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Posted: November 30, 2014, 2:42 AM
Hi Everybody.
Was reading all this story's here and decided to write as well. I'am addicted to Codeine painkillers already for 5 years. Usually it's easy available in UK Nurofen Plus. Sometimes i got from friends another fix like Methadone or DC pills. But usually it's Nurofen Plus 32 tab x 2 day. Started i take them to stop pain in my tooth. Originally i'am coming from EU and working and living in London. And that makes it worst - because i'am alone here - totally alone - and i think this loneliness is what makes me use this medicine. In beginning i was feeling something but now i'am taking them just to make day go thru. Last years i went to hospital and being diagnosed with lip ulcers, anemia, reflux etc - proper problems with health because of this Nurofen. When i was at hospital i changed medicine to Tramadol to not feel sick or withdrawal symptoms from Codeine - believe me - nothing worts in this worlds than withdrawal symptoms. When i whent out from hospital in Germany i came back to UK, and gradually came back to Nurofen Plus... And here i'am - full of s*** - with health problems - alone - with usual money problems [ i'am earning alright, but all money goes on Nurofen ]. I'am ready to stop - but cannot stop working, because i'am supporting my mum, so must work. Just don't know what to do.. Meybe someone had similar experience ? | ||
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Posted: November 30, 2014, 10:59 AM
hi stanley,i too have been addicted to codeine and tramadol and have just recently quit- i did it cold turkey- do not try this- you have two choices if you want to continue work- you can go to your doctor and ask them to pescribe something for you to help you through the withdrawl's or you can take your self off them yourself- but do it slowly over weeks rather than days- perhaps try dropping a couple pills a week - whatever you feel comfortable with- take it slow, you can do it- try going to your local narcotic anonymous group for some support- very few make it on thier own - the best of luck - keep us posted - keep reaching out-
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Posted: January 7, 2015, 10:48 AM
Hi Stanley,
I’m addicted to N+ as well, so I know what you’re going through. It must be very hard being in the UK by yourself… with no one to give you help. Having this dreadful addiction and feeling so lonely is a bad combination.. I also know from experience. Are you still here? I have read your message and wanted to see how you were? James | ||
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Posted: January 14, 2015, 2:26 AM
Hi Guys.
Sorry for long time being away. So from this Sunday i started my journey. Now its been day nr 4 without Nurofen +. But iam not alone in my fight this time - i got medicine called Pregabalin - its medicine witch takes away all the neurological pain - than pain when you start to withdrawn. How i feel ? In day time i feel Super - my mood is like iam on some speed and NO PAIN at all. Just good mood. In first days when i started to take Pregabalin, I was like drunk - hitting every corner but after couple days you get used to that - and no more dizzy things. Only on problem - even with this medicine you sleep max till 3-4 in the morning. Need some sleeping pills if you want to sleep. And on more thing - don't get hooked up on Pregabalin - cos feeling is so good, but you can get addicted to it - and there withdrawn symptoms will be terrible. I still have my Med for couple days and then I will stop everything - and let you know guys. And BTW if someone interesting in this medicine, i will give you in private source where you can order them without prescription and very cheap - my supply for week cost me just 30 £. | ||
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Posted: January 14, 2015, 2:43 AM
James, thank you for nice message - i really appreciate it!
