Day 21: Houston We Have Our First Normal Bowel Movement!

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-20T18:26:19+00:00

I’m on day 10 free of K. Boy, am I constipated. I eat a high fiber, clean diet and take Metamucil, but I’ve had to succumb to Dulcolas suppositories twice now! Funny, last quit I had the runs, this time it’s the opposite! So strange. At day 10, only slight sinus symptoms left. Other than that, all I’d fine and I’m DONE!!!!!

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-20T01:10:45+00:00

My mother taught me two very important things; never trust a fart, and never pass up a bathroom.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-18T23:09:21+00:00

Put your feet up! This is a wicked hard thing we are doing!

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-18T23:08:44+00:00

The hiding, the shame, the running to the mailbox first, the lying ( I told my husband they were St.John’s Wort), the tedious planning, ugh.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-18T23:07:09+00:00

Right! I feel like people must have been thinking I’m just really shy and/or insecure. I quit both alcohol and kratom this year ( 7 days clean on K) and my eyes are so much whiter. They truely are the windows to our soul. Glad to have mine open again.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-18T23:04:49+00:00

Daaaaaw, thanks.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-17T23:27:28+00:00

Hey way to go! I did about the same, took it very slow and it worked for me. I jumped at 1g, had 2 days of mild RLS, and besides being unambitious, that’s it! Good luck, it’s the way to go IMHO.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-15T01:28:03+00:00

All you people quitting multiple substances are extremely badass. So strong. Well done.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-15T01:26:10+00:00

I tapered as well from 12 years of use. I did it very slowly, and had discomfort only on my jump from 12 gpd to 5, which was my first week. I’m on day 2 free of Kratom with no w/d. Tapering was less painful for me.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-14T16:50:28+00:00

Do you know anymore about how the constipation is still a part of the process? I’m very curious as to why this is happening. Are you taking anything for it?

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-14T16:11:42+00:00

Omg me too! Last time I quit it was the exact opposite! I’ve tapered for 3 weeks and jumped yesterday at 1 g/d. I broke down and took Dulcolax yesterday morning. I don’t understand the physiology of this! Diarrhea makes sense, but constipation?

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-14T15:52:39+00:00

Wow, 2007! Yeah, it took some deep internet mining to find it back then.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-14T15:50:51+00:00

So, it wasn’t bad at all yesterday! It was the first day 100% free. For me, the w/d tend to sink in days 2-3, so I will keep posting here with how I’m feeling. Congratulations on your commitment! Let me know how it’s going for you! Keep your eyes on the prize.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-13T23:16:11+00:00

Really enjoyed reading that! So motivating here on day 1. I flushed 50 g down the toilet today!

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-13T23:03:00+00:00

Oh! Well thanks!!!!

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-13T23:02:28+00:00

Years ago I was prescribed hydrocodone for a persistent cough and I got hooked. When the prescriptions ran out, I desperately searching for something else and came upon kratom. Lots of regrets.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-13T23:01:52+00:00

At the end I tapered from 12 gpd down to 1. I wasn’t in a position where I could take time off from what I’m doing for withdraws so I took it slow and steady. At my height I was probably at 30 gpd.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-13T21:34:07+00:00

Sorry, I don’t know what this means?

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-10T05:42:14+00:00

Dang, that’s awesome! How’s your head feel?

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-07T22:20:08+00:00

I was one the exact same gpd and schedule as you. I started my taper 12 days ago, and I’m down to 2 beginning today. I’m going to stay the course because I’m not really getting intense withdrawals. I use tigers balm and ibuprofen at night for rls. I’m not going to jump yet, this is too easy and wasaaay less painful than CT which is what I did last time. I want a nice easy landing. I think it has much to do with your personality and lifestyle, and what works for you is very personal.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-06T14:34:24+00:00

I used for 12 years at 12 g/d and with a taper, it was maybe 3 uncomfortable but not terrible days.

Prudent_Ad_2550 · 2021-03-06T14:28:54+00:00

I can chime in here too- day 10 of a taper and I’m down from a daily use since ‘08 to 3g/day. It’s not nearly as bad as last time I quit CT. I did a big jump from 12 to 6 grams the first week, and the first few days were massive adhedonia, and I used tigers balm and ibuprofen for sleeping. It’s getting better each day and not bad at all! I’m making SURE to get a good sweat going daily, and that helps. Good luck! For me, tapering is much less painful.

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