oxycotton and soma - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

cottonhead · 02-28-2007, 03:44 PM

Hello everybody, i have just registered for this site, over the past 2 days, i have followed Mikiglen and her story, and found it very moving along with a few others. I have a question, has anybody with a real pain problem ever been able to maintain a doctors script and actually follow it for any length of time? I have been on oxycodone 30mg 5-6 a day, combined with soma 350, i have gone through the withdrawal thing several times in the past, from not following the script, and taking more than i should have, usually 10 or so a day, this has been going on for about 6 months or so. In the past maybe 10 years ago i was really abusing zanax, lortab, and ataivan, i stoped all 3 at once, and thought i would die, i have never felt anything like that in my life, and after reading some other threads about zanax, its a wonder i didnt die. Any thoughts would be appreaciated.

northbelle · 02-28-2007, 04:57 PM

I personally have NEVER been able to control my pain medication..maybe for a few days but inevitabley I abuse them.
So are you wanting to quit? Are you using now?? How is it working for you?
Write back soon!
love north

cottonhead · 02-28-2007, 05:08 PM

I have just recently gone through a 10 day clean spell, all the bad withdrawal, it was pretty bad for the first 5 days, because the last script i got lasted 20 days instead of 30, but the meds really do help, if i could only take them like i should.

cottonhead · 02-28-2007, 05:13 PM

I have been reading this site for several days, and there are a lot of good people, with some pretty good ideas here. im glad to be here

kj0975 · 02-28-2007, 07:35 PM

On mikis thead there is racegirl she has been taking her meds just as prescribed for a long time now she is no longer abusing them. Some of us do need them for legit pain. Most of us cant control them though. I have someone give me mine if I need them. I believe she has someone dole out hers too and now she doesnt need that go follow her story and see that it can be done. Takes will power you will have to find out if you have it or not. If not then have someone hold on the them for you so yuor only taking them as prescribed and you wont run short.

cottonhead · 03-01-2007, 04:23 AM

Thanks kj, for the info, i will do that, it seems like im on the fence right now, ive been through withdrawal, and am clean right now, for the last 10 days. At the same time the pain is back too, i get my meds today, i want to use them like i should, i certainly dont want to go through withdrawal again, it really, really, SUCKS

mywifeisatpeace · 03-01-2007, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cottonhead

Hello everybody, i have just registered for this site, over the past 2 days, i have followed Mikiglen and her story, and found it very moving along with a few others. I have a question, has anybody with a real pain problem ever been able to maintain a doctors script and actually follow it for any length of time? I have been on oxycodone 30mg 5-6 a day, combined with soma 350, i have gone through the withdrawal thing several times in the past, from not following the script, and taking more than i should have, usually 10 or so a day, this has been going on for about 6 months or so. In the past maybe 10 years ago i was really abusing zanax, lortab, and ataivan, i stoped all 3 at once, and thought i would die, i have never felt anything like that in my life, and after reading some other threads about zanax, its a wonder i didnt die. Any thoughts would be appreaciated.

Greeneyes ws on xanax and she had just gotten the oxycodone. The oxycodone is the chief suspect in her passing. we have not gotten the toxicology report yet but that is the one that we are looking at. the bottle only had about 10 in it and I know there was alot more than that when she filled it. pills are no joking matter. they are as deadly as heroin or any other drug like that.

cottonhead · 03-01-2007, 07:02 AM

thanks for the info, mywifesanaddict, and also i am very sorry to learn about your loss, it must be an awfull thing to have to go through, and i wish you the best

cottonhead · 03-02-2007, 05:03 AM

Hi everyone, im finding myself more and more addicted------to this site-----im starting to feel like i know some of you, and follow certain threads all the time. Im still new here and dont want to just pop in on sombody until i feel comfortable here, but i have gone through almost everything that we all talk about. i have abused drugs and alcohol for over 25 years, on and off. thanks for any info some of you have given me.

StagebearNJ · 03-02-2007, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mywifeisatpeace

pills are no joking matter. they are as deadly as heroin or any other drug like that.

