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Been on Methadone tabs for 9 yrs. I gained 130 lbs, have edema in...

Posted at 12:20 PM on Jun 22, 2007 by frankiep, #21938
Been on Methadone tabs for 9 yrs. I gained 130 lbs, have edema in my ankles and feet for the past 8 yrs, I have an endocrine problem (pituitary gland doesn't produce testosterone anymore), I'm itchy all over, I get drowsy, and I have hot flashes. I think I should get off this drug and deal with my chronic pain. At least I'll lose wieght, stop itching, lose the edema and aching feet, maybe restore my endocrine system balance, etc.... Whata ya think?
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jul 20, 2008 by paddy13, #10298

Hi:
I have been on methadone for 6 years. Started at 40mg and now I at least 100mg a day.
Started on it for chronic pain. I take physeptone 5 mg pills (yes a lot a day!)
I have gained over 100lbs, my stomach is huge.
I have hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (pituitary not producing LH so very little testosterone).
I get terrible hot flashes and sweats with a feeling of agitation and terrible fatigue.
All I want to eat is sweet things.
Also my big stomach interferes with my breathing.
I also am glucose intolerant and have sleep apnoea.
I am on hormone therapy Nebido 1000mg, 4ml , testosterone undecanoate).
I have tried many times to cut down but cannot do it.
Firightened to go to a clinic incase they stop the meds and my pain comes back, not to mention the withdrawal, which has you no is horrible and lasts for months (due to a combination of opiate and NMDA receptor problems).
Don't know what to do.

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