Author: e.r.regular Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:50 pm First of all let me say to you John, that I am impressed that you made it and that you can live drug free. I hope you stay that way and I wish you all the best. I do agree with those that said that your initial post could scare people away from Suboxone. Your description of the withdrawals frightened even me and I have been abusing and sometimes withdrawing from opiates for almost 20 years. 18 months... Read Full Story

Author: e.r.regular Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:15 pm Does Suboxone Show up like other opiates on urine based drug screens? If so, is it acceptable for my Dr. to write a note that does not have the name of the drug he prescribed, but just that it is a narcotic? As long as I am under a Dr's orders for taking something that shows on a tox screen, I will be fine, bur I don't want them to know what it is. They can just assume I am taking Vicodin for an inju... Read Full Story

Author: LatheDude Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:52 pm Hi msummers - I am not a doctor -- maybe the suboxdoc will find this post and answer. I have some experience with what you are asking - and can offer my opinion. Still it's not a doctor's advice, just my opinion. A) First and foremost - your opiate receptors (all through your body - intestines, brain, etc.) have been blocked by a full agonist opiate - oxycodone, or methadone. Both medications are... Read Full Story

Author: LatheDude Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:16 pm Hi Bo! I have nearly the same story as you do with years of slavery to opiates. I am only at about 5 weeks on Suboxone, but as well as you - it is the best decision I have made. For me, it has really enabled me to face challenges that I have learned to use opiates to 'numb' some. I think the biggest issue for me is the 'hell' the opiates gave me - as I really didn't feel 'high'. I would use oxy to... Read Full Story

Author: baron Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:59 pm Hello Painquin, Glad to here that your doing well. I think it was smart not to jump while starting a new job. Hang in there, and take care Baron Read Full Story

Author: jamez70 Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:12 pm Can you lie? How would they know if you stopped treatment or not? Read Full Story

Author: setmefree Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:44 am kristina - The answer to your question is "It depends..." Unless you tell your OB/Gyn that you have a history of drug abuse, they probably will not drug test you at a routine first prenatal visit. That is assuming you're going to a private physician. Now if you're going to a free clinic or a medicaid-type clinic where there is a higher incidence of drug abuse in the population that is seen ... Read Full Story

Author: bo41722 Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:34 pm Thanks for the response lathedude.From your name I take it you may be a machinist.I am a journeyman here in Alabama,work as a millwright.As your post said,we do have alot of similarities in our addiction stories.My doctor doesn't believe in lifetime maintenance and I am struggling with the decision of changing docs or following his regimen of slowly weaning off in a year or so.Honestly,the thought of tape... Read Full Story

Author: setmefree Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:25 am Hey Painguin! Sounds like a plan to me! Don't feel bad about holding off on quitting Sub. It sounds like you've found a way to improve your sleep problems which was a lot of the reason you wanted off Sub, so just stay on it a while longer. Your new job is important and you need to be on your game, so why risk feeling and performing poorly if coming off Sub doesn't go super smoothly. Good luck and l... Read Full Story

Author: msummers1020 Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:37 pm Thanks for the reply Lathedude, that helps a little - I'm still a bit confused. I guess I will have to keep researching. Read Full Story