Restless Legs and Arms

[southernbelle]

How long will the restless legs and arms keep on while going through withdrawals?  UGH!  That's one of the worst parts for me.  Has any body experienced that, too?  If so, what worked for you -- or did you just have to suffer through it?
P.S. -- I love all of you.  We are all special and unique, with so much to offer to the world.  Even though things get crazy and opinions may differ about this thing we call addiction----we are all in this together and need all the support we can get.  This place is great and I am here for any of you.  Anybody that needs anything -- just let me know.  LOVE TO YOU!

[goldie52]

Hello, I am new here.  I was driven here by the need to reach out for help from others who are in recovery.  I have a long sad story, like everyone else here, it matters not what the reasons that have brought me here.  I know everyone has their story.  Suffice it to say that I have been ill for a very long time and now am hopelessly (that's how I feel) addictied to oxycontin and Xanax.  I don't think I can deal with withdrawl.  I have run out of my prescription a couple times in the past and experinced some withdrawl but I always went to my Doctor and had my prescription renewed before it got too bad.  Now I am faced with the realization that I HAVE to get of these drugs or I am going to loose my mind, but I am so afraid.  Afraid that I cannot do it, that I will fail or go crazy or get to a point where I can't handle the withdrawl, especially since it is a very likely circumstance that because of my illness, the oxycontin will be back,that is pretty much a given, I am alergic to just about anything other than opiates,I live in constant pain and  the xanax will be needed, that I can't live with out them.  I am so scared.  You all sound so brave, and I admire the comments I have read here, but I am so afraid.  Please help me understand what cold turkey withdrawl is like, because the program that I am considering is very likely a cold turkey program.  I don't know what else to say except I feel like such a loser, I know I can't live like this much longer.  It isn't fair to my family to not "be there" like I have been for the past few years while I have been battling my illness.  I want to stop the oxycontin and the xanax, but I don't know if I can.  Am I a coward?  I just know I can't go on much longer this way.

goldie 52

[theGolden1]

Hi Everyone .... I am happy to report that I finally got up the nerve to quit tramadol and tommorrow will be 2 weeks without taking this drug. As you have probably guessed .... I was really afraid to just "stop" so I tapered as much as I could then switched to vicodin. I am taking a small dose 2x's a day. This Sunday I will try to stop the vikes ... it is such a pleasure to be off that drug .... you have no idea. It is one part painkiller and 2 parts antidepressant .... takes 3 weeks to clear it after long time use. Anyway ... thank God for everyone here. I would have never learned a thing about all this if it weren't for the fabulous people that hang out here. I feel tired and can't sleep at night .... so I haven't had too much to say lately .... but this has been my dream since last november. If anyone could start an ultram thread at the top I have have some important information to post .... I can never get start a subject here .... take care all you lovely people and never give up .... Goldie

[southernbelle]

is your condition one that "forces" you to be on these meds?  If you need them, then you need them.  Don't be ashamed of needing to take meds.  It's just when you abuse them they become a problem.  Guess you wouldn't consider a program if you weren't abusing.  Take it easy on yourself.  Don't be so hard on yourself.  If you need the meds, take them responsibly.  Man, I hate what society does to us.  You do realize the stigma with these meds we are taking has been given to us by society?  Don't rip yourself apart for taking something you need.  If you don't need it and want to get off it, stick around here and we'll help.  We're all in this together.  Damn, I need to take my own advice (don't be too hard on yourself).
GOOD MORNING ALL!  LOVE AND SUGAR TO YA!

[southernbelle]

THANK YOU!
Good mornig to you!  Hugs and kisses and sugar to all of ya!  Let's get through another day....
Poor ol' Atticus....that makes me so blue. He was something else..seemed like one of the good ones.  Think I'll sit my girls down sometime soon and let them see the movie.
Anyway, y'all have a good day.

[suzieneedshelp]

Wow girl!  I remember when u first came here to get off that Ultram.  I was in active addiction with my d o c and then took ultram to help with withdrawal when i tried to quit my d o c.  I am so proud of you hon!  Peace to your heart!  Love ya...

Goldie 52...So glad you are here!  You came to the right place.  I know i cant take narcotics responsibly.  If i have em around i abuse em cuz i am an addict.  My disease controls my mind.  Do u have insurance?  Can u see an Addictionalogist?...search for one on the web.  A good one understands how to treat chronic pain patients who also have addiction.  If you need the  opiates they show u how to use em responsibly in your life.  It is not a matter of will power!  
Thank God i dont have to ever try to use my will power again to combat this problem.
If anyone wants to e-=mail me plz feel free! ***@****.
Love...and Peace...
Suzie

[remedyz]

The second time I went through withdrawals off lortabs, the RLS lasted about 28 days. The first time it was only about a week or two, and not very bad. I still get it now and then, in fact after a week or so of great sleep, it returned last night. I guess it varies from person to person, but eventually it will go away whether it is a few weeks or a few months. Personally i've found absolutely nothing that helps it go away. I've tried hot showers, banannas, warm milk, various vitamins/minerals, tons of Flexerils, and other non-narcotic sleep aids. Nothing helped me except for time.

-rem