Prescription Drug Dependence and Withdrawal ?

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FannyCornforth

GLaine re the Hipster thread - I had a very unfortunate thing happen at the hospital, and I felt that I couldn’t contribute anymore, because I really, really, really didn’t want to put anyone off who was having the jitters.
It was a one in a million type thing., and it’s sorted now.

Yes I remember the other thread about the incident & commented there. I do hope you've had a satisfactory resolution. It was a horrible thing to happen.
But I commented about withdrawal from prescribed opiates well before your surgery because I really hit a brick wall and wanted to warn others like me who had developed tolerance of heavyweight painkillers. I'm sure your GP will be able to reassure you.

GLaine re the Hipster thread - I had a very unfortunate thing happen at the hospital, and I felt that I couldn’t contribute anymore, because I really, really, really didn’t want to put anyone off who was having the jitters.
It was a one in a million type thing., and it’s sorted now.

GLaine no, I haven’t been on the Hipster thread for a while for totally different reason.
I know that I’m probably being irrational.

And I can’t mention it to my dad, as he is having very similar problems to me, and he’s refusing to take anything more than paracetamol.
It won’t exactly help my cause!

Esspee I feel like they have built up in my system. I’m hardly taking any tablets, and yet they are affecting me more (if that makes sense).
I’m not sure if the tablets are actually causing the headaches.
I think that my liver needs a detox or something.
I do drink lots of water on the plus side!

Didn't we discuss this on the Hipsters thread Fanny?
All you can do is take it slowly. The headaches and sleep disturbance will gradually disappear. It's normal with withdrawal, nothing to be ashamed of. Why would you think they would withhold appropriate analgesia should you need it in the future?

I haven't ever become dependent on any drugs (apart from oestrogen) but have come off of medication very gradually when instructed. My advice would be to do it very gradually Fanny. So if you are taking one tablet three times a day try cutting a tablet in two and taking two and a half tablets a day for a few days then two half tablets and one whole for another three days followed by three half tablets for the next three days and so on. By keeping the routine going of three a day in this case and only going down by small steps your body is less likely to react. Good luck.

It is very common to become dependant on painkillers (or even alcohol or non prescription drugs) you have nothing to be ashamed of. Ask for help

Hello Jane Thank you, yes, I’m phoning them tomorrow.
Our GP is absolutely brilliant (they are the best in Derbyshire) but I’m a bit ashamed and I’m worried that if I ever need strong pain relief they will be loathe to give it to me.
I know that this is daft! x

What has your GP suggested Fanny? I think you need some professional input x