Methadone Forums (Page 72)

Someone plz help with suggestions!!! I've been here in South Carolina 4 about a month now and I can't seem 2 get any help with my suboxone treatment. I have gone as far as 2 travel back 2 tn. Just 2 get a few strips and that is 6 hours away. I have been without it now 4 9 days and I'm hoping & praying that I can find a methadone doctor here!!! I really don't want 2 get back out there on pills nor can I leave this state!!! So ppl plz give me some suggestions I'm seriously hurting!!! Contact me here or find me on {edited for privacy}. Thank u ## I have been on Methadone since 7/9/14 (6 days) and I've had several side effects that I was wondering if were related to me taking Methadone. Some of the side effects (or things I've noticed a change in) are; no bow...

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I have chronic pain and i take methadone for both pain and addiction. I need to find a doctor that prescribs methadone in office not clinic ## Hi Stephanie! Doctors cannot prescribe methadone to people who have addiction issues. It's not that they don't want to, they can't. It's against the law. Sorry, but it looks like your stuck going to a clinic.

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Hi, I was on Methadone for 15 years. For the past 2 years they slowly tapered me because I did not want to feel any withdrawals. They got me all the way down to 3 mg, and I stopped going. Well that was 30 days ago and I'm still going through withdrawals. They are not severe, insomnia, anxiety, diarrhea, cold chills. My question is how 2 stop it? I just want to feel normal again. ## Hi, Tamara! Sorry about the problems you're having. However, that is one very big issue with Methadone, it tends to cause withdrawals and cravings for a very long period of time, that's why most people never completely get off of it and end up requiring a lifetime maintenance dose. Thus, I'm afraid there's no way to know for sure when the symptoms you're having will stop, or if they wi...

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im a patient at a methadone clinic and a few of my drug test show positive a faint line for benzos i dont do them, can tylenol pm cause that or diurex water pills ,or heart burn pills or cranberry 500mg , i also was takehydrochlorothiazide 25 mg for my blood pressure and i take ventolin inhaler .. please help me figuare this out , thank you

Got an email from Kroger for interview gonna call to set it up haven't smoked marijuana in a week an did methadone an adderal I'm in Warren Michigan dose anyone know what kind a test they do? An how long dose what I take show on the kind a test they give ?? Thanks in advance

Need doc in dayton ohio who prescribe methadone ## Hello, Charles! How are you? If you're looking for addiction treatment, a regular doctor is not allowed to prescribe it to you for that, according to the current treatment laws. They can only prescribe it for pain. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. If you're looking for it for pain treatment, then you'll need to see a pain management specialist. Can anyone suggest a good doctor in that area?

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My doctor has bin giving me methadone. For chronic back piano Meuse and all proove damage I'm doing physical thearapy 3 to 4 times a month now Jr telling me I have to go to pain management. I'm bugging out I'm realty hitting. Bad people ruin it for us that are realty in pain ## Hello, Rich! How are you? Yes, due to the new regulations that were put in place last year, you will need to see a pain management specialist, if you require such a medication on a long-term ongoing basis, now. Your doctor has no choice in the matter. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Have you ever tried pain management? The doctors that specialize in chronic pain ofte...

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I've always been very very slim, almost underweight. When I was 21 I got hooked on oxycoton & gained a ton of weight quickly. I've been on methadone for 5 yrs now & have gained even more weight. Will switching to suboxone help me lose it. ## Hi Jenna, I was on methadone 4 almost 5 years and gained 50 lbs. a lot of people have gained weight while on it. ( seen it myself) I lost all the weight once I got off the methadone. I'm now on suboxone, and, no weight gain with it. I'm a petite person 2, and, I' am at my weight, where I was b 4 I got on methadone. Weight gain is 1 of the side effects, but, they don't tell u that. ## Hello, Jenna! How are you? I just want to clarify why weight gain happens on opiates, it is because they are essentially a downer that s...

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Hello.. I recently started going to the Methadone clinic to help me with my addiction to H and painkillers. I am currently on 60 mg. They have been moving me up very slowly because I have liver issues. I am still experiencing bad WD symptoms in the evening and it's driving me nuts! I also have several autoimmune diseases. I don't know if it could be because of the diseases or maybe 60 mg, it isn't high enough to keep me good 24/7 yet. Any ideas or advice? My boyfriend is angry with me because I'm still sick 10-12 hours after I get my dose. He's not the only one frustrated though. I'm living through it still, and I thought the clinic would be the answer :-( ## Hello, Nikki! How are you? It seems the clinic is trying to help, but they must be cautious due to your l...

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need a doctor who prescribes methadone and takes medicaid on the west side of columbus. its for my daughter and her boyfriend. ## Hello, Jeff! How are you? A regular doctor is not allowed to prescribe it for addiction treatment. The only option for that is a Methadone clinic. That is the way the law currently stands. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Do you have a clinic nearby?