So like you see in my previous post - i started to my withdrawn from the hell i'am in right now. It's very hard to be alone - i'am still alone - but i will fight for my future - and this time till the end.. | ||
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Posted: January 15, 2015, 7:55 PM
Hi Stanley,
I too am addicted to N+ 50-60 daily for 2 years, I live in Australia, and this medicine is easily obtained, I am married, I work a part time job, and I raise 3 kids, my husband works away and therefore I am on my own to look after the kids and run the household. My eldest son is a handful at times, he has reached 16, a dreadful age for teens... my younger kids are 6 and 2. I really have no reason for needing to start taking N+, I once had 2 for a tooth ache and loved the "temporary" buzz they gave me. So I gradually started taking more and more and bam addiction.... Now I take them to keep the aches and pains of withdrawals away. Some days I would drive 50 kilometres from my house to go to lots of different chemists to keep a big stash for days I felt I wouldn't be able to make it. Always needing tohave 2 boxes on hand daily. So fast forward to now, I found out early this week I was pregnant. 2 positive home pregnancy tests confirmed this, not knowing what to do, cold turkey or taper, as I had to quit for my unborn baby to survive. I decided the best way would be cold turkey...so on Wednesday I had 8 at 7am and 8 at 12 pm, and that's it.. its been 48 hours since my last pills, I feel dreadful. I didn't sleep last night, I feel like an elephant is sitting on me... my legs are achy and jelly like... My body is just so heavy, not to mention my headaches...I really feel the pits... now for the worst of it... and this is what is going to drive me to stay clean, I am bleeding. I have just been to the doctors, did I tell him about my addicton? NO! I just told him I think im pregnant and now im bleeding. We have done all the tests, now I wait... But I know already, I feel it, I have lost the pregnancy... this is my punishment.. and believe me I have learnt my lesson... also these withdrawals are a lesson in themselves. I don't ever want to feel this pittyful again... I will ride out this cold turkey, and even though its eaier to just go to the chemist.. I wont, I will suffer in silence and beat this...It may get worse, but then its got to get better... travellinman id love to hear how your journey of cold turkey was? what were your symptoms? also Stanley any time youwould like a chat id love to talk... I think talking with people who undersdtand can help | ||
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Posted: January 16, 2015, 2:10 AM
Hi Everybody.
Thanks for answers. tryinghard2, i was very sad to hear your story, believe me - because i know what is that temptation.. Today is my day six without N+, yesterday in the morning i took my last supply of Pregabalin [ super helper - takes all symptoms away, just like this ]. And after work i started to feel some pain in my legs, so i went in pharmacy and bought simple paracetamol and Nytol for night sleep, both not prescription. Guys, while i was there, my eyes constantly was on red package [N+]. But i went away. Took for night 2 Nytol and 2 paracetamol. I woke up around 2, and that was it after that i was just in the bed. But, to be honest with you guys, for my multiple addiction witch is 10-12 years [in beggining Tramadol, then co-codamol and then N+] for day Nr 6 it's quiet good with dosage 70 pills a day. Yes i have some cold sweating, restless legs all the time but biggest problem is siting in the head. Like now i'am siting before work and thinking i should take a bit just today to take some rest and sleep. I know it's gonna take months maybe ever year to recover psychologically, and that small demon will follow you for the rest of your life - you will always remember that little buzz from them and then relaxing feeling. All your life. tryinghard2, I hope you will taper down or go Cold Turkey straight away [it's very bad for your health, too cut it off straight away], i hope you will stop. I can help with some advice regarding medications with could help etc, contact me in private and there i will give you my email or facebook and we can chat. But if you not stop now or will decide to taper i will let you know in private as well how to get of Ibuprofen [ with kills your body ] in like 10 min, even outside doors on the run, very easy need just simple water and bottle. But i hope you will do stop, because you have a family to live for, i'am sure you do wanna see weddings of your kids or to become grand mom - that will be possible only if you stop if not N+ will just kill you.. I'am ready to help anybody with advice if that would help anybody to stop using Codein. Regards, Stan | ||
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Posted: January 16, 2015, 1:20 PM
Hi tryinghard2
remember everybody who goes thru withdrawals will have a different experience, but for what is is worth, tryinghard2- I had 14 hard days, i was taking alot of pills and quite a mixture, so this didnt help with the withdrawals- i had the usual RL, couldnt sleep- at one stage did not sleep for three days- days 3-6 of being clean- i couldnt eat, the only good thing was i lost about 20 lbs in the 14 days. I had stomach cramps, hot and cold sweats, shaking hands- it was pretty rough- but the worst part was the mental part- i was all over the place- couldnt think straight-was really depressed, i had some really dark thoughts- i was also very aggresive and had to keep a real lid on my emotions- it was bad. i have gone thru withdrawals from alcohol many times and WD's from codiene-but this was the worst-but it gets better- thats the good news- nothing worth having in this life comes easy- you gotta want this to mke it- really want to get clean- but you can do it- hang in there and as it gets bad remember the prize, freedom from this disease-you get you life back - you get to live !!!!!!! best of luck to everybody who is going through WD's - stay strong- you can make it happen- | ||
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Posted: January 16, 2015, 9:54 PM
@stan, I have no idea how to msg privately...if you do can u let me know and ill give u my email...glad to hear your doing well thanks for the encouragement and support...greatly appreciatted...im in day 4 now of cold turkey and prob just need something to help me sleep...I can manage quiet well thru the day...its the wrestless legs and tossing and turning thats killing me.... I will only do this once... quit once that is...its all I have to do...
