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Really happy for you. I could read the excitement in your words that you feel such a relief to be gaining some of your independence plus the pain management. I too found such relief in the split dose method. I have went thru three teeth breaking off at the gumline (so the nerve is exposed) and some gall bladder issues and thank God for the methadone as it helped in my pain. My doctor told me the analgesic side of methadone only last twelve hours at most so if you have a pain issue that can last more on the twenty four seven side, well methadone is great for pain relief in twelve hour intervals so the split dosing is right on time with that. Keep up the good work. In three months I will hopefully qualify for two week takehomes which will help put space between me having to go an hour each way once a week. It has took me three years instead of the two it usually takes to get the next level. I relapsed once nine months ago which starts the whole year wait all over. I was almost there then. Stupid move went to Daytona (old stomping grounds) called old playmates etc...You know the drill.
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Wishing you the best in love and life. Finallyachance.

Hi Bboy, I just wanted to say that I recognize what a big step forward it is for you to be getting your take-homes now and it is great to hear how well you are doing. I'm glad you have kept this thread going with updates, and I think it is cool that you decided to keep posting on the sub forum even though you ended up deciding that methadone was a better option for you. I'm really glad you did decide to stick around here, I think it's a plus to have some diversity on the forum, in terms of people's treatment plans and stories. Also, it's just nice to have some consistency of menbers, although of course, new people are always a big part of any online forum too. So, anyway thanks for continuing to post, and I continue to wish you well and applaud all your successes!

Thanku both so much for your posts. Its nice to see even people hear can see the changes and how i feel just from reading my post. Yea FC methadone has done wonders for my pain too i have never felt this good while i was on suboxone so its been almost 5 years since ive gotten true pain relief. And i only wish i found methadone sooner i put myself through a living hell to stay clean those four years on subs but i will say no matter how bad my pain got subs at least helped reduce cravings. I guess i have alot of anger knowing i wasted five years of my lifed when the cure was right in front of my eyes, but i bought into the whole methadone junkie crap but its no different than suboxone. And yea i def had to stick around i like this forum, alot kind people, lots of real life experience and accurate information!

Def will keep u guys updated and now im counting down the days till im ready for weekly takehomes lol jk lets not get to far ahead of myself B.
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Yes these drugs saved our life's. But does that mean we have to give the rest of our life to these drugs?

It is obvious that you are in extreme pain and that your doctor's are working with you. Question, can you get a pain pump? I was just put on prialt a non narcotic. I feel like I can see the light. Incredible pain relief, and I don't get high at all. I would not be here today if I had to continue down the road you are on. Your body will never get a chance to heal. Are you doing exercise it will help you immensely. I hope you will succeed at whatever course you choose.

The Prialt pain pump is very risky and has many negative side effects, including hallucinations. It does work for some people, but MANY have had very bad experiences with it. The meds are delivered right into the spinal canal instead of orally, etc.

If it helps you, britianyann, that's TERRIFIC! More power to you. Smile

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Hey guys a quick update for you.

Things are going beyond great right now my pain is almost non existent on good days now that the weather is heating up. I also graduated from my out patient rehab program as well which is a great feeling and will save me alot of money to lol. And i dont know if i mention this but i have also started looking into getting my operations done and will have two updated MRI this summer to see were things are at and if all goes well i might start talking/looking for DRs to see there perspective on were things are at and whats possible. Other than that all is well im coming to a year of being on methadone which is nice bc this is by far the best year ive had in 13 years!
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Yes these drugs saved our life's. But does that mean we have to give the rest of our life to these drugs?

wow bboy" i'm impressed on how well methadone works for you!!!
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Quick update

Hey guys today is my bday and i am happy to say im doing well and cant wait to see what this new year of my life holds. Everything is still going great, i was talking with my counselor and he said weekly take homes are nt to far off after all the progress ive done/shown since starting weekend take homes. And i was also put on the once a month drug test list bc of how well im doing. Im looking foward to this summer for once and im truly not worried about running into old friends like i always do when school is ending. Bc for once in my life im truly happy with were my life is at. I have true friends, im in a good place with my family and have a girl that loves me for me and knows all my past and still choose to be with me. Tanks for listening.
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Happy mothers daay to all your moms and the moms on da forum.

My mom said something to me today that truly let me know all the hard work i put forth is finally paying off. She said when i asked her what she wanted for mothers day that i already gave her the best gift possible. That she hasnt seen me this happy/healthy in years and it has taken a huge weight off her shoulders knowing she doesnt hve to worry about me 24/7. Ya know we cant really see our progress but the people around us can, and to here someone of importance say this to you is a great feeling.

A lil upate im telling any of you who deal with serious chronic pain, try your best to start a strengthening program with your Dr/local gym instructor it has really made a huge difference. It really takes some of the strain and pressure off whaever injury you have. And im not going to lie the first few weeks really hurt and you will b sore but it def pays off.
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Yes these drugs saved our life's. But does that mean we have to give the rest of our life to these drugs?

