Aa
Methadone withdrawal
Hi everyone.. I've posted here a time or 2 before. Should've stuck with it then but you know how it goes!!!
Anyways I've been taking 40 to 80 mg a day. Since about April.. Sometimes going a day or so in between. Usually every week I got about 2 days without.
My last dose was Monday morning & it was only 20 mg. It's Thursday night. I did take 2 hydrocodone 10mg earlier today.. I know I know.. Stupid!! But tomorrow morning will be 96 hours since last dose of methadone. Will my withdrawals be worse than they are right now or is this as bad as it gets. I have been taking small doses of xanax a few times a day. I usually HATE xanax but honestly those things have been great for me the past day or so. I'm just wondering if this is the worst it's going to get or is it just starting??
Thanks sooooo much!!
Anyways I've been taking 40 to 80 mg a day. Since about April.. Sometimes going a day or so in between. Usually every week I got about 2 days without.
My last dose was Monday morning & it was only 20 mg. It's Thursday night. I did take 2 hydrocodone 10mg earlier today.. I know I know.. Stupid!! But tomorrow morning will be 96 hours since last dose of methadone. Will my withdrawals be worse than they are right now or is this as bad as it gets. I have been taking small doses of xanax a few times a day. I usually HATE xanax but honestly those things have been great for me the past day or so. I'm just wondering if this is the worst it's going to get or is it just starting??
Thanks sooooo much!!
Hello,
I will answer as gently as I can. I know for me, when I dropped ten mgs, it took me 24-48 hours to feel the full force of the withdrawals. that lasts me about one week, then I go into a protracted withdrawal which is slightly milder than the full blown agony.That lasts about another week to three weeks, depending on how healthy you are, and how hydrated etc. I know that vitamins helped me, and alot of water, 12oz every hour at least helps your body sweat and urinate it out. Without the water, withdrawal lasts way longer, and are way more painful because there's no easy for your body to get rid of the chemicals. Sweating is so important. It sucks, but it's necessary. I put a fan on medium on me all night with a damp facecloth on my forehead. It is soothing during the worst of it. I also take Kratom tea during the worst agony of my withdrawal. It is a tree that grows in Indonesia which it's leaves are ground into powder, then drank. You can get many different ground strains or "veins" online. Just make sure you research the company first to make sure they are reputable. (I can't promote any companies here, but the main ones that come up when you type Kratom, are pretty good.) I suggest taking a Thai Red Vein strain because it is calming, and is way less caffienated and wont give you major awful jitters when you're already suffering. I have come all the way down from 40mgs to 14mgs with the help of vitamins, lots of water, and Kratom Red Vein!
Loripoo
I will answer as gently as I can. I know for me, when I dropped ten mgs, it took me 24-48 hours to feel the full force of the withdrawals. that lasts me about one week, then I go into a protracted withdrawal which is slightly milder than the full blown agony.That lasts about another week to three weeks, depending on how healthy you are, and how hydrated etc. I know that vitamins helped me, and alot of water, 12oz every hour at least helps your body sweat and urinate it out. Without the water, withdrawal lasts way longer, and are way more painful because there's no easy for your body to get rid of the chemicals. Sweating is so important. It sucks, but it's necessary. I put a fan on medium on me all night with a damp facecloth on my forehead. It is soothing during the worst of it. I also take Kratom tea during the worst agony of my withdrawal. It is a tree that grows in Indonesia which it's leaves are ground into powder, then drank. You can get many different ground strains or "veins" online. Just make sure you research the company first to make sure they are reputable. (I can't promote any companies here, but the main ones that come up when you type Kratom, are pretty good.) I suggest taking a Thai Red Vein strain because it is calming, and is way less caffienated and wont give you major awful jitters when you're already suffering. I have come all the way down from 40mgs to 14mgs with the help of vitamins, lots of water, and Kratom Red Vein!
Loripoo
1 Comments
Thank for sharing this boy did I need to hear this im in agony in clinic 11 months 100 mg worked down to 30 at my clinic Thursday an now nothn so I'm jumping off 30 cold turkey please tell me what can I do to help my nauesa
Hey... well if your doing like that up and down your body never really get adusted to the dose we have no practical time line for you methadone is a hard one to kick you just have to grind it out... how long have you been on it ?? it is hard to tell how bad it is going to beyou CANT use narcotics to try to make it better. keep posting for support..........................Gnarly..........................................
