I feel your pain, I'm going to the same problem. Over a year ago on July 28th 2012 I got injured at work stacking 50 lb and 70lb bags of concrete all day long for weeks. I went to see the Dr and right at the spot he prescribe me hydrocodone 10/325 for back lower pain. I got 2 dislocated disks L4-L5 and L5-S1. After a few months the hydro's wasn't enough and told my doctor and he send me to pain management, Never in my life saw a pain management and he prescribe me Oxycontin 10/325 after an injection on my lower back. Didn't work at all, then he gave me another injection on my lower back and it didn't work so on August 14 I had my surgery on L-4 L-5 and it help me tremendously. I don't feel the pain anymore but the problem is that a week ago I found out that Lost my case and they stop therapy Doctors visit and they didn;t pay me anything. now I'm stock with no job. no money and on top of that I'm addicted to these pain meds. Please help me. Is there any where that I can go to get help with getting off these medication. I need to start getting me a job so I can provide for my family. they depend on me, I have 2 boys one is 9 and the other one is 6, and my wife. If anybody knows about a clinic that would help me to get off these nightmare, I live in Addison Texas. Thank you in advance for listening and your help.
Oh my gosh I am not joking I am going through the same exact thing its like you were writing my story down word for word. no body knows. I am very functioning but I have to stop for my little girl. I plan on tapering this week very slowly and then doing the detox method I am hoping that this will be that last time. but its always around day 3 when my body cant take it my mind cant take it and i have to go buy more. if you find a way that helps you please let me know. I am hoping i dont give in this time. I dont have time to lay in bed and sit in baths so I am hoping if i slowly taper off while taking the vitamins and exercising that it might help. but i am also worried that when i have a bad day or something comes up i will go back to taking the same amount that i have been taking now. please keep me updated on how it goes and i will let you know if my method works if i can stay strong enough. I am so glad i read this i have felt like i am the only mother out there going through this.
I KNW EXACTLY WUT YOU MEAN I BEEN TRYING TO QUIT FOR SO LONG.WUT MAKES ME RELAPSE IS THE DEPRESSION I GO THRU AFTER THE WITHDRAWL BUT LATELY I CANT DEAL WITH THE WD IT SEEMS LIKE THE WD JUST GETS WORSE THE LONGER YOU TAKE THEM THE HARDER THE WD IS AND ALSO I AGREE WITH YOU I HATE TO SEE THE SUN LIGHT AND THE ITCHY THROAT THE COLD SWEATS THE FREQUENCY TO THE RESTROOM THE PAIN IS HORRIBLE THINGS WOULD BE SO MUCH EASIER IF THEY JUST GOT RID OF THOSE PAINKILLERS AND FOUND SOMETHING ELSE FOR PAIN THE WAY I GOT HOOKED WAS AFTER MY FIRST BIRTH I GAVE TO MY DAUGHTER I BEEN DOING THIS FOR 14YRS AND IM READY TO QUIT I WANT TO FEEL ALIVE I BEEN GOING TO CHURCH SO THAT GOD CAN GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO LEAVE THIS ALONE I WENT FROM 270POUNDS TO 142 IN LESS THEN A YEAR,,,,WISH ME LUCK I WILL BE FALLOWING THE HOME REMEDY TO QUIT CUZ I BEEN USING TRAMADOL TO TAPER MYSELF OFF IT WORKS BUT THEN I STILL CAN USE THE RESTROOM ND I GET A REALLY BAD PAIN IN MY KIDNEY,HELP ME GOD..THANKS FOR THIS SITE..
First off, you're not a piece of crap. I'm sure your a great person, who obviously cares a lot about your baby to be born, and your self and others, otherwise you wouldn't be online trying to get better. Some one posted earlier, often times the fear of withdrawal is worse than the withdrawal itself. So much of overcoming this addiction is mental and spiritual. You have to only be concerned with the present moment. Only live in the present moment, when you are sweating, suffering, anxiety through the roof, just focus on deep breathing. Much like a bad trip, you have to breathe your way through it and simplify the experience. Also, realize the power and the finality of the word "NO." You have to tell your mind, and yourself NO. Because we all know the tricks your mind plays to rationalize our using, Put it off til tomorrow, I made so much progress, why not just use one more time. But 1 is too many, a thousand is never enough. The abuse of opiates is a symptom of a bigger problem, a mental one. But I don't wanna get all NA / AA on everybody. Just know this, you will not die from opiate withdrawal. You may feel like you are but you will survive. A friend of mine kicked heroin, meth, and other habits simultaneously while locked up in jail. If you're reading this I'd assume we all are at least in the comfort of our own homes. The first few days are the hardest but they will pass, and every moment your body mind and spirit will strengthen. Be the beautiful person God created you to be. Good luck to all out there dealing with this struggle. I am going through it also, and not for the first time. But hopefully the last. Thanks everyone for the posts and for reading mine.
hi, I have been taking pain meds for about 25 yrs, and every month I run out of pills and have about a week of "cold turkey" withdrawal. It really ***** to not be able to feel normal without a chemical.... I am now trying to stretch 4 pills into 11 days and I know I cant.... My problem is that I cant control my drinking either, which I used up until the last year for my withdrawal periods. 6 rehabs and a dui finally got the best of my drinking days. If u can handle a few drinks that used to help me a bit. I even dropped to the level of drinking some Nyquil just to escape the horrible feeling of withdrawal. This pill crap is just a mess, always chasing my tail but if your like me, its hard to just enjoy life without that little lift. I know I probably didn't help much, but just to know that your not alone in this crazy tailspin at least helps me. Let me know if you find a solution, I would love to try something other than more drugs, drugs, drugs.... but it seems impossible. good luck!!!
Im currently taking 9 15 mg oxycodone a day prescribed from my doctor and I want too stop looking for any info or help on what is the best way too do this? Im taking around 130mgs daily any help or info would be Greatly appreciated.Thank You and God Bless :)