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[Punkprincess77]

Today I am 12 days clean of methadone and 7 no oxy... Today has been a real struggle I feel horrible. Today has been the worst yet. I'm exhausted my body aches I have hot and cold flashes yet I'm constantly freezing no matter what I do. Terrible headaches that last all day and night. Feeling really close to my breaking point. I hope it doesn't last too much longer I don't think I can last if it does.

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  I detoxed in the middle of the dam desert in the summer and frose my but off  i dont know why this drug in perticuler  does this to body temperature  just know it does get better with time   we just had a girl who now has 14 mo clean!!! her nick is trunthecorne  he post is up if you like to chat back and forth on how her recovery went  she is doing great.......keep us up to date  as always where out here for you
..................................Gnarly

[Punkprincess777]

Hey evil and gnarly.. Still cold .. Hot showers helps but only temporary. Day 38 not doing too bad. Sleep is getting better. The hardest part is falling asleep once I am I sleep pretty good. I'm always constantly cold no matter how many layers I put on. The one thing that helps is the electric blanket. I wish I could take that thing to work with me lol

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  haven't heard from you in a couple of days   please post to let us know your ok.................Gnarly

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  the hot/cold thing will end  there is always some symptoms that seam to linger on past the original withdrawal just hang in there better days are to come    methadone is very cyclic and just when you think you got it beat it comes back with a vengeance....try a hot soak for the cold feeling it will help..................Gnarly......................

[evil379]

I'm on day 37 and only the last 3 or 4 days have I felt like I'm not cold all the time. Like you said I wasn't shivering or anything, just felt like I always needed a hoodie cause I was just colder than normal. To me that's been the longest lasting thing for me but I do notice it getting better

[Punkprincess777]

34 days. Pink eye and my cold is officially gone. I feel pretty good .. A little worn down but not bad at all... The only thing is .. I'm constantly cold. It's not the horrible hot-cold freezing goosebumps. I'm just cold. Any ideas on that ?

[Punkprincess777]

Hey guys made it another day.. Day 33 ..Eye is slowing getting better and so is my cold .. I figure in a another day or 2 I'll be out of the woods with that .. Then I can see how I really feel. I don't crave any pills or have any desire to use again. So that is a blessing.

[Punkprincess777]

Hey guys still here .. 32 days clean no methadone. It's been a rough week the flu and pink eye has really wore me down .. I went back to the doctor to get more antibiotics. I feel like train hit me.. I'm freezing hot/cold goosebumps .. Severe headaches .. A lot of restlessness and still can't sleep. I'm pretty sure a lot of that has to do with the flu. I can't wait for that to be gone so I can actually get a accurate feel on how I really feel. I've talked a little bit about aftercare on here not much I've tried NA .. Just not my cup of tea .. 3 times a week I go see a private counselor with 1:1 sessions .. That helps tremendously. Hoping everyone is well.

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  where did you go ???/ are you ok???  please post  to let us know how it is going................Gnarly...........................

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  congrats on a month clean!!!! im so happy to here this is finly letting up for you.....people need to read a post like this  just to see how evil a drug methadone is and just what it takes to kick it....recovery comes in baby steps sleep will come and go and the ''energy crash'' lingers around for a wile  just know this drug is very cyclic and the stuff seeps into your fatty tissues and bones and slowly leaches out  it is truly the gift from he ll that keeps on giving  your doing ausum and you have fought a good fight   the brain fog will lift and you will soon realize just what this drug has been doing to you  there is one critical part of recovery I haven heard you talking about yet and that is aftercare....long after the drugs stop your still left with the addict in your head  as always I recamend the N/A program  it is free the meetings are only a hour long and it will give you the skills to stay clean  please dont try to skip this step   you dont want to have to ever do this over  keep posting for support
...............................Gnarly............................................

[Punkprincess777]

And tomorrow marks 28 days or 4 weeks! Clean of methadone! Such a blessing to be saying that.

[Punkprincess777]

Thanks Vickie.. I actually have a box of emergency c in my cabinet .. Not sure why I didn't think of using it earlier.. I think with withdrawals lingering and now being sick my brain is still slow and bit foggy .. But it's getting better everyday. I can tell that little corners are being turned .. There's no way that 1 week ago would I of had enough energy to call a doctor .. Make a appointment for my eye.. Get ready .. Go to the appointment .. Then go to  the pharmacy for my antibiotic drops and get that all done in one day. I even did a bit of shopping and picked up some much needed groceries and the whey protein drink gnarly suggested.. I know some people might see that as pretty easy tasks ..but getting that done today was a accomplishment. Feeling pretty good about that :)

[VICourageous]

Thanks for the update.
You are turning corners for sure.
Go look at the Emergen-C or Airborne products. I had always ordered natural plant based vit and good min, but these are a good fixer upper. They have the immune one, electromix, vit C with tons of more vit/min. This will help a lot since you have the Flu. Get the packets so you can add this to water.

