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Withdrawal from Oxycondn
by bill, Jul 09, 2000 12:00AM
I developed a case of shingles the last of January and was presicribed Hydrocoden 750mg 1-2 tabs every 4-6 hours for the pain.On May 15 I went to a different physician who prescribed Oxycoden 20mg 1X12 hrs. Initially the Oxy made me feel much better & I had more energy.I soon felt a need to take more to get the same effect, so I started taking (2) in the morning and (1) in the evening. On a subsequent visit he assured me that with a body weight of 290# there was no problem taking (2) 20mg in the morning and (1) in the evening.I have been taking pain killers for over 6 months and am convinced that I am addicted. I do not need them for pain but I take them to maintain a certain feeling.I quit taking the Oxy 48 hrs ago and have experienced chills, hot flashs, nausea, a runny nose, sneezing, and I feel terrible.I still do not have any physical pain except that associated with withdrawal.My question is will 200 mg Ibuprofen help my withdrawal (especially sleeping) or should I just continue suffering until my body has cleansed itself of the Oxy addiction?
Did you decide to quit taking the oxycontin on your own or did the doctor cut you off? It really doesn't matter either way. WHat does matter is you shouldn't quit cold turkey and there are medications available to ease the withdrawl symptons. I would go see your doctor tomorrow is possible or better yet, find an addiction specialist to help you through this.
Good luck.
The sleeplessness,nervousness,sweating,yawning etc.
It sounds like you are doing ok with your detox & should be through the worst of it soon. You should consider taking up to 800mg of Motrin for the pain, that's what my doctor recommended.
By the time you get to an addiction specialist, the worst of your withdrawal may be over but if you can't do it on your own, then look for help. I did & found it. Now I just have to survive the next 48-72 hours!
hope you are doing well.I have watched your posts for the past few weeks.I'm on 3 10mg oxy a day for back problems.It doesn't touch the pain, Dr. won't increase,so I usually run out quite early.I try to quit and only make it 3-4 days. Then I do what you said:find oxy to feel better.What are they ding for you,you don't sound like you are doing to well.I'm just wondering if it's worth getting help or toughing it out at home.Good luck. It's too bad to have to choose pain because of withdrawl fears.I dread it.
I heard that is the absolute best for not having to suffer physical withdrawls.
Bill I hope you are feeling better.
I went back to the Psychiatrist treating me this morning & told him what happened & that I wanted to be transferred to an inpatient facility as they had originally said I could do if out-patient detox was not working. He agreed but could not get a bed for me today. So he sent me on my way with no new meds to help me survive the withdrawal any better than I was doing already.
I went to see my regular doctor & he prescribed anough Oxycontin to last until I get into an inpatient facility. Thank God for him & his compassion & concern for me. He did not want me to go through withdrawal with no professional help.
As far as Buprenex, thanks to the wonderful gov't & the FDA, it is not yet available for all doctors to prescribe for withdrawal! Only clinics doing trials are allowed to give it out. That really pisses me off since I think I would have made it through the withdrawal if I had that medication. And Buprenex is a class V drug - little or no abuse potential!
So I am waiting again for a bed to become available so I can do this the right way, inpatient.
To Mick, I would seek professional help for your detox & not tough it out at home. The big problem of opiate addiction is the high rate of using drugs again if you don't have a support system such as AA or NA or a good drug treatment center where you can go for emotional support & the tools to stay sober.
Good luck to everyone & thanks for your posts. I read them every day for inspiration & support.
I made it 4 days last time.How much longer do the sleepless nights last.I think I was starting to feel a little better.My wife is supportive but I don't think she understands the depth of it.Well good luck.Post when you get out.(or before if you feel up to it.)
Thanks for you openess about your pain and suffering. I appreciate all the information you have provided me.
Bill, your doctor sounds like an unsympathetic person. Giving you an anti-inflamatory for withdrawls> You are a lot tougher than I would be if I faced withdrawls.. Good luck to you..
I truly wish you and Gene the best.
Thanks for you openess about your pain and suffering. I appreciate all the information you have provided me.
Bill, your doctor sounds like an unsympathetic person. Giving you an anti-inflamatory for withdrawls> You are a lot tougher than I would be if I faced withdrawls.. Good luck to you..
I truly wish you and Gene the best.
Bill & Mick, you guys sound like you really need meds for chronic pain & there are pain clinics in every state where you can be diagnosed & treated with the proper amount of medication