methadone wd advice

[blondie38111]

i was taking 30 mgs a day for 5 years or so. i weaned myself down to 10mgs. when i got down to 10mgs for 1 day i completely stopped.  today is my third day off this crap. i have had the worst leg pains you can imagine yesterday. felt like my knee caps were being pulled off.  not to mention the muscle spasms and cramps. i also feel nervous and panicky.  my blood pressure was 136/80 yesterday and my pulse got up to 98, but both went down after i lied down on my left side.  my doctor prescribed me some antidepressents and some .5 xanax.  i only take 1/2 of the xanax pill at the time unless i need the whole thing.  i have been drinking whey protein shakes twice daily and a calcium,magnesium,zinc supplement.  i think it has copper in it too. they both do seem to make me feel better at least in my head anyway.  i feel like i've been hit by a train to be honest.  i guess my question is when will the horrible dirreah start?  i have a couple bowel movements a day, but that been it so far.  i know the worst of the wds is coming.  is it safe to say i've already started withdrawing from this?  

[blondie38111]

today is day 15 with no methadone.  went back to work yesterday.  also found out i have a heart condition called svt.  having to take meds for that.  but feeling better every day.  :)

[katmandu516]

Have a supply of Imodium on hand. That works for me.

[blondie38111]

today is the eighth day with no drugs.  seems i feel better the more i do. my chills have gotten less and less.  my restless legs are a bit better now but its moved from the whole leg to just my ankles and feet.  either way, im making it.  i didnt die like i thought i was. lol:)  i do get cold really easy now.  when i was on the methadone i was always hot and sweating.  never cold.  now everything is just the opposite.  i sleep about 5 or 6 hours a night if im lucky.  been getting up at dawn for the past few days.  im trying to make myself as tired as possible before bedtime.  thank you for checkin up on me.  really means alot.

[gnarly_1]

Hey Blondie god to here you feel a bit better this stuff is really different for everyone for me the restless legs and arms drove me nutz i trid everything the highlands restfull legs took the edge off it but the hot soak and swaddling the blanket helped the most as for the dreams  mine started to come at me 100mph and in tec/na/color. LOL but it is all part of the process keep pushing the fluids if your sweating as bad as you are it will be really ez to dehydrate yourself so lots of gator aid keep pushing it you have to dehydration will really get you sick and make the withdrawals worst it sounds like your doing all you can so just keep pushing the vitamins and protein shakes after about 2 to 3 weeks you can stop the vitamins stick with the protein shakes for at least a year it takes a long time to completely heal your brain and just know this you got be ok without being ok for a wile this to shale pass good luck and God bless.......................Gnarly..........................

[blondie38111]

well its now day six without methadone.  it feels great.  almost.  i still have trouble with falling asleep because of tossing and turning, flippin and floppin, but its doable.  i feel im getting stronger everyday.  my hands are a little shakey today.  i stopped taking the ultram and just take one advil in the morning with my protein shake and another at bedtime.  it seems to help.  it was nice to here my mom tell me how tough i am and how proud she is of me.  i can count on one hand the times ive heard that especially from her.  it really meant so much.  going to stop taking xanax and switch it to benadryl tonight. hope it works.  i don't want to have to do another detox.  heard that one is really bad.  no point in swapping one drug for another.  i can't beleive that people are so afraid of the methadone detox that they won't even try.  but i do understand it.  that mess should be outlawed.  my poor sisnlaw has been on it for more than ten years at 150 mgs.  thats part of my problem.  shes constantly asking for money and rides to over a 100 miles away just to get it.  shes rarely awake mentally.  maybe by me doing this it will make her see that she can do it too.  before it kills her.  i'll pray for her.  till then keep praying for my recovery as i know i will be.  the mind is a powerful thing definately.  

[blondie38111]

yes they are and hopefully always will be.  

[atthebeach]

Stay hydrated, move around as much as possible, protein shakes.
Keep moving forward you are doing awesome.
Congrats the chains and bondage of addiction are broken.

[blondie38111]

my chicken skin doesnt seem to be as bad today as it has been.  i think thats what makes me panic. that crazy moving skin that kinda burns a little.  i don't mean to ramble on and onand on but just talking about things makes me feel better. especially to people who have been through it.  if you haven't done this theres no way you can know what its like.

[blondie38111]

the thought of taking methadone again has crossed my mind once or twice but i would NEVER want to start this all over again.  

[blondie38111]

did anyone have a sensitivity to different smells?  i can smell anything a mile away.  and all the smells make me want to puke.  

[blondie38111]

well its now day five. people say that day five is the worst day and i beleive it.  last night was horrible.  i had to change pjs twice cuz of all the sweat.  both bed and clothes were soaked. then i was freezing an shaking really bad mostly cuz i was cold i think.  i have got to be the cleanest person on the planet.  took hot baths with epsom salts all night and then hot showers to.  the hot baths made me sweat a lot.  which is good i think.  i'm at turtle speed today, but at least i'm alive.  i know im going to make it through this.  i don't know why i listened to all the druggies on methadone that told me sooooo many stupid things.  i think they were just afraid i wouldn't give them anymore of my hard earned cash.  its good to know that there are people out there with brains that want to see you succeed.  

