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December 10, 2009 - 6:57pm
Anonymous
suboxone-back pain

First of all , i'm new here and would like to say hello to everyone! My questions are about Suboxone . I was put on loritabs about 2 years ago for back pain and it has quickly gotton out of control....i am taking about 10 - 7.5's a day. And i know compared to some people that is not god awful, but i know from what i've seen and read what road i'm heading down. When i get my script i have no will power and i just keep taking them until they are gone. And then i'm in withdrawal. So i went and got put on Suboxone yesterday and was just looking for others who are on it and how they are doing with it. Also i am having vision problems .... trouble focusing , it's really scaring me. I woke up last night in the middle of the night and had a reall y bad headache. Has anyone else had that with them. Right now i can't even drive and having a hard time typing this. I am on 3-8mg a day. Any replys would be great !

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December 10, 2009 - 8:11pm
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RosevilleTJ
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Good Luck Julie!

Hi Julie,
Here is a link to a previous thread that I started, which is similar to yours. There are certainly some cautionary tales out there about Suboxone! For me, bottom line is that I wanted help, Dr. prescribed Suboxone, I used it, and I'm now feeling great, with no meds. It certainly sucked for a day, when stopping the Suboxone, and for a week I had anxiety / restlessness, but after that, it really wasn't so bad. I started I think at 12mg, then went down from there, finishing after about a month. Anyway, good luck, stay strong, and know that it's possible and you'll get through it. Happy Holidays!
http://www.spine-health.com/forum/pain-medications/suboxone-help-get-nor...

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December 10, 2009 - 8:29pm
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julieky (not verified)
reply...suboxone, back pain

Thanks , and i am really happy to hear from someone that it worked for. Did you have trouble with your vision. I just looked at my papers and it says that is a side effect that you should call your dr. about. I'm not sure if i should try to talk to someone tonight or not.

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December 10, 2009 - 10:29pm
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RosevilleTJ
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No problems with vision that I can remember

I would think it would always be a good idea to call either a Doctor or the Nurse hotline for their advice if you're concerned. They are the only ones that I would trust, especially if you're worried. I liked this forum for general information and support, but if I was concerned, I would certainly e-mail or call my Doctor or Physicians assistant.
Again, hoping you'll get through this soon!

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December 13, 2009 - 1:47am
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lulusheart
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good luck

hi and welcome to the forum! Wave we are here to offer you support and answer what questions we can. you are very wise to be going off your medication and using the suboxone to do it with.. Big Grin good luck to you!! Applause Jenny Smile

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March 11, 2010 - 5:40pm
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k3pain
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i am in the same position, i

i am in the same position, i didnt get much help on this site so i went to addictionsurvivors.com on opiods , there are a lot of people taking this for pain management, but i have been on it for 4 months now and i am doing good, wish i was better but im working on it, i was wondering if it was still working for you

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