Oxy withdraws after weening off

[Mrswilson21]

I have been weening down from around 6/10mg oxycodone per day for about two weeks. I have severe back pain which I have had two surgeries for. I never meant to become dependent on the medication but I suppose taking them for 5 years will do it to you whether you wanted it to or not. I am currently down to half a 7.5 once per day around 11 am. I am miserable but trying to hang on. I have been taking a half for two days now and I only have one half left for tomorrow. I have a small child and am nervous to see just how bad things are going to be. So I guess my main question is what to expect from here. I am exhausted and I have been having diarrhea and leg cramps for one and a half weeks. Any response is appreciated. Z

[Hjk77]

Thank you for the encouraging word...please keep in touch with me. I could really use the support of someone who has been in my place.  

[OxyTired]

I was on oxycodone at your dose for three years for severe back pain as well. However, I was scared of surgery, so didn't do that.
It turns out that opiates are not good for long term. We become tolerant and dosage must be increased. They also activate more pain receptors in the brain, making us more capable of feeling pain. (hyperalgesia)
I am six months clean from oxy. The chronic pain is still there, but more tolerable than I would have ever imagined.
You will have some dark hours before you emerge at the other side of the tunnel. My message to you is that keep up the good fight, the reward is real and there for you too!
In just a short while, (days become weeks become months...) you will be free too!
Keep coming back to this forum, there are many loving and caring people here!

[Hjk77]

If you have the means I would definately see a doctor.  It's going to be hard to just stop. I don't have kids but I would think the could take your mind off it a little.  I will pray for you and if you need to talk I am here and will be all night.  Here's a little of my story


I was clean for 3 years, using 4-7 lortab a a day. I relapsed a year ago when I went into the casino industry as a black jack dealer and started using oxy for pain and a better attitude towards my players.  I got clean on  dec 4 this year and have not used in 24 days. I have not been back to work yet but I go back on the first. I a freaking out about it.  I cry all the time too, still!!! Plus I am 40 years old starting all over again. My family does not know about my addiction because they would disown me.  Thank God I have a great husband but he's hard to talk to and he is getting bitter about me not making any money that we need to live. I am so scared to go to an na/aa meeting in fear that someone might know me and tell my family.  Plus I'm scared to drive because my brain is all over the place and I can't focus.  I hate my job but it's the only thing I can do to make a living.  
I can tell you this, today is better than yesterday.  I get anxious in the morning and late at night. Mostly cause I feel all alone at those times cause my husband is either sleeping or working.  But those anxious times are becoming smaller windows of time everyday.  Still freaking out about going back to work on January 1 but I am going to a dr on the 30th to talk.  I had a bunch of anti- depressant drugs but they all made me sick to my stomach, and nausias so I had to stop taking them.  Wondering if anyone out there had the same feeling on cymbalta, trazadone??? It hurt my stomach so bad to take them.  I still have them but I'm scared to take them....it would be really nice to hear back from some of you out there...I feel all alone in this quest and really need some support

[ariley13]

Hi there and welcome! At this point, the dose that you are taking is probably just prolonging your agony. I would just jump off and get the withdrawals over with. It sounds like you are already having some symptoms, so might as well get it over with. We will be here to help you and support you every step of the way. The best advice I can give you for the diarrhea is Imodium. It works wonders. Also be sure to drink lots of water, gatorade, or juice to stay hydrated. Try to stay away from caffeinated drinks. Increasing your potassium and magnesium intake can help with the leg cramps. Hot baths with epsom salt can also help ease the cramps. Another trick that works for me is to put Icy Hot on your legs then wrap them snugly in ace bandages. It helps a lot and you can sleep like that if necessary. Hang in there and please keep posting. We are here for you.