Keep on pushing forward. Sorry to hear you have the Flu. Hope you feel better all the way around.
Bless
Vickie

[Punkprincess777]

Hey guys thought id give a quick update it's been 27 days no methadone .. I still have mild withdrawals nothing crazy like it was. The biggest thing is the restless legs/achy legs ..hot/cold flashes freezing skin. No energy And sleep is not the greatest. I know all those take time. Today I woke up with the full blown flu .. Stuffy/runny nose .. Soar throat .. Headache .. Cough .. A bit achy and PINK EYE lol  was not expecting that .. I definitely don't think things could get any worse lol .. I'll have to pick up that whey protein shakes on my way home from the store today and try them. Hoping I get over this soon

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  how goes it???? I was reading threw the posts all 39 of them and your slowly getting better  one thing I always recamend is ''whey protein shakes''  you can get a 2lb can at walmart for 17 bucks  just one scoop to a glass of milk  the chocolate flavor is good it will give you the raw protein for energy and a boat load of amino acids for healing the brain drink 2 a day...  I used this in my recovery and it helped a lot any way post to let us know how your doing.........Gnarly

[VICourageous]

Good News!!!
Sounds like YOU might have turned a really good corner now. It can only gets better from here on out. Remember, that you came off 2 meds not just one. It still took time for that first one to get out, as you had to balance out Mentally and Physically from that one and now the second one. It REALLY does take TIME. This word has become a well known word and as Addicts we want it NOW!!

Hang Tight!! You are getting there.
Bless
Vickie

[meegWpaw]

wooooooooooooooo quite a bit better that is something to celebrate i think!  i know its been a real struggle for you but we're keeping tabs on ya girl and i sure hope you keep going.  i think after the first month it will just get better and better.  :)

Meegan

[Punkprincess777]

Hey at the beach and gnarly. Ive tried everything for the headache the only thing that gave me mild relief was a extremely hot shower, having the hot water on my head helped. But after I got out it was back full force. I think I might finally of hit a break through :) it's about damn time. Last night I got about 6 hours of sleep and when I woke up this morning my headache was gone! Over 2 weeks of a pounding headache can take a toll on a person.  Well the leg pains were still there so I took some Motrin and put icy hot on them and wrapped them in ace bandages that seemed to help. So after 2 hours of that I took a hot bath/shower with baking soda and epsome sale and just sat there for hours. When I got out the leg pains had gone from a 10 to about 4 and staying there. Also for the first time ever the hot/cold freezing burning skin went from a 9 to about a 5.. I not 100% but I feel about 50% better today.. Thanks for everybody's  help comments advice and kind words.. They really do mean a lot .. I never would of gotten through without the constant support .. I'm only on day 23 no methadone I can't wait to see how I feel at day 30.

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  thanks for posting....just know it will get better your wining this  thing one day at a time  just hang in there it will get better  try not to get discouraged your healing even if it dont seam like  it  just know this will come to a end and good days will come  keep posting for support..........Gnarly

[atthebeach]

Oh huni so sorry. You are doing awesome through all of this. I am proud of you.  magnesium supplements, eating bananas, wrapping your legs in ace bandages, heating pad, hylands restful leg tabs, are things you can try for the rls.
You are a trooper. I hope and pray you get some relief soon.
Glad to hear your bf has 8 days clean. Yes it is his recovery and he needs to own it.
Keep up the good work.
Yes counseling is great. Glad to hear you are going.

Have you been able to eat? Have you tried the protein shakes?

Does aleve, Motrin, Tylenol any otc help ease the headache?

Hope the bath helps some.
Sending healing,
Debbie

[Punkprincess777]

Hello dear friends.. It's 2:30am and I can't sleep as usual. The restless legs are horrible tonight along with my bones seem to ache. The headache is pounding away along with the hot and cold flashes and freezing goosebumps.. Getting ready to take a hot shower/bath hope this helps.  

[Punkprincess777]

Hey guys.. 23 days no methadone and 18 no oxy. I sure do feel like death. I just finished my 12 hour shift at the hospital. Thanks for the advice I'll look into the probiotic Vic and the amino acids Cat. As for AA or NA .. I've tried it.. It's just not for me. I see a private counselor 3 times a week. I feel the 1:1 helps me so much more. I know expecting to be better this soon is very unrealistic .. I just want some of the symptoms to ease up. The boyfriend is doing ok. He has 8 days clean. I'm pretty happy about that. But him getting clean has to be his choice. I just know I can no longer go back to the pills. Oxy 44 days clean is awesome! I wish I was that far. Right now I
Have severe hot/cold flashes freezing goosebumps burning skin a headache .. My legs hurt like crazy and horrible stomach pains and bloating .. Hoping it eases up soon

[gnarly_1]

Hey Girl  how goes it  please post to update us   thanks....Gnarly

[atthebeach]

Congrats on your clean time.
Hun 21 days is great but after using for 6 years you really can't expect to
Be healed in 21 days.
Time will be your healer. Keep moving forward.
Everyday that you aren't using you are healing.
You wil get those good hours and then they will become good days.
Eventually your good days will outweigh your bad days.
Keep up with the vitamins, healthy eating, hydrating.
Have you had any counseling?
It is really important for you to try to be patient with yourself and the process.
You are healing.
Keep the faith.

How is your bf doing?

Sending encouragement, support and prayers,
Debbie