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What is the best way to detox from narcotic pain killers?

I began taking pain killers recreationally two years ago.  Last spring, I had a wicked back injury and was prescribed oxys and then time released Morphine.  Completely disregarding my liver and the fact that I could become addicted, I was also buying anything I could get off the street, Vicodin ES, Vicodin HP, Endocet, Percoset, anything generic, and when it was't possible to get my hands on these, I would buy Oxycotin 40s or 80s.  Now I'm screwed.  I can't even get out of bed without eating a pain killer off of my night table.  If I don't take them, I feel like I am being electrocuted.  I CAN NOT FUNCTION without them --  I get cold sweats, chills, hot flashes and nausea.  When I try to not take them, nothing gets done -- I am useless.  The only thing I can do when I don't take them is squirm around in my bed and cry because i am so uncomfortable like a friggin junky.   Since I've been on painkillers, I have become a stick figure, dropping down to 91 pounds.  I don't even get "high" anymore, taking them just makes me feel normal again.  I am afraid and sick now.  I can't go to rehab because my family would disown me.  I hate myself for this and will someone PLEASE tell me how to get this out of my life before I die because I sure feel like I'm dying.  How do I detox from painkillers?
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  I was addicted to pain killers after a back injury.  I tried rehab twice, didn't work.  I was going down hill fast in that I could only do things like work, kids etc  if I had my pill of choice...anyhow's...I reluctantly called a methadone clinic...and it has saved my life!  I have seen so many people who when they started couldn't hold down a job, now working full time.  People who couldn't play with their children...now laughing and playing with them.  With me it saved me from losing my home...my children are now on the honor roll and haven't missed a day...where as before there were days I was just too tired to take them too school.  It is a life saver!!  And unlike rehab you don't have stop working and leave your home for a month or two.  I hope this helps.
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Yes, today will be my first day tapering to kick the habit. I lost my job because of this numerous times and just recently. I have romitory arthritis in my back between my disc and a bulging disc as well as a cartilage tear in my lower to mid back. I was told one disc is almost entirely gone and may need replacement. Though I have done back shots and it helps for a week or so and then the pain comes back. I am 33 years old and was told my back is like a 55 to 60 year old man. Oxycodone 15mg 5 times daily and opana 10mg time released twice a day. I also take Xanax for my stress of pain/ anxiety as well as sleep medicines ambien or temezaphem. I need to get off all these as I I'm looking towards a brighter future. I do retail and stand on my feet all day and I know that doesn't help the problem much. But what can I do it's the area of which I have the most experience. I hope someone reads this and understands my pain. And maybe can throw me some feedback on how to deal with the pain and be able to get a good night's rest without all these medicines. Wish me luck! And desperately seeking advice. Thanks
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Yes, today will be my first day tapering to kick the habit. I lost my job because of this numerous times and just recently. I have romitory arthritis in my back between my disc and a bulging disc as well as a cartilage tear in my lower to mid back. I was told one disc is almost entirely gone and may need replacement. Though I have done back shots and it helps for a week or so and then the pain comes back. I am 33 years old and was told my back is like a 55 to 60 year old man. Oxycodone 15mg 5 times daily and opana 10mg time released twice a day. I also take Xanax for my stress of pain/ anxiety as well as sleep medicines ambien or temezaphem. I need to get off all these as I I'm looking towards a brighter future. I do retail and stand on my feet all day and I know that doesn't help the problem much. But what can I do it's the area of which I have the most experience. I hope someone reads this and understands my pain. And maybe can throw me some feedback on how to deal with the pain and be able to get a good night's rest without all these medicines. Wish me luck! And desperately seeking advice. Thanks
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Well this is day one. I've tried to quit a couple times and then a bottle falls in my lap basically. Goin to try soma on this first night. I hate my days revolving around pps . I want to function on my own again. The only time I really been off them in the last 5 or 6 years is bein locked up.. So all that misery just faded it or something. They have took complete control of me.
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Been on 2-5 10/325 norcos for 8 years. I'm on day 6 going cold turkey. I had some low back pain to start but just became an addiction. Pop a couple and start drinking. I was loving live. It helped my energy and i could sleep like a baby. I thought this is the best thing ever. I then started hitting the streets for it. Giving up 500 a month of my hard earned money. I never took a alot in a day and have stopped fora couple of days here and there. About three yearsago i got gout. From drinking too much and eating too much. No big deal just took another pill. A year after that high blood ppressure. No problem just another pill. 2 weeks ago i find out im diabetic. Now another plus my heart is getting weaker and need more testing. I guess my point it all started with abusing the pills. Ii just been ignoring the warning signs till now. The first two are the worst. Get some sleeping pills, imodium, zantec for sneezing and b-12 for energy. DO NOT DRINK. Personally i never had a strong desire to drink until the pills. Work out. That seems to help. After day three you are feeling much better. Pills still on your mind but atleast youre coping. Today will be day seven. Ive changed my diet, working out and feeling positive. Im 52 now am 6'2 and weight got as high as 217. I plan to beat as many issues as i can that i caused. Its simply one day at a time for now. Currently only taking melatonin to help me sleep. No Imodium or script sleeping pills. Hit the supplements hard during this time. How do i hhonestly feel? My biggest issue is lack energy. Once i regain that i really believe i will win. Hope this helps anyone.
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I have been taking anything from Lortab 10's to Oxy's, Lorcets. Basically whatever I could get my hands on. That has been going on for about 4 yrs. I got to where I could easily eat 20 or more Lortab 10's a day. I have been trying to get off of them for a while now, only more recently have been much more serious. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what helps with the withdrawals. I went 2 days without taking anything and man the 3rd day was absolutely miserable. If someone could help me or give me tips to get me thru or past this very very dark time in my life, it would be much appreciated. Please someone help me.
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