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Restless Legs and Arms
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!
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!
Hi! I think there's great advice here, too, and I wanted to keep some of it. I've been copying and pasting some of it into Word documents. That's cuz I'm lazy. Just highlight it etc. It comes out a little funny with a lot of spaces in the text, but that can be fixed if u want to take the time. It's easier than dragging out a notebook and scribbling in it in my unreadable handwriting.
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I too remember you well. I remember your nickname, SouthernBelle. and at that time, I had begun reading here. Yours were among the first posts I remember well. I followed them closely because you were considering quitting, and I had Just started thinking about trying to quit also. The last time I remember your posting was right before you were to go on a road trip (in Feb?) for work. I am glad you are back with stellar results. I had wondered how you were.
I finally did "quit" and so far, so good. I am not sure, like Jerri, that I had what is known as classic RLS, but my knees had enormously deep-deep aches, and that alone kept me awake and achy all night, every night. I was able to soak in the bath during the day, but at night I had to use heating pads (and baby powder) in order to keep my family from waking. I felt I had been selfish enough with my habit, so I tried to be considerate when I worked on kicking it. It was at that time that I remember Thomas03 said that the term "kicking it" had come from RLS. I recently read that again (here?), and it does make sense.
The best day for me in my mental outlook, recovery, and optimism was Day 5. I was euphoric, energetic and also got some sleep. After, and since Day 5, I have had achy knees (some) and cravings, but I hope to not repeat the initial Hell. I still continue the THhomas Recipe and regular exercise. If I do succumb to using, I hope I am able to do as you, Mystere, and get right back with it, and Stop. I hope you guys have a pleasant time in the Gulf and that "out of sight is out of mind" (with Hydro Desires)
Welcome back, SBelle, and all who struggle daily. It was good to see yr hello, Peaz but distressing to read of marital blahs. Marriage is a lot like battling drugs. I feel like (know that) I don't do my part in my relationship and have vowed to work harder. If I worked as hard on my marriage as I had worked to keep myself with a supply of pills, well.... enough said.
The puppy is vvvvv sick today, lethargic and diarrhea (sp) I took it upon myself to give her 4 Imodium AD (maximim allowed, accoring to the pkg. directions, the kids' dosage). I had fed the puppy table scraps Weds. night, but this sickness started early yesterday (Thurs.) AM. I limited her to small amounts of Puppy Chow, which she barely touched. I am worried about her, and tho this may be a people drug forum, I would appreciate any drugs/treatments for a lethargic dog with the runs. It is sad when someone, even an animal, can't communicate "what hurts"
Happy Father's Day to the fathers and happy weekend to all. Bmac, hope your day went well. Reading between the lines, it sounded like you had a doctor's visit that may have hurt? I hope you had no shots. I hate shots as much as a dentist. Zzzzz (drill)
-r-w-c
I finally did "quit" and so far, so good. I am not sure, like Jerri, that I had what is known as classic RLS, but my knees had enormously deep-deep aches, and that alone kept me awake and achy all night, every night. I was able to soak in the bath during the day, but at night I had to use heating pads (and baby powder) in order to keep my family from waking. I felt I had been selfish enough with my habit, so I tried to be considerate when I worked on kicking it. It was at that time that I remember Thomas03 said that the term "kicking it" had come from RLS. I recently read that again (here?), and it does make sense.
The best day for me in my mental outlook, recovery, and optimism was Day 5. I was euphoric, energetic and also got some sleep. After, and since Day 5, I have had achy knees (some) and cravings, but I hope to not repeat the initial Hell. I still continue the THhomas Recipe and regular exercise. If I do succumb to using, I hope I am able to do as you, Mystere, and get right back with it, and Stop. I hope you guys have a pleasant time in the Gulf and that "out of sight is out of mind" (with Hydro Desires)
Welcome back, SBelle, and all who struggle daily. It was good to see yr hello, Peaz but distressing to read of marital blahs. Marriage is a lot like battling drugs. I feel like (know that) I don't do my part in my relationship and have vowed to work harder. If I worked as hard on my marriage as I had worked to keep myself with a supply of pills, well.... enough said.
