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Need advice detoxing
I've read so many post.And went through a many before deciding on this community of ppl.Its been alil over 24 hours since my last ms.contin.Years of being on 2 60mgs a day.I decided to go CT.Omg im miserable.My legs back having spasms and sweating freezing ,crying does not help.I've read many post,and im scared.THE advice i read is helpful.Omg my legs.Hot baths r not helping.The pills were destroying me.If the detox dont.Im 40.Worked through pain upto 12 years ago.Finally had to go on ms contin.Its a horrid drug.Im not going to give up.I can't.Hubby doesn't understand.He himself is on the patches.Highly addicted.He is very useless.I love him,but i have to do this.And apparently on my own.U all posted some great advice.I am just scared.
and yes i know i have along way to go.The first 3 days r horrid.I can do this.Is it normal to b dizzy though?I did not know.
I made it.Im sore.And dehydrated feel like poooo but i did it..I need sleep.When will that come?And yes im cravinf like crazzy.No more.Flushed and gone.Now all i take is my lithium zoloft dilantin keppra menest and of course 5.lung meds.THIS was hard.And in reality i do not suggest anyone doing C/T... My husband still will not give me back my 45..Yesterday was hell.And pedialite fruit is a God send.And i bought vita C which i could put n juice.And took vitamin D and a multi Vitamin.I also researched some of the post onW/D's.I wasn't prepared for some of them.I got scared at one point,But came here to see awesome ppl and support.Im n alot of pain.Now i know y i was on pills for so many years.I go see my Dr Tuesday.Im going to try cortizone shots again.I gotta do something. I can't hurt like this.Ty each an everyone. Ty.ill post soon on my pain decision.Pray okay.
So proud of you!! You do whatever you have to do to get through this. The misery will end and then you have an entire future ahead of you. Keep up the incredible work, you are doing great! You WILL make it!!!
I don't know about ensure clear, it sound slike it is like gatoraide?
Then get some instant breakfast. you need to get the food into you, you must.
Sleep will come gradually. In about 4 days you may get a full night's sleep. I slept 8 hours on day 7 I think it was.
hang in there, and please force the chalk down, or get that instant breakfast, at least it has the potassium and other things, carbs and such.
hugs,
Lily
Then get some instant breakfast. you need to get the food into you, you must.
Sleep will come gradually. In about 4 days you may get a full night's sleep. I slept 8 hours on day 7 I think it was.
hang in there, and please force the chalk down, or get that instant breakfast, at least it has the potassium and other things, carbs and such.
hugs,
Lily
Im lucky n that department Lilly.I have my furkids also.An they know something is wrong.Banny my won't leave my side.Neither will weinee.All my babie r right in my face.Its comforting and smothering at same time.TODAY is my third day.Petialite is a god send.Ensure is omg horrid chalk.But i got some ensure clear.Here's a question,when will sleep come?10 minute crash here 5 minutes there.Seeing things.I appreciate all the advice u have all given me. Ty..BTW ensure no matter what flavor,is so gross.Im so weak.But today will b my third day.Eating is not an option yet.I did try.Stomach rejected it.Im still trying.I won't let this beat me.God said where 2 or more ask it shall be done.TyIm marching.Leg cramps.Friend said pottasium is probably low.I think im just tired.Ur all n my r.thoughts.
ensure and pedialite,fruit flavor.Omg its horrid.Marching helps.Hubby is aggravated.Leg spasms and back spasms.I jerk so bad.TY all.Im glad i found y'all
hey friend, congrats on quitting, your suffering now will be sooo worth it!
Get some Ensure, please, and drink that when you can't eat. Three times per day at least. You could also get Boost, or herbalife, whatever, just drink that shake a few times per day to keep your nutrition up. Also vitamins are good, I still take one per day now.
What you are going thru is all normal, yes the cold sweats, ughh, so glad they are gone. I was sititng on the couch in June, in 90 degree weather with my space heater and a blanket. My clothes were always drenched, especially in the morning. I had to get up during the night and change my pajamas at least once, sometimes liek 3 times. Thank God it goes away.
The hardest part for me was the anxiety, and it goes away. You will get milestone days where you realize how much better you feel today then on that day, and it will pick your spirits up. On day 15 I got my first big mielstone where the anxiety waned, and I came in here dancing and singing, lol.
Then I got another in a few days after that and so on.
