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1st round veteran, need advice for better preparation this time!!!
Hi all,
I have been taking 5/325 oxycodone for a little over 2 years now for lower back/hip and hypermobility pain issues. I've quit once before because I ran out early and refuse to do anything illegal to obtain them. I dont believe I am mentally addicted this time around, it is the physical pain that reminds me that its time for the next dose. I have done everything in my power to help the pain including diet, exercise, physical therapy, seen numerous specialists, and it is still there. So, instead of living the rest of my life subject to the power of these pills, it is time to stop. I get 180 5/325's a month and have run out only twice. The first time that I detoxed (stayed off them for a month, but then had to move myself and two children across the country and it ruined the progress I had made in chiropractic and physical therapy) and the second time, it was only for one day because I gave some pills to a friend. Now, I have realized what a huge effect these have on my life and although I am still in pain everyday, the pills no longer kill the pain when it is really severe which tells me that I am just taking them to not experience withdrawl symptoms. The first time I got through it, my mom helped me a little bit with my kids, but my husband was deployed and so it was basically me with them, alone, unprepared, and going through hell. I rememeber thinking "I would not wish this on my worst enemy". This time, I know what to expect and it is making me more hesitant, but I think it is time. I keep telling myself "I am not my pain, my pain will not become me" and that does help when the pain is so bad you want to die. I havent started this detox yet though and I want to prepare more. I bought melatonin, Vitamin B6, started taking a regular multi-vitamin, and have only about 7 klonopin left. I am thinking I need also Benadryl, potassium, and zinc. Anything else? I read the "Thomas Recpie" and it seems to work. I also have a hot tub this time. Is there anyone out there that knows if everything I plan on doing will really help it????? I dont want to depend on these just for everyday living. It even seems like when im off them, my back doesnt hurt constantly like it does when im on them, so im thinking it will be better overall.
I have been taking 5/325 oxycodone for a little over 2 years now for lower back/hip and hypermobility pain issues. I've quit once before because I ran out early and refuse to do anything illegal to obtain them. I dont believe I am mentally addicted this time around, it is the physical pain that reminds me that its time for the next dose. I have done everything in my power to help the pain including diet, exercise, physical therapy, seen numerous specialists, and it is still there. So, instead of living the rest of my life subject to the power of these pills, it is time to stop. I get 180 5/325's a month and have run out only twice. The first time that I detoxed (stayed off them for a month, but then had to move myself and two children across the country and it ruined the progress I had made in chiropractic and physical therapy) and the second time, it was only for one day because I gave some pills to a friend. Now, I have realized what a huge effect these have on my life and although I am still in pain everyday, the pills no longer kill the pain when it is really severe which tells me that I am just taking them to not experience withdrawl symptoms. The first time I got through it, my mom helped me a little bit with my kids, but my husband was deployed and so it was basically me with them, alone, unprepared, and going through hell. I rememeber thinking "I would not wish this on my worst enemy". This time, I know what to expect and it is making me more hesitant, but I think it is time. I keep telling myself "I am not my pain, my pain will not become me" and that does help when the pain is so bad you want to die. I havent started this detox yet though and I want to prepare more. I bought melatonin, Vitamin B6, started taking a regular multi-vitamin, and have only about 7 klonopin left. I am thinking I need also Benadryl, potassium, and zinc. Anything else? I read the "Thomas Recpie" and it seems to work. I also have a hot tub this time. Is there anyone out there that knows if everything I plan on doing will really help it????? I dont want to depend on these just for everyday living. It even seems like when im off them, my back doesnt hurt constantly like it does when im on them, so im thinking it will be better overall.