What you continue to do here is a wonderful thing. I don't know if I'd have the fortitude. You do her a great service, and us as well.
Bear

cottonhead · 03-03-2007, 06:17 AM

Hi everyone, i just thought i would check in, and wish everyone well, does anybody have experience with soma, are they addictive, are they bad news??????, if taken properly

cottonhead · 03-06-2007, 10:38 AM

i just thought i would check in and say hi, i keep comming back to this site to see whats going on with everyone, can anyone tell me if soma is addictive and what kind of withdrawal happens after stopping CT.

northbelle · 03-06-2007, 10:58 AM

Hey there, not much good info for you but I wanted you to know someone is here !! Just MY OPINION..somas are a muscle relaxer and not addictive...should not have much at all in the way of withdrawals besides some tense muscles!!!!
Glad you are here cotton. Hey you can POP IN anytime you want to!! You have just as much right as anyone to post !! OK??
Now I hope to hear more from you so we can get to know you!!!
love north

mikiglen · 03-06-2007, 03:12 PM

i don't know, i was in rehab years ago with a soma addict, she had a lot of trouble with the withdrawals and the cravings. personally, i don't know anything about them, as i never took them. i think they can be addictive, tho

Smyle · 03-06-2007, 03:20 PM

I had a terrible addiction to soma....they claim to be non addictive ..like ultram...but some states have changed their drug class from 6 to class 5 ...which just shows you that they do have potential for abuse...

but I loved all drugs..I did not discriminate...addictive or not...I would gobble them up if they gave me a buzz..

be careful
~B

mikiglen · 03-06-2007, 03:46 PM

i'm trying to thank you, but keep getting that error message we were getting the other day
ugh

cottonhead · 03-07-2007, 10:53 AM

i know i dont post much, but i read this forum a lot, and i feel like i know some of you, like mikiglen, smyle, north, and a few others, im just like everybody else here, just looking for some answers, and trying to do things right.

Smyle · 03-07-2007, 02:36 PM

you can do it......we are here for you .....

Ten Chips Down · 03-27-2007, 05:25 PM

bump for Chiynita

Brian1978 · 03-27-2007, 05:37 PM

I have tried so many time to control pain medication and for me it is impossible. I have a ruptured disk in my neck and am in great pain at times but I have to look for a non narcotic way to manage my pain because I simply can't control my use of narcotic pain medications.

Ten Chips Down · 03-27-2007, 09:39 PM

That is honesty i can appreciate Brian.

Thank the Lord i dont have CP issues. That's not to say i never will. But i assure you that, should i have to deal with chronic pain in the future? -Shucks, after the last two years of all this indoctrination (hearing simply horrific tales of opiate-addiction from both this and another forum), I will be scared shirtless to risk becoming dependent on something as 'feel-goody' as hydros, etc.

Has been educational & enlightening indeed for me, an alcoholic/addict who has NEVER experienced opiate or opioid addiction.

i know now that I never WANT to experience it

About Soma. I'm out now. lol (Finally!) i took my last several tablets a couple nights ago. (was up to about... oh, six to eight every evening!)

Carisoprodol has nowhere near the addictive grip of benzos, alcohol, or opiates. (Such has been my experience over a full year, anyway.)

The stopping of my Somas, each time doing so, has always been a chiefly psychological process. Nothing much physically addictining about them, in my experience.

That's not at all to say that i support using them, and indeed since i was getting such large quantities (lol)from an 'online pharmacy' anyway, the days of Soma & Ten are over, since that entire life is dead for me now.

It's dead and i'm alive, a status i can live with?

To life!
Ten

faithhopelovejr · 03-28-2007, 06:05 PM

I know from my AH that Somas are taken in conjunction with opiates to give the effect desired. It's considered a cocktail. He didn't start out with Soma. He started out taking pain meds for two ruptured discs in his back. He eventually had surgery to repair one, and then incorporated Soma into the recipe.

ccgirl · 03-29-2007, 05:06 AM

I took Soma for a short time for a legitimate problem. All they did was make me sleep. I hated them!

mackie · 03-29-2007, 10:00 AM

Soma - alone

or

Soma w/ codeine

There's two different kinds. I'm assuming you're on the Soma (plain).

