[Sam2]

I didn't know where else to put this. I've been on narcotics prescribed by my Dr. for over a decade to treat my intractable migraines. Over time, I have developed a tolerance and the meds no longer work anymore. I wondered if anyone here had ever been treated with Ibogaine.

sam2

[FNMM]

If you've been using it for 10 years there's a possibility that your body is just getting used to that certain chemical so if you're still getting migraines you should tell your doctor and see if you can get a different medicine. Also, maybe try some different life style changes to try to reduce the migraines in addition to the medicine

[Ruftin]

Sam,

I'm sorry I don't know anything about Ibogaine but I hope it helps you come off of the narcotics. I'm sorry you're suffering from migraines and that your med is no longer working. Just wanted to stop by and let you know I read your post. Good luck and best wishes.

[Mygrandjourney]

Originally Posted by Sam2

I didn't know where else to put this. I've been on narcotics prescribed by my Dr. for over a decade to treat my intractable migraines. Over time, I have developed a tolerance and the meds no longer work anymore. I wondered if anyone here had ever been treated with Ibogaine.

sam2

Unfortunately, Ibogaine is not available through legal channels in the US. The risks outweighed the benefits during testing. There are safer alternatives to getting off of narcotics, but they typically involve a replacement for the narcotic, such as Bupenorphine or Suboxone, and you would typically need to taper on that for several months under regular supervision with a qualified prescriber. You would have to get Ibogaine out of country. Please do your research before trying it.

i thought that ibogaine was for treating addiction? are you worried about the withdrawal from narcotics or about the fact that you have nothing to treat the headaches?

ibogaine is for withdrawal and the psychological effects of opiate addiction, i thought?? unless you are hoping that ibogaine will get rid of your tolerance so that the meds work... that would make sense... sounds like the other replies, also, were concerned more with addiction itself.

of course, as others mentioned, it is possible to get off, but getting rid of a painkiller obviously will not get rid of your pain.

being on methadone was hell for me... are you on a super high dose? its amazing to me how much more careful docs are with prescribing narcotics to pain patients then they are to opiate addicts.