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Is it withdrawl? Shaking, Headache, nervousness
Hi,
I am having a rough time lately. I was hooked on Hydrocodone for about a year, 30-40 mgs a day. I haven't had a pill in about a month, but lately I have been having excruciating headaches on the top/center of my head. They've been here for about a month and WON'T GO AWAY. I don't think it's migraines either. These things just don't go away. Today I noticed my hands were shaking. I have been having anxiety attacks for the past three days as well. I got the drugs anyway I could, do you think I could have caused brain damage to myself? Or a neurological disorder? Is this normal for the first few months? I had a CT Scan of my head and it revealed nothing. Neurologist can't find anything either. I just don't feel right you know? I have fear of death everyday, I can't do anything except worry about it. Is it Parkinson's disease coming on? Help me please? Anybody ever go through this? I can hardly type right now I'm so worked up. Does anybody know anything at all? Thanks and God Bless
I am having a rough time lately. I was hooked on Hydrocodone for about a year, 30-40 mgs a day. I haven't had a pill in about a month, but lately I have been having excruciating headaches on the top/center of my head. They've been here for about a month and WON'T GO AWAY. I don't think it's migraines either. These things just don't go away. Today I noticed my hands were shaking. I have been having anxiety attacks for the past three days as well. I got the drugs anyway I could, do you think I could have caused brain damage to myself? Or a neurological disorder? Is this normal for the first few months? I had a CT Scan of my head and it revealed nothing. Neurologist can't find anything either. I just don't feel right you know? I have fear of death everyday, I can't do anything except worry about it. Is it Parkinson's disease coming on? Help me please? Anybody ever go through this? I can hardly type right now I'm so worked up. Does anybody know anything at all? Thanks and God Bless
I would like to thank everybody on here. You guy/gals are GREAT. I think you all are right, I probably have some kind of anxiety disorder. I will seek Psychiatric help at once and get back to you all about how it's going. Drugs and life can be rough and rocky, there has to be people out there to help you be the bulldozers. Thanks again.
The Dude
The Dude
Thanks to everyone who replied. The dr. who gave me the oxys also told me that I must see a pain specialist. I am on methadone for taking too many percs and darvocets. I have never tried heroin but only because I didn't know anybody who did it.(Not because I'm above it). I want to detox off of the meth and not feel any discomfort since I want to come off as quickly as possible. Like I said before, my husband will hold on to these so I don't over do it. I guess I didn't make it clear to the dr. that I want off of everything. He wants me to see a specialist for my ongoing back pain from a car accident two years ago. Will I be addicted after taking 40 as prescribed? That's the last thing I want--believe me.
You poor thing, I think you are experiencing some major anxiety from basically 'fear' itself!!!
You may be having some withdrawals, but 1-month later seems a bit late. I think you are feelings some of the things that you may have been masking all along while taking the drugs.
The more you stress about the fear of having caused damage to yourself, the worse it will be.
I feel safe in telling you that you probably have no nerve damage or brain damage from the pills, they just don't work that quickly and especially on such a low dose. It amazing what fear can cause our bodies to feel.
I think you can put your mind to ease in knowing that no permanent damage has been caused to yourself, and that you are basically experiencing a lot of anxiety from the fear of the unknown!
Good for you, getting off of a medication that only causes emotional pain, and heartache.
Can you see a psychotrists or a counselor? I think a little bit of talking to someone to ease all your unanswered questions in my mind will put a lot of your troubles to rest.
Calm down, and take a deep breath, and no that nothing is permanently wrong with you.
You need counseling just so you gain the knowledge of addiction and what may have caused you to fall into it in the first place. Please seek some help for peace of mind, you are in a frenzy of fear and i feel for you, i really do!
Please come back and tell us what you are doing to make yourself feel more at ease!
Jenny
You may be having some withdrawals, but 1-month later seems a bit late. I think you are feelings some of the things that you may have been masking all along while taking the drugs.
The more you stress about the fear of having caused damage to yourself, the worse it will be.
I feel safe in telling you that you probably have no nerve damage or brain damage from the pills, they just don't work that quickly and especially on such a low dose. It amazing what fear can cause our bodies to feel.
