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Old 06-07-2009, 10:57 PM
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Pam ... If my memory is correct you skipped yesterday, took .25mg today and you should be starting the two day skip on Monday. Let me know how you're doing. I want you to be done with this so we can start tapering those klonopin. Let me know what's up. God bless.
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Old 06-08-2009, 12:02 AM
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Hi Melinda and PAM

Just wanted to say "hi".... glad you got a kick out of the George Forman/steak comment. I read about it on some thread recently when Robert was talking about his reaction to Ambien and I thought it was hilarious. Didn't some one else end up at McDonalds in the middle of the night not knowing how they got there, etc?

Nice weather here, been working in the yard, came inside to check the threads and see if I could offer any of my wisdom.....LOL.....hehehehe, that is pretty funny.

Hope all is well with you? Better get back outside, sometimes I get involved with the posts and end up spending hours in here and before i know it (as I am SURE you are aware!) it's getting dark )

PAM - Hey skipper girl...how is it going this morning? Hope well. It must be very strange not to take anything in a day....how wonderful. Hope you are not having much in the way of w/d symptoms.

By the way, I live a couple hours form Lake Tahoe, yes it is a beautiful place, one of my favorites. Heck come on out to California some day and visit!

Just wanted to say "hi".....let us know how things are going.

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Hey Mags...I believe I'm the one that drove to McDonalds and got ice cream and don't remember driving there....pretty scary

Well girl yes I'm offically a skipper girl tomorrow will be the start of day two for skipping....so wish me luck . It went well but around 10:00pm I got that RLS mess but did get thru it so it should be interesting what day 2 will be like...

So how is your taper going are you still at 4mg ? I looked and went to 37.5 mg after the 4mg taper hope that helps....

Hey the 2:30am steak dinner at Melinda's sounds good Pretty sad we all run on very little sleep these days.

I would love to come out to California and visit...actually I'd love to move out there. The weather here has been in the 60's and rainy really sucks...

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Old 06-08-2009, 12:07 AM
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Pam ... If my memory is correct you skipped yesterday, took .25mg today and you should be starting the two day skip on Monday. Let me know how you're doing. I want you to be done with this so we can start tapering those klonopin. Let me know what's up. God bless.
Hi Robert...My first skip day went pretty well got the RLS around 10:00 pm but it finally went away.....tommorrow I will skip 2 days I only hope day 2 will be ok since thats when the symtom can start so say a prayer for me.
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Old 06-08-2009, 12:25 AM
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Hi Pam
Your to funny...Im not telling a thing ... sorry we were MIA......

I would come and help you clean it's easy to clean someone else's house...did you know I have a cleaning business...
I'm a kick a$$ house cleaner...LOL...
But it's not as much fun doing my own house...
maybe because know one is paying me...

I know it's scary at first when you get clean, but you get use to it pretty fast, I still have my days when my fibro kicks in and the disks in my back hurt..
but I just remember what it was like when I was addicted to the drugs and that gets me moving...
I like to spend money and not spend it on drugs...
you know what I mean...

hope you don't mind me saying this but I'm proud of you...
life is good.

Talk to you later, Melinda
Hi Melinda....you don't need to say a thing LOL
I thought of cleaning houses for some exra money just don't know what I have to clean or charge...
He I have the perfect thing for the pain ...the have it at the gym and I bought one the other day and my mid back actully stopped hurting it's a foam roller and you need the 36in. long one . I like the one at the gym better but this works just as well and is only about $35 and you can get it at any sports store . I will get the and give it to you tomorrow...

Well tomorrow I start my 2 day skip which me luck... more worried about day 2 since most problems start then .
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:46 PM
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Hey Skipper Girl:

How you doing? Hope you are feeling okay today.....it may be a struggle right now, but, man, you are almost done! Today I have been thinking about the people who have "made it" and have that feeling of "I want what they have!" / Of course, it's up to me.

Hope the day went well.

