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Re: Vicodin withdrawls while pregnant will it hurt the baby?

From: es (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 2 Sep 2003 15:48:51 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 1 Sep 2003, Connie wrote: >
>I am scared to death I have been taking Vicoprofen since Feb. from a
>car accident, once I found out I was pregnant he switched me to vicodin
>I take more then the prescribed amount like I should for my horrible
>pains.
>I want to get off of these badly as I feel I have some addiction from
>taking them non stop for 6 or 7 months.
>I am slowly weaning off of them and even now I get some bad withdrawls
>like restless legs,diarrhea, sleeplessness etc..
>I have talked to both my family doctor and my OB about this and they
>just dont seem to understand I tell them I think I am addicted and they
>say oh I bet you are no help what so ever..
>I dont think I need prof. help as I am strong willed and a strong mind
>(which I know sometimes help is needed) I just need to know if these
>withdrawls are going to hurt the baby, I am 8-9 weeks pregnant.
>Also is there anything I can take that is safe for diarrhea?
>This stuff is bad stuff and I think there should be a law for how long a
>doctor can prescribe this stuff!
>Thanks alot and I dont need a lecture on how addicted I may be I just
>came here for advice!
>Connie

-- Hi Connie,

I have been where you are at right now. I was injured at work.I was immediately put on pain medication, Vicodin. To make a long story short, became addicted. I was going through withdrawls as you are and was fortunate enough to have a great Dr. who immediately had me checked in to the hospital. He felt the stress on the developing baby would be a bit too much. As the baby is feeling exactly what you are. I don't have to tell you that it is the most horrible and helpless feeling in the world. I am now 17 weeks along and the baby is fine. I live in Southern California and found that there are quite a few places that will help those who are pregnant. There's no reason for you to get off of this without medical assistance. I hope this has helped..

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