I think you can put your mind to ease in knowing that no permanent damage has been caused to yourself, and that you are basically experiencing a lot of anxiety from the fear of the unknown!
Good for you, getting off of a medication that only causes emotional pain, and heartache.
Can you see a psychotrists or a counselor? I think a little bit of talking to someone to ease all your unanswered questions in my mind will put a lot of your troubles to rest.
Calm down, and take a deep breath, and no that nothing is permanently wrong with you.
You need counseling just so you gain the knowledge of addiction and what may have caused you to fall into it in the first place. Please seek some help for peace of mind, you are in a frenzy of fear and i feel for you, i really do!
Please come back and tell us what you are doing to make yourself feel more at ease!
Jenny
I can't believe what I am reading! Methadone is JUST as bad as oxycontin in the addictive sence. I can tell you from experience that oxy's should not be messed with in any way shape or form! PLEASE DO NOT START TAKING OXY'S!!!
I have a story to tell you guys tommorow about my recent experience with OXYCONTIN/HEROIN/METHADONE...
This is going to take me a long time so please be patient...
I hope that by me telling this story that someone might be helped...
I have been up and down with this addiction thing but my story does have a happy ending...or should I say there really is no end to this story...
Two weeks ago I wrecked my car almost killing the one thing I love in this world...my girlfriend...
Did drugs play a role? Of course they did! Yet I wasn't on them at the time...
One more thing.......Anyone reading this...know one thing! I believe that the people on this board have helped save my life! You guys know who you are...So please, if anyone has a problem, the people here have been through the same **** as you and can help more than you can imagine...
Chad
I have a story to tell you guys tommorow about my recent experience with OXYCONTIN/HEROIN/METHADONE...
This is going to take me a long time so please be patient...
I hope that by me telling this story that someone might be helped...
I have been up and down with this addiction thing but my story does have a happy ending...or should I say there really is no end to this story...
Two weeks ago I wrecked my car almost killing the one thing I love in this world...my girlfriend...
Did drugs play a role? Of course they did! Yet I wasn't on them at the time...
One more thing.......Anyone reading this...know one thing! I believe that the people on this board have helped save my life! You guys know who you are...So please, if anyone has a problem, the people here have been through the same **** as you and can help more than you can imagine...
Chad
Oh my gosh, don't start taking oxys. Just because a person has a medical degree, doesn't mean they have good common sense.
Always keep in mind that there are drs who graduated on the top of their class, and good doctors at heart, and those who were at the bottom of their class, still earned a degree, but possibly money-hungry and their heart was never in it!!!!
I would strongly suggest that you find a doctor who is willing to work with you to wean down on the methadone. You shouldn't have to drive 45 miles to get methadone, look into finding a dr who is willing to work with you with weaning down on what you are already addicted too. This doctor is only looking for your money, please don't fall into that trap!!! There are honest doctors out there that will be willing to HELP you!!!!!! Trust us all on this one... and don't fall for it!! You are too important to just be a pawn in their games!
Do some research and you will find us to be honest and true in our advice!
Prayers!
Jenny
Always keep in mind that there are drs who graduated on the top of their class, and good doctors at heart, and those who were at the bottom of their class, still earned a degree, but possibly money-hungry and their heart was never in it!!!!
I would strongly suggest that you find a doctor who is willing to work with you to wean down on the methadone. You shouldn't have to drive 45 miles to get methadone, look into finding a dr who is willing to work with you with weaning down on what you are already addicted too. This doctor is only looking for your money, please don't fall into that trap!!! There are honest doctors out there that will be willing to HELP you!!!!!! Trust us all on this one... and don't fall for it!! You are too important to just be a pawn in their games!
Do some research and you will find us to be honest and true in our advice!
Prayers!
Jenny
Please don't do the oxy's. That is why I am on methadone. I am now in the process of tapering methadone. I was at 80mgs at my highest and am now at 20. Methadone was the way for me, but I know it is not for everyone. I am going through some bad times now so I can't post much. But I wanted to tell you to please try to taper and use Thomas's recipe. It can be found somewhere on the board. It will help alot. I remember you all in my prayers and thanks for the help. A special thanks to you Thomas for shareing your knowledge.
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