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Old 06-08-2009, 10:49 PM
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Hi Pam
I was just wondering how day 2 of skipping is going...

Oh man..LOL...I shouldn't tell you guys this ...
I was reading mags post you and she said hey skipper girl to you and I was wondering what she was talking about...
Then i just ask how the skipping was going and it dawn on me...
Boy am I slow....

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Old 06-09-2009, 12:09 AM
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Hi pam- I am wondering how you are? I hated this part, please post and let us know how it's going.
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Old 06-10-2009, 06:59 AM
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Hi Pam
I was just wondering how day 2 of skipping is going...

Oh man..LOL...I shouldn't tell you guys this ...
I was reading mags post you and she said hey skipper girl to you and I was wondering what she was talking about...
Then i just ask how the skipping was going and it dawn on me...
Boy am I slow....

Talk to you later, Melinda
Ok now Melinda thats just too funny...glad u figured that one out...I would have started to worry about u....I think we are all slow at times....
It had a couple bumps little less energy forced my self to do things....spent half the day on face book talking to friends....Couldn't sleep last night heard those dang birds at 4:30am and still could go back to sleep so here I am....legs are starting to ache and restless but I made it though the two day.....U can start to cheer with Mags for me now
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Old 06-10-2009, 07:21 AM
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Hey Skipper Girl:

How you doing? Hope you are feeling okay today.....it may be a struggle right now, but, man, you are almost done! Today I have been thinking about the people who have "made it" and have that feeling of "I want what they have!" / Of course, it's up to me.

Hope the day went well.

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Hey Mags....We have to do something with Melinda ....Skipper Girl went right over her head but finally got it....
The second day was ok other than no energy had to force my self...I did sleep good that night...it's the evenings I have issues .....last night I couldn't sleep darn birds started again at 4:30 screw nature when it keeps u awake.....I just got the achey legs and restless during the night....it's wierd food really doesn't taste good but I force myself to eat....it's like at night I don't know what to do with myself...can't get comfortable anywhere....even the Klonopin doesn't do a thing ...

I take .25 today then 3 day skip little more worried since I see what day two was like..

Go for it are u still at 4mg? I remember you saying u dropped to 3mg I don't think Robert dropped me that low ...I remember some 37mg something like that...just don't drop so low if u keep having problems but make sure u talk to Robert....You can do it...
I'll talk to u later...
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Old 06-10-2009, 07:57 AM
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Pam ... If my memory is correct you skipped yesterday, took .25mg today and you should be starting the two day skip on Monday. Let me know how you're doing. I want you to be done with this so we can start tapering those klonopin. Let me know what's up. God bless.
Hi Robert...Ok I made it though day 2 now so I will take .25 today then skip 3 days...Pretty much lack of energy slept fine ,on day one....day 2 was ok till the evening which seems to be the worst start to get restless and last night I only slept 2 hrs and my legs have been achy since 3am...I did do some light excersice it just seems like any leg issues really bother me now....The Klonopin didn't even help with sleep ...I might as well take a baby aspirin. I will admit that I'm a little nervous this time only b/c of last night which was only 2 days....What is the reason for skipping ???

One question if I have to take a sliver on the next taper would I have to go back to the day one skip? Once I get past 4 day on the last that would mean no more Subs??? I just want off and to feel normal whatever that is....will these symtoms go away???
Food just doesn't taste right have to force myself to eat...Plus like tv I can't stay interested maybe b/c of the reslessness who knows...but it really sucks.

This weather doesn't help with energy topped with sress issues with family and then my dog hurt his leg and could hardly walk...but tring to stay calm.

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Old 06-10-2009, 11:21 AM
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Hi Robert...Ok I made it though day 2 now so I will take .25 today then skip 3 days...Pretty much lack of energy slept fine ,on day one....day 2 was ok till the evening which seems to be the worst start to get restless and last night I only slept 2 hrs and my legs have been achy since 3am...I did do some light excersice it just seems like any leg issues really bother me now....The Klonopin didn't even help with sleep ...I might as well take a baby aspirin. I will admit that I'm a little nervous this time only b/c of last night which was only 2 days....What is the reason for skipping ???

