Withdrawls from Oxycodone.

[newlegs]

OK I need confirmation that what I am going through is normal. In the last 5 months I have had both of my hips totally replaced. I am 48, male, good health, only vise is I smoke, I am a fire medic, what happened to my hips; LIFE, I have just been to hard on my body. For about the last 8 months or so I have been taking up to 8-10mg Oxycodone tabs (bad hips are painful). It may not sound like a lot, but to a guy that has really never taken any meds it seems like a lot to me. I totally cut them out 3 days ago (72 hours) and to say the least it has been HECK! I can't sleep, I am emotional, I pee all the time (like every 15 minutes), the second day I felt physically ill (like I had the flu) and my body feels like it has pins and needles in it. I know I can handle the withdrawals with no problem, but what I would like to know is how long is this going to last?

Thanks
Newlegs

[finallydone]

Hi & welcome........this forum and everyone on here have helped me so much during my quitting "cold turkey" from Vics.  I'm sure they don't realize that if not for this forum I would have gone crazy not knowing if what I was going through was normal.  I too have had blurred vision.......like a fuzziness in my head. Can't really explain it.......feels like my eyes are crossed & I can't look anyone in the face for fear that they will think I'm "high"....which is pretty funny considering that for the first time in years I'm totally sober (22 days clean today!)  Which I have been trying to find out if it's normal & how long it will last (still don't really have an answer on that one).  But, everything else you are going through is normal and part of the wd process......unfortunetly (from what I"ve read) the longer you've been on vics the longer it takes your body to return to normal.  The people on here are great & will help alot with their advise.  Good luck to you...........and THANK YOU to all that have helped me.........:)

Finally done......

[laurel453]

newlegs, i think that our kidneys are working extra  getting rid of all the toxins, the same with the sweating, this is the reason you must drink a lot...

as for the blur vision, yeah... it comes with the detoxings and wd's,..this too shall pass :)

[laurel453]

any idea ? LOL

hahaha that was funny, vicki

[IBKleen]

You hang in there. I promise, it does get better. And hang around here, you will get the help you need and you will help others. It's good stuff!!!

[newlegs]

Thanks to everyone that has replied so far, your help has settled my mind a lot. The no sleep and the peeing is what worried me the most. Now that I can actually sit in the bath tub a long soak is in my immediate future.

Oh I almost forgot one other thing I have experienced, blured vision (close up) will that get better to?

Thanks Again
Newlegs

[laurel453]

hi, welcome here !

yeah, totally normal. Wd's are very similar with going through a bad flu, in fact. Drink a lot of fluids ( gatorades, apple, orange juices, tonic water because of the quinine ) and take long hot baths ( they really help ), you can also try some OTC remedy for RLS  (hylands restful legs) and also a magnesium+calcium suplemment will help with those "pins and needles" you are already feeling. Eat as healthy as you ( once you start feeling better, that is)

i would think you are at the peak of wds so you'll start feeling better soon,  1/2 days more, don't worry :)
I think that RLS are one of the last physical symptons to go away...it takes some days more but the emotional side would stay a little bit longer...some anxiety, lack of energy ( vitamins and a good B's complex will help here ) and of course, the emotional mess you already feel will get better too...the sleep will take some days too...
if you can exercise or go for some walks... the sooner the better to boost your endorphines.

ok, best of lucks, newlegs.....and keep posting, there is a lot of support here and we'll try to help with any questions you may have :)

[newlegs]

Thanks for the info Kleen, that helps more than you know. As far as future pain plans, I hope to God I never have that much pain again and if I do I hope an Ibuo. does the trick. If the Ibuo. does not take the edge off future pain, I have no idea what I am gonna do, but I hope Oxy is not involved.

Thanks
Newlegs

[vicki595]

???  Don't know why the" hot baths" posted after my name...LOL...

[vicki595]

Hi~  It's normal and lasts about a week . You should just be hitting the peak of it now.
You can do some things to help it along:
Pepto for the GI problems~
A good multi vitamin daily~
Calcium~
Magnesium~
Potassium~
Juices like OJ and apple~
Tonic water ~
Hot baths~
Immodium if needed~

The vitamins will help the legs along with the hot baths and the tonic water which has quinine in it.

You will begin to feel better but may have trouble sleeping for a while and might feel a little depressed. If it is prolonged,call the doctor.

Post back with any questions~

Good luck~

Vicki
Hot baths

[IBKleen]

Hi Legs & Welcome!

What you are going through is absolutely normal for withdrawal from Oxycodone. It usually lasts (physical) for about 5 days. You can take vitamin supplements and immodium for the tummy discomfort. Be certain to keep yourself hydrated and try and keep some food down. Take hot baths for the muscle aches and most of all, hang in there.

Do you have plans for what you will do for pain in the future?