after 3 yrs of heavy opiate use, how long does WD syptoms last?

[FassFeat]

I have been taking Hydro 10/650 for 3 yrs, gradually built up to an obscene amount daily. I did some research online and opted not to use Suboxone, quit cold turkey. I fessed up to my wife, curled up in a ball to ride the storm out. I am now on day 5 and have been through some wierd things. Taste and smell was off for couple of days. I also, on day 2 went to family Dr. (that delivered our children 16 and 20 yrs ago) and told him, absolutely humiliating but he gave me Clonidine. My question is, how long before my arms and legs feel normal again.
This forum and others have helped me through some long days and nights lately. I have been watching from the outside. Thank everyone that has contributed, it has been inspiring.  I know the physical WD is the easy part, so I decided to see if I could join the group for strength. Thanks again to all.

[FassFeat]

If it helps one person it is worth writing. Congrats on day 17. Keep it up and reach ouy any time. Thanks for posting.

[dominosarah]

Andrew......Welcome back to the world of living!!!  I am really proud of you.  This was so nice to read this morning.  I took the night off last night for some "regrouping" time for me and this was the first post i read!!  Keep it going!!          sara

[bucksfan]

Very inspiring! I am almost to the start of day 17 for myself! Usually, that would motivate someone with less clean time but you actually motivated me!

[vicki595]

Andrew~   Yes!!  You are discovering what's on the other side...and it's so much better.
I'm proud of you!  Nothing about this is easy and you will be tested in the future. Just stay on this path...you'll be fine. Seek out support for yourself.   Every single day gets easier and more beautiful...
Thanks for writing...
xo

[FassFeat]

Today is day 7!!!! It is getting better by the day. I got up early this morning and walked for full 30 minutes. Yesterday I went to church (the walls didn't fall) that I was raised in (Over the years I have always visited several times to pacify my wife) The preacher spoke directly to me. His message was "You are being tried by fire, the hardest thing you have ever been through, BUT SOMETHING GOOD IS GOING TO COME OF IT. I know that he was speaking to others as well, but when he got through, I went down to the front and layed it on the alter. Everyone in the church (most of which watched me grow up and have no clue that I am an addict as I have always been in upper management) came down and prayed with me. I had a break through. I broke down and asked God for forgiveness. I felt sooo good afterwards. I am even giving up my tobacco habit. I quit smoking 6-7 years ago but have always held on to skoal. Well I figure if you are going to clean up, why not go all the way. I am addressing this to you two ladies because you were first responders for me, and I will always appreciate it. I continue to broaden my support group (accountability) and everything I do throughout the day, I am trying to tweak it slowly so that all my habits are different going forward.
I forgot to say when I was walking this morning, I could smell the sweet smells of fresh cut grass and hear the various insects at work etc. What a beautiful world without Drugs. Sorry so long, but I wanted to share the good stuff happening in my life,, and to Thank You both again. Have a great Labor day.
I am protecting my clean time. Andrew

[FassFeat]

LOL. So are you going to commit? Quit?