One question if I have to take a sliver on the next taper would I have to go back to the day one skip? Once I get past 4 day on the last that would mean no more Subs??? I just want off and to feel normal whatever that is....will these symtoms go away???
Food just doesn't taste right have to force myself to eat...Plus like tv I can't stay interested maybe b/c of the reslessness who knows...but it really sucks.

This weather doesn't help with energy topped with sress issues with family and then my dog hurt his leg and could hardly walk...but tring to stay calm.

Thank's and God Bless
Pam



Hi Pam ... skipping days is allowing your body time to see how you react to the half life before jumping off. NO if you had to take a sliver during the three days of skipping you would just pick up where you left off with the three day skip. When I did this the three days of skipping was the only time I took a sliver. That was when I came up with the day skipping thing for the end of the taper. Figured if I needed a sliver someone else might too.

I have seen people have to take a sliver a couple times before finishing. Not everyone needs a sliver but some do. Don't freak out about it either way Pam you're almost done regardless at this point.

Stay in touch over the three days of skipping. I want to make sure things go as good for you as possible. You're going to be the next subutex success story. You should be proud of yourself. Who would have thought six months ago? God bless.
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:19 PM
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Hi Pam ... skipping days is allowing your body time to see how you react to the half life before jumping off. NO if you had to take a sliver during the three days of skipping you would just pick up where you left off with the three day skip. When I did this the three days of skipping was the only time I took a sliver. That was when I came up with the day skipping thing for the end of the taper. Figured if I needed a sliver someone else might too.

I have seen people have to take a sliver a couple times before finishing. Not everyone needs a sliver but some do. Don't freak out about it either way Pam you're almost done regardless at this point.

Stay in touch over the three days of skipping. I want to make sure things go as good for you as possible. You're going to be the next subutex success story. You should be proud of yourself. Who would have thought six months ago? God bless.
Robert...thank's for the info about skipping...you figured right ....I will not let myself go thru what I did waiting those 5 days awhile back....so a silver now would still be .25? One more question sorry after the next skip will the w/ds fiinally stop such as leg aches,restlessness etc.. I know the energy is the last to come back....so I'll be opiate FREE correct??

God Bless you are a wonderfull person with a hugh heart
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Hey I am proud of myself couldn't have done this with out you...I can't wait to be free from this stuff....
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:27 PM
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Robert...thank's for the info about skipping...you figured right ....I will not let myself go thru what I did waiting those 5 days awhile back....so a silver now would still be .25? One more question sorry after the next skip will the w/ds fiinally stop such as leg aches,restlessness etc.. I know the energy is the last to come back....so I'll be opiate FREE correct??

God Bless you are a wonderfull person with a hugh heart
Pam

Hey I am proud of myself couldn't have done this with out you...I can't wait to be free from this stuff....



When this is over you will be totally opiate free! That is very cool!

A sliver is the smallest amount that gets you over the w/d symptom you took it for. A sliver shouldn't be any more than .25mg considering how low your dose is now.

I wish that I could say for sure that all symptoms will be gone now after the process of skipping days. Those symptoms should be gone or just about gone at least. If not you aren't completely done yet then you should take another sliver.

Play it by ear now Pam. You're almost done regardless of what happens. You shouldn't have any symptoms much longer. I want you to get COMPLETELY over all this though before beginning with the klonopin. So just relax today, get ready for the three days starting tomorrow and let's see what happens. You're already a winner! Stay in touch. God bless.
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Old 06-10-2009, 03:16 PM
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Hey Mags....We have to do something with Melinda ....Skipper Girl went right over her head but finally got it....
The second day was ok other than no energy had to force my self...I did sleep good that night...it's the evenings I have issues .....last night I couldn't sleep darn birds started again at 4:30 screw nature when it keeps u awake.....I just got the achey legs and restless during the night....it's wierd food really doesn't taste good but I force myself to eat....it's like at night I don't know what to do with myself...can't get comfortable anywhere....even the Klonopin doesn't do a thing ...