That's awesome that you got such great feedback from your mom Bboy! I'm sure it is one of the hardest things to do in life...being a mother and watching your child's life be overtaken by addiction.

A lil update here. As of last week it has been a full year since starting methadone. And this has been one great year to say the least, I have finnaly found a medication that does not get me high and manages my pain just as good as the opiates that ruined my life did. I found the girl who I'm going to spend the rest of my life with, my family relationships have been repaired and r better than ever and most importantly i can respect myself. I had a physical done by the Dr which was a nice surprise BC they are staying on top of my health and blood tests not just throwing large amounts of opiates at me like I'm just a number. Also the Dr said that I'm not to far from getting weekly take homes which would be the ultimate test of my recovery and I can say I feel real good about how I will take on this next step of my recovery. And I have increased my workouts which have made the biggest difference in managing my pain because I have strengthened the muscle around my injuries which gives me more support and less stress on my shoulder and knee. As summer continues I hope to increase my cardio exercise and continue a healthy recovery.
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What do you guys think?

The other day why at the clinic I was talking to this kid who just had his 1st app to c if the program will accept him or not. Anyways I was in shock to find out his DOC and addiction was to subtext and he wants to switch to methadone to get off the subutext what do u say to this kid? I doubt the clinic will accept him BC luckily they r very careful at who they accept based on your addiction more recently. Like I heard alot of the people who show up addicted to just hydrocodone and so fourth are being turned away or have the option of being put on the Dr suboxone waiting list.oh yea the head Dr at the clinic also runs his own private suboxone practice. and I've had many great conversation with him in comparing to two drugs. Anyways I'm wondering what you would of told this kid? I told him you could turn your small addiction into something much more serious BC u r going to get much higher on methadone that bupernorphine.
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Yes these drugs saved our life's. But does that mean we have to give the rest of our life to these drugs?

Bump

Just was wondering what u guys thought about my most recent post?
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Yes these drugs saved our life's. But does that mean we have to give the rest of our life to these drugs?

Hey Bboy,

It may start happening more and more with the ease of obtaining Sub on the street. With the films they have tried to slow it down by the bar coding, but it seems likely that a person may try Bup before any other opiates and find they like it. We had a person with just that problem here recently.

I doubt if it will end up as a large problem but we know they're out there. How to treat them is the problem. We all had trouble weaning down from our DOC so we chose opiate replacement therapy instead. In the case of someone being addicted to Buprenorphine, it should just be a slow and steady taper. Hmmm, but will it work?

Well you got my 2¢
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Bboy, some threads on this forum don't get more than one or two responses. Your thread has gone on for 7 pages and now you're making up personalized reasons why not enough people have responded to you? The thread is about your "switch". Your switch is over and maybe people feel the topic has already run it's course.

You really should stop taking things so personally. If you have more to discuss, start a new thread.
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Oh hat u completey misread what i was saying! It was a joke it doesnt matter if people post in my thread ive shared what i wanted to say. Now i just post updates, and the topic is still very alive for myself. I get pms every day about this thread and methadone in general. Besides it would b pretty sad if i took things personall from an internet forum.

Just a quick update all is well things are only getting better which is a huge plus. Graduated from my outside drug treatment program and now starting to work with a mental health Dr who specializes in ocd behaviors. Also working with him to get off prozac which is something ive really wanted to do. But if i can get rid of the last lil bit of ocd behaviors i have left, i truly think ill be ready to get my operations done. So im going to give it my best shot to work with this Dr. Other than that just enjoying life without pain for summer in 13 years so i cant complain the least bit.
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Yes these drugs saved our life's. But does that mean we have to give the rest of our life to these drugs?

BBoy I don't usually visit this forum too much anymore...I just felt like there was not enough methadone activity, although I must say I as a methadone client was offered a lot of support by all the people on this site. So it was nothing bad about the forum per say I just needed a more actively involved methadone support forum.

I think of y'all often tho and every once in a while I lurk checking on you, Hat, DOAQ, amber, romeo, slipper and a few others. I am glad to hear things have moved right a long for you. I got my 13 carries/takehomes last month and it has been nice to only go to the clinic twice a month, but now I have even less interaction with others on methadone.
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Wishing you the best in love and life. Finallyachance.

Hi finallyachance (aka---running bear. LOL),

I'm so glad to hear you're doing well and that you got some take homes.....you go girl!!!

Thanks for checking in and letting us know you're doing good.
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Yeah I never really minded driving there everyday either too much. Snow was a bit iffy at times but it was a way to stay connected to recovery daily plus, I have a wonderful counselor which is nit so often the case.

Romeo how is amber??
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Wishing you the best in love and life. Finallyachance.

Hey finallyachance,

Amber is about the same, goofy as ever!! LOL

She's actually doing really good with her recovery, I know you'd be proud of her, cuz I am!!
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We talked for over an hour today, on google+ chat,,,,

LOL

and who cares if im goofy!!!
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