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How long does sub WD last?

I was on subs 24-32 mg a day for only a month.  I decided last week (7 days ago) that I didn't want to take them anymore.  I felt wonderful for most of those days until Sat.  My stomach started jumping, my legs and arms ache, my skin is crawling; I have no motivation, I am tired but awake.  I have clonidine, but I don't think they are helping at all.  I just called my Dr. to give me some clonopin so I can relax.  I cannot stand this feeling.  Why did I not feel anything for so long and then BAM!  If anyone knows or has had similar exp. please let me know.  I just want to see the prize at the end of this rope.  
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Keep your eyes on the prize. If you dont pick up it will get alittle better each day .  7 days without a opiate isnt enough for your body to adjust . They give tolkens in N.A meetings at 30 60 and 90 days because we deserve a medal for making it through those tough first segments of time.  Keep posting !
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tramadol is very aqddicting synthetic opiate and is NOT supposed to be used during withdrawl because it can cause seziures. PLease do not post unless you have accurate information. also please as your doc what u can take because some things u think u can have withother you cant. for instance if you are on an anti-depressant such as zoloft you can not have tramadol so becareful. Also klonopin is very addicting i was on that for a while decided not to take it anymore and yes i was taking less then i was even prescribed and had a seizure from stoppin abruptly didnt even know my body was already addicted to it because i wasnt mentally. so like i said just ask alot of questions to the doc. The sub lasts VERY long and can take up to a week to have withdrawl and can last sevewral weeks of withdrawl afterwards. anymore questions please PM me
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199177 tn?1490498534
Tramadol IS VERY  ADDICTING it is a synthetic opiate .It is NOT wise to continue to change over from one drug to other .I am sure he wants to brake that cycle with a jump like that is pretty clear ...Be very careful with klonopin its highly addictive as well .I hope the colondine starts to help more I also sent this to one of our members how is VERY knowledgeable  in sub I think he should be able to give you some insight ...
avis
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1281073 tn?1272376479
The clonidine and clonopin will knock you for a loop anyways.you can try taking them at night before you go to bed. one month of abuse is not very long and you should start feeling better sooner that someone that has been abusing for a longer period of time. Depending on what kind of P/K you were taking such as a timed release drug. it will take longer for it to leave you system and delay the w/d effects. You should start feeling better in a few days. you might want to ask your Dr. for tramadol. It's a non-narco pain reliever that works for me. Some people say that it also relieves the w/d symptoms as well.

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199177 tn?1490498534
Because of its half life u were taking 24/32 mgs so for it all to come out of your system it to a week .You are going to be suffering for quite a while jumping off like that I would strongly suggest you get back on it taper down all of the way and come off it not u probably are going to be suffering for a while.
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