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1182133 tn?1266851531

30 Days Folks--It's a Miracle!

Happy Friday everyone!!!  I feel a great sense of accomplishment today.  This past month started out SLOOOW and the past 2 weeks have gone really fast.  I am proud mostly because I feel I have made it.  I didn't like the way the fentanyl patch made me feel, but, I was too afraid of the repercussions from taking it off.  I do find myself getting upset when I think about how I let it go for 2 years.  I have to keep reminding myself I cannot change the past, only learn from it in the future.  I hope I can be of help to any of those out there, namely coming off this patch.  I, am still not where I hope to be.  ie not much energy, learning to deal with my original pain (herniated discs), itchy watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing and my bowels are still not where they were.  Not sure how long it will take for these symptoms to subside.  As troublesome as they are, I know I have come a LONG way.  I am so glad I stuck to it and feel stronger for it.  Thank you all for helping me along the way.  Have a great weekend!
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Congrats !!!! You are an inspiration to all
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Congrats! Good Job.
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1182133 tn?1266851531
Thank you very much all for your kind words.  I am going to be ok.  I flushed my vicodins (which was rx'd 1 a day).  My Dr. kept alot of that in ck.  Except for the patch.  I really wish to God I never came across that crap.  I know people on the other boards get mad when you dare talk about their "God Sent" like that.  But, here on this board I can say it.  I am worried about one thing though, 3 times in the past 10 years, I have come across similar circumstances.  I will get off pain meds, and be fine for awhile, then, some mysterious pain or discomfort comes around that is unbearable.  And, I'm right bk on that crap.  One time I felt like someone was sitting on my chest.  This was roughly 10 mos after going off vicodin and completely out of the blue.  Another time, I began plagued with horrible RLS.  Nothing would stop it.  Except vicodin.  Hmmm.  I don't want to go down those paths again.  However, what is one to do if someone is sitting on her chest or deals with RLS for 2 wks straight and can't sleep?  U don't don't where it's stemming from or when it will stop.
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hey congrad's on your clean time 30days is the first mile stone and you have made it
keep up the good work and find some aftercare that works for you...it has helped me tremendously ...good luck and God bless....Gnarly
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Congrats on 30 days!!  You have done so well.  Keep moving forward and stay in your recovery~~~~~~~sara
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1202033 tn?1273771354
Congrats on 30 days!!! Heres to the next 30! You are doing fantastic and should feel proud! God Bless, ----Jacky
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You did a marvelous job...I remember some of your earlier posts and you were suffering tremendously,but hung in.You should be proud.
Do otc pain meds help your pain?
I am proud of you because your accomplishment is huge.
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YEAAAAAA!!!!!

Way to go.  30 days is amazing!!!!

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start and make a brand new end!!!"

The symptoms will go, hang in there!!!

bob
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