4 Comments
Hello fellow sufferers,
I want to share that you don't necessarily have to "grind it out" because I found something that saved me from so much unneeded suffering. I have been on 112 mgs of Methadone once a day since 1997. I decided I wanted to get off because the clinic was treating me like a criminal and never encouraged me to go down, just up up up. I have been in the clutches of the M monster for 20 years of my life. I'm so tired of feeling numb and removed. Its like living life with a pillowcase over my whole being. I want to feel my emotions again, and be a part of my daughter's and partner's life.
I was withdrawing all on my own for years by removing a couple mgs. from my take home clinic doses, but the doc there did not like that I was "going against clinic rules" and they disliked my "taking control". They were talking about raising me back up to the dose I fought so hard to drop from. I was devastated that this clinic would not work with me to lower my dose. I searched around and found a wonderful "pain care doctor" who empathized with my struggles, and took me on as a patient. I have tapered slowly down, all the way to 14mgs since 2010!
I'm going to share with you, how I continue to do it because I know what Hell this is. I was in utter agony in withdrawals and just couldn't handle it anymore. I started contemplating ending my life during a particularly rough drop of 5 mgs. It was becoming almost impossible to endure, because I'm down to the last meager fumes. I found this wonderful relief through lots of research and hours of careful reading. I am not the type to fall for hype or be fooled easily, so of course I was totally skeptical. I was so desperate for relief, so I tried a small package (at first) of a natural plant that grows in Indonesia called "Kratom." I buy it on the internet, and it's shipped right to my home. There are a few reputable Kratom companies online, I have used two places and was pleased. I can't give you the names because I'm not advertising anything. I'm just sharing info.
I boil water in my teapot, and mix a tablespoon or so of "Thai Red Vein"
with honey and soymilk and drink it down as a tea.(If it tastes really bitter and gross you know you purchased a really good batch. That's why you need lots of sweetener. Some folks mix it in chocolate milk, which works great too.) Honestly I was very skeptical (and scared) to spend money on this stuff, thinking it was total nonsense or a scam. It is not. It literally saved my life.
This is not an advertisement. I am just a mom who just wants to share information. I am now able to come down a few mgs every other month or so, with my tea, and without intense, agonizing suffering. It takes that awful unbearable "edge" off of my withdrawals, which are so intense I am unable to eat or sleep. The RLS and major anxiety become tolerable and mild when I drink my tea, (I use about one tea cup, 3-4x a day.) I no longer feel like screaming, ripping out my hair, or the intense crawling out of my skin etc. when I detox. This wonderful plant is truly my savior. It is NOT another opiate either, and this is the beauty of it. It "acts" as an opiate and hovers over your aching, shocked, empty opioid receptors and "mimics" the opiate that is missing. This is what makes us feel so horrible. Once your receptors get adjusted to the decrease in methadone, or any opiate you are withdrawing from for that matter, (it works with any opiate withdrawal) you can stop drinking the tea and let your body level out. It has cut my suffering in half, to where I can actually tolerate life when I'm withdrawing. I have 14mgs to go, then I will be totally methadone free! I cant wait!
I hope this info helps someone, I know how horrible the suffering of opiate (and Benzo) withdrawal is. Do your research. There's lots of good information on Kratom to learn about. Good luck!
Love and Light
loripoo
I want to share that you don't necessarily have to "grind it out" because I found something that saved me from so much unneeded suffering. I have been on 112 mgs of Methadone once a day since 1997. I decided I wanted to get off because the clinic was treating me like a criminal and never encouraged me to go down, just up up up. I have been in the clutches of the M monster for 20 years of my life. I'm so tired of feeling numb and removed. Its like living life with a pillowcase over my whole being. I want to feel my emotions again, and be a part of my daughter's and partner's life.
I was withdrawing all on my own for years by removing a couple mgs. from my take home clinic doses, but the doc there did not like that I was "going against clinic rules" and they disliked my "taking control". They were talking about raising me back up to the dose I fought so hard to drop from. I was devastated that this clinic would not work with me to lower my dose. I searched around and found a wonderful "pain care doctor" who empathized with my struggles, and took me on as a patient. I have tapered slowly down, all the way to 14mgs since 2010!
I'm going to share with you, how I continue to do it because I know what Hell this is. I was in utter agony in withdrawals and just couldn't handle it anymore. I started contemplating ending my life during a particularly rough drop of 5 mgs. It was becoming almost impossible to endure, because I'm down to the last meager fumes. I found this wonderful relief through lots of research and hours of careful reading. I am not the type to fall for hype or be fooled easily, so of course I was totally skeptical. I was so desperate for relief, so I tried a small package (at first) of a natural plant that grows in Indonesia called "Kratom." I buy it on the internet, and it's shipped right to my home. There are a few reputable Kratom companies online, I have used two places and was pleased. I can't give you the names because I'm not advertising anything. I'm just sharing info.
