Customer (name blocked for privacy),
Being that you haven't seen a physician, I will review the tradional approach then follow with some holistic interventions. Hopefully something here will be able to help you out.
Traditional Medicine
Methadone is a prescribed medication which acts as a substitute for the stronger opiate then is slowly withdrawn. However, you do need a script for the med (not OTC). There are a couple of other traditional avenues, but in your particular situation I'm going to fucus more on the holistic approach.
Alternative Medication/Application
St. Johns Wort: Mainly this herb is used to treat anxiety/depression. Typically, the herb does need time to build up in your system. However, I wanted to offer the information if you could find it beneficial. If you choose, the recommended dosage is 300mg 3x daily in pill form. The minimum time for treatment to become beneficial is 4-6 weeks. Please keep in mind that St. Johns Wort can necatiely interact with some medications. Bring that you didn't mention any I won't go into more detail.
*One additional thing about the depression; After you are clean for a month or so, the depression will ease. Just some time for your head to clear up a bit.
Ginger: This herb is used for intestinal and pain related problems. Women who experience morning sickness resulting from pregnancy, will frequently use "Crystalized Ginger" to remedy nausea. Ginger is available as tea, powder, & in capsule form. The crystalized and tea form will provide the most immediate relief from nausea. You can find the crystalized form at most health food stores and frequently in the spice aisle of most grocery stores.
California Poppy & Passion Flower: Both of these flowers act as natural "relaxants." That being so, you will benefit from anxiety alleviation much quicker than with the St. Johns Wort. More than likely you'll have to acquire these from a health food store. GNC could possibly have the supplement.
B Complex: The B vitamins are responsible for functions such as carbohydrate conversion & fat and protein conversion as related to the nervous system. Versus taking a pill I would recommend you take the supplement in liquid form. You will take it orally through a dropper and it will be immediately absorbed. If you take a pill you always run the chance of regurgitating, hence increasing symptoms and discomfort.
Oh, if at all possible use teas/liquids if at all possible. Since you will have a tender stomach, just as with the B complex, there is no need to unintentionally irritate your stomach any further.
Water: This is a big one. When the body is under stress and nausea is present, the body can become dehydrated. Please keep some Pedialyte or other electrolyte on hand if such a situation does arise. Following is a link to dehydration symptoms so you'll know what to be aware of:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000982.htm
Next, are some links that I found that provide a gradual approach to self-weaning:
http://www.remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=13841
http://www.remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=13840
http://www.remedyfind.com/rem.asp?ID=13842
Following is a link that deals specifically with opiate withdrawal (articles & further information):
http://www.medhelp.org/HealthTopics/Opiate.html
Next are some links to health food stores in your area:
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&q=health+food&near=Cleveland,+TN&radius=0.0&latlng=35159444,-84876667,16824130568138825655&sa=X&oi=local&ct=result&cd=1
http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&q=health+food&near=Cleveland,+TN&radius=0.0&latlng=35159444,-84876667,1855684323134156114&sa=X&oi=local&ct=result&cd=3
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions or would like more information.
I wish you the best of luck. Stay strong.
Sincerely,
LiddyBea
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