I take .25 today then 3 day skip little more worried since I see what day two was like..

Go for it are u still at 4mg? I remember you saying u dropped to 3mg I don't think Robert dropped me that low ...I remember some 37mg something like that...just don't drop so low if u keep having problems but make sure u talk to Robert....You can do it...
I'll talk to u later...
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Skipper Girl:

Well, what can I say.....it's Melinda O ...hehehehe. Oh, Hi Melinda...didn't know you were there! )

Pam, you go girl, you are doing it! You are going to make it, even if it take you a little longer with a few slivers here and there (I know it took Linda a little longer then usual due to having to take slivers here and there but what's important is that she made it) you are at THE END. Now, if you could just get some sleep.....f*****g birds! hehehehe, just shoot 'em (just kidding of course).

I'm having a terrible day due to pain (saw the doctor today, he thinks I have fibromyalgia....I don't know). I posted to my first thread "MADE IT THROUGH WITHDRAWAL, ETC." to bring it current. Melinda yelled at me because she said she had to chase me around threads to say "hi".. ) I do still have a sense of humor; the only thing that relieves the pain.....a distraction...for a minute.

Hang in there Pam.....well continue to be here cheering you on!

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Old 06-11-2009, 03:47 AM
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When this is over you will be totally opiate free! That is very cool!

A sliver is the smallest amount that gets you over the w/d symptom you took it for. A sliver shouldn't be any more than .25mg considering how low your dose is now.

I wish that I could say for sure that all symptoms will be gone now after the process of skipping days. Those symptoms should be gone or just about gone at least. If not you aren't completely done yet then you should take another sliver.

Play it by ear now Pam. You're almost done regardless of what happens. You shouldn't have any symptoms much longer. I want you to get COMPLETELY over all this though before beginning with the klonopin. So just relax today, get ready for the three days starting tomorrow and let's see what happens. You're already a winner! Stay in touch. God bless.
when i took a sliver at .25 and skipping i tried a .12 and it worked just fine. You're almost done and i am so excited for you !!
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Old 06-11-2009, 03:51 AM
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Well, what can I say.....it's Melinda O ...hehehehe. Oh, Hi Melinda...didn't know you were there! )

Pam, you go girl, you are doing it! You are going to make it, even if it take you a little longer with a few slivers here and there (I know it took Linda a little longer then usual due to having to take slivers here and there but what's important is that she made it) you are at THE END. Now, if you could just get some sleep.....f*****g birds! hehehehe, just shoot 'em (just kidding of course).

I'm having a terrible day due to pain (saw the doctor today, he thinks I have fibromyalgia....I don't know). I posted to my first thread "MADE IT THROUGH WITHDRAWAL, ETC." to bring it current. Melinda yelled at me because she said she had to chase me around threads to say "hi".. ) I do still have a sense of humor; the only thing that relieves the pain.....a distraction...for a minute.

Hang in there Pam.....well continue to be here cheering you on!

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Hi I have been reading your posts about all the tests and pain. What did they come up with Fibro? How is the Sub taper going? E-mail if you like .
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Hi pam- I am wondering how you are? I hated this part, please post and let us know how it's going.
Hey girl haven't heard from you in awhile...well I'm now on day 1 of the 3 day skip...have a hugh headache since 4 am really sucks...otherwise I'm fine...on the day 2 taper I didn't get any sleep the 2nd night and started to get muscle aches but not till late like around 5am ...so guess we will see what will happen on the next two days hopefully it will be fine....praying anyway..

I took some Valerian Root (it smells like stiking feet) and some Melatonin to sleep last night and I woke up around 4 am

really po'd at my husband it was like everything he did wrong I dream off it was really wierd...along with this headache.