It has a synergistic effect when taken with other pain relievers. So, it is probably not a wise choice for someone trying to stay clean and clear of drugs.

I'm like ccgirl...........all they did for me is knock me out!

archer1012 · 03-31-2007, 11:52 PM

I want to wish everyone the best of luck with there addiction battel and hope they overcome the eppidemic.

02-28-2007, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	oxycotton and soma Hello everybody, i have just registered for this site, over the past 2 days, i have followed Mikiglen and her story, and found it very moving along with a few others. I have a question, has anybody with a real pain problem ever been able to maintain a doctors script and actually follow it for any length of time? I have been on oxycodone 30mg 5-6 a day, combined with soma 350, i have gone through the withdrawal thing several times in the past, from not following the script, and taking more than i should have, usually 10 or so a day, this has been going on for about 6 months or so. In the past maybe 10 years ago i was really abusing zanax, lortab, and ataivan, i stoped all 3 at once, and thought i would die, i have never felt anything like that in my life, and after reading some other threads about zanax, its a wonder i didnt die. Any thoughts would be appreaciated.

02-28-2007, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
kj0975 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,837	On mikis thead there is racegirl she has been taking her meds just as prescribed for a long time now she is no longer abusing them. Some of us do need them for legit pain. Most of us cant control them though. I have someone give me mine if I need them. I believe she has someone dole out hers too and now she doesnt need that go follow her story and see that it can be done. Takes will power you will have to find out if you have it or not. If not then have someone hold on the them for you so yuor only taking them as prescribed and you wont run short. __________________ When you grow towards the light the shadows fall behind you- unknown

03-06-2007, 03:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
mikiglen Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: here, there, everywhere Posts: 2,122	i don't know, i was in rehab years ago with a soma addict, she had a lot of trouble with the withdrawals and the cravings. personally, i don't know anything about them, as i never took them. i think they can be addictive, tho __________________ Now and again we try To just stay alive Maybe we'll turn it all around 'Cause it's not too late It's never too late

03-06-2007, 03:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
mikiglen Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: here, there, everywhere Posts: 2,122	i'm trying to thank you, but keep getting that error message we were getting the other day ugh __________________ Now and again we try To just stay alive Maybe we'll turn it all around 'Cause it's not too late It's never too late

03-27-2007, 05:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
Brian1978 High on Jesus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pulaski, Va Posts: 77	I have tried so many time to control pain medication and for me it is impossible. I have a ruptured disk in my neck and am in great pain at times but I have to look for a non narcotic way to manage my pain because I simply can't control my use of narcotic pain medications. __________________ The main thing is, don't panic. {o,o} \|)__) -"-"-

02-28-2007, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
northbelle Dopeless Hope Fiend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: anchorage Alaska Posts: 1,674	I personally have NEVER been able to control my pain medication..maybe for a few days but inevitabley I abuse them. So are you wanting to quit? Are you using now?? How is it working for you? Write back soon! love north

02-28-2007, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	I have just recently gone through a 10 day clean spell, all the bad withdrawal, it was pretty bad for the first 5 days, because the last script i got lasted 20 days instead of 30, but the meds really do help, if i could only take them like i should.

02-28-2007, 05:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	I have been reading this site for several days, and there are a lot of good people, with some pretty good ideas here. im glad to be here

03-01-2007, 04:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	Thanks kj, for the info, i will do that, it seems like im on the fence right now, ive been through withdrawal, and am clean right now, for the last 10 days. At the same time the pain is back too, i get my meds today, i want to use them like i should, i certainly dont want to go through withdrawal again, it really, really, SUCKS

03-01-2007, 07:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	thanks for the info, mywifesanaddict, and also i am very sorry to learn about your loss, it must be an awfull thing to have to go through, and i wish you the best

03-02-2007, 05:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	Hi everyone, im finding myself more and more addicted------to this site-----im starting to feel like i know some of you, and follow certain threads all the time. Im still new here and dont want to just pop in on sombody until i feel comfortable here, but i have gone through almost everything that we all talk about. i have abused drugs and alcohol for over 25 years, on and off. thanks for any info some of you have given me.

