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.

[waterLilly7]

please to the people who posted on this post recently, create your own post with your own story so that we can help you individually, thanks!

hugs,
Lily

[Ilovemesomejulie]

Personally, days 2-5 were the worst for myself. Once your past the worst physical withdrawals, every day you seem to feel 2 times better then the day before. I'm now on day 11 and my stomach acid and insomnia are the worst of this all now. I'll take it! I took lots of warm baths and went to the ER to get fluids In myself when I felt too horrible. I told the doctors the complete truth about how and why I'm addicted to opiates and demanded they prescribe me meds to help with the symptoms. They seemed for the most part happy to help me kick the pills. Good luck!

[Ilovemesomejulie]

I have been battling a disease for about 4 years called cyclic vomiting syndrome..but for the last year and a half have I known the name to this mysterious disease. Its a horrid curse I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy. Started when I was in LA at age 23. I am now 27. I would go into these week long vomiting and stomach pains beyond level 10. I don't have insurance and it took me 3 of these long torturous vomiting spells originally triggered mainly after drinking alcohol and or eating. So I ended up in the emergency room most of the times I'd have an episode. They started about every 6 months apart and got closer and closer together. The ER would fluid me, potassium bag, and morphine then later had to use delauded on me. It has controlled my life and happiness always being in fear of the next episode. Well about a year and a half ago I discovered I could buy 30mg percocets from a friend and most of the time, avoid the emergency room.. Money saver in my and friends eyes. I became hooked within weeks and realized I couldn't work or act normal without these pills. I took enough for the past year and a half just to hide my embarrassing addiction from my fiancé and family.  I dont have much money to dinkle around with like all these doctors were asking me to do. I did what I could afford and still got no answers. Well about 4 months ago I was diagnosed with colitis.. Doctors believing that what was causing my vomiting syndrome. I took amtibiotics like directed and all seemed well for a few months. I continued taking daily Percocet doses just to not get sick and ended up having another one of those terrifying vomiting episodes. I tried my percocet trick but it wouldnt stop. Ended up calling 911 after 2 days of vomiting even with 8 30mg percocets. This was just 11 days ago. I was released from the hospital after. now refusing opiates and have been to the ER 4 times since quitting percs cold turkey. Hoping this will ultimately be the answer to my prayers. They have prescribed me several types of meds to assist kicking the drug. Everything but opiates of course. I am on day 10 of my detox and I was just in the ER this morning. Been having awful stomach pains and over producing acid constantly. It's so painful and uncomfortable. First week was terrible. Every day after day 7 I seem to be 2 times better then the day before. Todays my birthday! I went to get a massage. Helped quite a bit. I have not slept in over 4 days though. The insomnia kills me the most I think. Most my physical withdrawals seem to be really calming down. Really just want to sleep though. Good luck everyone. I can't wait to be happy again.  I'm 89 pounds and dealing with cvs as well. If I can do it, so can you! :]

[Hernj]

I' was taking 60-120 milligrams a day for 5 years, the girl I love the most knew and it finally came out, Im going on my 48 hour mark as I post this, I feel okay. I am taking a suppliment for energy from gnc called Oxy elite, it's helping with getting through the day, tge anxiety is the absolute worst part, i want one but I refuse, refuse to cave, I will beat this, dig down, push yourself, I got myself in, I'll get myself out, so can all of you.

[phillip28]

Ok I have been taking perc10 for about 1.5 years and was up to 8 a day...I am on day 2 of quitting and this is horrible...any help would be greatly appreciated

[Lmboh]

Im so, scared like lots of you.. Day 2 of no oxycodone ir.. 12 prescribed a day, yea I would almost double that.. Im tired, alone. I guess I felt like it was filling some kind of void.,I can't even see straight. I'm looking in the fridge for glasses to drink from. "when I can drink that is" eating? Yeah not so much.. My husband is saying lets put you in the hospital .. I'm just so scared. I do have real medical conditions, been on the same dose for 3 years.. I feel like I'm slowly dying. I'm so sad that so many of us are going thru this. I guess my question is... Do you think I should go to the hospital? I'm done. I'm praying. For all of us.