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Chino · 12-16-2008, 12:08 AM

I'm not a recovering addict but my 21 year old daughter is. Her DOC is IV dilaudid and she's back on suboxone after being a passenger in a nasty car wreck in September. She had a couple of corrective surgeries and may require more.

Looking at your pictures, my heart breaks for you.

My daughter was on a prescribed 240ml of oxycontin a day for six weeks then tried to make the jump back to being clean. She couldn't do it and still has some pain to deal with just like you. A psychiatrist at the hospital oversaw her pain management at first then she went back to her sub doctor. Both of them advised her against trying to jump off and suggested she get back on subs. They told her the receptors would not be able to handle the pain combined with withdrawals until her physical issues are resolved.

I'm not suggesting that you do or don't get off the pills, I posted this because I hope you have some kind of plan ready when you make the leap. You have a lot to overcome and I admire your determination. Please use it wisely and my prayers are with you.

12-16-2008, 12:08 AM	#76 (permalink)
Chino Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a good place Posts: 3,486 Blog Entries: 3	I'm not a recovering addict but my 21 year old daughter is. Her DOC is IV dilaudid and she's back on suboxone after being a passenger in a nasty car wreck in September. She had a couple of corrective surgeries and may require more. Looking at your pictures, my heart breaks for you. My daughter was on a prescribed 240ml of oxycontin a day for six weeks then tried to make the jump back to being clean. She couldn't do it and still has some pain to deal with just like you. A psychiatrist at the hospital oversaw her pain management at first then she went back to her sub doctor. Both of them advised her against trying to jump off and suggested she get back on subs. They told her the receptors would not be able to handle the pain combined with withdrawals until her physical issues are resolved. I'm not suggesting that you do or don't get off the pills, I posted this because I hope you have some kind of plan ready when you make the leap. You have a lot to overcome and I admire your determination. Please use it wisely and my prayers are with you. __________________ When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.