HELP FENTANYL WITHDRAWAL

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hi there i have already posted a not but none replied to it, im now on day 4 of my fentanyl and hydracodiene withdrawal going cold turkey i have went through utter hell the past few days with restless legs, agitation, diarrhea gut ache, pain and sobbing my eyes out rocking my self back and forth trying to stop the feeling which is every second of every day, but i am determined to stop this totally, the patches etc were affecting my breathing and heart, ending up in hospital nearly dying needing oxygen, i am on them due to severe ME, conversion disorder and nerve pain all over, i am looking for other alternatives which are non addictive for pain i know this will be hard....can anyone tell me how long the W/d is for coming off this all and please tell me there is light at the end of the tunnel....

Bkitty · Accepted Answer

You can also look up the Thomas Recipe-scroll to the bottom right corner. There are a lot of supplements listed that help w/d suffering. (((hugs)))~Bkitty

marycarmel · Answer

I somehow missed your original post.  You've done great.  Fentanyl  is so hard to come off; it takes a long time.  I tapered and still struggled.  I've tried a lot of different things for chronic pain issues (several different kinds) and go on and off narcotics when the pain causes other health issues (really bad high blood pressure that can't be controlled without decreasing the pain.)  I will never go on Fentanyl unless I know it's end of life.  Narcotics are not the best meds to treat fibro or nerve pain.  I don't know what ME is.  There are other meds you can try and other things.  I use Voltaren gel, lidoderm patches, advil, and heat a lot.  Sometimes it helps, other times not so much.  The Thomas recipe will help, even at this point.  I know the feeling of trying to walk; there were days it was all I could do to put one foot in front of the other.  You'll get there!

angeldust44 · Answer

it is now day 17 of my withdrawal and i can honestly say things are getting slowly better, ive hung in there it has been the worst thing i have went through but my restless legs are getting less severe, my sleep is getting better i can manage a few hours, my foggy head is still bad and i am exhausted but i know its a means to an end.... i am still to go back to the docs for new pain meds for my conditions but i will never touch opiates ever again, god knows what they have done to my organs liver pancreas etc..... i am at the stage where i am walking like in treacle got the cramps when i am trying to just function when doing day to day things but coming from how i was over a week ago to now there is much improvement, please hang in there anyone going through this it does get better....i can actually see light at the end of a very bad tunnel......

pepe77 · Answer

Very brave work you have done in the past 4 days!

HappyDays2Come · Answer

I'm so sorry you're feeling so poorly but I promise you it will start to ease up and will get better. Definitely get B6, B complex, magnesium, a multi vitamin, Immodium (name brand), some Ensure, bananas, and saltine crackers....this was my diet for about 5 days!!

I know this sounds impossible but try to go for a short walk...get some fresh air...it really helps!!

Keep posting and good for you for taking your life back!!! I'm excited for you...life will be good again soon :).

Pat1956100 · Answer

Hi and so sorry for what you are going through.  I remember sitting and rocking on my bed during my first withdrawal.  It was horrible.  You should get Hylands Restless Leg from Walmart.  Apparently it really helps.
Lots of people recommend it and yes take lots of imodium.

good luck to you.  I have read that fentanly is brutal to come off of.

Silkie55 · Answer

Don't forget the Imodium very important! And yes stay in the hot bath as much as you like! It really helps! Walk a little if you can, even if its just laps through the house, it will help you to get your strength back.

angeldust44 · Answer

just now i cant sleep so i may need to keep posting i will have a look at recipe the only thing i seem to be able to eat just now is crisps or chips in US and chocolate not sure if its my bodys cravings are looking for something else....and a really hot cup of english tea with sugar...

angeldust44 · Answer

hiya thanks for replying, ive lived in my bath literally for the past few days it was the only thing that helped to ease the restless legs arms etc and help the pains, i never thought of using vitamins etc but i will get my dad to purchase some tomorrow for me and hopefully in the next few days things will progress even further.  i was on such a low today i even contemplated suicide it was so bad but if i sit back i can feel my breathing is so much better and i take it my diahorrea is down to my body getting rid of the toxins in my system... but thanks you

Silkie55 · Answer

Take care of yourself! Keep posting, it really really helps! Especially when time is going by so slowly!

angeldust44 · Answer

oh and i know that "praying for death" phase i have sobbed for it to come to get me thru it..

angeldust44 · Answer

hi silkie thanks so much for replying, i will keep everyone posted over the days how it goes you never know seeing how i progress may help someone going through the same thing

angeldust44 · Answer

thanks for the reply, ive seen a MD for diagnosis and they kept trying to up my dosage, even though i told them i was having breathing problems but i have now changed doctors and i have informed them that i want to come off all opiates and try another kind of pain medication,  even coming off CT for the past 4 days i can feel my breathing improve it is just the other things that are killing me, i have a high pain threshold i just cant handle the restless legs unable to sleep i ended up taking diazapam to help me sleep last night but gave up as i felt worse today, but not sure if the drained feeling was the W/D or the valium.....i have read this in here and i can see the support, unless someone is going through it they dont understand, i have such a supportive husband and daughter who helps me if needed, i will have a look at this thomas recipe that i keep seeing popping up and give it a try maybe i need the vitamins, fluids etc to get me through this quicker.... i will keep you informed over the days how things go....

Bkitty · Answer

Welcome! Oh honey-I just wanna hug you! I know how you feel. You are on day 4 so you are coming thru the worst of it now. I know it *****-have you tried immodium for the tummy issues? Try and stay hydrated and take potassium and magnesium supplements to help with the restlessness. It really does help! Hang in there in the next few days your withdrawals will start subsiding. Hold tight! (((((hugs))))0~Bkitty

AMom1st · Answer

Welcome!  You will get help and encouragement here and yes, there is light at the end of the tunnel and in a couple more days you should begin to see it.  Be sure you are taking vitamins, B12 complex for energy and getting at least some nutrition even it it's only boost or ensure drinks.  Drink plenty of fluids, lots of water and gatorade to stay hydrated and to flush the toxins from your body.  Check out the Thomas Recipe.  It really does help.  Hot baths for the aches will help.  Hang in there, you are going to make it and congratulations on 4 days!

Silkie55 · Answer

Hi angel, I'm so sorry no one has answered you yet. I wish I knew but I don't know anything about the patches. Just keep posting someone will help. Some days it's slow then it's crazy on here. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I'm so sorry that you having a hard time. Oxy is hard enough to get off of and I know the patches are very strong.
Hang in there....

Colorless · Answer

Yes, there is an end to withdrawals, especially the severe ones. (Or, I refer to them as my "praying for death" phase!)  I am concerned with your diagnosis that it would be wiser to consult an MD, just so that you could be completely safe during the process.  My only reason for the pain pills was pain, no other life-threatening issues.  I was feeling much better after 7 days, and very much better after 2 wks.  i am on day 26, still not all of the way back with energy and mood, but tolerable.  As always, this forum has been the biggest reason for my success.  I literally clung to it as I was wallowing in bed for days!  Much luck and love.