Methadone withdraws, need help

[sctb217]

I am detoxing after 2 years of being on methadone.  My doctor gave me catapres patches but they make me feel really weird and zombie like, so I can't take it and go to work and watch my baby...I need some advice on what else I can take as far as OTC's to get rid of these stomach cramps.  I feel like I'm going crazy.  This doctor won't give me anything else..

[Penelope14]

I agree with lucyred68, a little more info would be helpful, I can tell you that the last two people I,ve seen & known to come off methadone did it with sheer determination & took it slow, they didnt come off of it till they were on 1mg, & the one out of the two, took almost 1 1/2 years, & she says that finally now, {last week}, she feels like she is almost her old self again, she claims that for about 14-16 days she felt weak & a bit anxious but other then that she did really good, shes my inspiration as I to am tapering off, Im at 12 & hopefully by the end of March I to shall be off this ****! Good Luck, I know how awful it can feel to be a mom & withdrawal, but you know what? We as mothers always no matter how awful we feel we keep on doing & going for our kids, I guess thats what being a good moms all about?  Take Care of yourself, & dont give up!  As your day will soon come when you can look back at this & think, you made it! you did it!

[lucyred68]

are you tapering or going it cold?  how much methadone were you taking?  do you have someone who can help you take care of the baby/ and do you have some sick leave coming?  i would need to know the answers to all of these before i can give you much help.

[Dmom55]

Hi there...

Did you try to look anything up online?  When ever I want to know anything, what meds or OTC's work best for what's ailing me that's what I do.  Have you tried any OTC's for the cramps yet?  Maybe you could ask a pharmacist and they could advise you?

Also, keep reading what others commented about who were on methadone and you will find out what helped them. I'm sorry I don't know much about this drug.

I know how it is with some doctors, they don't want to help much or try anything new.

Good luck and don't give up!!
Dmom55