How do I detox from pain meds ?

[Mommythatneedshelp]

Someone , anyone ... I want to get off of the pain meds . I take them for daily headaches and migraines . The headaches are unbearable and cant function with them , the meds help ALOT! But I ended up taking to many and going through my meds to fast  . So I want off ! And I dont know how to do it . How do I detox myself ?

I am posting this here , I had it in the wrong section . Thanks for letting me know !!

I am now on Vic 10 /325 , was on Perc 10s .
Was taking 3-4 at a time .I am today trying to just take one as I feel withdrawl coming on , not sure it will work cause I already am getting leg pain and want to take another one . Please help me !

[worried878]

I am a chronic pain patient/fusion/scoliosis/DDD...up to 60 mg of hydro per day to maintain..80 was a good day if i had plenty....i am also "normal" and lead a normal life...a professional and well educated...the pain is something that will have to be dealt with if u want to quit...hydros nor any narcotic is legitimate legally to treat migraines and have been proven to be detrimental to migraines..so it is odd that ur doctor prescribes this amount for u monthly as the DEA could anialate him/it is not an indication for 240 hdros a month...he has been good to u and is risking his license to prescribe that amount to u...u do not get high from them/most of the normal population would be popping out of their skin on 80 of hydro a day so u must have quite a tolerence... so an alterior method of pain relief would be ur answer....a med made for migraines as narcotics are not approved for this use long term...i would see a nuerologist and get off narcotics and get to the root of ur problems...narcotics have actually been proven to intensify migraines...u r not mentally addicted u say so  4-7 days of feeling a bit flu like would be all u would be looking at...none of the mental stuff would apply to u since u r not addicted mentally or anything...should be a breeze and then get with a doctor who knows how to prescribe for migraines as narcotics are the worst med on earth for them due to the rebound effect...good luck but u will get off without a problem according to ur post...4-7 days of feeling a bit sluggish and flu-like...u would never have paws or cravings as u r not mentally addicted...u r lucky and good u r jumping off now

[Mommythatneedshelp]

I take about 8 pills , max a day . I take them for control my headaches and migraines . I do NOT take as many as most do . Yes 8 is still alot . I am not mentally addicted to these . I take them for legitamate pain  . I have back and neck issues as well from a car accident . When I am off of them , then thats it . I dont crave them . Yes my body is addicted to them but thats because thats what they do and thats the part that ***** . And no Im not in denial , I know my body . I don know what to do if I stop these , cause I will be back to being in pain all over again . I do not take them for emotional reason , I never did . Like I said I live a very normal life , I DO NOT get high from them . I just wanted to see about getting off of them because I have no health insurance and they get expensive . But I know that I cant just stop them , which is why I came here to see how to go about stopping them .

[wannabefree330]

I am very sorry that my comment offended you?  I never intended it to.  We are all different and what works for one, doesn't mean it is that way for everyone.  I can only speak of MY OWN EXPERIENCE here?  I was merely trying to throw out suggestions of things that you may have not thought of.  I commend you for what you do for your children!  They are lucky to have a loving, devoted mom!  I too am a single mother and know how hard it is for me.  I know I have never walked in your shoes, only you have.  You know what works for your body better than anyone.  If you need them to function, you need them?  Sounds like you are taking some wise steps seeing the addiction specialist?
I am not saying I am perfect?  I have problems too, and yes I use pills to deal with emotional issues, alot of people do.  Not saying you do, but I DO.  I can only share my experience in hopes that it helps another, and I know it will not be for everyone?  
In the above comment, I said "I can only speak for myself".  If what I said doesn't apply to you, then leave it.  Don't let what one person says ruin your day.  The badgering and negativity is not necessary and will not solve anything?  
I'm sorry you were so offended?

[Mommythatneedshelp]

WOW ! AFter what I just read on another forum , shes got ALOT of nerve bashing me !  Now I see why you are so F'd up! Married man! DAMN! HAHAHAHAHAHA And I have a underlying reason ?  Paybacks are  *****!

[Mommythatneedshelp]

Yes these prices are insane!!!!! LOL

[studiogirl]

An addiction doctor can help, that is a great move! I saw one and she helped me to detox without tapering and I was only really sick for one day.  They can be expensive but it was the best money I ever spent.  You can pm me if you want to know the meds I was on.  It was only for ten days and then I was off of them and really they made things so much easier.
its true, no one knows what you have been through.  Be strong, I cant imagine what those headaches must feel like but if you are unhappy on the pills then I hope you can find another way.