Posted by Holly VanBen on August 19, 2006, at 21:41:57
In reply to Re: Terrible Withdrawals. When will it ease?, posted by Lizzieb on August 19, 2006, at 10:08:23
> Honestly- I'd get a second opinion. To stop all of that at once seems criminal and cruel. I can see one medication at a time, but why all at once?
Thank You, I thought the same thing, except now I'm so far in I'm too afraid to go back. I did think this was a bit harsh though, and looking at others I see why now. I even asked him repeatedly if I could take anything for the withdrawals but he just told me to quit and I would be fine and come see him in 2 weeks. I made it 5 before going to the ER. At least the ER doc gave me some withdrawal meds that have been a godsend. I'm 3 days short of 2 weeks now and today was the first day my insides were not coming out and I was relatively OK. I just wish I could sleep, it's awful and I'm exhausted but when I close my eyes I get nauseous. I broke down last night and took an Ambien and it gave me a few hours, but I don't know if it is OK to take Ambien now or not. If anyone knows please advise. Also if anyone else thinks this was a bad idea on my Doc's part, please respond. I was thinking of dropping him anyway, especially after I called him a few days ago to get a refill on Astiril and he flat out refused, it's only an antihistimine the ER doc gave me for my hives and said it would help anxiety. It's been a godsend and I don't know if I would have made it without it. Anyway if anyone else thinks this sounds odd please let me know.
Thanks, Holly
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