I understand your issues with the medications and the pain but remember the pills only work on the nerve centers of the brain. It is supposed to block the pain from reacting but that is not always the case. Sometimes the body gets used to the drug and the brain says it needs more to stop the pain. BE AWARE of this. Pain meds do not work on the nerves, only the brain centers that are supposed to help with pain and perception of pain. You can do the best you can to detox and pay attention to the focus of that. It will get better. I detoxed cold turkey from fentanyl and it was hell but now two months later I have control and not the drug anymore. It really messed up my system and state or mind. It scared the hell out of me and that is when I stopped cold turkey. I still have pain issues but use something called Voltaren gel which help take the pain down just a notch for me to function. It is an NSAID in gel form (topical) and it does help.
Keep yourself focused on taking back your life instead of the drugs. Find a reason why you want to detox and stick with the plan. Yes the vitamins help along with hot baths, hydration and a health state of mind that you want to do this. You will find in time that you are thinking clearer and may even have in increase of appetite and energy. Be patient, it takes time to clean out the body and for the mind to gain control but exercise helps. It keeps the endorphins up to increase energy and gaining control of what the drugs are doing to your mind and body. STAY FOCUSED is the most important factor and the need to take control of your health. When the endorphins kick in, with exercise and not heavy exercise, something like walking or light exercise to start, you will see a change in your bodies performance with the help of the vitamins and the other things you mentioned. Don't let the fear control you. You have the control to want to do this and don't let ANY FEAR interfere with your goals. Just stay strong and you have the support of all of us here and we are willing to listen and help in any way we can. I have found this board to be the best sounding area for help with withdrawal. I have been to a lot of websites but this one seems to be the best for support, experience and guidance. Stay tuned and hopefully we can help you get your life back and to be proud of the accomplishments you have done to date. Remember to look at the things you have accomplished however slight. it takes a healthy mind and a strong focus to create the good feeling of accomplishment of each day without the drugs taking control so don't forget to pat yourself on the back for what you are doing and add a smile once in a while, it just might help. Keep you energy focused on doing something that you like to enjoy. You will soon find even more enjoyment in the things you once liked and this shows that you are healing. Just be patient and strong. You have got to do this for yourself and if there is any support from family or friends don't be afraid to tell them what you are going through. You are not alone in your quest and we will share any information to get you through the hard times so stay tuned and we will do the same. Br proud of what you are doing and look at each day as an accomplishment to getting your health back on track.
Keep yourself focused on taking back your life instead of the drugs. Find a reason why you want to detox and stick with the plan. Yes the vitamins help along with hot baths, hydration and a health state of mind that you want to do this. You will find in time that you are thinking clearer and may even have in increase of appetite and energy. Be patient, it takes time to clean out the body and for the mind to gain control but exercise helps. It keeps the endorphins up to increase energy and gaining control of what the drugs are doing to your mind and body. STAY FOCUSED is the most important factor and the need to take control of your health. When the endorphins kick in, with exercise and not heavy exercise, something like walking or light exercise to start, you will see a change in your bodies performance with the help of the vitamins and the other things you mentioned. Don't let the fear control you. You have the control to want to do this and don't let ANY FEAR interfere with your goals. Just stay strong and you have the support of all of us here and we are willing to listen and help in any way we can. I have found this board to be the best sounding area for help with withdrawal. I have been to a lot of websites but this one seems to be the best for support, experience and guidance. Stay tuned and hopefully we can help you get your life back and to be proud of the accomplishments you have done to date. Remember to look at the things you have accomplished however slight. it takes a healthy mind and a strong focus to create the good feeling of accomplishment of each day without the drugs taking control so don't forget to pat yourself on the back for what you are doing and add a smile once in a while, it just might help. Keep you energy focused on doing something that you like to enjoy. You will soon find even more enjoyment in the things you once liked and this shows that you are healing. Just be patient and strong. You have got to do this for yourself and if there is any support from family or friends don't be afraid to tell them what you are going through. You are not alone in your quest and we will share any information to get you through the hard times so stay tuned and we will do the same. Br proud of what you are doing and look at each day as an accomplishment to getting your health back on track.
