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What to do about my percoset addiction?
Hi, I started taking ultram for multiple vehicle injuries. Ultram didn't work, they tried Tylenol3, tylenol3 didn't work they tried hydrocodone, that didn't work..so they tried percoset 5/325 6X a day. I got used to that dose now im on 7.5/325 6x a day. The more I NEED them. The more I want them. I am definitely addicted but it is not a good addiction. I get very mean, and emotionless over nothing. I go to physical therapy 3x a week. So it is all legit. BUT I feel like I'm gonna have a hard time getting off these things. Im 23 years old. The dr's also diagnosed my with depression, which I get 450mg's of wellbutrin XL for. Fibromyalgia was diagnosed 6 months ago, I started taking Neurontin 300mg 3X a day. ( I tapered off that one b/c i thought it was making me sicker) The dr. also says I have bi-polar and ordered me geodon..I could only take this for a week and I was a zombie the whole time. I have exhausted ALL options in regards to muscle relaxants..I have tried highest doses of skelaxin, flexeril, zanaflex, "carmazepine"? And they really don't work well.. I stick to the skelaxin. I reel irritated and really need some input here. I can't clean my house. I can't work. I cannot keep anything organized in my head or out.. Has anyone suffered anything similar? How did you deal with it?? Also the "pain management dr.s" are trying to inject steroids into my spine monthly and tell me the physical therapy, and chiropractor aren't going to help.. I feel the opposite way. I see the chiro. every 2 weeks, and PT is amazing. But any help or advice is welcome. p.s. I do have that "addictive" personality and was addicted to alcohol NEVER street drugs. But I had Oxycontin for a year and got hooked when I was 19-20. I'm also on Kolonopin 3x a day for panic attacks. I am currently going to college and am a year away from finishing. I just need some support please.
Hi Elfeater, and Welcome to the forum.
I'm so sorry your wife is being verbally abusive to you and your family. I know what a difficult time this must be for you. To be honest, once people are off of the medication for a period of time, they generally get back to the way they were before they started taking the meds; in your wife's case, the percoset. If it's been a year, I think it's safe to say that the percosets are not the catalyst for her bad behavior.
Is it possible that there is some other drug she is taking to alter her behavior? I know you said she has monthly drug checks, but it's possible that she stops soon enough so that whatever she may be taking does not show up on a drug screen. This is just a guess, of course.
What was her behavior like before she took the percosets? Was she a kind, loving person then? And how did her taking the percosets then change her?
I ask these questions because it may help you divine the truth regarding why she is so different now. There may be other motivators in her life that you're not aware of that is changing her behavior.
Think about the above issues and post back. We're here to help you if we can, and to lend a sympathetic ear.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Sandy :)
BTW - You posted on a rather old thread; you can continue on it since it's relavant to what you're asking about, or you can start your own thread by going to the top of the screen and hitting the "Post a Question" button.
I'm so sorry your wife is being verbally abusive to you and your family. I know what a difficult time this must be for you. To be honest, once people are off of the medication for a period of time, they generally get back to the way they were before they started taking the meds; in your wife's case, the percoset. If it's been a year, I think it's safe to say that the percosets are not the catalyst for her bad behavior.
Is it possible that there is some other drug she is taking to alter her behavior? I know you said she has monthly drug checks, but it's possible that she stops soon enough so that whatever she may be taking does not show up on a drug screen. This is just a guess, of course.
What was her behavior like before she took the percosets? Was she a kind, loving person then? And how did her taking the percosets then change her?
I ask these questions because it may help you divine the truth regarding why she is so different now. There may be other motivators in her life that you're not aware of that is changing her behavior.
Think about the above issues and post back. We're here to help you if we can, and to lend a sympathetic ear.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Sandy :)
BTW - You posted on a rather old thread; you can continue on it since it's relavant to what you're asking about, or you can start your own thread by going to the top of the screen and hitting the "Post a Question" button.
I mainly have a question about percoset, my wife took them regularly for 2 years with 5mg to 10 mg doses. Right now it has been about a year since she was sick, but she is not who she was before. She can be downright ugly to me,the kids, and her parents. She has stated she has no feelings and goes out with her work friends drinking just to feel something. She out of the blue wants a divorce and seems not to care who she hurts. I know she is clean due to her job requiring monthly drug checks. I just need to know can this drug cause this even a year after she stopped taking it.
Thats Great that you want to stop the percoset Kerrie! We can't give out specific tapering schedules here, but there's no magic formula. Just keep taking less and less until you get to a point where you're ready to stop
altoghether. People here have 2 different mindsets about detoxing from opiates and other meds - some just want to jump and go cold turkey and get it overwith. If you're disciplined enough to follow a tapering schedule, it will be less painful, but will take longer. Either way is fine, it's about what works best for you.
