Hi Ashamed101,
Your story sounds very similar to mine. I agree, I’m also surprised at how unknowledgeable the GP’s are.
I also had blood tests about two weeks ago, not heard anything but wasn’t expecting to. I asked if the blood tests would pick up damage to stomach/intestines (which i understand are most at risk from N+) to which they almost replied ‘yeah, sure I guess’.
I was also referred to a charity organisation whom basically took all my data and I’ve not had a response since! there do not appear to be NHS options in place for people with our type of addiction.
Tapering down to 32 a day from 64 is amazing, you’re doing really well. The withdrawals are not easy but I have found that they are manageable. I usually start to feel much better around day 3/4 but then have trouble with the mental side of things staying off them.
My advice would be to get some Imodium for the early stages of loose bowel movements. This should help in limiting the amount of times you need to visit the toilet. Its definitely flu like symptoms so if you are able, get bed rest. The runny nose and watery eyes are annoying but usually only last a day or so (I understand it is slightly different for everyone though). I still felt achy after like 5 days but was much more manageable by this time.
I feel I need encouragement to keep off the N+ and therefore it would be good to help each other work through it? I’m still on between 24 and 48 a day but will try yet again to quit this weekend. I would quit today but I’m too worried about shitting myself in public as I have to be a few places tonight/tomorrow!
Good luck to you and please message me if you ever want to chat x