when does the meth withdrawal stop

[billy700]

I have been taking methadone for about six months. I came down from 40ml to 10ml. Ive been clean off the meth for about 8 days now, gone through most of the **** but my back and legs constantly hurt real bad, ive tried every painkiller over the chemist counter nothing seems to work, can any one please tell me how much longer am i going to suffer with the pain. pleeez.

[BoboR]

The one thing that did help my aching back and legs during wd's was nice, hot baths. I can't recall how many hours I spent in the tub in the first couple of weeks. I've heard others recommend Epsom salts in the bath, to help draw the toxins from your body. I didn't have any, i just soaked my poor hurting body in hot water and it helped. Another thing that helped is exercise. I know this might sound ridiculous right now, but try to take even a short walk. I know I had to literally force myself outside my house to walk a bit, but I did feel some better after a bit of exercise.

[billy700]

cheers for the response, its nice to know there are people out there who know about these things, cuz the drug workers dealing with me havent got a bloody clue.

[BoboR]

I'm a recovering methadone addict. I've only been hanging out here less than a month, but I've noticed a pattern. Lots of folks, me included, trying to get off methadone, seem to post here first on their 8th day. I know that's when I showed up here. It was day 8 for me too, when I wondered if the wd's would ever pass.  I think a lot of people assume they'll feel better off methadone in about a week, and wonder why it takes so long to return to "normal". Don't give up now. You're part way there. Just a few more days and you should be feeling a bit better. I know it took me about 2 weeks to feel better. Still only 26 days clean, and have good days and bad days. Hang in there. You can do it.

[sadinmichigan]

wow..congrats..methadone is a ***** of a drug..I went cold off it too..you are going to feel bad for at least a couple weeks..it will get better everyday..We are all different but I'd say you'll be close to normal..(whatever that is) in a few weeks time..maybe longer, maybe less..I jumped at 65 mg..Keep on going..you are doing good..