many thanks
Kiga..jaxx...thanks so much for replying so quickly.
Having done some more research I think I have decided to try and not take them. I can do this.
It may be a different story in the morning however when I feel like death!
I shall let you know how I get on.
I think I may replace my addiction with a dependancy on these pages. I have also brought myself a diary today and I'm going to write in it the good old fashioned way (where's my quill?) and keep a daily record of how I am feeling etc.
Thanks again guys.
x
You sound much more positive, Ironwoman!
Go with what feels best for you, I'm sure you'll be fine 🙂
Good idea about the journal by the way.
Hi there Ironwoman (love your name!!)
You are doing brilliantly so far - even though it is certainly not easy. May I suggest you put yourself on some quality vitamin and mineral supplements - likethisor this. When one has been on chemicals for some time there is a build up of toxins in the body and these take over the use of vits and mins from your food and I'd make sure you have at least 25mg zinc - this is often in short supply in those who become addicted. I would also suggest you buy the best quality fish oil you can afford to help not only your growing infant (Congatulations!) but for your own benefit. You'll need one with high EPA and DHA and unfortunately this doesn't often come cheap (like Seven Seas), but something likethisor this.
Do have a good read of [url]Marilyn Glenville's website[/url] - she is a fount of knowledge on women's health - you want to be eating the very best food (wholefood) for the benefit of you and the babe, especially while you are coping with clearing out the solpadeine rubbish.
If you are at all in doubt please see a registered nutritional therapist - see nutritional therapy description here - who will help and support you through this important time in your life with kindness and considderation. Nutritional therapy has made all the difference to my life - and many others too!
All the best - and let us know how you are getting on!
day 7
Caroline - thanks for the advice. I am taking sanatogen high dose fish oils and folic acid specifically designed for early pregnancy. It is bad to overdo it so I'm certain Im getting the right amount. I just checked the bottle and it says Im getting 7.5mg zinc so will look into supplementing the zinc up to 25mg. I'm eating a lot of fruit but am also feeling incredibly nauseous so it's quite difficult in terms of food.
Last night I did sleep slightly better in terms of my temperature, less chills sweats etc however I still woke up at least 5 times and took a while to get back off. Still got twitchy legs etc... (will they ever stop!!)
So I went to the chemist and asked what natural type remedies I can have. It's the lack of sleep nailing me at the minute. He said "none".... brilliant. He did however talk to me about the benefits of eating lettuce before bed as that is what alot of sleep aids have in them....hmmmm well. Off I trundled to Aldi to purchase the lettuce. I will try anything. Then into my local shop for some horlicks.
My plan is to run a bath with some soothing oils (eat lettuce while bath runs!) lol 😀 have bath...make horlicks...drink horlicks in bed. Wait for the sandman.
In terms of how I feel I think the pregnancy is taking over, I feel sick from morning to night and that is kind of overriding anything else.
I picked a fine time to quit. I'm feeling happier as my husband told me he will be back from his trip tonight instead of Saturday and im looking forward to him coming back. This thread has been a saviour to me to be able to get stuff off my chest and be honest about how I feel.
I'm trying to be as upbeat as possible and I keep thinking about all the other posts I have read and how other people got through it and if they can so can I.
thanks again .
Of course you can do it - you're well on the way already!
I'm a bit surprised the pharmacist couldn't recommend any natural sleep aids - Valerian springs to mind - but I have heard of lettuce being used (have to wonder how much, though).
It must be difficult for you to differentiate between the symptoms of early pregnancy and withdrawal symptoms, but you're doing so well you should feel really proud of yourself, and hubby coming home early is a bonus!
Thanks for keeping us informed, it's good to know how folk are getting on and sometimes they don't come back to tell us.
lettuce feast
Thanks Kiga. haha oh yeah I wondered how much I would have to eat too. I read you can make tea with it but I think I might just go for a couple of leaves rolled up.
The chemist actually said "none of the manufacturers will recommend taking products when pregnant, they said consult with doctor"
I did some research on valerian and scullcap but there seems to be doubts there too. It's a minefield..part of me really wants to just pop one of the diazepam I currently have sitting on my side, but I know I would do my own head in for the rest of the pregnancy with worry. I think I'm just going to try and tough it out the old fashioned way.
If in a few more days still struggling then I will have to call the docs again and speak to him about the natural remedies etc. My head is pickled about it all.
Thanks for getting back so quickly.
x
The chemist actually said "none of the manufacturers will recommend taking products when pregnant, they said consult with doctor"
Yes, of course, I was forgetting the pregnancy aspect. I'm sure your GP will be able to recommend something safe.
Good luck with the lettuce 😉
sleep plan
Well I tried all the aforementioned natural sleep methods (including the lettuce) actually it was ok, quite tasty, but a bit odd not having it with any toms/cucumber etc...
Thoroughly enjoyed my horlicks too 🙂 it was all certainly relaxing!
Anyway, I did sleep again but intermittently. The reason it seems a big deal to me is that usually I'm out for the count, although maybe that was just the solps!!
Anyway, Ive had a real long day today at work and am tired, so I'm going to go through the same process again tonight and stick with it.
