[sweetie]

I have been clean from 2yr meth addiction since july 2004.It was very difficult to part with my self-prescribed miracle medicine,as meth seemed to answer all my ailments.arthritis pain,narcotic depression & fatigue,and the ability to maintain a comfortable weight.(145 lbs.)for me.also my abilty to focus & concentrate.but the negative consequences cost too much.when I could not aquire my dope,and the fact that it is illegal.my priorities suffered.I will never use meth again.But,what to do about the physical symptoms I still have.I am 44 year old single mom,my weight is back up to 194lbs and every waking moment I am tired and in moderate pain w/ 2 bulging disc &degenerative arthritis.I feel like I weigh 900 lbs ! I am on no meds now except ultram for pain.I was perscribed anti-depressants for 4 yrs,but hope to avoid that route again.
I am considering phentermine,can you advise me?I don't want to be a drug addict,but I cannot function like this.

[Athena]

Hi Sweetie,

First let me say congratulation on kicking your meth habbit. Glad to hear that Ultram helps your pain, it is difficult to get pain relief from narcotic pain meds after long term drug abuse. I can relate to your feeling tired and depressed. Losing weight can help some, you'd have more energy, and may feel better about yourself. But I would caution you about not treating underlying depression.

Depression can also cause your symptoms of low energy, difficulty concentrating, even make your physical pain worse etc... I believe Phentermine can be very addicting, especially with your history. I would also be concerned about your health after drug abuse.

I don't feel like am being much help here, I certainly don't want to discourage you in any way. I would just suggest that if you venture into starting phentermine you make sure your heart is healthy enough, and be very careful not to become addicted. What I am trying to say is you should seek actual medical advice from a physician.

Good luck in whatever you decide, Take care
Athena

[Toya]

Hi, Sweetie,

I know how it feels to be fat and miserable but I do not know how it feels to be addicted to meth. Congrats on kicking the habit and vowing to stay clean. I would not want to give you any advice about taking the Phen so please talk to a doctor. On this site, we can only offer our opinions, but I am sure a dr. can give you better information. Phen is a very good appetite supressant, but I am not sure how it interacts with other meds or anything like that.

I hope you to talk to a dr. and hear some good advice.

Toya

[amandads]

I also recomend talking to a Doctor about taking the Phentermine. Please, don't buy it online. The people at these pharmacies don't know your medical history or other meds that you are taking. A regular Doctor would. So please, if you are seriously thinking of the Phentermine, talk to a Doctor you trust about it and get an actual prescription for it.

Also, BIG CONGRATS on the 2 years! That's an amazing accomplishment in itself! WELLDONE!

Amanda

[top-dawg]

Hi Sweetie, Congratulations on kicking the meth and remaining clean. I'm sure it couldn't have been easy. You have been in recovery for two years, why would you want to risk your health or your recovery by taking a medication that is similar to an amphetamine.?It will give you the same or similar type feeling that meth did. There is no such thing as a former alcoholic or a ex addict. Whether it's alcohol or drugs, you are always considered in recovery, not recovered. An alcoholic who had a preference for vodka can't suddenly start drinking beer. You have a meth addiction, taking phentermine is the quickest way to find yourself "not in recovery" and back on meth. Do you really want to be in "that place" again? You struggled too hard to reach the place you are in. DON'T GO BACK TO WHERE YOU WERE.Speak to your doctor and see what he feels about it. It would be a terrible shame with what you have gone through to find yourself back there again. Good Luck, ](*,) :( dawg

[mamapotter]

First of all, I commend you for having the strength to overcome your addiction. TWO WHOLE YEARS!!! Way to go!! But I must say the others are right, you should talk to a doctor, and also keep in mind the type of drug phentermine is. Plus, don't feel like you have to take phentermine to get support from us. We're all leaning on each other, whether we're on Weight Watchers, Atkins, phentermine, or just will power! You can find advice here from people who have tried and failed (or tried and succeeded) at every different way to lose weight.

[sweetie]

And while it is not what I wanted to hear,I know that your advise is correct.But I am very stubborn,and convinced that if you took your understanding to a deeper level,and if you knew me and how commited I am about not abusing anything.and that I am only trying to function on a human level.I suspect that my use of meth has left me less than a normal function of brain chemicals.and since I have an entire family history of depression,that I need somthing to stabilize this.I have been on an anti depressants & while they did help,I also felt disconnected and never can escape fatigue feeling.I know if I tell all that I have told you to my Dr.he may be able to help me,OR once I wave that red flag of abuse history,he will go into liability mode.and all understanding will go out the window.frankly,at this time and consequenses in my life I dont have time to wait 30 days or so to see if a particular anti-depressant is what I need.so I plan to ask for the phentermine tomorrow.but also seek out another doctor that I will be completely honest with.having the saftey net in place.I know I sound pathetic and don't really expect ya'll to understand.But I am pathetic right now and I need to be powerful.because of depression and discomfort, all attributed (I believe) to my weight.my life has become an anxious existense.each day I drag my self to work,wondering how I will get through the day,I get in my car and drive home to face all the task that I keep putting off till I feel better. and I am about to go down the preverbial drain.I hope ya'll dont bash me too bad but I do need your honesty .to keep me honest,I guess. thank you again for your replys.please know that your advise is helpful to me.

[susanpesek]

Hi, Sweetie. Please post again and let us know how you are doing on your quest to beat the depression and the weight issues.
I understand about your doctor. It may be best to find one you can be 100% honest with. Please let us know what has happened with you.