3 days today!

[Readytolive31]

I have been really fortunate so far and I'm definitely not complaining but now the RLS has started so I am wide awake watching movies since I can't sleep! This is the first night I haven't been able to sleep. Hopefully my child lets me nap today!!

[NurseTracy]

Oh, I wasn't trying to scare anyone.....I just was telling my experience of what happened to me and I had no idea what was going on since I had never had anything like that happen before. I applaud anyone going off anything......CT off narcs will not kill you, it it just very unpleasant and I don't believe the effects should be sugar coated. I haven't seen that here really but I have heard people say it just like having the flu.......NO, ITS NOT! I would rather have the flu ten times than wd's from narcs. Especially what I went thru when I missed that dose of oxy.

[NurseTracy]

Hi Ready.....today is day number 3 and I had hubby go get Epsom salt yesterday. However, I take Xanax 0.5 mg and put myself on a 3 a day schedule with it......my doc knows this. As of yet I have had absolutely no RLS in the legs or arms. It has been a life saver for me. The doctor also gave me tramadol and being on Zoloft, I ended up having a reaction......I was so confused last night I actually, out of nowhere, told my husband and his brother that I put my shoes in the dishwasher.....I know, it sounds real funny but one can end up with what is called Seratonin Syndrome from taking tramadol with certain antidepressants & other meds. I will never touch that stuff again!

All in all, I am doing ok and feel better today....not great but better.....which is strange since it is only day 3. I take it minute by minute! I'm tired of being on meds and want to try alternative therapies.....the only reason I went cold turkey instead of weaning is because I don't handle pain well and it is just too easy to take a pill when I hurt. I have nothing to lose by doing this and everything to gain as long as my pain doesn't progress to the point of needing another surgery or being completely out of control.....that is what I'm scared of. But, day to day, right? Sorry so long, I just can't shut up right now! LOL.

[Readytolive31]

Sorry to hear least that you aren't doing too good emotionally and you feel drained. Have you been taking vitamins and doing the thomas recipe?  I have found everything on the recipe to be very helpful too me in providing more energy and making me feel good. When I was on pills I felt like I couldn't do anything unless I was high and now that I'm almost to day 5 I don't know why I didnt quit sooner. I hope the best for you and there is a light at the end of the tunnel :). One minute,  one hour,  one day at a time!

[Jimmy1975]

Well done ! Your life is right around the corner ! Hang tough only one or two more days until you should be feeling pretty good . Stay on the fourums and let us know how you're doing ..Jimmy

[odaat1]

I too am on day 3...the longest time I have been clean from the Percocet demons.  I have been battling addiction for 24 years (alcohol) and the last 3 from Percocet.  When the pills run out I would drink.  I did have 5 years of sobriety from 2006-2011, but Percocet was unknown to be.  So I feel I have two monsters to deal with.
Physically I feel not too bad, headaches, no appetite, lethargic.  But emotionally I feel drained, and I just have no interest in anything. Please tell me this will pass as the days go by.  I just can't see doing anything not being high.  The real me seems so joyless....and I'm not the most pleasant to be around.  Thank you for any input.....tell me it does get better...please!!!  

[Readytolive31]

Lol thanks Pat I always make sure to drink lots of water at the gym. It felt so good to go workout without taking pills first!! First time in years..the nice warm tanning bed helped after the workout too:)

[Pat1956100]

Going to the gym is a great idea.  Exercise is the best thing for you.  Remember to stay hydrated, lol.  Nag, nag, nag.

[Readytolive31]

I haven't ever had to detox from oxycontin and now that I am going to remain clean and sober I won't ever have to but as you said nurse Tracy all withdrawals suck no matter what you are coming off of!! Good luck to you in your future days and hopefully you won't get rls in your arms too bad this time :)

[Readytolive31]

Thanks clean I'm going lol!  The 8 hours was awesome. I am getting ready to go to the gym to get some exercise and see how I feel after. I feel awesome on day 4 well 4 1/2 really!! I feel so fortunate but I'm still taking one day at a time!!

