Roxicet(Liquid Oxycodone) withdrawals

[buinonlady]

I had bunion removal surgery in Nov 2011. Surgery was really extensive, screws put in my foot, etc.
Was prescribed Roxicet for pain.Would take 5-10 mg every 4-6 hours as needed..
Anyway, I've had one complication after another and will prob need to have screws out soon.

My dr just kept on prescribing the Roxicet...and as everyone prob knows, you really shouldn't be on it for 5 months..well, now I'm pretty dependant on it and she shut me off. will not give me ANY.
I will be totally out in 2 days and then it looks like I'm going cold turkey :(
what should I expect for symptoms? I don't have time to be puking, crapping and whatever..
Any idea of how long I'm gonna feel crappy?
Oh, and the best part is, I'm still in a TON of pain...I'm not taking it for the hell of it like my dr thinks.
help!

[littlebit667]

sorry I misread you note.  The first day will probably be OK.  The second and third not so good. By the fifth you will or should be feeling better.  

[littlebit667]

Your withdrawal should be mild, but you will have it.  Just in case..I will share my story so you can be prepared for whatever happens.  Get the Imodium..you might have the opiate trots..not sure..better to be safe.  Keep hydrated and try to eat.  The worst will probably be tomorrow and maybe the next.  If your day 2 is OK you might skate thru with just a few problems.  

I was on a much higher does (could not follow dr. orders!  LOL) so take this with grain of salt until you see how things go!  Stupid doctor should have helped you figure it out.  I will say that some say that their pain got better after detox.  Hope that happens with you.

I kept telling myself...YOU HAVE the FLU!  It will be over and I will feel so much better.  My brain seemed to get that and settled down a little.  It is hard, but doable!  The Thomas Recipe (bottom of the page) under Health Pages will help.  I did not to the tranquilizers and had to cut back on the Ltryosine, but the rest really helped.  Imodium, Imodium, Imodium (liquid or pills if the liquid can't be found or you can't swallow it) will help.  I took double the dosage for a few days (personal choice) and it helped so much..even with the withdrawals in general and the opiate trots which sucked.  

Hydrate and eat! ((gatorade is good) Even if it is just a little every hour or so.(boost or ensure might work for both food and drink)  You have to eat something to keep your energy up as much as possible.  

If you have Restless legs..it is hit or miss what works.  Walking seemed to help me some.  Hot bath with epsom salts..a little.  I finally had to get my doctor to refill my restless legs meds (non addictive) to get some sleep.  If nothing works,your doctor might help.  Benedryl or OTC Alteril helps some with sleep issues and you will have them.

One hour at a time is all anyone can ask.  After 2 weeks it gets a little better and I started to say, One day at a time!  Your brain will do all sorts of things to get you to take a pill.  I found if I was hungry..the cravings got worse.  I would try to eat a banana, a few grapes or a few crackers to get that under control.

The hardest part comes after the detox.  Your brain will be all over the place and will try to get you back on the pills...It is having to work and not depend on the pills to help.  

Good for you.  I hope all goes well.  You have made a good start coming here....this site has helped me so much!!!  Keep posting!!!!!

[buinonlady]

I should mention I'm on a pretty low dose..I take 10-15 mg a day..