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Posted: January 16, 2015, 10:00 PM
HI T Man .. thanks for your reply, im on day 4 of cold turkey now...I have taken nothing to help me along...I figured this is how I learn not to take pills again....well maybe... lol... I do feel a little human today...managed some retail therapy as well as ice cream with my little girl...im struggling the most at night...wrestless legs..cant sleep...and also now having the trots and not eating... im probably going to lose a few kilos also..thats prob a good thing for me to... I will keep on keeping on..and take it day by day or hour by hour...but im determined to succeed...even when I think of that little buzz and relaxing feeling...ill remember. .this right now...
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Posted: February 1, 2015, 11:40 AM
Hi Everybody.
I was not long time here, because i started N+ again. But now i ordered Pregabalin not just for 5 days but for 2 weeks. And now i'am on day 7 without Nurofen Plus. How i feel ? No pain at all, no all this nose running, diarrhea etc.. Feeling is very good, just like i said before - got so much energy, always with music - just make me fly :) Only one problem - is sleeping, even with this magic pills i cannot sleep for long time. If i go to bed around 22-23, then i will be up around 2-4 am. But that is not a big problem, because you don't feel tired. So i will use this tablets for another 6-7 days and that's it. This is the end of my journey like a drug addict - i even feel that something changes in me. I become more active every day - more communications with people around me - and that makes me happy. I'am going out more alone with headphones or with friends and i like it. Was this weekend in club Ministry of Sound in London - mama mia :D If someone want to ask something - just ask :) Really guys, i feel that i can do it - 7 days its a lot.. | ||
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Posted: February 1, 2015, 1:46 PM
do you know what pragabilin is ? do you know what it is used for? when you said you ordered it, did you have this prescribed by a doctor, one who knows about addiction- do you know the brand name of this drug ? - it's lyrica !!!!! i'm sorry to rain on your parade-you have replaced one addictive narcotic with an even more dangerous one- ask your doctor about the possible side effects- no wonder you are not experiencing any WD's from NP !!!!! this drug is far stronger- BE CAREFUL - YOU NEED TO SEEK PROPER ADVICE- from an addiction specialist- do you think it is normal for someone in recovery from drug addiction to end up in the ministry of sound 7 days after they quit- your fooling yourself -get real=
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Posted: February 1, 2015, 3:58 PM
Hi mate.
Thanks for an answer. Don't need to scare me - i know about medicine more that you think. I know Lyrica - its just brand name, iam using Pregabid, its generic pregabalin. Second, it's not prescribed by any doctor - i ordered it without prescription. It's used for many things - for epilepsy, for NEUROLOGICAL PAIN [that is what comes from withdrawn] and more.. so i'am using it for pain relief. Third - if you was reading properly i said in my previous post that Pregabalin causes addiction. I even warned everybody about it - because i know that. I know as well from life experience that addiction from Pregabalin comes in from around 1-2 months of using. In my case i will use it only for 10-12 days maximum. So its NO CHANCE that you can get addicted. Yes, you will want it again, because of good feeling, but thats it - no addiction, just in the head. Just need to think about something else - about good life what is waiting you after you kill you N+ addiction. So, my friend, i know what i'am doing, but thanks for warning anyway. I will post here more from now - will try to come here everyday. | ||
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