Fentynol withdrawal time

[4hens]

How long does Fentynol withdrawal last?  I have been on them for years, 5+.  Have weaned down from 100 to 25's and just decided to call it quits, am soooo sic of this.  Am on day 13 ct and still no end in sight.  Any advice or encouragement would be apprieciated.

[msdelight]

Hi there! Fentanyl is one of the strongest opiates out there, and 5 years is a long time. Be patient. You have a great attitude and loving support and that will help. Soon you will have a good day. Then a bad 1 or 2. Then good.  Soon the days will start flying by and you'll be back in the swing with a brand new normal! Great job!

[marycarmel]

I had a bad time with coming off Fentanyl but it was my own fault.  I was on that plus a bunch of other stuff and tried to CT everything.  I have some health issues that made that a terrible idea.  Then I did a taper but went too fast really and by then it was a mess.  You will get back to normal.  I know it feels like an eternity.   I think one of me problems was mynstomach was wrecked with years of high doses of ibuprofen.  I had problems with nausea and vomiting that lasted a long time.  So I felt unwell and weak for a long time.  Fentanyl is definitely a very hard drug to come off.  As you start eating more, you'll start feeling stronger.  Eat what you can but as much as you can make nutrition count.  Have you tried any Imodium for the diarrhea?  It sometimes takes themedge of withdrawal symptoms as well.  My heart goes out to anyone detoxing from anything but I felt very betrayed by my doctor.  I asked all the right questions and in hindsight they were patronizing and condescending and weren't as forthcoming as they should have been.

[VICourageous]

Very Good!!!!! We will be happy to watch you grow..Just stick around and read lots of info from here. We also have many other Communities..A-Z on here. It is so nice for us to watch people just grow and work on there Recovery..Many of us hit them Meetings too. Welcome and I sure hope you stick it out.
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[4hens]

Thank you.  It's so wonderful, the advice, the info. and the caring.  I will try and get out, its just been hard.  Just so tired, but getting out and moving at least, I'm sure will do a world of good.  I will keep posting you have all been so great, and I sooo need the support from people that have been though this. Its not easy, especially when you haven't experienced it.  Your thoughtfulness has been so uplifting.  Many thanks to you :)

[4hens]

Again, much thanks!  You have given me hope and encouragement.  I will look for the best in every day, and wish you you the same. I'm not giving up without a fight, my life and the lives of my family and friends are too precious to me.  I just want to be a part of their lives in the best way that I can, the way that I used to be.  Patience is not one of my strongest traits, but as you say, I will take it day by day. You are a God send!

[Sonrissa]

Hi 4hens, I just wanted to add my support. You have been given some great advice and information above. I wish that we could give you a specific date that all of this will end and you will feel "normal".  You are over the worst of the physical symptoms. You might try some Immodium if the bathroom issues continue. Also, the more you can do physically, like getting outside for some walks in the fresh air, will really help you feel better. Exercise, even just a little bit, is the best remedy I know. You are so lucky that you have the love and support of your husband. Congrats on making it this far. I know it's been difficult to say the least. Hang in there. Each day should get a bit better. Keep moving forward, and keep posting for support. I wish you all the best!

[VICourageous]

Hi Again..The physical is over soon..Then it is the Mental..That is the part that will either Make or Break people..Things have to change around us. At first we have to take things in Baby-Steps and just accept it this way..We are used to synthetic energy and this is what can get so frustrating. Many factors play on how or when someone will balance back..Age, how many years of drug use, how healthy you are, and what you do to keep yourself busy. I really think YOU will bounce back real soon..Just try to keep busy and re-direct your thinking. Trust the Process!!! You will see that the grass can and will be brighter on the other side..Just hang in and keep pushing.
Just for TODAY!
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[4hens]

Thank you again VI, it means sooo much.  So maybe months gradually?  Will each day get a little better?  I've heard the physical wd take about 3 weeks, is that the case?  

