I am day 1 of kicking percocet addiction..help please

[Rocketman189]

I have been dealing with chronic pain for a year or so now. Then I injured myself at work 3 months ago and underwent 2 surgery's 3 weeks ago. I started with 5-325 percocet about 4-5 a day. Now to date I have been taking about 100 mg of oxycodone a day. I was also taking Oxycontin and dilaudid after surgery for about a week and now I am only on percocet . I took my last 20 mg of percocet this morning..it just helped with the withdraw symptoms but not the pain. After the first surgery I was 2 weeks out and my wife had began weening me off the percocet. I was almost there! then the bad news.."we found a piece of hardware that broke and we need to do another surgery immediately! " I was devastated...the second surgery was so much worse because I was still sore from the first one. I am just asking for some help and support. Any suggestions would be helpful and greatly appreciated .I only had 2 days to kind of taper off, I know that isn't enough but it is what it is. I appreciate any suggestions that may make it a little easier physically to deal with the next few days.
Thank you.

[Lynnae84]

I'm on day 4 quitting cold turkey from Percocet. I was taking in excess of 120mg's a day over the past 4 months... and let me tell you--- LIFE GETS BETTER!!!! I HAVE NO PAIN WHATSOEVER. Once the opiate cleared from my system- about 48 hours- I felt the body aches and hot sweats leave. It was amazing. I still feel sluggish and unmotivated... but hey, I'm only on day 4. With excerside I will regain my life. Please, if your reading this and your currently scared about getting off Percocet... then message me or, or just know that it will get better. You will be free of the pills that always consume you. Your mind wil be clear and your soul will be open to new things. I just finished going on a walk with my wonderful children....I feel amazing. Just 5 days ago I would never have imagined this. Everyone's response on the internet scared me.. I thought I'd be sick for weeks or months... but it's just not the truth. Many of us are as sick as we allow ourselves to be. Reach within your own being.. know that physical symptoms such as, insomnia, body aches, hot/cold flashes, twitches, sneezing etc- it's al normal. Our bodies are little miracles in themselves. Be strong. This will be one of the biggest battles of your life. I hope everyone of you makes it through these addictions. Oh, and anxiety is a big component. But again, YOU CAN DO IT. Much love-

[Rocketman189]

Day 3...I finally slept through the night. Rls has stopped but they still ache as well as my body. I feel better today overall. Still can't eat.. My stomach is turning. But I really do feel better. I feel like I'm through the worst of it. I couldn't have done it without the support of you guys. I really appreciate all the words. I finally feel like it's gonna get better . I might even leave my house today... If I have the energy.

[vicki595]

No, you're not fooling yourself. I think this may be as bad as it gets...

Add some Motrin to the mix for that shoulder. Also, for RLS, get some Hyland's Restless Leg tablets and a combo mineral supplement of potassium,magnesium,and zinc. It helps alot. Keep the fluids up and the other stuff you're taking is fine and should continue to help you.

You need to stay in a calm environment this first week so I hope that's possible. Concentrate on the basics:  food, rest, hydration...You WILL feel better!

[Rocketman189]

Ok.. I'm taking imodium, Tylenol, klonopin @night to help me sleep. I am feeling a little better today. Last night was hell!! I was up til 4am with rls my body aches and on top of that my shoulder pain from surgery. I slipped in and out of panic.. One minute I was "I can do this" the next minute I was "I just need a couple more" I took 2 baths and 2 showers last night and I finally passed out after I threw up. I got about 5hours of sleep. I guess I can say I do feel a little better today... Am I just fooling myself or is it gonna get a worse? Physically I mean? That's the worse part for me.. I want to say all your words of encouragement kept me going last night, I probably read them 5times during the night... They gave me hope. Thank you again

[vicki595]

There are many things you can take to help the symptoms. What are you taking? What are your worst symptoms?

I'm sure we can give you some suggestions of things that will help...

[Rocketman189]

Thanks guys.. I'm having a really rough time right now.. I feel like I'm gonna die.. My body aches so bad and I can't sit still. I feel like I'm gonna loose my mind. Does the second day get better? Or is it still gonna get worse?? I don't know if I can handle much more... But I have to. I am not going to give up... Thanks again

[CL1970]

I've been on Vic taking 10-30 mg a day for 3 or so many years. I always mix with alcohol to get bigger buzz. I couldn't imagine being on such high doses for so long. I hope ur doing well. Ive slowly tapered off and my symptoms are weird. I'm so exhausted but when I lay down to sleep I am sooooooo wired and toss and turn for hours. I hope it goes away!  Feeling dizzy and very low energy too which I assume is due to coming off such highs for so long.

[jibi07]

ps... it's ok to be scared.... i think we all were at the beginning!! Hugs.

[jibi07]

hi there, i'm day 22 clean today from percs... i was taking 30-40 a day... the 325's.... i finally had enough. ... to be quite honest the first 6 days were the hardest..... but i kept telling myself how determined i was, and i was not going to let them control my life anymore..... today day 22 i feel great.... my energy is coming back, much happier, and i dont miss them at all...... it's going to be a rough ride the first week, but you will get through this... there is much support and love on this site.... we are all here for eachother!!  I had RLS bad for a couple days, hot baths and showers helped with that..... u can ask your dr to give you something to help you sleep, my dr gave me ten days worth of sleeping pills to get through the WD of not sleeping.... every little helps!!  Good for you on making this important choice..... *high 5*

[conhall]

You can do this ! Its Not easy But You can do it! I am a wimp and I am on day 5 Its not all better but by day 3 I was feeling better and as each day passes I get My Life back! The life I decided was mine! Please keep posting it helped me and there are alot of great people with great advice and they will help you through this! Stay strong ! Keep Busy dont dwell on the WD Push yourself and u will see it does I promise get better

[LosingPete]

Don't worry. You will get through fine. I also had only a couple days to taper from a high oxy dose like you. The first three days were the worst. You will probably start to feel a bit better each day around day 4. Imodium got me through the worst. I know it helps with bathroom issues but I also feel that if took the edge off of the worst wd symptoms. Some believe that Imodium calms opiate withdrawal. Worked for me. Hydrate. People here are the best. Listen to them and you will make it.  
Pete

[waterLilly7]

I was at a high dosage ike you, I tapered ccarefully for 8 weeks, and then jumped off 7 days ago. Today is the first day I feel together. I have been getting better each day, but to day I am actually gonna take my dog for a walk, do some wash, and I feel soooooo gooooood!
I still have some mild anxiety, which should clear up in a few days to a few weeks, but all in all I feel great, I feel like I did in the beginning when the pills gave me a boost.
You can do this. I consider my self a wimp, so if I can do it, you ccan do it.
hugs,
Lily