[clean_in_ks]

Congrats on DAY 4!!!!  Yeah you!!  Your attitude is fabulous!!!!

And how bout that???  8 hrs of sleep last night?  You go girl....LOL

I love your forum name.......it says a lot about you~

[Pat1956100]

I have gone cold turkey off of oxycontin several times and while it's unpleasant, it sure won't kill you.
I just don't want you to scare anyone who is trying to do this.

[NurseTracy]

Thanks, Ready! Yes, today is day number 2...... Well, I guess maybe I can all it 2 1/2 since I have had nothing since Thursday morning at 1030. I don't have RLS yet but I usually get that in my arms real bad......ugh, it's horrible. I sent hubby out for Epsom salt and will be doing that diligently.

As far as I am concerned, it doesn't matter how much narc a person takes but the length of time on them because either way the wd's bite! Lol. I do know that hard wd's hit faster in people that take excessive amounts of a narc and go cold turkey. Well, except for OxyContin. I missed one dose and was flung into withdrawl and didn't know what was happening to me. That was in the beginning of my injury and had never experienced a drug like that! I weaned off immediately with the help of another doctor, my old boss. To say the least, I thought I was going to die and probably would have if my hubby wasn't home at the time.

[Readytolive31]

Thanks NurseTracy.  I have been taking epsom salt baths to help I just didnt that night because I didnt want to wake my kids. I took a bath last night before bed with epsom salts and lavender bubble bath and slept for 8 hrs so it definitely helps. I am going to look into after care and I do have an addiction therapist I was visiting before. Congrats on your days behind you also! I will say a prayer for you to get in soon also :)

[Readytolive31]

Thanks ricart and real! I took an epsom salt bath last night right before bed and a few through out the day lol and I was able to sleep 8 hrs!!!

[NurseTracy]

I'm sorry, Ready.....congrats on you days you have behind you. Every day brings a better chance for recovery. I know you don't know me, but an after care recovery is also very important......if you can get involved in one. Good luck and God Bless.......I am now on day 2 of CT. I was taking 4-6 10mg hydro a day for a little while but 7.5 mg perks for months before that.....not recreational but due to chronic pain. I'm tired of pills and trying to get into a multidisciplinary pain management. I pray I get in soon!

[NurseTracy]

I just wanted to say this about magnesium......it is more easily absorbed through the skin, aka, taking a bath in Epsom salt, than it is through the stomach. If your RLS doesn't ease a lot with the oral pills, please do the Epsom bath. PS, this not not a person opinion.....it IS backed by medical research.

[Real180]

Congrats on 3 days!!! I had RLS as well but it gets better so just hang in there and you will fine...

[ricart70]

Great job friend!!  keep it up and you will be sleeping good soon. ;))

[msdelight]

You are more than welcome! Keep pushing and keep posting!

[Readytolive31]

Thank you msdelight! I need to hear all the positive encouragement...makes me push forward even harder!

[msdelight]

Hey Ready! Congratulations on day 4 and on your determination to quit. That will take you a long way! Ready and with a great attitude you will conquer this and you will succeed. Good vibes/prayers coming your way. YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT!

[Readytolive31]

Also congrats on day 5!! That's about what I was taking also for close to 5 years as well.

[Readytolive31]

Last night was my first night dealing with rls and it wasn't unbearable with the heating pad. I am pushing lots of vitamins and following the thomas recipe and I'm also making sure to stay very positive and staying active as much as I can. I actually think my legs were a little restless because I have pushed myself hard the last few days because I didnt want to give myself too much time to sit around and get inside my head! Thanks for the encouraging words...I CAN DO THIS :)))

[OpenMind24hours]

Congratulations on 3 days!!! As mentioned above, hot Epsom baths for the RLS. Also, try to do some walking and/or any exercise you're comfortable with. Promoting good circulation really helps during detox.