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Any RCs similar to z’s like ambie(n)? I’m having a hell of a time finding a new doctor in this state to prescribe. I’ve been on them for years, but the docs up here are crazy. It’s the only thing that works for me, but they either don’t care, or are being pushed out of prescribing anything even remotely controlled. I’ve tried so many herbals and diet changes for sleep. Benedryl makes me stop breathing at night, and so do the antipsychotics and antidepressants they prefer to prescribe for sleep.

(This post is not meant to recommend any drugs that can cause addiction, as the mod bot seemed to think. Looking for alternatives)

Help appreciated!

Okay, so I have my first batch of SR coming in a couple days. I only got 1g, as I’ve never ordered this type of thing online and didn’t want to get screwed.

I’ve been taking pseudooomaxx from the local smoke shop that are labeled as 150mgs per tablet. Usually take 1 1/2 3-4 times a day. I’ve been told that the stuff from the shops usually aren’t as high of mgs as they claim to be. I’m really hoping that’s true, or I’ve been taking between 800-1000 mgs a day. This started back in December when my state made kr8um illegal. Previously, I’d been taking regular kr8tum (about 1-2 TBLS 4x daily). For the first month or so, I was only taking about half of a 80mg 3x daily. It was the popular 🔥 eighties (not “fire”, but “heat”). The smoke shop said the ones I’ve been taking now are the same brand, but higher dosage and comes in 150mg 10 ct bottles.

I need a little clarification on some things. I can usually get through the daily taking 1 tablet 3x a day right now. I’m not familiar with preloading. Should I start by taking 1 tablet along with 100mgs SR 3 times a day for a couple days before I start cutting my dosage? If I want to taper at a moderate pace, should I cut my doc dose in half on day 3? How many days before cutting the dose again? How many days should I be taking the SR in total to avoid withdrawal from that? I plan to order more SR as soon as the first batch comes in. Anything else I should add for supplements along with SR?

I want to do this whichever way will make it less likely to develop PAWs. I used to be on methadone for 3 years, but when this withdrawal hits, I almost feel like I’m having a seizure with how much I’m shaking and jerking. I have gabapentin and clonazepam that is prescribed and I’ve been taking less for a while to build up a stash for this detox. If anyone can build me a schedule for all meds, I’d be internally grateful. I know it’s a lot to ask, but figure it couldn’t hurt to reach out in hopes of finding someone that’s had success in a similar situation. I haven’t taken any time off work, but may be able to get my doctor to give me a note for a bit of sick leave.

Long post, so I appreciate anyone who had the patience to read and reply with anything helpful. Please be kind, I know I’m a dumbass for getting hooked on this crap.

So, about 10 years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Recently developed Endometriosis, too. A coworker I had back then watched me struggle while doctors tried to find medications and physical therapy that controlled my pain. Nothing was helping all that much. She eventually recommended Kratom. I did some quick google research and read that it was an all natural plant that could be used as an alternative way to treat pain, and also improved energy. I was so happy to find something natural and “safe” that worked.

9 years later, I started having more extreme pain and was diagnosed with endometriosis. The flares were extremely painful and landed my in the hospital couple of times. Soon, I heard about 7OH and started that on occasion. Well. My tolerance skyrocketed, because all of a sudden, I couldn’t go more than 12 hrs without what I found out was actual withdrawal, apparently similar to fentanyl!

Kratom was recently banned in my state, and now all I can get is Pseudoindoxyl from smoke shops. Idk how I got here. It all happened so fast. If anyone has any tips on things I can try to reduce discomfort once I get time off work to sit through what I’ve read to be a horrible 7+ day withdrawal from hell, I would greatly appreciate it. Any other tips welcome too! I feel sorry for anyone else tbat was lulled into a false sense of security when introduced to kratom. I should have stopped as soon as I started seeing labels and articles about the addiction/dependence potential, but the withdrawal on top of the return of the chronic pain I’ve been so used to having relief from, is more than I think I can bare.

I’m already prescribed Adderall (since I was 12), and clonazepam since I was in my early 20’s. Idk if that makes a difference.

TIA for any help!

So I’m freaking out a bit. I got hurt at work and had to do a drug test for that. My prescription meds were in my system and I don’t take more than prescribed. However, apparently the place my job sent me to didn’t have an MRO (medical review officer), so now I have to go take another one tomorrow so they can read the levels of my prescription meds. My dumb 🍑 was stressed and hurting that day, so I took a single puff of marijuana (shitty and illegal?) about 5 days ago.

The at home test kit reads clean (faint line though).. how screwed am I? I know if it was a regular drug screen, I’d be fine.. but with it being one where they have to review the amounts of whatever in my system, I’m just not sure. I don’t understand why they can’t just have their MRO read the results of the drug screen I already took, but it is what it is, I guess.

Any tips or anything anyone can tell me about this kind of testing? Please ease my mind.. or give it to me straight. I need to mentally prepare myself for tomorrow. 😫