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Pain Management Disaster: Help **Going through MS Contin Self-Detox**

Princess Cannabis

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So I got kicked out of a pain clinic unknowingly. Just found out on accident.

My mom and I went to the same clinic. She was on MS Contin w/Lortab. I was only on percocet at that time. She failed a drug test (which you only take ONCE a year) for percocet. She's just naive about this stuff, but she took my medicine without asking. She and the family addresses she has a little bit of a problem (taking 2 lortabs a day instead of 1), but I'm not here to discuss this. She told the doctor the truth and said she stole them from me. I was unaware she had stolen and taken my percocets until it was too late.

My doctor basically said that legally, I, not her, am the one at fault and that I have committed a felony. He kept her on as a patient and me, too. At this time, I had been on MS Contin 15mg 3x daily. We both had two more appointments with him. They were uneasy appointments.The doc did some suspicious medication changes with me but I won't go into that. Point is, I knew they were trying to get rid of me.

They gave me a drug test during this time. I expected it and passed.

The next month they tested me again. I didn't expect it (they usually test once a year) and failed for cannabis.

I won't get into my disease, but it is hella painful. At this time I have about 25 pills left (MS Contins 30 MG). I take 2x a day. I have no choice but to use my remaining meds to taper myself down. They kicked me out without even tapering me down, which is so inhumane. Getting kicked out is making my life unlivable. That 60mg morphine made my life finally liveable. But now that they have kicked me out for failing for WEED (pssh its for the fucking morphine nausea!! >__<), I have to taper myself down.

I'm starting by not taking my night pain pill (I never abuse my meds. I take 1 30MG MS Contin once every 12 hours). I can handle withdrawals ya'll. It's the mental part and the physical pain from my incurable disease. Still, any tips on MS Contin would be appreciated. I have done fentanyl 25mcg cold turkey and the withdrawals lasted THREE STRAIGHT MONTHS. I know extended release opioids take longer to detox, much longer.

Ok so back to pain management, what should I do? Am I supposed to tell a new doctor the truth about what happened? If I did, they may take me as a drug seeker (I am 23 and look 16). But they may also believe me, and put me back on the 30mg MS Contin. This medicine makes my life LIVEABLE. Now I am right back to square one, bedridden. I have dreams and goals. And now its just crashing down because my stupid pain.

So any pain management advice on how to handle new doctors (I am going to a different town) is desperately needed from me.

One more thing. My doctor who treats my interstitial cystitis and pelvic floor disorder is an angel. I have a direct line to him, and I called him and asked him to send recommendation to a "narcotic only" pain management facility inside a hospital. He said he would, and I believe him, but they can't get me in for another 30+ days. I have a second appointment with another doctor just in case, and it is in a few days. So that may be the doctor that I just "tell the truth" to, because what have I got to lose? (my mom made the second appointment out of desperation.)

And I know for a fact all I need is the above doctor's recommendation. There is no requirement to transfer my records from my last clinic. I'd have to consent to that, and there is nothing making me do that.
 
If it were me I would tell this second doctor about the inhumane way you were treated at the pain clinic.Morphine withdrawls are hellish and a cold turkey detox is incredibley cruel.I know legality discussions aren't allowed on here so all I will say is that you didn't commit a felony,the pm doc was just talking shit.That would only be the case if you willingly shared but you didn't know.You can't realistically be expected to stare at your bottle of pills 24/7.If this new doctor has any sort of compassion he/she may well be appalled at the pm doc's treatment of you.His office may well ask you to sign a release so they can obtain your medical records.I would comply and sign it,you don't want to be seen as uncooperative or having something to hide.If the other doctor has an issue with the pot I would tell him why you smoked it and promise not to do it anymore.Some doctors really don't care about weed,others do but just promise not to smoke it anymore.I would also refrain from drinking for 3 days or so before your appointment.I,ve had blood alcohol levels be an issue with doctors who sent drug tests to a lab.I promised not to drink to excess antmore and that was good enough.

As far as your taper,I would break the pills in half and take half in the Am,half at night.Then,when you get abot halfway through your stash,your body should have somewhat adjusted to your new dosage and you can try a quarter pill 2x a day and for your last cople of pills break the quarters in half and do them 2x daily.You will no doubt have some discomfort and probably withdrawls but this plan should help alleviate those feelings somewhat.Hope this helps and good luck with your new doctors.
 
You're an angel. Thank you for taking the time to answer. I didn't actually check this post until now, but at this point I am down to 7.5mg 2x a day. There's been discomfort but I've been using my suppository valium (it actually helps my pelvic muscle spasms) for my pain. The withdrawals symptoms are nothing compared to my pain ( the whole reason I needed medicine in the first place).

You're right. If they ask for the records of the last place, I will comply. I'll tell the truth. As far as drinking goes, I rarely drink because I have a bladder disease. But I'll be sure not to drink anywhere near my appointment.

Its sounds terrible but I missed my appointment that my mom made for me because....lol....I was in too much pain to go.

The first clinic I had my records sent to may not be right for me. They never, ever, ever answer the phone. My own doctors have sent the records there twice. I have left 3 messages in the last three weeks, and they never return my calls. I think I will try the clinic my mom recommended me to instead. I don't think I want a clinic who can't answer the phone. That's a terrible sign, they obviously don't care.

The other clinic I'm talking to seems really nice. By the time I'm done detoxing, I'll still have like 5 30mg morphines left. I want to bring the bottle with me to show that I'm responsible and would never abuse my medicine. They can see the date on the bottle and everything.

Detox is almost through. I hurt a lot. This pain is unlivable. :( I'm just rambling now, but thank you so much for the advice. I think that it is a good decision to be truthful.
 
Hey princess.. sorry your feeling rough<3

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The medications I would explore the use of for detox would be:
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one of either
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OR >Lyrica<
OR >phenibut<

>A BENZO BUT JUST AT NIGHT<
>a nsaid<
>melatonin<
tylenol
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