Percocet withdrawals, how long do they last?

[sprstar]

I was prescribed percocets (5/325) about 1 1/2 years ago for chronic back pain (scoliosis mainly). I took them as prescribed for a while and then started increasing the dosage until I was taking upwards of 14 a day (I could take 8 per my script).

I decided about a week ago to stop. I tapered down to 8 a day, I guess that's not great but I just can't have them around me without taking them.

I have been without for 36 hours and of course I feel like hell in a hand basket. The longest I've ever gone is about 30 hours.

My question is: How long until I start to feel better? I am off of work for a week (I planned this to coincide with my vacation).
I would have gone into a detox or something but I have no one to take care of my house, etc.

[oksofar47]

Almost 48hrs and I am doing ok, back hurts, bathroom couple of times, but I can still do things. Going to watch a play and mow the lawn later on.

[oksofar47]

It's been almost 48hrs for me, so far so good. Tired a little and bathroom a couple of times. Main thing is that you have to keep your mind busy. I am hoping tomorrow a.m. I will get better, but I only did this to myself. But I will say the lower back pain *****!!!

[chma]

Im 23 yrs old i got addicted when i was19 i had sciatic problems when I was 8 months pregnant the doctor prescribe me 7.5 percosets they made me feel great cuz I could walk the baby was so heavy I couldn't take a step without falling. after I had my son the epadural /messed up my back and I found out I have scoliosi they had to replace the epadural about 3 times. after that they did steroid shot in my spine about 4 times. it obviously didn't work. so they moved me up from 5 milligrams to 10 milligrams 2 15 milligrams then they finally put me on 30 milligrams. I think I've been on 30 milligrams for a year and a half they prescribe me 120 30 milligramz 2 take 3  a day.im dien after nothing for about 2 weeks. all withdrawal symptoms are still here can't sleep sweat constantly throw up no energy and in excrutiating pain I thought about going to the methadone clinic but what from I've heard it is not a good idea. so I was wondering is suboxin a good idea please help and give me advice I'm only 23 I have my whole life ahead of me I don't wanna ruin it and my boyfriend soon to be fiance when I quit this stuff is about to give up on me because I can't quit on my own.. I never in 1,000,000 years thought I would be addicted to something but after having a c section and 2 surgeries on my stomach plus the back pain pretty much put me in hell I dug myself a hole and I need help getting now please help me

[john915]

wow u couldnt have said it any better,im taking 2 to 3  7.5 mg a day  for my shoulder i hurt working out 2 years ago.But it got better after a couple months,but continued to take the perks because of the feeling it gave me they took all my emotinal pain away and helped me socialise because of my depression.,Im relizing im addicted to them from the withdraws i feel when coming down off them.
Iwas depressed before i started taking them but now im severily depressed now  it was a short term fix for my depression.I acually went 4 days without because i ran out it was though but nothing i coundnt handle.. by the fifth day i started to feel better .next day.. got my refill and went back to taking them..Im at the point im not going to the bathroom anymore very constipated.My liver feels sore, little slight pain.I will get off them real soon because they truly will screw up your life.I pray for the people who take alot more than i do ,but you can do it!
This site  woke me up and helped me realise where i was im heading,God Bless

[Ilovemesomejulie]

I know how he feels and you are doing the right thing. I'm at my mother in laws house, she's been taking care of me, away from the world to sulk in my mystery. Don't even have my cell phone on. I was taken to the ER by her. I am 27 years old and told the doctors the complete truth. They would IV me put plenty of fluids in me and give me torridal shot for pain, zofran for nausea, and protonics for my acid problem. Then I would insist they proscribe me meds to help with the withdrawl symptoms. Really felt much better after leaving the hospital. The doctors were happy to hear I was kicking the opiates and willing to help. He's gonna be hurting real bad until day 5 or 6 then it seems every day after that you feel 2 times better then the day before. Start thinking clearly for the first time since before the addiction. I'm now on day 12 and my sore muscles are the worst of the symptoms now. I really hope your family can tough through this! The hardest part is amost over for him. Good luck.

[Ilovemesomejulie]

I'm on day 11 of detoxing from Percocet. I was doing about 5 30 mg a day. Last night I finally got at least 3 hours of sleep. First time sleeping in 4 days at least. I took my daily meds ( prescription strength ib profen, probiotics, prilosec, plus 3 Tylenol). My whole body is crazy sore. I finally kept a meal down for my first time this morning hours after taking meds. I've been dealing with cyclic vomiting syndrome as well as withdrawling. Smoking weed has really helped me the most I think. Luckily I do have a green card so i have full access to the pot. Im thinking more clearely then I have in a long time. Overall today is pretty good! Hang in there guys. If I can do this, anyone can.