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[King2013]

Man, I feel for you, King.  I'm going through opiate withdrawal right now myself, from hip-replacement surgery this past March 25th.  I have RA, and it's a bitch.  Situation for me is, I am a recovering addict.  I HAVE to live with the pain, or I'll be a dead man.  I love the euphoria from opiates, but I cannot live with the consequences that come with that euphoria.  I am in no way implying you are like me, but I don't care who you are, there is no worse withdrawal, than opiate withdrawal.  Withdrawal from booze and coke was a walk in the park, compared to this chit.  I wish you the best.  Just be careful, my friend.  That chit has no mercy.   There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD   

Honestly this is the first time I have ever taken any opiates other than a few percs from the dentist,  they were only 7.5s but they really didn't do much.
With the dose I'm taking I still don't seem to be getting any kind of euphoric effect that would make want to take them for recreation. I felt way better smoking grass, of course that was a piece of cake to stop doing.
I can say that I feel for anybody whose addicted to these for whatever the reason they started them because the withdraw is that bad.
They do take away the pain but being this tired and run down feeling is not what I would call euphoric and is the main reason I want off. If I could deal with the pain I'd be off these in a heart beat.

If anyone is interested, I will post a pic of my foot after the accident and it's current condition.

Post up if you wanna see.......lol
I'll check back later tonight and if there's enough replies I'll load some.

[2k]

Seems I heard a long time ago.......a picture is worth a thouand words. Only if it is not to painful for you.

[King2013]

Wow, only 1 reply.......lol
I figure I'll post anyway.
Not for the faint of heart!

About 4 days after accident:

[King2013]

About 3 weeks after

[King2013]

After the removal of dead tissue and the bone biopsy.

Don't look if your squeamish!

[King2013]

About a week ago.

Still no toenail, I don't think I'm ever going to get on that toe again.
The black and blue spots are where the dead nerves reside.

[Jswerve]

Gah! I was eating on my lunch break when I saw this!

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[King2013]

Gah! I was eating on my lunch break when I saw this!

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You didn't read the disclaimer?
Lol

So I have another update.
Obviously there is permanent nerve damage but with this I got something the dr called rsd.
That explains the unpleasant rash on my shin.
 I don't know much about it because I only did a quick search on it.
I also have a piece of toe nail growing in and is actually a painful bit of nail. Feels like it's stabbing my
already sensitive toe.

Anyway,
Have a great and safe Memorial Day everybody!

[pkl]

Have a customer who survived a helicopter crash about 4 yrs ago. Passenger with him didn't. He was told he would never walk, work or fly again. Does all of this. Also told he would never be able to get off pain meds. Besides being as painful as parts from the crash, he is off of everything. Quite remarkable story. I doubt I would be anywhere near where he is at this point but I guess as far as you can get is good also. Good luck.

[King2013]

Thanks pkl.
I can push myself pretty hard but I don't know too much about my injuries and what to expect in the future. I push myself every day just to get going. Today was a good day though, I did get in a 70 mile pain free ride which makes me believe I can and probably will be going on that 300-400 mile run sooner than I thought.

[Rooster]

That looks very painful. At least it isn't your left foot but I guess you could use the heal shift. As far as the weed, there are many new products out there that help with pain. You want the high CBD's instead of high THC. You don't have to get the high if you don't want and you don't have to smoke it if you don't want to. Lots of info on the Web.

[cambo]

Thanks pkl.
I can push myself pretty hard but I don't know too much about my injuries and what to expect in the future. I push myself every day just to get going. Today was a good day though, I did get in a 70 mile pain free ride which makes me believe I can and probably will be going on that 300-400 mile run sooner than I thought.

That's great news King!! My sister-in-law shattered her knee skiing 3 years ago and was told she may never walk again. Long story short she was skiing again this past winter! I thought she was crazy going back to what caused her all the pain in the first place. But I guess us bikers are the same. If I have a mishap I know i would do everything I can to ride again.

Your recovery may seem slow but it hasn't been that long since you had the accident and considering the extent of the injuries you are doing great!

You might even feel well enough to join the rest of us in MV, if not this year maybe for next year's festivities. Ponderin', hankerin', and moseyin' is in your future...

[King2013]

You want the high CBD's instead of high THC. You don't have to get the high if you don't want and you don't have to smoke it if you don't want to. Lots of info on the Web.

Nope, I'd want the high that goes with it. I don't want to feel it or think about it.....lol

[Rooster]

In that case you can have both at the same time, Buzz and pain relief.

[King2013]

In that case you can have both at the same time, Buzz and pain relief.

This is probably the only time I wished I lived in Colorado.