Thank you everyone! Its day one of really tapering off. Im hoping to do it quickly, and so far its not been horrid as I was only taking 22.5mg a day, but I know the first day is never the worst. It does make me hopeful that this time I will do it the best way possible. Thank you again
Hi....
Welcome,.,,you will be fine,,,,,there's a lot going on there ..,,,Know that opiate use just adds another element to the mix...a negative one. It was real hard for me to make good decisions when I was abusing the meds.
I don't know what it's like to have chronic pain but I know there is a way to be opiate free and manage pain.. Hoping thats what happens with you.,
Sounds like you're ready for change...It also sounds like you're prepared...All the detox info you could want are in these threads as well....
Congrats on the decison to make some adjustments,,,,You will find help here,,,,
Much support
Free~
Welcome,.,,you will be fine,,,,,there's a lot going on there ..,,,Know that opiate use just adds another element to the mix...a negative one. It was real hard for me to make good decisions when I was abusing the meds.
I don't know what it's like to have chronic pain but I know there is a way to be opiate free and manage pain.. Hoping thats what happens with you.,
Sounds like you're ready for change...It also sounds like you're prepared...All the detox info you could want are in these threads as well....
Congrats on the decison to make some adjustments,,,,You will find help here,,,,
Much support
Free~
I don't know how to talk to anyone who talks that mean. I would say try to find him in a good mood, and talk to him, asking him to understand.....but if he is belligerent and mean, then I would say avoid talking to him about it. If you get too upset and frustrated with his behavior, you are more likely to use again.
Any advice on how to get my husband to understand what I am facing here? The *****, nausea, vomiting, chills, exhaustion, eye watering, restless legs, and insomnia all happened last time, and this time Im so scared because in the past he has called me a "faker" and liar bc I was sick (the mirena side effects were HORRIBLE and landed me in the ER with headaches) and told me to "just get over it" and gave me the biggest guilt trip (bordering on emotional abuse I'd say). I remember doing dishes, throwing up and not being able to finish due to the migraines and vomiting and he would give me so much **** about how I started working and I stopped doing ALL the housework.
I had real pain issues and I didn't abuse my pills except probably a few times....taking five a day when I was prescribed four. I felt like I needed them and had to have them to get by. But after five years, I was more concerned about the adverse effects to my health. I broke out in a horrible rash, and I decided that was a wake up call and I quit CT.
When you first quit, you are super sensitive to pain....at least I was. I was dragging myself around....when I could make myself get out of bed long enough to do anything. I couldn't stay up more than 15 to 30 min. I was very depressed that I'd never be able to control the pain and I would be worse off than ever.....unable to take care of my house and my animals.
After about a month of depression over this, I made a list and made myself get out of bed and work on each item, if only 15 minutes at a time. I am about 7 weeks into this and I am so much better. I still have pain....but usually nothing I can't stand. If I am on my legs very long....I suffer for it, but not enough to go back on pain pills.
Anyway, just wanted to tell you this because pain issues can make us think we need to be medicated, and in reality....maybe we don't.
Good luck to you.
When you first quit, you are super sensitive to pain....at least I was. I was dragging myself around....when I could make myself get out of bed long enough to do anything. I couldn't stay up more than 15 to 30 min. I was very depressed that I'd never be able to control the pain and I would be worse off than ever.....unable to take care of my house and my animals.
After about a month of depression over this, I made a list and made myself get out of bed and work on each item, if only 15 minutes at a time. I am about 7 weeks into this and I am so much better. I still have pain....but usually nothing I can't stand. If I am on my legs very long....I suffer for it, but not enough to go back on pain pills.
Anyway, just wanted to tell you this because pain issues can make us think we need to be medicated, and in reality....maybe we don't.
Good luck to you.
I've been avoiding it because Im afraid that if I get cut off, I wont be able to get them again if I need them......we are military and the Dr's here are really strict on giving ANY Rx for pain
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