dysuriea and itching caused by opiates

[nycemsmedic]

hello all, i was just wondering if any one can inlighten me on what are the physiological causes of dysuriea and itching after opiate usage. im taking vicodan, and about 1/2 hour after the first dose im itching like crazy. then as if that wasnt enough i try to go to the bathroom and i cant pee. i tried to dring lotsa water, but all that happnes is my bladder gets fuller and is painful. im at a loss here and appricate any info. thanks Dave

[Jonesing]

If you are still "itching" from them, you are probably not hooked yet. QUIT NOW! unless you are using as prescribed for serious pain. When I first started I also got the itches, and kind of liked it. Two years later I'm hooked, and looking for a way out. I definently don't itch or even catch that high anymore. I'm not trying to preach to you, just some friendly advice from someone who wishes they had stopped when I could have.

Jonesing

[pgarne8]

I agree with jonesing quit now or live a life of pure hell. pam

[mpvt]

Try benadryl it works wonders for the itch.As far as the dysuriea goes that's par for the course in my experience,try running the tap water to a trickle (it has actually worked for me).These other 2 posters have valid concerns,if you don't need to be taking this medication then don't.I was addicted to narcotics for 22 years and believe me it was hell,fun for the first couple of years then I couldn't get one bit of a euphoric buzz at all.Now I'm on methadone probably for the rest of my life.Mind you the methadone has saved my life but it would have been alot better for me physically,mentally,and monetarily if I had never taken them in the first place.My story is to long for this forum and what matters is your health and well being.....Take care and be careful....Dave

[nycemsmedic]

wow, you guys are soo honest. thats really cool, plus the fact that you are giving me good advice......thank you. im going to take the advice. i kept thinking that ill be ok...ha who am i fooling. god bless you all, and again thank you

[pgarne8]

I Pam am also on the methadone program. I wish i had someone to tell me about the future of using Prescription pain pills pure hell yes thanks to the meth program but i wish i caught the problem in time. YOU CAN and start now good luck. Dont take em if you can help it