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rozied · 12-20-2008, 07:34 AM

Does anyone having any experience with getting off MS Contin? I have had 8 back surgeries, the last one was a Spinal Revision in 2005. Since the Revision I am feeling alot better and want get off all medication. The only one I am still taking is MS Contin. I know oneday when I ran out by the time my husband got home from my dr with it I was very sick. I could not stop vomiting. Within 15minutes of taking one I was ok so I know it was from withdrawal. Now I am really afraid to stop taking it. How do you get off medication like this?
Any information would be appreciated.

bvaljalo · 12-20-2008, 11:40 AM

I love it when questions are simple.

You talk to your doctor, tell him your concerns.

In the end, getting off of morphine is just like getting off of any other opioid. If you want it to hurt as little as possible, you wean down to a very low dosage over a period of time, then you quit. It'll be awhile before you cross that bridge, but when you get there, there's lots of us that can tell you ideas on how to best tolerate the withdrawals that will occur.

They'll be a lot less if you get weaned down first, typically it's not that difficult to get your dose down low enough that you're not puking your guts out when you stop. Avoiding things like malaise, cravings, 'the runs', and insomnia, though, are virtually impossible no matter how low you wean, but again, their severity can be sustantially mitigated by doing so.

rozied · 12-20-2008, 12:11 PM

Thank you so much for responding. I will wean down to the least amt I can take without getting violently ill. I will also ask my dr about it.
I really appreciate your answering.

Jane63 · 12-20-2008, 10:16 PM

rozied...To add to what BV replied, here is a list of rehabs that are in your state....
Drug Rehab Pennsylvania

There are phone numbers listed so if that is a route you might consider, why not call a few and check them out?
You also might want to consider working with an Addictionologist since you have chronic pain issues.
Good luck and if you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask/post/PM!
Jane

rozied · 12-21-2008, 05:21 AM

Thanks Jane, I really appreciate it.

ccgirl · 12-21-2008, 08:37 AM

As far as the taper, maybe you could talk to your doctor and you and he/she can put you on a taper schedule. That way, its medically supervised, and if you become more uncomfortable than you can stand, he/she can probably help you with that also.

rozied · 12-21-2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks CCgirl.

12-20-2008, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
rozied rozied Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,276	Questions About Withdrawal From MS Contin Does anyone having any experience with getting off MS Contin? I have had 8 back surgeries, the last one was a Spinal Revision in 2005. Since the Revision I am feeling alot better and want get off all medication. The only one I am still taking is MS Contin. I know oneday when I ran out by the time my husband got home from my dr with it I was very sick. I could not stop vomiting. Within 15minutes of taking one I was ok so I know it was from withdrawal. Now I am really afraid to stop taking it. How do you get off medication like this? Any information would be appreciated.

12-20-2008, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
bvaljalo YES WE DID!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 1,999	I love it when questions are simple. You talk to your doctor, tell him your concerns. In the end, getting off of morphine is just like getting off of any other opioid. If you want it to hurt as little as possible, you wean down to a very low dosage over a period of time, then you quit. It'll be awhile before you cross that bridge, but when you get there, there's lots of us that can tell you ideas on how to best tolerate the withdrawals that will occur. They'll be a lot less if you get weaned down first, typically it's not that difficult to get your dose down low enough that you're not puking your guts out when you stop. Avoiding things like malaise, cravings, 'the runs', and insomnia, though, are virtually impossible no matter how low you wean, but again, their severity can be sustantially mitigated by doing so. __________________ it don't make no difference escaping one last time it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees ...

12-20-2008, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jane63 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,145 Blog Entries: 8	rozied...To add to what BV replied, here is a list of rehabs that are in your state.... Drug Rehab Pennsylvania There are phone numbers listed so if that is a route you might consider, why not call a few and check them out? You also might want to consider working with an Addictionologist since you have chronic pain issues. Good luck and if you have anymore questions don't hesitate to ask/post/PM! Jane __________________ ~Hope is that thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops... at all.~ Emily Dickinson Rest In Peace My Sweet Sammy...2-24-08

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12-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
rozied rozied Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,276	Thank you so much for responding. I will wean down to the least amt I can take without getting violently ill. I will also ask my dr about it. I really appreciate your answering.

12-21-2008, 05:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
rozied rozied Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,276	Thanks Jane, I really appreciate it.

12-21-2008, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
ccgirl Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Harwich, MA Posts: 2,731	As far as the taper, maybe you could talk to your doctor and you and he/she can put you on a taper schedule. That way, its medically supervised, and if you become more uncomfortable than you can stand, he/she can probably help you with that also.

12-21-2008, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
rozied rozied Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,276	Thanks CCgirl.

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