Methadone Vicodin: Methadone Detox Clinics

Question: How do i end my methadone/vicodin addiction? i started taking it because i was having withdrawls from vicodin.

(Posted by: 2NewHips on 2008-05-02 00:57:25)

Now I don't know how to get off the methadone. I've been diagnosed with chronic RA and my wrists ache everyday now because my physicain says the RA has affected those joints now. I really need to take the Vicodin for pain, but if I run out, I really feel terrible(stomach aches, fatigue). What should I do? Should I talk to my physician and make sure I don't run out of Vicodin, then that way there won't be any withdrawls, but what about my liver? Help please! I had a total arthroscopy done on both hips and it seems as though the arthritis has gone to my wrists and hands and now I'm in just as much pain as I was with my hips.

Posted by: Pixie on 2008-05-02, 02:22:08

I understand the horrible pain of arthritis, I have it in y lumbar spine and shoulders. I am also on large amounts of opiods and plan to get off them in consultation with my doctor slowely. Do not try to come off them cold turkey, you could have a stroke, your body is used to the medication. My plan is to continue to do my physio exercises and I am also starting hydrotherapy soon. As my muscles strengthen I will be reducing the dose I take. I also take glucosamine and omega 3 and 6 fish oil capsules. See a physiotherapist and soon you will get your mobility back again and start to enjoy life more with a lot less medication. You could also have cortisone injections in your wrists, they last about 3 months. How did you get rid of the pain in your hips ( you state you were in pain)? Is it less now? why?

Posted by: QueenAnnsRevenge on 2008-05-02, 02:03:51

E-mail me. I am done writing answers on this. I weaned off 200mg's of methadone a day as prescribed for pain. I'll get back later today.