I mentioned the Thomas recipe and the Amino acid protocol on the lower right side of your screen. Before you start detoxing, get as many of these items as possible - it will make your withdrawal much easier.
The Klonopin is different altogther - if you want to stop taking that as well, I would wait until you're done with the opiates. And Klonopin MUST be tapered SLOWLY....I would recommend getting a tapering schedule from your doctor for this medication - you can't rush this one. I'm not sure if you want to discontinue this medication or not, but just in case, its important to know you need to detox from it by tapering, because there is a seizure risk associated with a C/T withdrawal from benzo's.
It's important that when you're withdrawaling, that you try to eat when you can - some lose their appetite completely, and more importantly, stay hydrated - Fluids with electrolytes like Gatorade are best.
Good luck to you, and keep posting so we know how you're doing.
It's not going to be fun but it IS doable, and we're here to listen and help you through the process.
Sending you well wishes....
Sandy :)
altoghether. People here have 2 different mindsets about detoxing from opiates and other meds - some just want to jump and go cold turkey and get it overwith. If you're disciplined enough to follow a tapering schedule, it will be less painful, but will take longer. Either way is fine, it's about what works best for you.
I mentioned the Thomas recipe and the Amino acid protocol on the lower right side of your screen. Before you start detoxing, get as many of these items as possible - it will make your withdrawal much easier.
The Klonopin is different altogther - if you want to stop taking that as well, I would wait until you're done with the opiates. And Klonopin MUST be tapered SLOWLY....I would recommend getting a tapering schedule from your doctor for this medication - you can't rush this one. I'm not sure if you want to discontinue this medication or not, but just in case, its important to know you need to detox from it by tapering, because there is a seizure risk associated with a C/T withdrawal from benzo's.
It's important that when you're withdrawaling, that you try to eat when you can - some lose their appetite completely, and more importantly, stay hydrated - Fluids with electrolytes like Gatorade are best.
Good luck to you, and keep posting so we know how you're doing.
It's not going to be fun but it IS doable, and we're here to listen and help you through the process.
Sending you well wishes....
Sandy :)
Sandy, Thank You for your comments. I do want to come off the percoset because lately it has been giving me nausea later in the day.. The wellbutrin made things better I think? The pain is so bad that I am scared to come off them now. I have been getting so angry at people lately..and I am rude to them..that is not like my old self at all. Maybe I could try to gradually take one less a day.
Hello, The bipolar I have always had since a child. But the percoset did seem to make the depression and anxiety worse!
Hi Kerrie,
Just wanted to check in with you and see how you're doing.
Keep us updated so we can help you out!
Well wishes to you...
Sandy
Just wanted to check in with you and see how you're doing.
Keep us updated so we can help you out!
Well wishes to you...
Sandy
Sorry, I also noticed that you were taking Wellbutrin - have you been taking this for a while? And I'm curious if your mood got better or worse after starting the Wellbutrin. Sometimes with SSRI's, it takes several tries before finding the right one, and sometimes it may make your situation worse. It just depends on how you react to them, and other meds could effect how well the Wellbutrin is really working.
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Hi and welcome! I'm sorry about all the pain you're having to deal with. If I understand your post, you're taking percoset, klonopin and skelaxin? Did I miss any?
Percoset is a strong drug in itself, klonopin is an anti anxiety and skelaxin is a muscle relaxer. If you're wanting to stop the medications and stick with physical therapy, I would TAPER off of them one at a time. We can't recommend tapering schedules here, but I would start with the percoset.
Regarding physical therapy - I went to an awesome PT for neck and back pain, and she was so knowledgeable about what was going on with me, after about 4 months my pain was SO much more under control. Don't let any doctor tell you what is best for you if you KNOW that PT works - stick with that.
If you want to taper off of the percoset, it's not fun, but very doable. If you look to the right side of your screen there is the Thomas recipe and the amino acid protocol that has a wealth of information and items that can help you while detoxing. Is this something you want to do?
Well wishes to you, and post back so we know how you're doing, or if you have any more questions. I'm not sure if I covered all of the ones you have :)
Sandy.
Percoset is a strong drug in itself, klonopin is an anti anxiety and skelaxin is a muscle relaxer. If you're wanting to stop the medications and stick with physical therapy, I would TAPER off of them one at a time. We can't recommend tapering schedules here, but I would start with the percoset.
Regarding physical therapy - I went to an awesome PT for neck and back pain, and she was so knowledgeable about what was going on with me, after about 4 months my pain was SO much more under control. Don't let any doctor tell you what is best for you if you KNOW that PT works - stick with that.
If you want to taper off of the percoset, it's not fun, but very doable. If you look to the right side of your screen there is the Thomas recipe and the amino acid protocol that has a wealth of information and items that can help you while detoxing. Is this something you want to do?
Well wishes to you, and post back so we know how you're doing, or if you have any more questions. I'm not sure if I covered all of the ones you have :)
Sandy.
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