[help1]

I’m absolutely heartbroken my son was the nicest lad on the estate would do anything for anybody but now he’s a shadow of his former self he’s addicted to ketamine been taking it 10 year & now he’s in constant agony either can’t urinate or more often than not has no control over his bladder & wets himself he’s lost loads of weight he can hardly move off sofa because he’s no energy I’ve been to an appointment today with him to see a specialist & they told us straight they can do all the operations they can but until he stops taking the drug it won’t be no better he’s to have a scan to see if his kidneys are damaged by it as well I’m so desperate nobody to talk to about it my friends don’t understand because they haven’t had anything like this ????

[danman83]

Hope your OK. With this seriously damaging his help. Personally I think a rehab is best for him. Where he is totally away from the drug for a month or so. Would he do this?

[help1]

Thanks for replying I was just reading up on rehab tbh I think it would definitely help him I don’t know if he would but I’m going to talk to him tomorrow about it he needs to get away from his so called “friends”

How do you get into these rehabs?

[danman83]

1st he needs to want to quit for himself. And he needs to cut all his using mates off forever now, he sounds really bad if it’s causing him these problems.

Delete all dealers numbers, and friends.

Try your local drug help centre, and there are some you have to pay for. But I think their are some that are free. Not to sure if there is a waiting list. Just give it a Google see what help and advice there is.

[help1]

Thanks for your help i will look into rehab & hopefully we can get our son back before it’s too late ????

[lindyloo]

Help1 I really sympathise with you. I also have a 27 yr old son with alcohol and drug addiction.

Its so sad that your son is ill as a result of his addiction. I also worry that my son’s health suffers as a result. I think his health problems are more paranoia and mental health issues which need to be addressed.

I think Danman has given great advice there. At least you know that there are other mums and relatives who worry constantly about their loved ones.

I wish you well, take care of your own health, and take as much advice and support that’s available. I’ll keep you in my prayers. Lx

[help1]

Lindyloo thank you so much for replying

It really is hard on the family & our children don’t realise I’m heartbroken with it all he is so painfully thin ???? I just hope & pray he gets better but tbh I can’t see it ????

[crystalvision]

my boyfriend uses cocaine and ketamine and has bladder issues. One of my friends had to have a bladder reconstruction because of it. They say ketamine isnt addictive but it is. I used to use it myself in my younger days because it numbs you and at the same time you feel you can connect spiritually somehow. That was my reason anyway.

But physically its a highly alkaline substance which thickens the bladder so that it can no longer hold urine, a thing called interstitial cystytis.

He needs rehab, but i think ketamine is extremely mentally addictive so he needs to have the personal will for it. Wishing you the best.

[help1]

Thanks so much for replying crystalvision my son keeps saying he can stop himself but I know he can’t ???? he has finally agreed he needs rehab but we’re not sure if he can get it on nhs because we can’t afford it I’m going to phone round tomorrow

Can I ask how did you get off it & well done on doing so xx

[crystalvision]

Well i dont think i was addicted, i seemed to be able to stop quite easily when i put my mind to it.But it was definitely a bit of a problem at some point though.

My boyfriend has been on it almost daily for at least 10 years i think. Though not sure.

My friend had to wear a catheter before his bladder was reconstructed.

He must be self medicating to cure inner pain, I think. Maybe try to talk to him and find out why hes using, or a trusted friend of his perhaps.

Addicts are hard to talk to though so be prepared for him to be cooperative. Its so tough.

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