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Posted 9/27/2015 4:12 PM (GMT -5)
As a young man with crohns and an ileostomy, I have come to believe that any opiates I take for more than a week cause me to have awful withdrawal symptoms. I always try to ween myself off to one pill a day before I stop. But once I stop, I begin to have bloody mucous diarrhea every morning and sometimes throughout the day even though I have an ileostomy . I believe this mucous occurs in everyone, which is why many people get diarrhea with opiate withdrawal. Along with this I have very low energy levels.

I am going to always avoid opiates now as I can see the physical damage they can cause me. I am going to look into medical Marijuana or thc pills for pain management tomorrow.

I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on increasing my energy levels as well as any recommended supplements to heal my large intestine? I am going to try b12, coq10, omega 3 and amino acids. Perhaps I need to increase my testosterone levels?
Will try and get blood test to check b12, testosterone, and vitamin d if possible.
Posted 9/28/2015 12:16 PM (GMT -5)
I cannot take opiate pain medicine for long either. I was on it for many years then I got off of it, and now I have bad withdrawal if used for 3 days in a row. I can take benzos such as ativan or xanax for longer periods without having near as much trouble.

For energy you can try taking B complex such as B50, or B100 although you will probably not absorb the B12 because of your surgery. It is absorbed in the lower part of the small intestines. You can try the injections but you will need a prescription for it called cyanocobalamin. Iron is another important vitamin, and if you are experiencing bleeding then you have lost iron. I take iron bisgylcinate because it does not cause stomach or intestinal issues. It can take a long time to restore lost iron with supplements. Your insurance may not pay for the Vitamin D test.

Glutamine is supposed to heal the intestines. I don't know if it works or not.
Posted 9/28/2015 7:51 PM (GMT -5)
thanks homeboy.
ill look into benzos and im gonna start
on the glutamine. im also gonna try to limit my sugar intake as i think it really messes with my energy levels.
Posted 9/28/2015 11:00 PM (GMT -5)
Xanax and Avtivan are just anti-anxiety medications. Doesn't do anything for pain. You'd be better off trying medical mj. Besides your body will get hooked on benzos just the same, and you'll end up having to wean off of them with withdrawals.

I've never heard of bleeding with any kind of withdrawals. Usually that happens for me when I have active inflammation and uclers. Which I don't believe there is any supplements that "heal" the disease. Are you on medications for your inflammation?
Posted 9/29/2015 10:26 PM (GMT -5)
I agree with Jen about the Benzos - no point going on them unless you actually need them for anxiety or another appropriate reason. They are addictive as well and I have heard the withdrawal is 10x worse and much longer than opiate withdrawal. Opiates have a tendency to slow down your bowels, that's why people have D when in withdrawal: your body stops making it's own dopamine so when you stop the drug it's like opposite every side effect the drug induced (constipation to diarrhea, relaxed state to agitation, low blood pressure to high blood pressure, euphoria to depression and anxiety, etc.). If your only symptom of withdrawal is bloody D, I would venture a guess that it is not actually withdrawal, but more of a reaction to the meds.
Posted 9/29/2015 11:12 PM (GMT -5)
It is not the only symptom. Also feel very tired all the time after stopping so hopefully my energy returns soon. I'm just gonna give my body time, vitamins and healthy food. and hopefully it'll heal up. Could also be my abcess causing the blood, however it's a reoccurring abcess and Havnt experienced blood from it before. maybe it's finally healing
Posted 9/30/2015 4:00 AM (GMT -5)
Try tramadol instead of traditional opiates
It won't have the same negative effects of the others
It doesn't slow your bowels down so it shouldn't cause the diearrea when withdrawing
Posted 10/1/2015 10:26 AM (GMT -5)
I will look into tramadol. I applied for medical mj yesterday but have to wait a month for my first appointment, then wait for approval, then wait for medicine to come in the mail. so I could really use something in the meantime.
Posted 10/6/2015 3:07 AM (GMT -5)
I hear ya!! I've been a CD sufferer for 20 years with one resection surgery 7 years ago. I was awesome for many years after surgery but I'm in constant pain now and use opiates when needed (which I hate) but a few days in, I'm hooked, so I have to wean off within the week even though I feel like crap still! It's almost not worth using them and just toughing it out! (I get even worse diarrhea and flare symptoms with withdrawal) I wish I could do medical MJ but I have 3 kids and I hate the feeling of being high! Have you ever tried natural ways to fight the inflammation? Anti-inflammmitory diet? I find my symptoms are at bay when I stick to whole organic fruits and cooked veggies with cooked bone broth soups... I cook all of my own food and never eat out! I've kept my symptoms at bay with zero meds for the last 7 years using diet... but stress is a huge trigger for me so it's back :(( Years ago I used remicade and other pharms but have been med free for years... I only use pain meds when it gets bad! Would also love a suggestion for pain as I hate the opiates!
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