Posted by brynb on January 7, 2014, at 0:50:14
In reply to Re: LDN (low dose naltrexone)? (Hugh?) » brynb, posted by Hugh on January 5, 2014, at 17:15:40
Thanks again, Hugh. I really appreciate it!
I'm rethinking the LDN for now. Here's my dilemma (I actually kind of screwed myself, but I had a feeling this would eventually happen): I've been taking pretty high doses of oxycodone (either Roxicodone or Oxycontin) a few times a week for about four or five months now. It's not the first time I've done this.
I'm actually quite embarrassed to mention it here (or anywhere, for that matter), but it's relevant and I'm extremely remorseful and upset. I've been getting the pills through a friend who's an addict. Smart? NO--especially as I've battled substance abuse in the past. However, as strong as these painkillers are, they have been carrying me through my depressive episodes/ lows as of late. They don't get me high, they just make me feel normal and generally "good." It's a slippery slope, I know, but I thought I could outsmart becoming dependent because I haven't been taking them daily. But for over a week now, I've been feeling ill and flu-like, and when I take any type of painkiller, even at a low dose, I'm temporarily relieved. Ugh.
I'm going to fess-up at my pdoc appointment this week, and see if he'll put me on Suboxone. I've had some success with Sub for various issues in the past (including depression and benzo withdrawal), so I'm hoping this will be a good solution.
Complicated, huh? I'm at a loss. Perhaps LDN will be an option in the future, but unfortunately I have to deal with this mess I got myself in to.
-b
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