I boil water in my teapot, and mix a tablespoon or so of "Thai Red Vein"
with honey and soymilk and drink it down as a tea.(If it tastes really bitter and gross you know you purchased a really good batch. That's why you need lots of sweetener. Some folks mix it in chocolate milk, which works great too.) Honestly I was very skeptical (and scared) to spend money on this stuff, thinking it was total nonsense or a scam. It is not. It literally saved my life.
This is not an advertisement. I am just a mom who just wants to share information. I am now able to come down a few mgs every other month or so, with my tea, and without intense, agonizing suffering. It takes that awful unbearable "edge" off of my withdrawals, which are so intense I am unable to eat or sleep. The RLS and major anxiety become tolerable and mild when I drink my tea, (I use about one tea cup, 3-4x a day.) I no longer feel like screaming, ripping out my hair, or the intense crawling out of my skin etc. when I detox. This wonderful plant is truly my savior. It is NOT another opiate either, and this is the beauty of it. It "acts" as an opiate and hovers over your aching, shocked, empty opioid receptors and "mimics" the opiate that is missing. This is what makes us feel so horrible. Once your receptors get adjusted to the decrease in methadone, or any opiate you are withdrawing from for that matter, (it works with any opiate withdrawal) you can stop drinking the tea and let your body level out. It has cut my suffering in half, to where I can actually tolerate life when I'm withdrawing. I have 14mgs to go, then I will be totally methadone free! I cant wait!
I hope this info helps someone, I know how horrible the suffering of opiate (and Benzo) withdrawal is. Do your research. There's lots of good information on Kratom to learn about. Good luck!
Love and Light
loripoo
See i was on 100 an been in withdrawls a bit now from tapering now I'm Comn off 30 mg cold turkey and it's very ruff and hard
Is there a difference in how long a persons been in it ? It was 11 months for me I'm sweatn then chilling in pain an weak an bp runs low
Utter Hells what I've been sayn bout methadone and it's a BEASt omg the taste in my moths aweful too an my nerves and very anxious I have PTSD and this sucks!!!!
Thanks Vic!!! I don't want to wait until I've got 10-20-30 years messing around with this stuff & then I'm sure my days would've been way worse than they have been!! For that I am grateful!! I got another question.... What can help with achey legs. My knees are KILLING me right now!!
Way to GO!! You sound like you keep on turning new corners each day..Doing WAY better then I did off that stuff..I did not sleep for about 22 days and it took me at least 6 months of all these new physical changes and then the mental..Drs say that is do to my drug and booze use off & on since I was 14..The things we do!! If I only knew then what I know now!!!!
Good Luck and just except the changes as they come.
Aftercare/Support is a must. I also found that learning all I can about this disease in a more scientific way helped me too..BUT today it is all focused toward groups and church that talk about the Lord. Good Luck and keep on stepping forward!
Bless
Good Luck and just except the changes as they come.
Aftercare/Support is a must. I also found that learning all I can about this disease in a more scientific way helped me too..BUT today it is all focused toward groups and church that talk about the Lord. Good Luck and keep on stepping forward!
Bless
I haven't yet thought about after care. I know I should. I get such relief just talking to family members. Everyone is so understanding. They all just want this to get better & are willing to do anything! They also encourage me to get up & get going again!
As for xanax I haven't had any since last week. No hydros or percs either. I'm feeling pretty good!!
As for xanax I haven't had any since last week. No hydros or percs either. I'm feeling pretty good!!
Well it's FRIDAY....so congrats on 7 days clean!!
It's great that you changed your phone number and deleted your contacts...
Also great that you were totally honest with your hubby and your grandmother. They both sound like they are helping you a lot! That's a huge blessing for you.
Now that you done those things, have you considered some type of aftercare for your new life of recovery? 6 years of using forms some habits that take us some time to un-learn. Making some friends that are also in recovery is a great insurance policy for an addict.
No more hydros or percs either, right? And how are you doing with the Xanax?
Let us know how you're doing....keep posting for support, ok?
It's great that you changed your phone number and deleted your contacts...
Also great that you were totally honest with your hubby and your grandmother. They both sound like they are helping you a lot! That's a huge blessing for you.
Now that you done those things, have you considered some type of aftercare for your new life of recovery? 6 years of using forms some habits that take us some time to un-learn. Making some friends that are also in recovery is a great insurance policy for an addict.
No more hydros or percs either, right? And how are you doing with the Xanax?
Let us know how you're doing....keep posting for support, ok?
Checking in.. I prob slept 6-7 hours last!! Very little sweating. I remember waking up one time & feeling a little uncomfortable & a little tough getting back to sleep but the next thing I know it was 7am.. So thankful!!
