Still here, Still off meds BUT-

[vshiav]

Ok so I have been off of OXY and fentanly since DEC 13.  Not sure what is wrong with me though.  Yes, I am in constant pain but I am so fatigued and have severe body aches.  There are days I can not lift myself from the chair to go to the bathroom.  No energy, etc. Anyone else go through this?

[vshiav]

Thank you, but at times I do not feel very strong.  I am trying but every day is a challenge.  I think what fueled me was anger at the pain management doctor.  I have not found a good one and not sure I ever want to go to another one again.  This has been a nightmare to go through, and I really do not want to do this to myself again.  We all have issues and I am so happy we can all be honest here and help each other through our pain.

Thank you so much

[shilohpeace]

I am just so proud of you.  truly, my hat is off to you.  to me, what you are going through is the fight of your life and you are doing everything right.  Even if you don't have any energy, just walking around the living room is good enough versus sitting and doing nothing. I wish I had your strength. God bless.

[vshiav]

wow thank you everyone!  I am trying so hard to be well. I hate to let my family see me like this but I look in the mirror and I see pain on my face.

Every minute is a struggle it seems.  I know I don't want to get discouraged but I don't like feeling this way either.
I am drinking protein drinks, taking mega doses of vitmains, epson salt baths but it is so hard to get motivated when you feel like this.

I am not going to another pain management doctor .. the last one ruined me and I just do not have faith in them anymore

Thanks everyone, I really am so happy to have found this forum

[Lilly1955]

For me at 3 months started to feel better and at 4 months a lot better. Hopefully by 6 months this will be over . I kicked methadone, MScontin, OxyContin and Valium. My therapist told me it could take 6 to 18 months cause of the post acute from the valium but at 4 months it's so much better.

[refills]

Not much I could add, although my pcp took blood work and found my counts all out of wack. Low counts will cause fatigue. I've been taking mega vitamins as well. It will take some time for your energy to return. I'm still very stiff with a lot of joint pain. That's just me though. Moving around is your best bet. Just saying but we didn't arrive in this condition and it will take awhile to feel better. Keep plugging.....ike

[gnarly_1]

Hi  I agree with the others  time to force yourself to exorcise  my wife made sure I walked every day  even when the ''energy crash'' was at it worst  it can take a wile to bounce back from this  I was on 150mg of methadone and it took a good 90 days for me  dont get discouraged it does get better slowly  every day is a victory  as your brain heals you will find that your pain will get a lot more manageable  I am in less pain now then when on all the narcotics  I recamend whey protein shakes  it is only 16 bucks for a 2lb can at walmart it will give you the protein for energy and the amino acids to heal your brain  it helped me a lot just keep pushing forward  and congrats on your clean time.......Gnarly

[atthebeach]

Congrats on your clean time.  You are past 30 that is great.
You are healing every minute. It does take a few month to totally detox.
There is definitely rebound pain involved. It will take time to re- evaluate
Your true pain levels. Drinking protein shakes  and eating protein will help build your body back up.
It is best to move around as much as possible. You need to force yourself.
Your natural brain chemistry needs to repopulate. Exercise helps.
Force yourself to walk around the house. Get some sunshine. Even if you have to sit by a window. If you live in the warm weather get outside for a walk and some sunshine.
You are doing awesome. Keep the faith.
You ate healing each moment.
Sending prayers,
Debbie

[vshiav]

Yes, but she didn't really tell me what to expect.  She was not the prescribing doctor though.  I just thought I would feel better by now then worse.  I am literally pushing myself every minute of the day.

SHe ran some blood work, maybe something else is wrong.  Not sure.  How long does it usually take to detox from all of this CRAP??

[dominosarah]

Have you talked with your doctor about this?  I know when i detoxed it took a couple months before i felt better.

[vshiav]

Yes, I am in my 60's.  I am taking mega doses of vitamins.  I jut thought I would be feeling better than worse by this time

[dominosarah]

Congrats on your clean time!!!

You came off some pretty heavy meds so i can see why you might still feel this way.  Am not sure your age but that can come into play also.  Are you taking any supplements?