I was using oxycodone 30mg for the last 4 years. I'm now 9 days clean today. How long did the w/d's last? Any suggestions on other meds or herbal remedies that will help?
Here's a story: My aunt was the life of my family, she was always the one who got everyone together for get togethers, I remember her laugh and her spirit so vividly. Well she got kicked in the head by a horse (freak accident) and became dependent on opiates in her 40s. She's now not even 50, been on life support twice and the Drs said the opiates made her 50 something year old body an 80 year old inside. See opiates are not designed for long term use, no matter what the Drs tell you. They affect your brain chemistry, and all your organs, and now she's a zombie. She looks at me, and the lights are on but no one's home. Fast forward, now I have the same problem she did with pain and I was on oxy/fentenyl/norco for 5 years. I woke up one day and couldn't even really tell anymore if the pain was in my head so I would take the pills, or bearable. Chronic pain is an issue I face everyday, and the detox from this has been such hell, that I have chosen to never touch an opiate unless I am forced in a hospital or by hospice. There are alternatives to opiates that can give you some relief, but some Drs just hand opiates out because youre guaranteed to come back $$$. Rise above your pain and figure out how you want to be when you are 50. Do you want to be bedridden, with no life? That's what my aunt is now. She's so bad her husband left her and now, she's alone, just waiting to die. Life is too short and precious to take these things that take away something dear to us, our family, and our feelings. I lurked here for 5 years before quitting. When you're ready, you can do this, be strong and have faith. God bless you.
Hi, welcome here :) ... don't feel alone, tired... we will be here supporting you and knowing what you are going through.... take those supplements ( read the thomas recipe, health pages ) do you have any stuff ? immodium, mineral supplements, keep drinking fluids ( gatorade, vitamin water, green tea, apple / orange juice , tonic water ), maybe naproxen can help you with pain, a good vitamin complex ( B's and C for sure ) , and keep posting...we will try helping you now.
Thank you so much for the advice. Today is day one and it has been over 12 hours since my last pill. I'm feeling hopeful and trying to stay busy today and hope that helps. I will keep posting and get everything u mentioned that helps. Thanks again!
HI........welcome to the forum you have came to a great place for help there is a lot of support here and after reading your post a home detox should be no problem pick up the stuff in the thomas recipe you will find it on the lower right of this screen also pick up some stuff called highlands restful legs you can find it at walmart in the vitamin/herbal stuff that stuff can be a life saver if you get hit with the restless legs try not to let fear into the equation it will olny make it worst and its always worst in our minds then it turns out to be keep in mind this is 1/3 physical and 2/3 mental be ready to fight on both fronts everybody is scared of the physical but its usually the mental part that brings you down.....a hot soak will help with most of the symptoms you can also take some tylonol oe alive to help with the ackes and pains ....it is critical to stay hydrated so force the fluids get a case of gatoraid and keep a bottle in your had all the time small sips will get this done the number 1 thing you can bring to the table is a positive attitude it will be the difference between suffering or just discomfort so do your best to stay positive read the other posts and study the site for info we all want to see you succeed good luck and God bless......Gnarly
Thank you for the responses. I am always busy with 4 kids and a full time job so that's not a problem, I know I'm an addict, hence my post. Just scared and ashamed right now and feeling very alone...
Sounds like to me you are very addicted to these pain meds. You can try to detox yourself but you may need help. Do you work, you need to stay busy doing something to keep your mind off the pills. It want be easy but it has been done. Stay hydrated, and eat some chocolate when the erg hits this will help some. Iam pulling for ya. keep posting.
Good to see you joined, I am a newbie as well. There are alot of great people with geat advice here. I can only tell you what helps me, my husband is also on pain meds for pain managment. It is very hard for me to try to ween down when I know there are at least 100 percocet in this house. My husband is being effected as well. Two moody people in one house hard to do.Just take 1 step at a time, try to talk to a doctor that will listen to you and has experience in this area. Remember slow steps talk about it learn from it and beat it. Good luck to you and welcome.
Renee