Did you get any headaches on the skipping days? I really just think it's my sinuse's ...the weather here can't make up it's mind what it wants to do...even my teeth hurt it sucks nothing works for the pain....can't take pain pills just sinus meds etc...well keeps my mind off the taper...
So how have you been these days. Hope all is well.
Hope this all makes sense.....keep praying for me...
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Well, what can I say.....it's Melinda O ...hehehehe. Oh, Hi Melinda...didn't know you were there! )

Pam, you go girl, you are doing it! You are going to make it, even if it take you a little longer with a few slivers here and there (I know it took Linda a little longer then usual due to having to take slivers here and there but what's important is that she made it) you are at THE END. Now, if you could just get some sleep.....f*****g birds! hehehehe, just shoot 'em (just kidding of course).

I'm having a terrible day due to pain (saw the doctor today, he thinks I have fibromyalgia....I don't know). I posted to my first thread "MADE IT THROUGH WITHDRAWAL, ETC." to bring it current. Melinda yelled at me because she said she had to chase me around threads to say "hi".. ) I do still have a sense of humor; the only thing that relieves the pain.....a distraction...for a minute.

Hang in there Pam.....well continue to be here cheering you on!

Hugs,

mags
Hi Mags
Sounds like we all have the same problem Fibro except most doctors look at you like you crazy when you tell them you were diagnosed with it....what ever so I crazy but that cool...never did want to be normal it's no fun hahaha....i know all about chasing people around I just figure screw it you know where I'm at....

Well hope you are feeling better what dose are you on now??? I will pray for you...been doing that a lot lately..

Hey as for the birds if I had a gun I would shoot them what are they thinking getting up so freakin early....Well I'm on day 1 of the 3rd skip but I woke up with a hugh head ache and had some wierd dream...everything my husband ever did wrong I dreamed about boy I was actually mad at him...I took some Valerian Root which smell like stinky feet and Melatonin ....maybe that caused it hahaha.

On the two day skip it wasn't till day2 that I didn't sleep and stared getting achey around 4am so not to bad then around 9 I took my morning dose...hoping I get past day 2 on the 3 day skip....This headache really sucks but I don't think about the skip...nothing will get rid off it and can't take pain pills so out comes the ice packs and otc meds.Hope this makes since.
Ok you keep cheering b/c I'm still listening...
Talk soon and a Big Hug back at ya!!!
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Hi Robert....just reporting in ...the only issue I have is a pounding headache ....I don't think it has anything to do with my taper but hey... I just figure I'd mention it had it since 4 am really sucks...weather can't make up it's mind out here so i just think it's a sinus headache which nothing is working...but hey it keeps my mind off the taper since my brain hurts too bad.. hehehe Thats if I still have one
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Pam ..... What do you normally take for a headache like this?

I have had really bad headaches in the past hence my past recommendations to you for Zomig. Of course Zomig is by prescription only. For every day plain old bad headaches excedrin for migraines usually helps me pretty good. We've all got our favorite over the counter meds. There are a lot of choices for headache meds, whatever works best.

You shouldn't have any noticeable ongoing headaches from the sub taper though. I'm sure you're having some anxiety at this point just thinking about being done with the subs entirely. That in itself can make us a little tense and that's okay.

Try to not let yourself worry about life after the taper, you're going to be better than ever when you finish. But realize that it's normal to feel uneasy when we get to a point where we're almost ready to stop opiates ENTIRELY especially after all these years. You've used for decades just like me. That does make this even a little more difficult than if you had used for a year or two. It just makes sense, so be easy on yourself when you can.

Thanks for keeping me posted during this process. I want to know how the skipping days is working for you. You're almost there but there is no reason for you to suffer. It won't be long now. God bless.
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Pam ..... What do you normally take for a headache like this?

