Does Anyone Know a Lot About Methadone Withdrawal?
Question by confused: Does anyone know a lot about methadone withdrawal?
I need to know how long it will be before regular pain meds will work as they are supposed to, (Lortab, Percocet, Etc.). I’m having a major surgery done and have to be off the methadone to have the surgery. I stopped taking 120mg’s on the 29th of april, I did not take any for five days. By sunday I felt so horrible someone brought me some 5mg methdone pills. So I took 50-60mg a day until today (Friday), I’m not going to take anymore I just need to know the longest time someone’s opiate receptors were blocked after stopping the methadone. Will my tolerance for pain meds. be very high is my first question? My second question is I read that ultram blocked methadone’s affects, does that mean I can feel my pain meds? I know that it puts you into withdrawal, will that move the methadone out faster? I have to have rods and plates put into my wrist and arm, and don’t want to suffer in pain. My doctor has already discrinated against me, I’m scared i will be in severe pain, he wont car
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Answer by Glennroid
Sounds to me that you don’t have a good rapport with your doctor. It’s really important that you communicate honestly with your doctor so you can do the right thing.
Stopping methadone cold-turkey is not the way to do it. After taking 120 mgs. of methadone, there aren’t too many traditional pain meds that are going to help. Methadone is much stronger and longer acting then them.
You must be honest and communicate this with your doctor.
Answer by blondystang
Hi! I’ve taken methadone before. It is actually very good for pain. I was in a car wreck and broke my right femur. I’ve had about 12 surgery’s. My Dr. had me on methadone and lorcet. But some dr.’s just don’t understand methadone. You don’t have to come off of it to have this surgery. As a matter of fact I don’t know why your on it. But if it’s to do with being hooked on pain pills it’s actually better to stay on the methadone so you don’t get into taking the pills again. Hope this helps
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