADHD, anxiety, thyroid & digestive problems for many years. I appreciate helping, listening, learning from and supporting... read more
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48 hrs since my last Norco? When will I feel normal again?
Question posted by Maureenan... on 25 Apr 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: norco, pain, addiction
cetteferge's response: Hi Maurenannette - The only reason you're beating yourself up, hon, is because, as you say, you've had addiction problems before. So, last week took you to a place, mentally, that was far out of proportion to what actually happened in that one week, ...
Fentanyl - I can't get more than 3 hrs. of sleep with this med?
Question posted by curecancer on 25 Apr 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: breast cancer, pain, cancer, sleep disorders, fentanyl, sleep
cetteferge's answer: Hi - Just wanted to explain what happens when we take serious pain meds, as far as the sleep cycle. When our systems are slowed down from pain meds (which is what happens: respiratory depression, slowed heart rate-bp, slowed metabolism), sleep ...
Wife needs help dealing w/husband after 28 day rehab?
Question posted by shirley42 on 25 Mar 2012 • 6 answers
Related support groups: addiction, rehab
cetteferge's response: I know it seems so selfish, self-absorbed for him to be hanging out with the sober friends for such long periods, but this is a disease that doesn't just become instantly 'fixed'. I do believe one of the most important parts of program is rigorous ...
Can any of my meds cause a false positive for benzodiazapines?
Question posted by kory3039 on 9 Apr 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: suboxone, wellbutrin, zoloft, urine test, urine, seroquel
cetteferge's answer: Its the visteral, I'm pretty darn sure. Its used as anesthesia, for some things. Nothing else listed, for sure.
Is 60mg avg/day of hydrocodone for 1.5 yrs enough to get on suboxone? I get withdrawals at 30mg/day?
Question posted by Pixley on 3 Oct 2011 • 4 answers
Related support groups: suboxone, hydrocodone, withdrawal, opiate dependence
cetteferge's response: I'm a big proponent of subox., but if you're young & have not gone through detox yet for the first time, I'd really find a support group, addiction counselor, 12 step mtgs. & try to get clean without going that route. I only say this because I was ...
Medication - Help for healing endocrine system due to long term opiate?
Question posted by buzzlessbee on 5 Apr 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: doctor, opiate, medication
cetteferge's comment: If you have Asperger's, as my nephew does, it will not be affected by the hormone systems, as much as metabolism, etc. Do you have good Psychiatrist? Try not to get overwhelmed. One thing at a time...
Medication - Help for healing endocrine system due to long term opiate?
Question posted by buzzlessbee on 5 Apr 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: doctor, opiate, medication
cetteferge's comment: so sorry you've been threatened about your job like that... very unfair & unkind. Hang in there, some Drs. have weekend or evening hrs. Ask in your prayers for removal of fear & for your attention to be directed as to what He would have you be (not ...
Catapres - does the clonidine stop or prevent muscle & bone aches from opiate withdrawl ???
Question posted by audubongal on 9 Apr 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: catapres, clonidine, opiate, muscle
cetteferge's answer: Yes. That is definitely a preferred med. used with opiate detox. Because opiates can have a slowing or lowering affect on our respiratory sytems and blood pressure, when we go through detox, the Catapres helps to keep the bp low. One of the reasons ...
Medication - Help for healing endocrine system due to long term opiate?
Question posted by buzzlessbee on 5 Apr 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: doctor, opiate, medication
cetteferge's answer: That's a tough one since you say you have to continue taking opiates/pain meds. Drs. have a hard time with this one. First, you've got to find a terrific Endocrinologist, one that believes in both Eastern/Western medicine, or is at least open-minded ...
Thyroid testing? Can someone educate me about which tests above and beyond?
Question posted by Anonymous on 3 Apr 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: thyroid disease, fibromyalgia, thyroid
cetteferge's comment: You're so welcome. I sure know how it feels to be lost and not know where to begin! Just ask your Internist to recommend a very good Endocrinologist, saying that you really want to get to the bottom of why you're so tired, sore, achy, etc., etc. and ...