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I'm helping my son find a chronic pain doctor, he had a crush injury to his lower leg & has drop foot from the fasciotomy. He has terrible itching, burning and neuropathy pain. It would be so much easier for him to go to a Methadone Clinic where few question's are asked than be seen at a Pain Clinic where we are treated like scum of the earth. Only pride keeps him from doing this. I don't get it. ## Hello, Rhett! How is your son doing? Does he currently have a PCP that he sees regularly? If so, having them refer him to someone would likely be the easiest way for him to get the help he needs. Does anyone know of a good doctor in AR? Has he tried any of the medications for neuropathic pain? His regular doctor can prescribe those. ## It is best that he doesn't go to a M...

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Please help me I'm on methadone and have been for a few years I live in Philadelphia I go to a clinic in a horrible neighborhood and can't take it anymore I have been robbed, almost rapped exc going there everyday of my life! I need my medication just as any other person needs there medication, I don't believe I should have to go there and deal with this and People whom are still using drugs! Need a Methadone DOCTOR that I can go to and get my Medication like everyone else that takes medication!I have keystone first insurance.If you think you can HELP ME PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. THANK YOU! ## Hello, Jennifer! How are you? I'm sorry, but a regular doctor is not allowed, by law, to prescribe it for addiction treatment. A clinic is your only option. I wish I had better news...

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I live in Alabama and the tri county methadone clinic is where I go. I have medicade and it pays for my dose and gas to get to the clinic and im so appreciative because I live almost thirty miles away and if I didnt have medicade I would not be able to afford the gas to go sixty miles a day ## That is awesome! There are many people posting who can't afford it, or have trouble getting to their clinic. It's great of you to share your experience with others. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything I can help with?

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I'm already taking 70mg of methadone in N.C. but I live closer to Columbia and would like to be on the suboxone strips ## You can use the search engine on their website to check and see if there is a doctor in your area that treats with it, Suboxone.com click here. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take 70 mg of Methadone daily for the past week and that've been tapering down from 100 mg. i go to the clinic daily by 8 am. Today at 6pm I took 5mg of Valium. Now after reading other peoples messages I'm worried! Was this a dumb idea or what?? Ideas and opinions are wanted.... ## Hi DomDarko! I never had a problem taking methadone with a benzo. I was on 110 of methadone 4 almost 5 years, and also took Klonopin the whole time with it. I'm now on suboxone and still take the Klonopin. Sometimes, my doctor would even prescribe Valium 4 break through anxiety and panick attacks. Hope this puts your mind at ease. Just take it as prescribed. ## @DomDarko, Some people may not have any problem using the two together, but based on my research, there are minor to moderate drug inter...

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I just moved from Houston Texas to Casper Wyoming n I've been on Methadone going on 7 years now n they don't have Methadone Clinics here. I'm having to go all the way to Colorado to get Methadone. I'm now trying to find a doctor here in Casper Wyoming or near Casper that I can go to n be perscibe Methadone, so if anyone knows of a doctor please let me know. ## Hello, Mousie! How are you? I'm sorry, but under the current laws, a clinic is your only option. A regular doctor isn't allowed to prescribe it for addiction treatment. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Do you have a PCP in your new location, yet? They may know of a closer c...

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Took 90 mg of methadone for six years and got myself kicked out of pain mngt. Was in extreme withdrawal so I broke down and took couple perks for some relief. 20 days went buy and still failed urine drug screen for methadone. How freaking long will this s*** be in me and how long will the perks show up

i operate heavy equipment for a living.I also do alot of heaving for work. I have had a bad back for several years.I suffered a lower lumbar sprain 2 years ago and my back has never been the same. It hurts 24-7 ## I run heavy equipment for the last 24 years. This has caused several back pain for over 10 yrs.NCYZZ ## I haved operated heavy equipment most of my adult life. I am also required to do alot of heavy lifting on the job. I suffered a lower lumbar sprain 2 years ago, and have back trouble every since. ## operate heavy equipment which includes alot of heay lifting ## I a medication to help relieve my pain ## I have operated heavy equipment for over 29 years. My job also includes heavy lifting, I work approx,80 hours a week. I'm 45 years old with a vary bad back. I need some me...

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Been taking 40 mg methadone daily for 6 -7 years for pain management . Some reason my meds came up short this month and I've had to lower my dose in half to make it to my refill day. I'm feeling like crap being this is 3rd day and have 3 more to go until I can refill my script just would think keeping methadone in your system you wouldn't get sick , I've even taken a few Extra norco for break threw pain and also take Ativan for anxiety I really thought I could take a few extra of my other meds to stop the yucky feeling I just take the 20 mg methadone in morning. Should I take 10 mg in morning and 10 mg in afternoon ? As it is now , I'm not getting my second dose Wish I would had never started this medicine , it's great for pain management but it's just a scar...

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I have been seeing the same painmanagment Dr 3years. They were forced by NJ family care to discharge me because I pay cash to see him. He is very reasonable with his offfice visit fee. The meds I can't afford so I use my family care. All of a sudden after 3years they telling me there's a problem. One 38yr old woman has been there since she's 16 and Dr was forced to discharge her. He was told if he continues to see Medicaid or family care pts he'll be charged with fraud. How can they force me to change abduction allow me to see who I want if I pay ## Hi, Neecee! I'm sorry about the problem you're having. The main concern with cash paying patients is that they may be doing so to try to avoid being detected, because they are doctor hopping to get more pain medicatio...

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