My Dr. also agreed that I was a perfect candidate for
suboxone and I am taking 2mg twice a day. He also said this would work for my chronic pain - well he was WRONG! I am in so much pain, my back is just killing me, I hurts to sit, stand or walk right now. On the other hand, I am not using the narcotics and for that I am grateful. I have had minor withdrawl symptoms, no cravings, and I know as long as I take this, I can't get any effects (high)from taking a narcotic. But I have found the drawback to the suboxone is random muscle jerks, especially when sleeping/relaxing, MAJOR constipation, and no pain relief and very limited to what I can take for relieving pain. So I have very mixed feelings on whether I like it or not. I have 40 days clean, have gone through day treatment at a AODA facility, and am attending NA meetings. This has sparked a very positive change in me, I forgot how nice it is to be in control and interacting with the world again! Right now, since my back pain has gotten to the point of being almost debilitating, my Dr. gave me a very short script for Oral Toradol, while I go to my chiropractor (doing visits every day), I know I can't take the medication longer than 4-5 days. My doc only gave me enough for 4 days, so I can't abuse this either!!