I am getting there, my legs are definately improving and the shivers are greatly reduced.
Thanks
Where to start?
Thank God for the internet as I would have felt alone with this forever I know. I have been addicted to Solpadeine Plus for15 years.I went to my Drs 3 years ago and confessed to my Partner and my family. All were shocked but supportive and they think I kicked the habit(the Dr advised to taper off after checking my liver wasn't shot, which it wasn't). I tried but didn't and rather that than worry them I now "fix" in secret. I am taking 20-30 tabs per day plus approx 6 cocodimal from my docs 30/500 per day for a compressed disc- I don't even know if they work any more.
I started as they were in the med cabinet at work when I had a headache. A great fix at the time and I proceeded to top them up as I took them. Being a recovered alcoholic I recognise the symptoms of my addiction. Taking in secret, hiding around the house, the office, discarding empties in bins when out and buying from different chemists.I actually unwrap every tab from a 32 box to put in my handbag before coming home, quite sad really.
I have 23 solps and 38 c.c left and intend to wean off so that when finished I will not replemish. This is not recommended for alcohol but having read the side effects for this mis-use I am unsure if I could function in my job with the withdrawals,ironically admin based in a Drs surgery. My own Dr was horrified when I suggested c/t last time.
I can't afford this addiction health ,monetary or sanity wise any more and feel I am cheating my loved ones which brings tears to my eyes as I type it.
I hope to keep reading the posts on here as they are so inspirational and honest and so familiar in circumstance to my own in many cases.
I don't think I can share this with my family or Partner again. He works away sometimes and is home tomorrow . I am also back in work tomorrow after a week off so hoping a combination of the 2 will help.
I am so grateful that I have had the opportunity to share this and hope it is the start of recovery from a long term easily found addiction.
One member posted that as well as w/d ,OCD,restless legs,the runs,headache,backache etc she wasn't sure how she as a person was going to be at the end as she felt she had been living a split personality, which is exactly how I feel.
I hope for a better future even at 51, life can begin again.
Thank you for being here.
Oh, Bared, I really feel for you! You've come to the right place; as you've read, there are others here in the same boat and I'm sure you'll be able to beat your addiction this time. 51 is no age - plenty of time to get your life back on track 🙂
Thank you
Thanks Kiga
Have taken 6 solps today and 2 c.c which is not c/t but a great step down for me from 30. I have started a journal and picked it up many times today to note my thoughts and feelings. I do not feel a failure at some usage, but a triumph that I have made a decision and am working towards a goal. It helps to check in here to get encouragement and advice....so thank you....so very much.
Hi there Bared - what a dilemma position to be in, but as you can see you are by no means the only one. However, as you can see not impossible to escape from, but not easy on your own. I would suggest c/t is not a good idea though.
Personally I'd recommend you take quality multivitamin/multiminerals to support you while going through this - no matter how good your diet, the drug will have depleted your stores, and to detox your system your liver needs all the nutrients it can get, especially B vitamins. Zinc is often in short supply - essential for over 200 enzyme actions in the body and for hormone balance among other things. But the amounts needed to be therapeutically beneficial have to be ascertained correctly.
I would strongly recommend you see a [url]registered nutritional therapist [/url]who will do a full assessment and help you gently and positively through the process. You have so much of your life ahead of you and you owe it to yourself to enjoy, it do you not? 😉 Taking the step of admitting there is a problem is enormous and you have done so well to do this. The next is starting your plan and taking it one day at a time. I might be wrong but I would suggest that decreasing by 1 tablet every 2 days might be possible and you wouldn't get bad withdrawal symptoms - or even half a tablet daily (in divided doses if necessary). That way by the end of a couple of months your intake should be vastly reduced - just think, by spring you could be almost free of them and how much better you will be feeling 🙂 and a summer of freedom ahead - wahey!
For psycological support, I would thoroughly recommend Emotional Freedom Technique which can raduce the angst very considerably and support you through the process - see here (lots to read), and here.
Seriously though, I do wish you well, don't forget to see a nutritional therapist and let us know how you get on.
Love, Light and Healing to you
Thanks Kiga
Have taken 6 solps today and 2 c.c which is not c/t but a great step down for me from 30. I have started a journal and picked it up many times today to note my thoughts and feelings. I do not feel a failure at some usage, but a triumph that I have made a decision and am working towards a goal. It helps to check in here to get encouragement and advice....so thank you....so very much.
I have just seen your post - FANTASTIC!!
Thank you
I have spent a not too bad nights sleep. After reading further I did take 2 pre bed to avoid the restless legs. I am off to work now. I have taken 2 this morning and will take 2 with me just in case but as I finish at 1pm today I am hoping I can make it at least until then, that is my goal. At present I do have slight stomach cramps but nothing unbearable. I intend to get some zinc today as per the advice to help my body recover. My Partner is home tonight for 2 weeks so I am hoping him being here will give me strength although I don't intend to share this with him at present . Thank you for your support. I will be checking in again when home.
Thank you for your words of encouragement.
What about this?
[url]treatment for painkiller addiction and solpadeine addiction.[/url]
Sounds interesting........