[gnarly_1]

Hi blondie god to see you post....It is pritty much feeling like c rap now and then some symptoms are stronger then other as for the leg thing try taking a hot bath..I mean as hot as you can take it after you out take a blanket and rap it around your legs as tight as you can this will really help wile you rest and sleep...your doing really good with the no sleep and the runs ...just go with the flow and remember this stuff is very cyclic.... Good luck and God bless......Gnarly

[VICourageous]

Just take it min by min and know this here will pass..Keep the diet good and take all the vit/.min and such we have suggested. Make sure you get them electrolytes going and Drink Lots of water to move the poisons out.
When I came off my Methadone with the 2 other meds, I only had the runs for a day or two..You body will let go of all the Toxins in my ways..Your Kidneys could hurt a bit too..This will pass. Your nose could run and your eyes. Just take it with a lot of Patience's and do not think about it to much..OK? Time, Time and more darn Time..The word we have become to just not like during our detox. There will be some stages as you heal..Ride with it and do not fight it..I know easier said then done, But this is a must or we can fall back to using..
Bless

[blondie38111]

i feel like....  i don't know what i fel likelol

[marycarmel]

There's a product called Restful Legs by Hylands.  Most pharmacies carry it.  Tonic water with quinine also helps.  Bananas and orange juice also have a lot of potassium, as do potatoes.  Takimg a good magnesium supplememt will help as well.

[blondie38111]

is it possible that i wont have any dirreah?  the reason im so worried about this is that i have a MASSIVE hemmoroid problem. i guess thats how you spell that.  i think id rather puke a thousand times than have that stuff.lol .  anyway i feel like a bad **** for making it this far.  yeh me!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blondie38111]

well its day 4 and i still havent had any vomiting or the runs.  i actually felt better this morning when i got up.  still having the chicken skin though.  got a hot shower only woke up once last night.  my head and covers were soaked with sweat.  i think thats a good thing.  i just keep telling myself this all will pass soon. cant wait till i have another day behind me.  i took a 2 week leave from work so i could have some time to get over the worst of the wds.  only got ten days left.  i take care of elderly at an assisted living facility.   thanks for eveyones advice it really has helped me.  talking to you guys is very encouraging and theraputic for me.    thank you all:)

[VICourageous]

I always say..TRUST THE PROCESS..Ha!!! I also wrote that letter too there weaver..lol Makes you feel a bit better.
You got great advise up there from my MH family. Just remember that you are trying to heal the Brain in the long run. If you do not put any of these Mind Altering drugs in you, then you can heal quicker. Do all you can as far as vit/min, water, electrolytes, diet and exercise..Even good music. This will help the Brain Chems balance out a bit better too..Just always know that we must have Patience and with this comes TIME..That word we had gotten to know very well in our Journey.
Bless

[weaver71]

I have to say I like what digger said, "Surrender to the process." I used that like a mantra sometimes. I would say it to myself over and over until I stopped obsessing on how I felt. I must say, life is way better without methadone in my life. It was like an abusive marriage. I kept trying to remember the good times, but they just got further and further away. I finally left that old bitty. No regrets. The worst of it is simply a reminder to never get back in that relationship again. I found passing the time was key. I wrote a long love letter of all the reasons I was leaving her. I had a good cry, said goodbye, and burned the letter. It probably sounds weird, but I'm a kind of weird I guess, but it really helped me, "Surrender to the process."

[digger1976]

Ultram is Tramadol, now I know, cheers Weaver, ;)

[digger1976]

Going three days of Methadone is a big accomplishment, be very proud of yourself! Restless legs is a big problem for everyone, methadone/subs are bad because of the length of time it takes to settle down to a manageable level! Your doing everything right, you have the supplements in, which is a good move, thy will help more than you realise. Please take your time with the Ultram, I'm no to sure about them, but I ave heard a few people say bad things, so just go easy is all! Exercise will help too, try and keep your legs going until you get them tired, long walks in the fresh air, an exercise bike is a massive help if you have one, or can borrow one. I would sit watching tv on mine, lol, every time my legs started again, I'd pedal my *** off, ha! It helped get rid o RLS earl though! Bananas are a big help to so try get some in. Keep yourself hydrated as dehydration sets in quick. Basically the best piece of advice I got was to surrender to the process, stressing about it doesn't do you any good, just roll with it and let it play out. You got this my friend. You life will get so much better and much mor rewarding! Go get your life back, I wish you all the best.

[weaver71]

Oh yeah, if you want to know what kicking Ultram is like, read some threads about Tramadol, same thing. The AD effect, plus opioid effect create a long lasting very mentally depressing detox.

[weaver71]

Now you know why they calling it 'KICKING' dope. You really want to stay away from meds to get off meds, tempting I know, but no drug makes it easier. Keep drinking tons of water, getting good nutrition, and let your body do it's thing naturally. That really is the easiest way. The ultram withdrawal alone is horrid, and as long as you keep stuffing drugs in your brain, it will keep waiting for more, so it makes the methadone detox worse too. You aren't looking for temporary relief, but true relief. The reason your feel better when you move is that your body makes all those chemicals on it's own. Keep moving forward and it will provide you with all you need. No joke. Take care of your body and it will do the rest.

[Goblin666]

I have had and am having such a hard time with the ultram. It will only prolonged the inevitable and you will then become addicted to it.  Bit the bullet and no more opiates synthetic or not...its toigh but ypu can do it...I was a huge opiate addict and ultram was given to me as a safe alternative. ...its worse in my opinion.