IVE BECOME ADDICTED TO CODEINE

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Hello all my dear freinds ive popped in to let you know im ok ,still a little poorly ,the new meds for my deppression seem to be making me feel a little better mentally ,but my other medication i take for other things has caused me a few unexpected problems , ive become addicted to codiene ,it is in the drugs i take for my arthritic pain ,,it has made my stomach lining bleed and my ulcers are very painful ,,,it creeps up on you without knowing i would take 6 a day ,,that was ok ,,then 8 per day the max ,,allowed ,but i felt that i needed more ,,i found myself having 10 a day ,,when i kept putting in reapeat prescriptions the doc had me in and ,ask me about how many i was taking ,,he said i was taking enough to knock an elephant out ,,he told me how it can depress my breathing and in some cases kill you ,,large dose,s of course ,,but still very scary ,,i have to withdraw it slowly ,but the side effects are quite bad ,,its hard to sit still i have pain in my joints ,,and of course the trouble its causeing in my already broken tummy ,so this is why im a little quiet ,,ill be better soon i hope i feel like posting ,,i do follow the forum ,but dont feel well enough to post much just now

Codeine is a well known prescription drug that is commonly known as Tylenol 3 in North America. Codeine falls into the category of opiates and is turned into morphine by the body in order to be utilized properly. Codeine is derived from the opium poppy and is related to morphine and heroin. The purpose of Codeine is to relieve pain and anxiety. This drug, like other opiates, not only has the potential to depress breathing but can depress other body systems as well.

Side effects of codeine include:

• dry mouth
• itching
• drowsiness
• constipation
• nausea and vomiting
• orthostatic hypotension
• urinary retention

Like any other drug, tolerance can result after consistent use of medication, this includes therapeutic effects. How quickly this occurs depends on the metabolism of the individual. In addition, the different side effects tolerance may develop at different rates. As with other opiates, a serious probable adverse reaction is respiratory depression. This side effect is related to dose related and can be fatal. Another very common side effect decreased libido (lack of sexual drive). Codeine is known to interact negatively with certain psychiatric medications, so prior to administration it is advisable to check with a physician. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to codeine, which has been known to cause swelling of skin and rashes.
the ulcers in my stomach have been damaged by this ,,and my stomach is feeling like a sack of broken glass ,
more time spent away from the forum make me feel further away from you all ,
i feel ike a stranger,were once i stood proud ,i feel like i stand for nothing and dont belong ,,,these tablets i took for pain in my artrhritic neck and spine are causeing me extreme pain ,,my hands shake and my vision is becoming blurred,, ,hence my silence ,,but im sure you know i care for you all so very much ,,and im so sorry for not talking to you all one on one in your threads ,but im still quite ill ,,and not being with you all my dear freinds doesnt help ,,as low as i feel now ,,i will fight my way back im sure ,,im always here everyday i read ,but cannot concentrate enought to write ,,i know your pain ,,and you must know i stand with you ,ill never let you down ,,and the candle is always lit ,,for you all ,,and i pray daily for us ,,
hugs for now ,,,all of you ,lots of love ken,,,,,xxxxxxxxxx

[crystalgaze]

Wishing you a speedy recovery....! ((((((Ken)))))))))

[Misty]

((((Ken))))

The last post I read from you said you were taking a break from the forums and we all need breaks here and there. You are in a situation that happens all the time and to many people. Me included. I've been taking an opiate for a few years now and have run short on my meds. It is not a good feeling at all! Aside from slowly weaning off the meds there is no easy way but what helps tremendously is to keep busy and distracted. The one I take (oxycontin) has a horrible, horrible withdrawl and I looked on one of the medical websites to see if there were remedies to ease it a bit. They have over-the-counter and herbal mixtures that help so maybe you could check for codeine and see if there is something for that.

My hand and shoulder will always be here if you need it, brother. Our families are what mean the most.

Wishing everything good,
Misty

[Warmsoul/Jeanie13]

((((((((((((((((((((( Ken )))))))))))))))))

Talk with your doctor/physician. There are medication that can replace the codeine. It can turn into your worst enemy, have seen that happen. Please stay safe and do all you can to make that happen.

In my thoughts

Warmie

[shatteredhopes]

((((((((((ken))))))))) it happens a lot medicine we take for necessity to alleviate a problem and then become addicted...for me I once self-medicated with booze, and am an alcoholic, I suffer severe physical pain but cannot risk narcotics because I like them too much and would quickly become addicted and abuse them...

Please google Narcotics Anonymous, as there are many people like you who become addicted to prescription drugs and can offer support in coming off them and in sharing how they deal with pain when they can no longer take the medicine...all I know is, from my 12 step program, I got more help and healing than I ever did from the mental health profession...

Can you get celebrex in England? It is non-narcotic and I know it used to help me a LOT when I took it...unfortunately, it is too expensive for me now, so I rely on ibuprophen and lotsa hot baths and topicals.

Will pray for you my brother during this difficult time. I care about you, and we are here for you if you need to talk and until you feel up to posting regularly again, know I am thinking of you...

