pixbellterrace
Greenlighter
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- Oct 6, 2017
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Hello newbie here! I've been on prescription opioid meds for 17 years (panadeine forte, tramadol, Palexia and lastly
Norspan patch (suboxone) to wean myself off). I recently tapered down from the patch 20mg_10mg-5mg-off. I'm at day 26 off all meds except for an occasional valium prescribed to me for withdrawals. I'm over the worst and yes it's been rough but I'm still waking up at 3am and can't go back to sleep and my heart seems to be beating harder and faster. I also am feeling like I'm lacking in dopamine, hard to do anything at the moment. How long can I expect these things to go on for after being on meds for so long? Hanging out to be able to sleep for more than 4-5 hrs a night. Also the meds have slowed down my gut function and regularity, having heaps of gut issues. Any approximate time windows for improvement would be welcome, thank you
Norspan patch (suboxone) to wean myself off). I recently tapered down from the patch 20mg_10mg-5mg-off. I'm at day 26 off all meds except for an occasional valium prescribed to me for withdrawals. I'm over the worst and yes it's been rough but I'm still waking up at 3am and can't go back to sleep and my heart seems to be beating harder and faster. I also am feeling like I'm lacking in dopamine, hard to do anything at the moment. How long can I expect these things to go on for after being on meds for so long? Hanging out to be able to sleep for more than 4-5 hrs a night. Also the meds have slowed down my gut function and regularity, having heaps of gut issues. Any approximate time windows for improvement would be welcome, thank you