Hi well the sweeting will stop after the acute withdrawal witch is about 2 weeks then it is the lack of sleep and the energy crash that hits getting off methadone is a process it is by far the hardest drug to beet just when you think it is over it comes back with a vengence just take it one day at a time you will have good days and bad days the longer your clean the ezer it gets this drug is very cyclic keep pushing forward hook up with some form of aftercare for me N/A has worked this is not optional it is critical keep posting for support you can do this.....Gnarly.........................
Wanted to write again.
I got what I wished for... Sweating seems to have calmed down tonight but been up ALL night long. Not sick. Just could not stop my mind from racing long enough to fall asleep. Took melatonin & even a dose of NyQuil, didn't work! After that I've been really sleepy but can't go to sleep. I'll take this over the rolling around in the bed sweating all night long though. That's awful!!!
I got what I wished for... Sweating seems to have calmed down tonight but been up ALL night long. Not sick. Just could not stop my mind from racing long enough to fall asleep. Took melatonin & even a dose of NyQuil, didn't work! After that I've been really sleepy but can't go to sleep. I'll take this over the rolling around in the bed sweating all night long though. That's awful!!!
I live with the hubby. He knows everything (now) he's so gullible & didn't realize how bad it was. He's so good to me though. Works every single day & he's been taking our daughter to school this week on his way to work, giving her baths. Should've seen some of the stuff she's worn to school. They have picked out some crazy looking outfits! I'm so picky about everything but I was like she looks fine:)) My grandmother knows now. Thank god!!! There's no way to get off of it without her knowing & she knew I was doing it again but she's so supportive!! She's awesome!! But I have dosed once this past Friday & other than that I've stopped since last Monday. I cut all access off after that happened Friday. I was so mad at myself & that's when I knew I couldn't do it without my grand mother. She's making food all day, bought a bunch of vitamins, etc. etc
I'm just waiting this out. I'm not depressed which is a shocker. Every once in a while I'll have a mood swing or 2 :) I just can't stand this sweating!! Ughhhh. All day & the nights are even worse. I could sleep if I would just stop sweating. Do you know about how much longer that should last??
I'm just waiting this out. I'm not depressed which is a shocker. Every once in a while I'll have a mood swing or 2 :) I just can't stand this sweating!! Ughhhh. All day & the nights are even worse. I could sleep if I would just stop sweating. Do you know about how much longer that should last??
2 Comments
I put a fan at the foot of my bed facing towards me and keep cool damp facecloths on my forehead and neck. Its very soothing and comforting. I lay all night sweating out the chemicals, and when I think (repeat mantras to myself quietly, in my head) "out with the bad" or " my body is getting rid of the bad chemicals, the sweat is healing me" it tends to help me stay positive. I also drink Kratom tea when it gets this bad. You should research it, It saved my life in Methadone withdrawals!
Loripoo
Loripoo
the orig post is over 2 yrs old..
Gnarly I know you're prob busy! Lol. You are always helping ppl!! When you get a chance will you please give me some advice. Or can anyone give some advice.
Okay last Monday (OCT 13) was my "last dose" of methadone.. I slipped & dosed Friday (OCT 17).. I do not have access to anymore.. Got my number changed & deleted numbers out of my phone.
My question.. How much longer does the sweats last?? I'm doing okay during the day.. Talking about it with family has helped so much! I can deal with anything but the sweating is about to drive me crazy!!! I can't sleep bc of sweating. During the day it's just a constant uncomfortable feeling of being sticky! The sweats at night are my main prob right now!!
Can anything help with the sweating??
& since I've only dosed one time in the last week & a half shouldn't this be almost over! My mood/mind is fine believe it or not :) but my body is not :(
Okay last Monday (OCT 13) was my "last dose" of methadone.. I slipped & dosed Friday (OCT 17).. I do not have access to anymore.. Got my number changed & deleted numbers out of my phone.
My question.. How much longer does the sweats last?? I'm doing okay during the day.. Talking about it with family has helped so much! I can deal with anything but the sweating is about to drive me crazy!!! I can't sleep bc of sweating. During the day it's just a constant uncomfortable feeling of being sticky! The sweats at night are my main prob right now!!
Can anything help with the sweating??
& since I've only dosed one time in the last week & a half shouldn't this be almost over! My mood/mind is fine believe it or not :) but my body is not :(
Welcome back, Laci~
You can get off the 6 yr merry-go-round and be free....but not unless you are willing to make some permanent lifestyle changes.
Are you living with your hubby....not your grandmother?
