SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

[ToEffenSick]

I started Methadone on May 8 2013 to help me get off prescription drugs.  I started at 30 mgs. After 2 weeks, they lowered me to 25 mgs.  I was on that for two weeks and then I wanted to get off.  So....they started lowering me 5 mgs every 5 days.  I was on Methadone for a total of 43 days.  The last 3 weeks I was on it,  I was sluggish, tried and sweaty.  They told me that I would feel better soon.  Sunday, June 23, 2013 was my last day. I've had the runs since then but that's not the worst, by the 4th day, I puked my guts up all day and couldn't get out of bed for 3 days.  I am still not feeling well but the puking stopped.  I am still tired, depressed and still have the runs.  How much longer will this last?????  Had I known it would be this bad I would have done something else.  How can I be so sick after being on a low dose for such a short time??????  When will it get better??? Does anyone know????  I can't find any answers because most people getting off Methadone have been on it for years. Is there anyone out there who can help me???  I am at my wits end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thank you!!!!!!!

[ToEffenSick]

Thank you so much!!! All this support has been great!!!  Weaver has been very knowledgable!!  How are you doing?? Are you off yet?

[debsgotcurves]

Hi, sorry I just saw your post today. I am in the process of getting off methadone also, but have  been on it over 5 years, and was up to 550mgs!  You have gotten great advice here. Weaver is especially knowledgeable about getting off methadone.  He has first hand experience and is helping me too.  You are doing amazing!!! Just don't turn back now!!! You have already done the hardest part. Keep posting, and make yourself a support system.. Change everything you used to do as far as friends and places that you used.  I wish I had only been on this crap a few days. I know it was hard, but you did the right thing.  As far as the people at your clinic, I CAN RELATE!! I have talked with Weaver about this also.  They just outright LIE about how hard it will be to get off this crap, and they can be completely insensitive when you are trying to get off of it.  I remember asking my counselor what the withdrawl process would be like and she said, "how should I know, I help people who are ON methadone, not those getting OFF of it". Wow, that spoke volumes to me.  Anyway, I just wanted to chime in and give you my support.  You should soon feel much better, and will have put your life back on track to live a happy, healthy, and successful life.  You have your whole future ahead, don't waste another minute of it on this crap.  Go live happy and free!!! God bless you!

[ToEffenSick]

Thank you both so much!!! Day 14 and no runs!!!!!  I think I'm ready to fly!!!!!!!!  God Bless you all!

[marycarmel]

Sleepy Time tea helped me a bit.  Alteril did as well.  Imodium seems to help lessen the withdrawal symptoms as well as helping with the diarrhea.  I had terrible stomach trouble coming off Fentanyl but popsicles, watermelon, pineapple seemed to help.  Bland foods.  You're getting great advice here.  I wish these doctors and clinics that suggest methadone to come off pills had to go through it themselves.  Methadone was suggested for me for pain but having read about it here, I said no and changed pain management doctors.  You'll get through this.

[VICourageous]

Hello out there!!! Sorry to hear about the runs still. If this keeps going on I would see a DR. I am glad you are going to get out. You will come around soon. I know what you mean about the Dones. I made the mistake of wanting them so I got them prescribed after I was on the other opiates. Oh Boy it was not a nice ride at all. I never usually say on here how long and how many stages I went through. I am a bit older and have used for many years so I did not bounce back quick. I sure feel for you. You are doing very well considering. Have a great time and diffidently try to re-directed your self..This is a big plus.
Bless!
PS. I guess YOU will be walking in the Sand after all! Ha!!!

[ToEffenSick]

Thank you!! That's what I am hoping.  Nothing like a solitary road trip to clear your mind, and, of course, music soothing the way.  The road trip is solitary - I will be with loved ones when I get there.  Thanks again.