So, about 10 years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Recently developed Endometriosis, too. A coworker I had back then watched me struggle while doctors tried to find medications and physical therapy that controlled my pain. Nothing was helping all that much. She eventually recommended Kratom. I did some quick google research and read that it was an all natural plant that could be used as an alternative way to treat pain, and also improved energy. I was so happy to find something natural and “safe” that worked.
9 years later, I started having more extreme pain and was diagnosed with endometriosis. The flares were extremely painful and landed my in the hospital couple of times. Soon, I heard about 7OH and started that on occasion. Well. My tolerance skyrocketed, because all of a sudden, I couldn’t go more than 12 hrs without what I found out was actual withdrawal, apparently similar to fentanyl!
Kratom was recently banned in my state, and now all I can get is Pseudoindoxyl from smoke shops. Idk how I got here. It all happened so fast. If anyone has any tips on things I can try to reduce discomfort once I get time off work to sit through what I’ve read to be a horrible 7+ day withdrawal from hell, I would greatly appreciate it. Any other tips welcome too! I feel sorry for anyone else tbat was lulled into a false sense of security when introduced to kratom. I should have stopped as soon as I started seeing labels and articles about the addiction/dependence potential, but the withdrawal on top of the return of the chronic pain I’ve been so used to having relief from, is more than I think I can bare.
I’m already prescribed Adderall (since I was 12), and clonazepam since I was in my early 20’s. Idk if that makes a difference.
TIA for any help!