Oxycontin withrawl relief anyone

[PMOOMMP]

I have been Oxy for almost a year now for treatment of degenerative disk disease. In the begining I was a good boy taking my recomended dosage. As time went on (like everyone else) I began taking more. At the peak of my dependence I was taking appx. 300 mg a day plus a hand full of 15 mg oxycodons for break through. Needles to say I was spining way out of control. I found out the hard way how terrible it is to stop cold turkey. I tried atleast three time by myself without any luck at all. For those of you reading these forums may already know, Oxy is nothing to play around with and I don't need to bore you all with the symtoms(there all ture). I had a wake up call one day when I relized I needed this drug just to feel like a normal human being. Monday I went to my doctor and told him I wanted to be taken off Oxy. He said that he would but he wanted to do so slowly. This just wouldn't work for me knowing myself and how much I needed to take just to feel normal. I knew that I would just start taking more and more again leaving myself where I began. So I made up my mind and told him NO, I did not want any more pills what so ever. The doc percsribed me clonidine(used for high blood preasure) and lunesta to help me sleep. I have to say that without the clonidin I wouldn't be able to function at all. It has deffinatley taken away from the withdrawl hell that we all feel and I would highly recommend everyone try it out. Lets be honest here who can seriously taper down off Oxy? Quiting cold turkey may be the only way any of us can get where we want to be. Reading these forums has touched me and I had to give my two cents in an effort to help someone else get through this terrible nightmare. I have been off Oxy for 5 days now and seem to be getting better. I would like to know if someone could give advice for the insomnia, depression, and the dreaded#2 issue that persists. I wish the best to everyone, and good luck.

[traveladdict]

Great job on making the commitment to start a new life without pills. Day 5 is a turning point the symptoms will subside daily until you feel normal once again. Eat bananas for the #2 problem but that should be getting better soon also. The emotional part will be next stay strong and deep fighting every day.

Travel

[toxictome]

Congrats on 5 days...and welcome to the forum...

look up the Thomas Recipe in the Health Pages(right top of this page)...that will give you some insight on things that will help alleviate symptoms...

YOU CAN DO THIS...heck...YOU ARE DOING THIS!!!! GOOD LUCK!

KEEP POSTING!!

[cathy5841]

way to go on day 5.  that is really good.  my DOC was oxy too, so i know your pain.  the hot baths are great to help you relax a little.  so glad you are regaining control of your life.  at 100+ days clean i can tell you it is worht it.  it can be done and you are doing it.  keep going!  keep us posted.
cathy

[ladyboop]

The drug store have there own brand of anti diarrha meds. they work very well. just drink alot of water..