Today I am on something like say 58 or so, an di am feeling great. so will you. Oh, and I had nobody either, and I did it. I had my dog, tha tis about it.
it can be done and you can do it,
hugs,
Lily
Get some Ensure, please, and drink that when you can't eat. Three times per day at least. You could also get Boost, or herbalife, whatever, just drink that shake a few times per day to keep your nutrition up. Also vitamins are good, I still take one per day now.
What you are going thru is all normal, yes the cold sweats, ughh, so glad they are gone. I was sititng on the couch in June, in 90 degree weather with my space heater and a blanket. My clothes were always drenched, especially in the morning. I had to get up during the night and change my pajamas at least once, sometimes liek 3 times. Thank God it goes away.
The hardest part for me was the anxiety, and it goes away. You will get milestone days where you realize how much better you feel today then on that day, and it will pick your spirits up. On day 15 I got my first big mielstone where the anxiety waned, and I came in here dancing and singing, lol.
Then I got another in a few days after that and so on.
Today I am on something like say 58 or so, an di am feeling great. so will you. Oh, and I had nobody either, and I did it. I had my dog, tha tis about it.
it can be done and you can do it,
hugs,
Lily
ty Mary.Im headed to get pedisure.Gatorade isn't doing it.Ty Im not sure what to even say.Im sorry.My mind is not working right.
On a side note, detoxing is like an other thing we experience in life. We have to plan it and know what to expect. Plan ahead get ahead. If you have the strength for cold turkey then really great as you now know what to expect and you will be able to deal with it better. You create your future and if you let things just happen to you then you are liable for the consequences. You want your life to be full of as little of unexpected things. Being in charge is key. If you are in cold turkey on your second day then you now know what to expect, accept it and eventually the drug will leave your system, if you cant handle it then seek other alternatives like a doctors help or tapering. If itsn not working you have to fix it. Its the same as when you car breaks down, its not working and must get it repaired. Just sitting in a broken car does not accomplish anything you must be proactive.
dave
dave
Don't give up....you will soon be past this. Drink lots and lots to stay hydrated. If you can't eat, try to drink some Ensure or protein drinks. It is hard to sleep but if you can't sleep, occupy yourself with tv or a movie or anything to help get your mind off of it. You can do this.
that is terrific.Husband today asked me to go to hospital.Im scared of what they will do.Congratulation hun.35 days is a huge step.Keep me informed on ur progress.I can't change my profile to female.But oh well.I can't eat.Marching is my vice.I am scared.But im told it will pass.
The biggest problem is that your body is requiring the drug and there are a few things you can do. I am on a tapering program as also very terrifed of the withdrawal effect. Ive been tapering for 35 days now. Started slow and let the drug gradually leave my system. Im at a point where im not scared anymore.
2nd day and miserable.I find that marching n place helps.Its scary.I am hearing things.They say its normal.It scares me.Its hard to realise whats real.
Ty.That is what i keep telling myself.3 Days.I had a friend bring me gatorade and some vita c.I had a multi and D already.But as dehydration is upon me and im having to make myself drink.Eating isn't n the picture yet.The smell of food is eww.Weird?Walking and marching isn't helping yet.Would a heat pad be a bad thing?I will beat this.Is it normal to sweat so bad ur clothes r soaked?Im n cotton clothes,but also find myself n a huge thick robe,socks and still cold at times.5mins later burning up.Tiny headache but has got to be from sweating.Ty both
Hi and welcome! Your in the thick of it now-and it can last a few more days. Mentally prepare yourself that you are going to feel like poo for at least 3 days. OK,,now that you've done that LOL look up the Thomas Recipe at the lower right bottom of this page. There are a lot of OTC vitamins and supplements that can help ease some of the withdrawal symptoms. Everything that you are experiencing is normal part of the withdrawal. Magnesium/Potassium supplements really really helped with the restless legs. (I was skeptical but it did help). Wear loose cotton clothes and shower several times a day. The sweats are hard to deal with too. Try and comfort yourself the best that you can right now. Stay hydrated. I know you are scared and this is scary but its going to be OK. Keep talking to us and we will all pull ya thru this. Immodium also can help with the tummy issues and withdrawal all together. Keep us posted on how you are doing and congrats on wanting to get clean and sober!! ((hugs))~Bkitty
This is the worst of it. Remember your symptoms are just then drug leaving your body. Know you will be better in a few days. Stay hydrated,and try OTC vitamins and sleep aids. Good luck!
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