I have had really bad headaches in the past hence my past recommendations to you for Zomig. Of course Zomig is by prescription only. For every day plain old bad headaches excedrin for migraines usually helps me pretty good. We've all got our favorite over the counter meds. There are a lot of choices for headache meds, whatever works best.

You shouldn't have any noticeable ongoing headaches from the sub taper though. I'm sure you're having some anxiety at this point just thinking about being done with the subs entirely. That in itself can make us a little tense and that's okay.

Try to not let yourself worry about life after the taper, you're going to be better than ever when you finish. But realize that it's normal to feel uneasy when we get to a point where we're almost ready to stop opiates ENTIRELY especially after all these years. You've used for decades just like me. That does make this even a little more difficult than if you had used for a year or two. It just makes sense, so be easy on yourself when you can.

Thanks for keeping me posted during this process. I want to know how the skipping days is working for you. You're almost there but there is no reason for you to suffer. It won't be long now. God bless.
Robert....I use to take pain pills so far I have taken sinus pills. 600 mg Mortrin,Tyenol and an ice pack.

Oh trust me last thing I'm worried about is my taper my head hurts to much to even think about that .I'm sure it's a sinus headache even my face hurts ( please no remarks on that one I know it's tempting) Other than that I'm fine as far as the taper goes ...I use to get headaches but the pills stopped them but if I did get one I use to just keep popping whatever it took till it stopped.

Hey, this couldn't be a rebound headache could it ....just wondering... I have some Fioricet (it's Butalbital/apap/caffiene )not sure if i can take it and my head hurts too much to look it up.
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Pam .... barbiturates (fioricet) are not affected by the subutex as it's not an opiate.

I obviously do NOT advise taking fioricet but you've got to decide at this point how badly your head really hurts. I don't know how serious your headache really is. I know a headache can be totally debilitating at a certain point.

You're almost done with the subs Pam. You need to make some of the judgement calls at this point. You know how you feel. Tell me what you think. Don't be cruel to yourself if you're having severe headaches but try to NOT compromise your recovery either. You have to call this one yourself. God bless.
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Pam .... barbiturates (fioricet) are not affected by the subutex as it's not an opiate.

I obviously do NOT advise taking fioricet but you've got to decide at this point how badly your head really hurts. I don't know how serious your headache really is. I know a headache can be totally debilitating at a certain point.

You're almost done with the subs Pam. You need to make some of the judgement calls at this point. You know how you feel. Tell me what you think. Don't be cruel to yourself if you're having severe headaches but try to NOT compromise your recovery either. You have to call this one yourself. God bless.
Ok this one is debiltating but I will not take the Fiorcet since I have take some more sinus meds and allergy and klonopin oh and Requip ....I'm getting my ice packs and going to bed....at this point something needs to work or I will scream ..ok no screaming that would hurt more.

So could it be a rebound headache ?

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Robert....I use to take pain pills so far I have taken sinus pills. 600 mg Mortrin,Tyenol and an ice pack.

Oh trust me last thing I'm worried about is my taper my head hurts to much to even think about that .I'm sure it's a sinus headache even my face hurts ( please no remarks on that one I know it's tempting) Other than that I'm fine as far as the taper goes ...I use to get headaches but the pills stopped them but if I did get one I use to just keep popping whatever it took till it stopped.

Hey, this couldn't be a rebound headache could it ....just wondering... I have some Fioricet (it's Butalbital/apap/caffiene )not sure if i can take it and my head hurts too much to look it up.
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Hi Pam
I dont know about the rebound ? but that was some funny stuff when you said you use to take pain pills for your headache ...
Hope you get a good nights sleep and feel good in the morning..
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Ok this one is debiltating but I will not take the Fiorcet since I have take some more sinus meds and allergy and klonopin oh and Requip ....I'm getting my ice packs and going to bed....at this point something needs to work or I will scream ..ok no screaming that would hurt more.

So could it be a rebound headache ?

