Oxycontin

[valerygale]

I just found out my son, 20 has been using oxycontin for 2years. He takes about 3  80mg. He is now barely functioning and takes them all during the day. We saw a doctor that wants to start him on suboxone. I am ovewrwhelmed and don't know what to do.

[valerygale]

How does the suboxone make you feel? Are you able to feel ok, and do things and go places and sleep and wake up not thinking how you will get through the day? I just don't know what or how much to expect from the suboxone. It sounds as though you are doing fantastic. It may get hard because now its the reality of living day to day with all its ups and downs. Being able to gets through the hard times life dishes us is a real test. Keep your determination and know that you are in such a better place than you were 7 weeks, 5 days ago. My son is just beginning the journey and aren't you glad you have passed that? I have had a crash course now in this world- and you know much more than I do, all I can do is offer my support- and wow 7 weeks, THAT is something to be proud of.

[mcray]

I have made it 7 weeks 5 days as of today. That's some time. I know my mom is so hurt that she cannot help, but she is helping as much as possible. She is helping me with my suboxone appointments and getting help. She has told me anything she can do will be done. We've become closer because of this.

[valerygale]

So glad to hear from you. He decided to start detox at a treatment center close by. He starts Monday and will be there 7 days. He wants to be off for good. I told him about you and he wrote back but then deleted it:( I am hoping he will try again. He was encouraged by a girl that got off heroin/oxy. She told him that day 12 she woke up and could breath and from that day she began to feel better. She has been off for 2yrs. Sounds like you are doing great. The strength it must take to beat this thing is huge. Because I don't think the phyical part is over for a long time- But mentally its a constant battle over what your body craves to feel normal. Each day is a triumph. My other son is into meditation, I wonder if that would help you at this point?? He keeps trying to get me to try it, as I am a worrier. please keep me posted on your progress and i think kyle will try again. I think you need each other. He is working today so maybe tonight or a.m. - thinking about you
and your strength.

[mc79]

Hey Valerie how's your son doing?  Is he hanging in there.  I'm on day 9 or 10...it's funny the first few days are such a whirlwind I don't even remember the day I quit.  Anyhow the cold sweats at night are lessening, and my dreams are not nearly as radical as they were a few nights ago.  The whole physical part is over, and from here on out I think it will be all psychological.

[valerygale]

Did you make it out Mike? I too will do whatever it takes to help my son. I am so glad that my son has finally let me in- but now he needs me to fix it and i don't know how. Do you guys know how special you are and how much we love you? Do you know we feel your pain and agonize over the choices you made and that we are powerless to fix it. Please be strong and proud- and give your mom a hug. valerie

[valerygale]

Thank you for your input- I just received a call from him saying he was in full withdrawal. I don't know what it all means yet. He sounded very afraid and told me he would be ok. When we saw a doctor last tuesday he told my son to stay on the stuff until saturday and then come in monday for the sub. treatment. He said he should feel better and be able to function again. My son wants to do it without substatuting  another drug. The doctor said he probably couldn't. He is very ready and willing to do whatever it takes but he needs to able to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Is it possible to get off and stay off and live again??? It sounds as though you did- I will try to get him to talk to you- thank you - I need to help him and I don't know how- I want to do it so right- but I don't know  what right is.

[mcray]

Mom, I am a 18 year old son who was using oxy. I was around 80 mils a day. I just couldn't stop using if I tried. I told my mom... My mom handled it much better than I could have ever asked her to. She was so supportive, telling me anything that I needed she would get me. If I wanted a counselor, medical help, rehab, whatever I NEEDED, she would provide. This really touched me. My mom and I had been close, but this entire thing brought us closer. Embrace that you son trusts you enough to get you involved, and cares enough to get help. You can come out of this thing with a sober son, and an even tighter relationship.  Hope I helped.
Mike

[mc79]

I'm sorry, I am just sitting here thinking about my experience, and this helps me a little bit.  I don't mean to scare you, it doesn't have to be that bad.  I chose the cold turkey route , that doesn't mean he has to.  But I can't stress the fact that he has to want it enough.  He really has to have a reason to stop.  An awakening, a bankruptcy, an arrest - whatever.  I can only recommend the awakening that I had - it is the least costly.

[mc79]

Hey mom, just to follow up: I am a 29 year old ex-army college student.  I know your son, and I know what he's going through.  Getting off of the amount of oxy's that he's doing is like having a warm comforter ripped away from you if you were sleeping out in the cold for 5 nights in a row; it's no joke.  You know, I compared my experience to some of the most stressful and grueling military exercises I ever went through.  It was probably worse to be honest with you.  If you want to put me in touch with your son I am willing to talk to him.  It's a sad existance, and if there is any chance for a successful, productive and happy life he needs to stop.  It's expensive, and can lead people to commit crimes.  Take this very seriously, and don't hesitate to have an intervention if neccessary.

Marc

[mc79]

your details are a little strange to me since I just came off of using 3 80mg oxy's a day for about 6 monthes.  Good news is your son is young and otherwise healthy like me; the bad news is that for him to stop requires a serious effort that will be undertaken by everyone involved in his life.  I'm on day 8 and I just slept last night for the first time since I stopped.  The first 3 days were an absolute hurricane of emotions, and physical stress - beyond that it was just insomnia.  He can do it if he wants too; it's up to him.  Oxycontin is a powerful animal.  Has he had enough?  Until that point comes he won't stop.  Your only job right now is to have him convinced that he needs to stop.

[coconuts27]

I'm not too familiar with oxy or suboxone, but I take norco, and I hear that suboxone is a good treatment if used correctly. I know it's hard to stop opiates, but you could try tapering if he's willing. It's a little easier than going cold turkey, but takes a lot of dicipline.

[LateAugust]

Mom  I am a new member here  as  you,  beginning the end of day 10 of wathdrawals  of my daughter that is 21. She was   snorting  smoking    aprox 80 mg  a day  for  a little over a year.   If  you  want to chat  please send me a msg.  what is working  (so far) for her  and her  docs  opinions I will   share with you, but  dont  want to cause any issues with others that are detoxing in other ways,   Please keep in mind  here you will get  a lot of opinions   and  all are different,  hard to comprehend in the beginning because  you are emotionally beyond drained  perhaps bankrupt,  I know I was,    but  all the honestly  and input  helps you find   what guides you  for  what is best for your  child  and    trust  me mom,   it  is hell going thru  w/d  with your baby,  but  there is no  other choice   and you  will   be  there  for you son  unconditionally.   These  people  are so nice  honest   and sincere on this post  the best I have visited     take it all in.  plse  msg me if you wish to chat.   My heart is with you.

[valerygale]

Thankkyou for your comment.

[GoingToMakeIt]

Look in the Health Pages near the top right. There is info there on sub. Also go to naatb.org and suboxone.com. There is a wide range of fees so make sure the Dr has rates that are reasonable. We have seen $300 to $over $1000 just for the first visit. Most visits include the sub being given out by the Dr.

[confused456]

I am so sorry. I do not have info. on Suboxone but someone should answer by morning. The forum is slower in the late evenings. I am wishing you all the best.