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Goodmorning ((((((onika ,misty,warmie girl ,and shatteredhopes )))))xx
its so good to talk to you all ,,and your kind messages,,are lovely ,,mmm
ITS LIKE BEING IN HOSPITAL ,AND HAVING YOUR BEST FREINDS VISIT ,,
IVE MISSED YOU ALL SO MUCH ,,ok listen your advice is most welcome ,,and you,ve not to worry ,,as im getting all the help i need ,,,it was my doctor who spotted the problem ,,i was unaware,,,he called me on the phone because i was putting so many repeat scripts in ,,so the warning bells went off in his head ,,i have to reduce the codeine slowy ,,
and then when ive got down to the right dose ,,we,ll take it from there ,,,i do suffer great pain with my arthitis ,,in my back and neck ,,so i need something powerful,,,hey sister i have been looking on a codeine addicts forum ,,and it is helpful ,,,i was that poorly last week i feared i would die,i wouldent of course just the pain talking ,,lol,,,,and the forum oh god have i missed not being able to post ,,but here i am little by little and this time two days ago ,,i would not have thought i could post again ,,ill be back soon ,,
chatting away ,,and you,ll be wishing id shut my clakker lol,,,,im still following your posts ,and i do think of you all ,,,the candle is lit in the garden every night ,,and i say a little prayer for us all
ok time for something to eat ,,must get some weight back on even my chin is baggylol,,err gross,,,,(((((take care all my dear freinds so sorry i havent been answering your threads ,ill make it up to you all ))))),,hugs
lots of love kenxxxxx ,,,,,ps,, warmie girl ,i hope things are improving for you ,,
and pherhaps your recovery may soon be complete,,,xxx

[lisalou]

Morning ken, well done for starting your recovery, addiction is not pretty and once again it demonstrates how strong you are that you are fighting this

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thankyou (((((((((((lisa)))))))))) and its nice to see you this morning ,,hope you feel better soon ,,,have you had some snow down there ,,we have had 4 inches in 3 hours ,,lol,,,i hope mark is ok ,,,
glad to hear your meal wasnt to much pressure on you lisa ,,,i bet you were glad to get home and feel safe in your own space ,,i know when we go out with my eldest and her man ,,it is nice ,but when i get home i just melt into a big heap ,,its just so hard to play the part of normallity is it ,,
i know you know what i mean ,,ok (((((lisa ))))) maybe we,ll speak later
must have some food now ,,i dont want to but i must ,,,see you soon
hugs lots of love kenny xxxx(((((lisa,,mark))))) ta ta ,,

[Warmsoul/Jeanie13]

(((((((((( Ken ))))))))))))))))))))))

Good to hear the doctor was on top of things and you are getting it into control.

Keep posting, we don't tell people 'shut my clakker '. LOL if that happened, I would be in trouble.

Take care.......

Warmie

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heyyyyyyy thanks ((((((((((warmie girl )))))))))) ,,ill be back to normal soon xx only joking about my clakker lol,,,,,,take care hugs ,love ken xxx

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HELLO EVERYBODY ,,AND ALL MY DEAR FREINDS ,,just thought id let you know today ive had it a little easier ,,ive been posting and that has made me feel good ,it will take 2 to 3 weeks to come off the codeine ,,,,,the worst part so far apart from the ruptured ulcsers is at night when i try to sleep my joints are tingeling ,,and every 2or 3 minutes im having to move my arms and legs about to stop the pain its weird like pins and needle ,but in every joint in my body ,,,it my body shouting oyyy weres our codiene ,,,but this is the way it has to be so on i go ,,,,my stomach has been less painful ,,,,so lets hope it stays that way ,,i just have to not sit cramped up or bend to far ,,,,ok the new deppression meds are ok,,
even though ive had all this trouble i havent felt depressed in fact ive been quite funny and fran has been laughing at my naughty jokes ,,,
(((you know the ones warmie girl ,,lol,,,,)))),,,,so ill say goodnight for now
its been so nice getting your messages ,,thankyou so much ,,hope we can chat tommorrow hugs all love ken xxxx

[lisalou]

Very good to hear you're feeling quite good mentally if not physically,i'm sure your naughty jokes would turn the forum blue (hey - it is already actually!) but you can always PM me them,lol!

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thanks (((((lisa))))),,today ive felt ok mentally ,,,and my stomach has been hurting but not as bad as yesterday ,,i think im turning the corner now ,,i just have to take it easy,,,,doctors tommorrow ,so ill let you know how it goes ,,,,hope your doing ok lisa ,,and i will pm you that joke soon
i know you,ll like it ,,,hugs for now love kenny xxxxxxx

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My stomach is improving ,,no blood today ,,but my neck and bottom of my spine are very painful ,,,due to the withdraw of pain killers ,,i can take something else for the arthritic pain ,,but ive had them before and they make me very short tempered ,,so i will sit the pain out for now ,,,ok i hope your doing ok ,,and your pain is not to great today ,my dear freinds
hope to post again later ,,,lots of love ken ,,,mich has posted so at least we knows she safe ...hugs ken xxxxx

[crystalgaze]

((((((((((((Ken)))))))))))))))) So glad you're stomach is a little better!

I know you will take it easy for the pain in your back + neck!


Hugs to you!