halseyjr61
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- Joined
- Oct 2, 2014
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Thank you all for welcoming me.
i have been reading threads regarding Buprenorphine withdrawal and how it affects individuals.
i have been under the care of a doctor who prescribed Suboxone for opiate dependence but migrated to Buprenorphine soon afterwards because of the amazing relief it provided for the treatment of chronic pain and, more importantly, major depression. My doctor concluded that I was responsible managing my meds and I ensured this. I had no intention of abusing it.
Buprenorphine, for me, provided significant major depression relief. As noted above, this is why I invested significant time and money to remain on this med. it enabled me to successfully leave my residence (instead of hiding) and working not one but two jobs and both jobs I excelled to the point where both did not want me to leave which leads to the following;
i have relocated to Portland, Or from Florida where I was treated. Here in Portland, treatment is much more difficult to find and if can, afford. I have run out of Buprenorphine and now suffer major depression again along with physical withdrawal. After several attempts to find help, no-one offered affordable help. My doctor in Florida refuses to write a month's script to give me time to find help.
the major point of this comment is something is very flawed with the FDA and the medical community's attitude with this medication. It was completely OK to obtain help in Florida for a high fee but somewhat affordable but if moving somewhere else, your care is 'dropped' by the medical community and afforded no rescue if you run out of medication.
i always thought that the doctors creed was to help those in need but as I experience significant withdrawal symptoms because I cannot find another somewhat affordable provider it seems the FDA and medical community does not care and has no protocol to address people like me in this situation.
The only 'affordable' and accessible option I was told was to visit the nearest emergency room which I would suspect would write a script for a opioid which would start the circle over again for most.
this situation must be addressed because if (the many) people under Buprenorphine treatment some will relocate and if they find the difficulty I am facing, they as I may result to obtaining relief from the street again.
i have been reading threads regarding Buprenorphine withdrawal and how it affects individuals.
i have been under the care of a doctor who prescribed Suboxone for opiate dependence but migrated to Buprenorphine soon afterwards because of the amazing relief it provided for the treatment of chronic pain and, more importantly, major depression. My doctor concluded that I was responsible managing my meds and I ensured this. I had no intention of abusing it.
Buprenorphine, for me, provided significant major depression relief. As noted above, this is why I invested significant time and money to remain on this med. it enabled me to successfully leave my residence (instead of hiding) and working not one but two jobs and both jobs I excelled to the point where both did not want me to leave which leads to the following;
i have relocated to Portland, Or from Florida where I was treated. Here in Portland, treatment is much more difficult to find and if can, afford. I have run out of Buprenorphine and now suffer major depression again along with physical withdrawal. After several attempts to find help, no-one offered affordable help. My doctor in Florida refuses to write a month's script to give me time to find help.
the major point of this comment is something is very flawed with the FDA and the medical community's attitude with this medication. It was completely OK to obtain help in Florida for a high fee but somewhat affordable but if moving somewhere else, your care is 'dropped' by the medical community and afforded no rescue if you run out of medication.
i always thought that the doctors creed was to help those in need but as I experience significant withdrawal symptoms because I cannot find another somewhat affordable provider it seems the FDA and medical community does not care and has no protocol to address people like me in this situation.
The only 'affordable' and accessible option I was told was to visit the nearest emergency room which I would suspect would write a script for a opioid which would start the circle over again for most.
this situation must be addressed because if (the many) people under Buprenorphine treatment some will relocate and if they find the difficulty I am facing, they as I may result to obtaining relief from the street again.
