gnawing feeling in stomach after methadone - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

kherbear · 11-21-2009, 08:55 AM

Hi, I am new to this so please hang in there with me. Here is my story. I was addicted to opiates for YEARS! I went to a local rehab and they tried suboxen (how ever you spell it) but I couldn't take it. They then after 6 days of nothing sent me to a methadone clinic. I had no idea what it was really but thought if it would help I would give it a try. I was on methadone for around 2 yrs never going over 55mg. I then wanted to start getting off. I went down 5mg a month. Going from 10mg to 5 was a little rough but I made it. Then after going to nothing hell started. I feel over all sick but my worst problem is the gnawing feeling in my stomach that wakes me and after that there is no sleep. I describe the feeling as being on a roller coaster ALL THE TIME. Is this normal? I'm on day 10 off all methadone but the stomach problem doesn't seem to be getting any better. I went to work yesterday (waitress) and barely made it. I feel like I could pass out sometimes. Getting up I get dizzy light headed and feel like all my blood has drained from my body. The mornings are the worst really shaky. I've been taking xanex and that helps but very little. What can I do?

littlestranger · 11-21-2009, 10:37 AM

Welcome on SR kherbear,
Unfortunately I have no experience on this subject, but if you feel that sick, I think you should talk to your dr.

**Dee74** · 11-21-2009, 03:32 PM

Welcome to SR

I also think you should talk to your Dr.

Getting professional advice is the responsible option IMO, Kherbear.

D

box3 · 11-21-2009, 03:43 PM

Hi kherbear. Congrats on getting off the methadone, it's not an easy process.

When I stopped I had stomach pain which used to come and go for a month or so, at one stage I almost passed out too. While this may be part of the withdrawals, please see your doctor to rule out any nasties like giardia and helicobacter pylori, etc.

11-21-2009, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
kherbear Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	gnawing feeling in stomach after methadone Hi, I am new to this so please hang in there with me. Here is my story. I was addicted to opiates for YEARS! I went to a local rehab and they tried suboxen (how ever you spell it) but I couldn't take it. They then after 6 days of nothing sent me to a methadone clinic. I had no idea what it was really but thought if it would help I would give it a try. I was on methadone for around 2 yrs never going over 55mg. I then wanted to start getting off. I went down 5mg a month. Going from 10mg to 5 was a little rough but I made it. Then after going to nothing hell started. I feel over all sick but my worst problem is the gnawing feeling in my stomach that wakes me and after that there is no sleep. I describe the feeling as being on a roller coaster ALL THE TIME. Is this normal? I'm on day 10 off all methadone but the stomach problem doesn't seem to be getting any better. I went to work yesterday (waitress) and barely made it. I feel like I could pass out sometimes. Getting up I get dizzy light headed and feel like all my blood has drained from my body. The mornings are the worst really shaky. I've been taking xanex and that helps but very little. What can I do?

11-21-2009, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dee74 Forum Leader Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 16,488	Welcome to SR I also think you should talk to your Dr. Getting professional advice is the responsible option IMO, Kherbear. D __________________ May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.

11-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
box3 hypercube Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 264 Blog Entries: 2	Hi kherbear. Congrats on getting off the methadone, it's not an easy process. When I stopped I had stomach pain which used to come and go for a month or so, at one stage I almost passed out too. While this may be part of the withdrawals, please see your doctor to rule out any nasties like giardia and helicobacter pylori, etc. __________________ The flowering of love is meditation. -- Jiddu Krishnamurti

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11-21-2009, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
littlestranger gimme danger Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the crowd Posts: 150	Welcome on SR kherbear, Unfortunately I have no experience on this subject, but if you feel that sick, I think you should talk to your dr.

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