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Question: I am addicted to 6xPanadiene extra and 6xnurofen plus a day..Over 4 years..Wean myself off them then start again. Am on MAOI'S..Best anti-d for me (40 years) Have had problems with addiction to tranquillisers...Not had any for a few years...Chronic neck pain..Tension headaches. Did a series of classes in XXXXXXX Technique..Pain in neck and back much better..Developed joint pain now..Very severe in feet and knees. Had blood tests..Normal..Did not want to fast..did not do diabetes test..suspect neuropathy. Could codeine cause such pain?? Very distressing. Prone to psychsomatic pain..Incest victim 4-13 years of age. Borderline personality traits!! Successful Artist and teacher..Sole carer of son with schizophrenia..25 years old. Trying to support daughter at uni.. Seeing psychologist..Always been pro active with healing. Ashamed of addiction to pharmaceuticals..told no-one. Is it possible to detox without rehab etc?? Am 61 years old..Feeling worn out but am committed to my chosen career and children..Want to get well
Brief Answer:
Its possible to detox without rehab
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
I understand that you have multiple issues:
1) H/o incest
2) Borderline personality issues
3) Opioid dependence
4) Joint pains
The codein per se cannot cause joint pains but its withdrawal can definatley cause joint pains. Further the common causes of such joint pains at the age of 61 years is arthritis. You can get the arthritis evaluated bygetting an x-ray done along with some blood tests like RA factor, SLE test.
Regarding coming of the substance abuse, what I suggest is you can have a gradual decrease in the opioid dose that you are taking. This way you will have a least amount of withdrawal. Further there after you can try drugs like baclofen and naltrexone which can help you in rehabilitation phase. Discuss all about this your doctor.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
Its possible to detox without rehab
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
I understand that you have multiple issues:
1) H/o incest
2) Borderline personality issues
3) Opioid dependence
4) Joint pains
The codein per se cannot cause joint pains but its withdrawal can definatley cause joint pains. Further the common causes of such joint pains at the age of 61 years is arthritis. You can get the arthritis evaluated bygetting an x-ray done along with some blood tests like RA factor, SLE test.
Regarding coming of the substance abuse, what I suggest is you can have a gradual decrease in the opioid dose that you are taking. This way you will have a least amount of withdrawal. Further there after you can try drugs like baclofen and naltrexone which can help you in rehabilitation phase. Discuss all about this your doctor.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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