Two Whole Weeks without Opana (Opiate!)

[cbrenner]

A withdrawal symptom that is uncomfortable to talk about: I was originally on 100 mgs per day of opana and oxycodone and read every word this site had to offer about HOW to do this thing. (LISTEN to these people who have done it. They DO KNOW what they are talking about and offer WISE assistance.) Since I am older, one problem with opiates is that they cause such severe constipation, that some of these folks even had to go to the hospital for help. Although I didn't have to go that far, I did have extreme difficulty/pain with my bowels. So, buying Immodium (something to stop diarrea) was one thing I did not have to do. I thought maybe I had escaped that particular withdrawal symptom. Not so! It was not until about day 8 that I began to experience loose stool. It lasted about 3 days. So, these good people were right again! It does happen, so be prepared.
I have been on nothing more than my 25 mg per day of oxycodone and because of my age and health, I am following good examples of what these experienced people suggest I do. I must say that this arthritis is in a lot worse place than 9 years ago when the doctors first put me on pain relievers. Plus, the last few days has been rainy, notoriously bad for arthritics. One ankle is swollen and painful. My body aches all over most days and I am moving very slowly. Hard to get up and down. However, I will not take an opana for any reason that I can imagine! I just won't! I would very much like more "life" in my body because I have had trouble cooking, cleaning and the normal stuff of my life. So, I can give a million reasons to take the drugs.......but not ONE reason to actually put it in my mouth! Nope! Not gonna happen.
For those of you contemplating getting off anything addictive, DO IT! Don't tell me how your legs ache or you think you can't do it for whatever reason. YOU CAN DO IT! You can. You can. You can. If I can do this, so can you. My life has been falling down around my feet. I'm so broke I can't pay my necessary things. My beloved daughter is terminally ill and it is breaking my heart almost constantly. My husband fell off his alcoholic wagon (sober a couple days now!) and made me miserable. Just about everything one can think about for reasons to stay on drugs (especially since I have legitimate medical reasons) but I knew I had to get off this crap! It had turned on me and I spent most days surrounding my schedule around when I could take more meds! That *****! So what is better now? I TOOK BACK THE POWER IN MY LIFE! It is better than when I quit smoking years ago. The very thought that tobacco and a little piece of paper run my time/money /life was insane. It made me angry. I bought patches and those mints and whatever. It took 6 months of patches and stuff, but I did it. I despise cigarettes and my husband still smokes every day! Ugh! What I am saying is that since I stopped the opana, I have some kind of odd power inside. No one knows but me, yet I have this power. And I don't care what time it is, I can go to church or the grocery or wherever and not worry about taking a blasted pill! Yeah, I am a little slow but if I keep losing some weight, that will get better too! How do I know? I don't. But this I do know, how will I ever know unless I get off drugs? My kidneys, liver, heart, brain and blood have thanked me already! My joints just have to catch up with the remainder of my body! Even though I hurt, I feel better. Makes no sense I know, but trust me, I feel better and so will you! You can do this thing. Read these posts and find the "Thomas Recipe" for help in withdrawing. Blessings!

[Nighthawk61]

Thanks so much for your post. It's incredible what you've done with so many challenges. I'm sorry to hear your daughter is so sick. God bless her, and you and your family for being her support. I hope your husband can stop the with the booze. I know how hard it was for me, but after it was all said and done, i was incredulous as to why i couldn't have quit earlier. Your power speaks to me.

[ricart70]

Awesome job c    Your one tough cookie !!    

[BluCrystal]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!  I know of this power you speak.  It grows in us whenever we live life the way it is meant to be lived: in health, love, joy, gratefulness, and all those other wonderful things life has for us.  Praise God!  Blessings - Blu  

[pj960]

Hi, I am glad I read your post..I start withdrawls tomorrow. I have one more.
I am scheduled to go to dentist Tuesday and it scares me so. I have the option to say I still hurt to get pills...and I HAVE to go..to get stitches out. I have tried to get off these devil pills before and have failed. I am trying to be so strong! Reading what others post..about being clean for a week or more gives me great hope..I pray I can be strong for I know 100% I want off these pills. Vic.Es. Keep up your good work.