03-03-2007, 06:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	Hi everyone, i just thought i would check in, and wish everyone well, does anybody have experience with soma, are they addictive, are they bad news??????, if taken properly

03-06-2007, 10:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	i just thought i would check in and say hi, i keep comming back to this site to see whats going on with everyone, can anyone tell me if soma is addictive and what kind of withdrawal happens after stopping CT.

03-06-2007, 10:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
northbelle Dopeless Hope Fiend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: anchorage Alaska Posts: 1,674	Hey there, not much good info for you but I wanted you to know someone is here !! Just MY OPINION..somas are a muscle relaxer and not addictive...should not have much at all in the way of withdrawals besides some tense muscles!!!! Glad you are here cotton. Hey you can POP IN anytime you want to!! You have just as much right as anyone to post !! OK?? Now I hope to hear more from you so we can get to know you!!! love north

03-06-2007, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Smyle Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newfie-Land, Mo Posts: 1,623	I had a terrible addiction to soma....they claim to be non addictive ..like ultram...but some states have changed their drug class from 6 to class 5 ...which just shows you that they do have potential for abuse... but I loved all drugs..I did not discriminate...addictive or not...I would gobble them up if they gave me a buzz.. be careful ~B

03-07-2007, 10:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
cottonhead Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeast Ohio Posts: 13	i know i dont post much, but i read this forum a lot, and i feel like i know some of you, like mikiglen, smyle, north, and a few others, im just like everybody else here, just looking for some answers, and trying to do things right.

03-07-2007, 02:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
Smyle Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Newfie-Land, Mo Posts: 1,623	you can do it......we are here for you .....

03-27-2007, 05:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ten Chips Down Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Posts: 877	bump for Chiynita

03-27-2007, 09:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
Ten Chips Down Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Posts: 877	That is honesty i can appreciate Brian. Thank the Lord i dont have CP issues. That's not to say i never will. But i assure you that, should i have to deal with chronic pain in the future? -Shucks, after the last two years of all this indoctrination (hearing simply horrific tales of opiate-addiction from both this and another forum), I will be scared shirtless to risk becoming dependent on something as 'feel-goody' as hydros, etc. Has been educational & enlightening indeed for me, an alcoholic/addict who has NEVER experienced opiate or opioid addiction. i know now that I never WANT to experience it About Soma. I'm out now. lol (Finally!) i took my last several tablets a couple nights ago. (was up to about... oh, six to eight every evening!) Carisoprodol has nowhere near the addictive grip of benzos, alcohol, or opiates. (Such has been my experience over a full year, anyway.) The stopping of my Somas, each time doing so, has always been a chiefly psychological process. Nothing much physically addictining about them, in my experience. That's not at all to say that i support using them, and indeed since i was getting such large quantities (lol)from an 'online pharmacy' anyway, the days of Soma & Ten are over, since that entire life is dead for me now. It's dead and i'm alive, a status i can live with? To life! Ten Last edited by Ten Chips Down; 03-27-2007 at 09:59 PM.

03-28-2007, 06:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
faithhopelovejr Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 112	I know from my AH that Somas are taken in conjunction with opiates to give the effect desired. It's considered a cocktail. He didn't start out with Soma. He started out taking pain meds for two ruptured discs in his back. He eventually had surgery to repair one, and then incorporated Soma into the recipe.

03-29-2007, 05:06 AM	#23 (permalink)
ccgirl Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Harwich, MA Posts: 2,593	I took Soma for a short time for a legitimate problem. All they did was make me sleep. I hated them!

03-29-2007, 10:00 AM	#24 (permalink)
mackie Keeper of the Stars Join Date: May 2006 Location: A little left of center Posts: 170	Soma - alone or Soma w/ codeine There's two different kinds. I'm assuming you're on the Soma (plain). It has a synergistic effect when taken with other pain relievers. So, it is probably not a wise choice for someone trying to stay clean and clear of drugs. I'm like ccgirl...........all they did for me is knock me out! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mackie "In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back!" (Charlie Brown)

03-31-2007, 11:52 PM	#25 (permalink)
archer1012 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: bangor,me Posts: 17	I want to wish everyone the best of luck with there addiction battel and hope they overcome the eppidemic.

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