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complications after quitting heroin (including abortion)

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HeatherWesling

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I just got an abortion on the 15th and i am taking suboxone but i am also epileptic as well and i am going through withdrawals. yesterday i had serious abdominal pains that were so bad that made me vomit but after i threw up they went away and i wanted to know if thats because of my w/d or the abortion. also is having low blood pressure a symptom of w/d's from heroin or should i be concerned? I am also only 97 pounds. also i have been really weak to. when will i start gaining weight again and regaining strength? can i get a little insight in w/d's anyone?
 
Heroin WD tends to raise blood pressure in extreme cases, not lower it. People are often scripted Clonidine to force BP down. Did you take this? Are you taking anything like Seroquel to help you sleep? Any other meds you have taken recently?

The abortion complications are beyond my knowledge, but people do get stomach issues in WD
 
If you are having any abdominal pain after having an abortion you should at least make a phone call to make sure everything is OK. It is normal to have cramping for a few days but they should be no more intense than menstrual cramps. You could also tell the doctor or nurse you are talking to about the WD's so that they have all the necessary information to give you the right advice. The most serious complication after an abortion would be infection and you don't want to wait if that is the case, so I urge you to call your doctor (or whoever performed the abortion). Good luck and good for you for quitting H!<3
 
^Excellent advice. We can't know what's going on with your body from a brief internet description, it's always wisest to contact a doctor in these kinds of situations. Hope you're ok <3

RedLeader said:
Heroin WD tends to raise blood pressure in extreme cases, not lower it.
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The OP switched from heroin to Suboxone though and Suboxone can lower your blood pressure (possibly more than other opioids), so it could potentially be a side effect of the Suboxone.
 
But can any of you tell me how long it may take for me to gain some weight? I lost almost 25 pounds during the use and And I am 21 days clean today :-)
 
What is your diet like? Read up on a healthy diet and also get clear on what a healthy weight is for your age and height. As long as you are eating right and exercising, the weight should return at a reasonable rate. You don't want to gain it all back in a matter of weeks--that would throw your system off even more.

Has all the cramping gone away?
 
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