[4hens]

Thank you for posting me.  I have explained whats going on above and that's most of it, don't want to keep boring everyone. :)  I think I'm on the down side of the worst of the physical withdrawals, but would like an idea of how long it will take to get my normal life back afterwards?  I need to know that I WILL someday, just not sure when and don't have alot of patience left.  I don't really want to call my dr. as I don't want to go on anything else.  I think the worst is over, or at least I pray it is.  How long was it before you returned to life as you new it before Fentanyl?  Thank you again for answering my post, it really touched me that people cared. :)

[VICourageous]

Hi..Well it sounds like you are doing all the right things. A Positive Attitude will get you far..Just know it does take Time.  All Substances do some unbalancing in the Brain Chems/Hormones-Transmitters..This is the part that will take time to balance back..Try to stay as natural as you can and you will feel the healing. The Brain has alot to do with what singles it sends to the body..SO just hang tight and have some Patience as Time will be the best Healer..Proud of you for wanting to take your Life back.
Day by Day you will get Better & Better!
Bless

[4hens]

Thank you for replying, all the support I can get is greatly appreciated.  Yes the fentanyl was prescribed for nerve pain in my hip, I have MS.  And then recently I fractured my back and was also prescribed oxys, 10mg, so after the pain was better I decided to dump it all.  Just wanted my life back.  It  seemed like it was just numbing me to everything,  joy, excitement,  just life in general.  I have a great one, and just want to experience it, and share it with my family and friends.  Today is day 15 and at least I'm out of bed, (so far).  Still having stomach issues, diarrhea, and lethargy, the pain isn't too bad actually and I think Tylenol will be fine.   I told my Dr. the plan and he seemed to think that it was ok as I also had the oxys to use as a taper, which I did for about 3 days and then dumped it all.  He went on vacation the next week, which I think was a good idea or I would have been on the phone with him begging for more, but for good or not, I am a stubborn person and want to see this thru.  You said that the Clonidine would help?  Is it a blood pressure med?   I have a blood pressure med for occasional heart palpations, Tenormin, (Atenolol).  Would that help in the same way?  I just want to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  the physical withdrawals are getting better, still feeling depressed and really tired.  Any idea when I will feel like getting back out in the world and enjoying it?  I'm drinking lots of water, taking vitamins, was taking potassium (for the rls) and sleeping ok, about 4 hrs at a time, with the help of sleeping pills.  Sorry, didn't mean to write a book, just need reassurance that I'll get my life back.  Just need an idea of how long that will be.  Thank you so much for listening to me ramble and for your encouragement. :)

[4hens]

Thanks for responding. Day 15 and actually somewhat better, at least im not crying all day.  Still having stomach cramps, diarrhea, extreme weakness.  Not a lot of sleep issues as I do have some sleeping pills which I've saved to help me through this. Maybe sleeping too much.  Any idea how long before normal human life returns?  I've been drinking lots of water, not really eating a lot, taking vitamins and just laying low.  Luckily I have the worlds most loving husband to understand and help me through this.  I just don't wanna push it. Id like to return to being to kind of wife he deserves, as well as mother and grandmother that I used to be. So sorry it went this far. I was put on the patches for nerve pain in my hip, and 6 weeks ago fractured a vertabre in my back and given oxys for pain. When that got better I decided to dump it all and get my life back.  The pain is livable and I don't have any desire or urges to get more, just don't now when I'll return to normal physically or emotionally. I've almost forgotten how cool I was, as has my family :)  Any idea how long?

[marycarmel]

Fentanyl withdrawals can last longer than 13 days.  I tapered and then went to an moral pain pill and then tapered from that.  I had tried to Ct but wound up in the hospital.  I do have other health issues.  But I agree with lulu and ask your doctor for help.

[lulu747]

I know that fentanyl detox is very tough and have known a few that have done it and the w/d's go on for a long time- 3 weeks at least.  I'm sorry to discourage you but there IS help.  Was the fentanyl prescribed to you?  Did you tell your doc you were doing this?
If so, and even if not- go seek medical care and get a BP med called clonidine which is commonly used in opiate detox.  This will help you immensely.  Please, you should not suffer so much unnecessarily.  I was on fentanyl for a year or so and I tapered until I hit 25 and then switched to an oral opiate to taper before I went cold turkey at a fairly high dose of oxy 100 mg.
The clonidine really helped.
Take care okay and keep us updated?
Sending support...
Lu

[ActingBrandNew]

Your on day 13? What are you feeling? Im sure after 13 days that the majority of the physical withdrawals are gone and that your mainly dealing with anxiety and maybe sleep issues? Those things along with other mental aspects of withdrawals can take some time to get better. Especially after a 5 year run. Just keep the faith and hang in there. It gets better.