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I'm nevous and afraid of what I am going thru with these withdrawals.

by cetiya, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
I am getting off the Duragesic Patch, that I have been on for about 5 months. Took it off Monday morning.  My doc was great and game me a million Oxys to get off the Fentanyl.

  One of my main fears is this strange violent "twitch" , it just lasts a second, but it's scaring me, maybe I have something wrong with my brain?

  Also, I have a weird rash on my face and hand, a low grade fever and a sore throat. I did go to a walk-in clinic and they gave me a creme to put on my face and hands.
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by needhelpnow, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
The twitxhing and jerking spasms are completely normal. I have been in w/d and had them almost knock me off the bed! Don't worry. Also, you tend to be filled with anxiety during W/d so each small thing scares you. Stay clean!

by cetiya, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: thanks
I just had another one and it's feels like I'm being electrocuted.  I hope it is normal, it never happed before all this.

by Expillman, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Cetia/Everyone
A million Oxys?  Even one Oxy frightens me.  If you take Oxycontin for any period of time, you will be PHYSICALLY DEPENDANT [not necessarily addicted] and will have to go through withdrawal.  Your brain doesn't know or care if you are using them for legitimate pain or not.  It will become dependant on the Oxycontin and put you in agony when withdrawn.



Please be careful.

by suzieneedshelp, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Cetaya
I agree those jolts of electricity-like scared me the most!  I was told it is your brain seeking the drug!  It says....where is it?  I can't find it...And your brain chemistry may be changed like mine was and so... it will keep seeking it til it gets it by deceiving your mind (my thinking was/ is controlled by the disease) into using... or those jolts will eventaully wear off..as you stay the course with help and support.  Using another narcotic is dangerous but wil relieve some withdrawal from the other.  Of course narcotics are all the culprit...so it figures taking another just replaces the first, thus your brain is happy receiving any narc drug again.

Peace.. Suzie

by cetiya, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: expillman
I know how bad Oxy's are, I just needed something to make the wds a bit more painless.  I am aready tapering off and I should be able to do so depending how bad these get and for how long.  I started with 20mg every 4 hours and then after a couple days; just took 3-4 more, towards the end I'm taking two, but I am anxious right now, paranoid about a lot of things, body aches.  The only good thing is I have been able to sleep. That was what I was really worried about.

  I have every intention to be off the hard core narcotics for my pain by the end of the month  (June, that is)

by cetiya, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
I hope that didn't sound bitchy, Pillman?  Now I'm not thinking straight and last message didn't read right to me!

by Expillman, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Cetiya/Everyone
Not at all.  It would take a lot more than that to get under this hide.

by Expillman, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Everyone!!
I just donned my Monterry Breeze FIFTY DOLLAR sun hat and mowed my back yard!  I am in HOUR 120 of OXYCONTIN FREEDOM!



I am regaining control of my life.



I am as strong as a horse, have all my hair and have genes of iron [My father is living, 97 and on no meds].  I am not religious, but I have danced with THE DEVIL and subsequently tossed him out of my life.  He has made attempts to regain control, but has been repelled and is now on the run NEVER TO RETURN.



I refuse to go into depression!  I am not afraid of death and was ready to face it if necessary.  Not that I relish the thought of dying and missing out on precious life, my grandchild growing up or new scientific discoveries, but I was ready to go to the mat with this thing, whatever it took.



Hey, I also believe in the power of positive thinking!



Seriously, I have always been a rapid recoverer from the flu or surgery or whatever.  I have convinced myself that this will also be the case with this unfortunate malady.

by Susie B, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Expillman
Your comments are so great! It's wonderful to see someone doing so well. I've been showing them to my husband as he's struggling a bit through his 3rd week.  I think seeing such positive progress is really helping him. Thanks and good luck. Please keep posting. Its the first time I've smiled in a while.

by suummerrwwinnd, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
Someone please help!!  Those nasty anxiety attacks are returning.  I don't know how to deal with them w/o chemical help.  This is week 6 of no pills.

by lovelyneurotic, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: suummerrwwinnd
the funny thing about anxiety meds is that they help during the time you're on them, but once you get off it seems like your previous anxiety is worse than ever.  Are you getting additional therapy to cope? I hope so. Also, alot of doctors are now prescribing buspar for anxiety because it is _not_ addictive with less side effects. The only thing is you have to wait a few weeks for the drug to build up in your system and start working at its fullest potential.

by AmberHunter, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Everyone/summerwind
hang in there sweetie, it will get better most likely. have you considered trying an herbal supplement like valerian? you can find natural treatment for anxiety from a good health food store...



if that doesn't help then you would be looking at short term use of benzo's... klonopin is long acting and in my opinion a good choice... just don't let yourself get too used to them. i use them for anxiety and they have helped tremendously and i have not abused them once... nor do i take them everyday...



good luck to you,



amber

by terter, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Everyone/ Ques.
My friend is an ex addict who needs back surgery and will be on some type of pain pills, My question is will she go through withdrawls if she takes pills for an extended amount of time?? I asked my mom and she said if you go back to the amount you were taking when you were an addict it wont take long (a few days)before your faced with w/d. She says she'll take them as perscribed but for back surgery she'll probly be on high doses of something. She was taking about 25 norco 10s and a butt load of soma a day. She says the doc will have her take 2 10's (norco) every 4 hours thats 12 a day (yikes) if she takes that for 2 weeks will she suffer w/d I know this is general but any help would be great. Thanks TER

by eyeswideopen, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
Due to insurance change I started seeing new doc who knew right away I was addicted (even though I denied until the cows came home). It really woke me up though and know that I'm sober enough from the latest binge I really need some help.  Can anyone tell me what the next step would be to get off Norco 10's 5-6 per day for 3 yrs? Some other message boards I checked out really terrified me and made me rethink quitting. I'll check back this evening. Thanks so much for any help given, it is really appreciated.

by Expillman, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: SusieB
Thanks, Susie.  I, for one, will be happy to see this month of May 2003 roll off into infinity.  I lost my wife earlier this month and now getting off of pain meds has given me DOUBLE TROUBLE.  



I'm simply NOT going to allow this to drag me down for weeks and weeks.  I've decided I'm through with it and that's that.

by snowbunny1, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: cetiya
Hey, hows it goin? In reference to your question and all of the comments from everyone, I would have to say that I dont think it is a good idea to trade in one drug for another, I believe that this just causes more and more problems for someone that already has or had an addiction. There are probably many side affects that will come along with your twitches but in time will get better. Its always a scary thought about coming off of any kind of drug and I believe that you will be ok. Hang in there! snowbunny1

by Susie B, May 31, 2003 12:00AM
To: Expillman