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Mixing "barbs" with other drugs can be dangerous. I think it's wise of you not to mix the different meds together. I'm not a big fan of barbitruates. That's just me.

I don't know about rebound headaches .... I don't know what you're talking about using that term. I only know that if it hurts badly enough you get rid of it. Headaches are a real distraction to put it mildly.

Don't take anything if you don't have to. If you have to be careful. God bless.
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Mixing "barbs" with other drugs can be dangerous. I think it's wise of you not to mix the different meds together. I'm not a big fan of barbitruates. That's just me.

I don't know about rebound headaches .... I don't know what you're talking about using that term. I only know that if it hurts badly enough you get rid of it. Headaches are a real distraction to put it mildly.

Don't take anything if you don't have to. If you have to be careful. God bless.
Hi Robert....alrighty I'm still alive and so far the headache stopped earlier this morning. Boy just touching the base of my head is sore even my jaw hurts that's how bad it was....I didn't take the Fiorcet ....just the other stuff from OTC I listed and couple ice packs....

I read about rebound headaches somewhere ...well if I ever find were I saw that I will let you know.I asked the one doctor about about Zomig and she couldn't find it so she gave me something else but it just prevent Migraines and I read up on it didn't like what I read so didn't fill it...it was called Topamax

Well anyway the headaches gone but it's letting me know it's still back there...I did end up waking up at 2am with with a milder case os RLS so I took Klonopin and was actually able to get it to stop and sleep since I still had a headache...well it's day 2 of my 3 day skip so hopefull it well go...my legs are just a little achey....

Well the night will be the real test since that's when the RLS starts....I just keep praying I actually think I was being tested yesterday....I read several other post that people have the same horriable RLS so I'm not totally nut's yet. ....Sometimes I feel like your problem child.
Sorry so long I will keep you posted and keep myself busy...

Thanks so much Robert,
Pam
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I dont know about the rebound ? but that was some funny stuff when you said you use to take pain pills for your headache ...
Hope you get a good nights sleep and feel good in the morning..
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Hey Melinda I do feel better this morning....Never gave that comment much thought till now...
talk later I know where to find you hahaha.....Pam
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Pam ... you aren't a problem child. You're almost done, that's why I do this.

Wanted to mention about the Zomig though. If you look back at your old posts you were telling me in one of them about the dr not being able to find Zomig in the PDR or whatever. You were misspelling zomig. You were spelling it something like zimig. You might want to ask again but be sure you've got the spelling right. It's a good headache med and I don't know of any adverse side effects.

Stay in touch, keep me posted. God bless.
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Pam ... you aren't a problem child. You're almost done, that's why I do this.

Wanted to mention about the Zomig though. If you look back at your old posts you were telling me in one of them about the dr not being able to find Zomig in the PDR or whatever. You were misspelling zomig. You were spelling it something like zimig. You might want to ask again but be sure you've got the spelling right. It's a good headache med and I don't know of any adverse side effects.

Stay in touch, keep me posted. God bless.
Robert...at first I did spell it wrong but then I pulled out the paper I wrote it down on and it was correct....this wasn't my normal doctor so I need to make an appointment with that one to get some....I just go to that one for trigger point injections (which didn't work) she doesn't seem to bright about meds from what I have seen so far.... I have an appointment with the Sub doctor on the 17th maybe he will know and then I won't need to see my primary....hate going to doctors all they want to do is cover the problems not fix them.....
Well I'll keep you posted right now I'm trying to get some relief from my Thoracic area of my back which was the main reason for pain pills I use to take...it really sucks but oh well..I'll keep you posted...
Thank's again and God Bless
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Hey Melinda I do feel better this morning....Never gave that comment much thought till now...
talk later I know where to find you hahaha.....Pam
Hi Pam sorry but it was pretty funny I was reading it to Robert and I was laughing not at you but I use to take pain pills for just about anything...
kind of like well ya !!!
Thats what got us in trouble...LOL
Hope you had a good day...
I just got home.it was a long day...
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