Does he know about your addiction and all the money spent on your addiction?
If we don't COMPLETELY cut off our "connects".....stop associating with anyone that does drugs, have some daily accountability and get into some aftercare....we don't make it for very long. We need to set up those road blocks in order to STAY clean and eliminate temptation. Can you do that this time?
You have a little girl and I read that you love your hubby a lot....and obviously you love your grandmother, too. The only person you are letting down is yourself....you hold the keys to your freedom from addiction.....often times we have to have more and more negative consequences before we become willing. Are you to that "enough is enough" point yet?
The access to Xanex and Hydros is just as dangerous as the Methadone....and will keep you in the cycle of addiction. I so hope you are ready to make some big changes....we'll be here....keep posting and let us know what you think~
You can get off the 6 yr merry-go-round and be free....but not unless you are willing to make some permanent lifestyle changes.
Are you living with your hubby....not your grandmother?
Does he know about your addiction and all the money spent on your addiction?
If we don't COMPLETELY cut off our "connects".....stop associating with anyone that does drugs, have some daily accountability and get into some aftercare....we don't make it for very long. We need to set up those road blocks in order to STAY clean and eliminate temptation. Can you do that this time?
You have a little girl and I read that you love your hubby a lot....and obviously you love your grandmother, too. The only person you are letting down is yourself....you hold the keys to your freedom from addiction.....often times we have to have more and more negative consequences before we become willing. Are you to that "enough is enough" point yet?
The access to Xanex and Hydros is just as dangerous as the Methadone....and will keep you in the cycle of addiction. I so hope you are ready to make some big changes....we'll be here....keep posting and let us know what you think~
Thanks for writing!
I've never been to the clinic. Completely off the streets which is a whole lot of money considering I've been doing this for the last 6 years! Hydro, norco, & methadone. Since April or May is been methadone with the exception of a handful of times using the hydro or percs which doesn't do anything while you're taking methadone anyways.
So about 7 months on methadone basically everyday. My main dose was 80mg a day but there were sometimes it would be lower at the lowest 40 mg which wasn't too often & like I said the 1 maybe 2 days a week without it. I know it's confusing. Lol. It's just crazy to me that it's not worse than this. Usually the one day without is very very tough but I really think the xanax is making it this bearable . Don't get me wrong! It's no cake walk. It's mainly the no energy & leg cramps that are getting to me. Usually i sweat like crazy in withdrawal but I think it's mainly brought on from anxiety & this time the xanax is awesome for that. I went through this in 2012 on 40mg of methadone for about 9 months every single day & ended up staying w my grandmother for 2 weeks so so so sick!! That's what I was expecting this time around as well. It's just weird & I keep waiting for it to hit!! Not complaining though! If it was going to get bad wouldn't it already be bad?? I know it's hard to tell someone you're in withdrawals & it's not going to get worse but usually by 96 hours I should be at least close to the worst of it... Right??
Sorry I'm rambling!! I haven't really been able to talk to anyone! I haven't told my grandmother this time around even though I know she'd do whatever she could for me. I just don't have the courage to let her down... Again!
Thanks again!!
I've never been to the clinic. Completely off the streets which is a whole lot of money considering I've been doing this for the last 6 years! Hydro, norco, & methadone. Since April or May is been methadone with the exception of a handful of times using the hydro or percs which doesn't do anything while you're taking methadone anyways.
So about 7 months on methadone basically everyday. My main dose was 80mg a day but there were sometimes it would be lower at the lowest 40 mg which wasn't too often & like I said the 1 maybe 2 days a week without it. I know it's confusing. Lol. It's just crazy to me that it's not worse than this. Usually the one day without is very very tough but I really think the xanax is making it this bearable . Don't get me wrong! It's no cake walk. It's mainly the no energy & leg cramps that are getting to me. Usually i sweat like crazy in withdrawal but I think it's mainly brought on from anxiety & this time the xanax is awesome for that. I went through this in 2012 on 40mg of methadone for about 9 months every single day & ended up staying w my grandmother for 2 weeks so so so sick!! That's what I was expecting this time around as well. It's just weird & I keep waiting for it to hit!! Not complaining though! If it was going to get bad wouldn't it already be bad?? I know it's hard to tell someone you're in withdrawals & it's not going to get worse but usually by 96 hours I should be at least close to the worst of it... Right??
Sorry I'm rambling!! I haven't really been able to talk to anyone! I haven't told my grandmother this time around even though I know she'd do whatever she could for me. I just don't have the courage to let her down... Again!
Thanks again!!
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Julia Aharonov, DO, reveals the quickest way to beat drug withdrawal.
Tricks to help you quit for good.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
