Replys to and Connie, beds, methadone

January 22, 2010

Hi ,

Thanks for your feedback on beds. I bought a king sized firm mattress and it is

the most beautiful, comfortable mattress I have ever slept on. I get a fantastic

3-4 hours of sleep a night on it. My problem is that when I wake in the middle

of the night (I always do, very light sleeper, weak bladder) my back is then

sore which causes me to either toss and turn and get little to no sleep or move

to a recliner. That's why I'm looking for the kind of bed that will allow me to

have both; the firm comfortable mattress and the ability to adjust it so I can

move my back to a different position.

Connie, many years ago my doctor switched me from 4-6 5mg oxycodone a day to

methadone. While methadone works well for so many, I was lucky to live through

the 3-month trial. Even though I was on a low dose and never made it to the

level my doctor prescribed.

I simply could not function due to intense drowsiness. If I was standing and

walking I was fine. When I drove to work, I had to put the AC on full blast and

continually splash cold water on my face just to make the 10 minute drive to

work.

If I sat down at home I was asleep within seconds. If I sat down at work I

couldn't function at all. I could barely stay awake and even then I was so

groggy I was useless. Standing and walking around I was fine.

To end my long, story, I told my doctor at my next appointment (several hours

away in a different state) and he quickly moved me to Oxycontin which I have now

been taking for about 9 years or so.

Most people are fine with methadone and it is one of the most inexpensive and

helpful pain medications available when it is prescribed correctly and works.

Don't hesitate but please be careful!

in Washington State

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