Roxycodone, oxycodone etc

[boorj08]

I know my question is similar others but I just feel like posting.  I'm new to the board.  I'm 27 years old.  I've had two knee surgeries and 6 sets of kidney stones in the last 5 years.  Last year I broke my cocyxx and was given oxycodone (which I had taken before and didn't ever become physically dependent.)  I am totally addicted to the medication now.  Some months i do just fine on the amount my doc gives me and then other months, like this one, I ran out 6 days early and am going through excruciating pain.  I don't know what to do.  I don't want this stuff to run my life anymore.  My kids have gone to my MIL for the week to visit and I look at this week as the one that I want to detox.  I am a strong woman I know i can handle it.  The hardest part is getting through each day.  The last 5 days I went from taking 15 mg every 4 hours to taking 2.5 every 3 hours or so.  I still feel sweaty, achey, and horrible but it is not as bad as what is to come.  I just ran out of pills....and my prescription refillable until next Wednesday.   Now is the time for me to stop completely.  I know it.  I can lay around and recoop.  Pray for me please.  And I would love any additional suggestions on how to deal with w/d symptoms besides just taking a hot shower and ibuprofen.  I have a muscle relaxer...I guess I could take one of those and just sleep.  What is my best way to go about doing this successfully??  I need this to be over so I can be a happy person again.

[worried878]

cutting off ties like avis said is the only way to stop this neverending cycle..it gets old month after month..this is a very hard thing for people to do/cutting off supply/but when u do it it means u mean business...muscle relaxers, phenergan, imodium, cal/magnesium before bed can all help..read up on the thomas recipe in the health pages..when this kinda stuff starts tho..the running out and stuff..it is time to make a plan..and when u ready..the forum is always here

[starfish1963]

I think you know what you have to do...by the time your refill is ready you will be past the worst part...the choice is yours, stay a slave to a drug or be free from it...you choose...it's not easy but worth it...good luck and keep posting...most people find that after they quit, the pain prior to addiction wasn't that bad...I don't know about your injuries or the extent of the pain associated with it so I don't feel confident to give you the advice you need...only you can decide what's right for you, good luck and God Bless

[avisg]

The first thing I would do if you truly want to quit is call the pharmacy and cancel your refill.As you know the first few days are going to be very rough.Everything you are already doing will help a little.Muscle relaxers an electric blanket that i wrapped snug around my legs .Exercise something everyday even if its just a walk helps so much .Make sure to drink so you don't get dehydrated you can do this we will be here to help.