You should probably call your dr. and tell him that you are trying to stop the pain meds. What your are expereincing is withdrawal. Ask your Dr. for clonodine, and requip or carbidpoa. The clonodine will help with chills/hot or cold flashes. ANd the requip and or carbidopa is for Restless Legs. Your dr. may choose to have you taper off the meds...this will eliminate severe w/d..you may still experience it, somewhat, but not to the extent most do.
I was up to about 1000mgs of Oxy Contin a day, for almost three years...My W/D was a full blown nightmare...Good Luck to you...
Welcome to the forum, and keep posting. THis forum will help you in your recovery..
Lisa
You're stort is a lot like mine in that I found the pain meds right after surgery. It would be very helpful to you if you were to go to your doc and tell him what you are experiencing... ask him for clonidine for the bad symptoms and to ween you off slowly.