Tod silvia
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- Mar 16, 2015
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I have been in a MMT (methadone treatment program) for three months now. I got into a horrible car accident yesterday (t-boned at 55 mph and my head went through the side window) and at the hospital I was given opiate pain killers intravenously and also sent home with a prescription for opiate pain killers. I am not currently at a methadone dose that is considered to be a "blocker" for other opiates (I'm at less than 80mg/day) but the medication that I was prescribed is not helping me at all so all I can assume is that the methadone is blocking the medication. My question is this; because I am currently taking methadone daily, is it pointless for me to take other opiate pain killers? Do I need to take them in higher doses to achieve the required effect? The doctors at the hospital are not educated about methadone so before I call them to go over options for pain management I wanted to reach out here and see if anyone had any insight on the matter. I have done some research but couldn't find any information for someone in my situation. I am not trying to get "high", I just want some pain relief. I have cuts/abrasions all over my face and body. It hurts to get out of bed and stand for more than 5 minutes at a time. Basically, this is just no way to live and the doctors said it could be up to two weeks before I begin feeling normal again.
Thank you to anyone who took the time to read my post & any advice is GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you to anyone who took the time to read my post & any advice is GREATLY appreciated.