The puppy is vvvvv sick today, lethargic and diarrhea (sp) I took it upon myself to give her 4 Imodium AD (maximim allowed, accoring to the pkg. directions, the kids' dosage). I had fed the puppy table scraps Weds. night, but this sickness started early yesterday (Thurs.) AM. I limited her to small amounts of Puppy Chow, which she barely touched. I am worried about her, and tho this may be a people drug forum, I would appreciate any drugs/treatments for a lethargic dog with the runs. It is sad when someone, even an animal, can't communicate "what hurts"
Happy Father's Day to the fathers and happy weekend to all. Bmac, hope your day went well. Reading between the lines, it sounded like you had a doctor's visit that may have hurt? I hope you had no shots. I hate shots as much as a dentist. Zzzzz (drill)
-r-w-c
Since this was the only forum I could enter a comment-- here goes!
Restless Legs and arms come with withdrawal from Oxycontin as well as a host of other "wonderful" things (depression, anxiety,etc.!)
well, I read a post by some guy that was up to 400 mgs a day! So was I, for two years! Doctors will tell you to "taper down" NOPE! that doesn't really cut it (unless you're prepared for a LONG haul of horrible side effects! What I did find out is that when you go to a detox center, they generally use Methadone. So, I got my hands on some Methadone, and I will tell you that the detox went VERY well!
I didn'tr suffer those horrible agonies that come with withdrawing from Oxycontin (Uncontrollable leg movements, and pain in your legs)
I used the Methadone in decreasing doses day by day over the period of a week. One must be carefull doing this, because Methadone is also addictive, so you only have a week of use before you end up with another problem! Doctors would HATE to see this advice on such a forum, but they don't tell you this either! I found out by calling a detox hospital and asking what they use! I have a ways to go, as Oxycontin can take weeks before you're back to you're "old self" but I'm not in agony either! The tiredness I can handle, and depression is workable! I'm just glad to be free of that drug! I did 15 yrs of heroin, and detoxing from that was a cake walk next to this! I sure hope this helps somebody!
Restless Legs and arms come with withdrawal from Oxycontin as well as a host of other "wonderful" things (depression, anxiety,etc.!)
well, I read a post by some guy that was up to 400 mgs a day! So was I, for two years! Doctors will tell you to "taper down" NOPE! that doesn't really cut it (unless you're prepared for a LONG haul of horrible side effects! What I did find out is that when you go to a detox center, they generally use Methadone. So, I got my hands on some Methadone, and I will tell you that the detox went VERY well!
I didn'tr suffer those horrible agonies that come with withdrawing from Oxycontin (Uncontrollable leg movements, and pain in your legs)
I used the Methadone in decreasing doses day by day over the period of a week. One must be carefull doing this, because Methadone is also addictive, so you only have a week of use before you end up with another problem! Doctors would HATE to see this advice on such a forum, but they don't tell you this either! I found out by calling a detox hospital and asking what they use! I have a ways to go, as Oxycontin can take weeks before you're back to you're "old self" but I'm not in agony either! The tiredness I can handle, and depression is workable! I'm just glad to be free of that drug! I did 15 yrs of heroin, and detoxing from that was a cake walk next to this! I sure hope this helps somebody!
And believe me a call to Alabama is just what the Doctor ordered, right Doc? LOL Oh, I kill myself sometimes! Bill
Thanx Chezz!
Thanx Chezz!
Lisabet/Hippee,
That goes for you guys too. I don't know what I would do if some of you guys/gals didn't post for a while(besides get worried of course).
Thats what this place reminds me of is a little family. When someone goes missing for a while, we gotta send Peaz after em'!
Like Bmac said, we have made some lifelong connections on here for some of us.
My wife thought it was funny the 1st time I called someone from on here. She was from Florida. When we got the phone bill she said who is this, I said so-so from Med-help. She said oh-boooyyyyyyyyy.
Its just the way this place works..........
At least she won't be suprised when she sees an Alabama # on their from the Bmacster!
Chezz
That goes for you guys too. I don't know what I would do if some of you guys/gals didn't post for a while(besides get worried of course).
Thats what this place reminds me of is a little family. When someone goes missing for a while, we gotta send Peaz after em'!
Like Bmac said, we have made some lifelong connections on here for some of us.
My wife thought it was funny the 1st time I called someone from on here. She was from Florida. When we got the phone bill she said who is this, I said so-so from Med-help. She said oh-boooyyyyyyyyy.
Its just the way this place works..........
At least she won't be suprised when she sees an Alabama # on their from the Bmacster!
Chezz
God knows Id like to BE clean. Some people have all the luck! LOL
iT IS GOOD TO BE LOVED! Bmac
iT IS GOOD TO BE LOVED! Bmac
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