Withdrawal from Oxycondn

[bill]

I developed a case of shingles the last of January and was presicribed Hydrocoden 750mg 1-2 tabs every 4-6 hours for the pain.On May 15 I went to a different physician who prescribed Oxycoden 20mg 1X12 hrs. Initially the Oxy made me feel much better & I had more energy.I soon felt a need to take more to get the same effect, so I started taking (2) in the morning and (1) in the evening. On a subsequent visit he assured me that with a body weight of 290# there was no problem taking (2) 20mg in the morning and (1) in the evening.I have been taking pain killers for over 6 months and am convinced that I am addicted. I do not need them for pain but I take them to maintain a certain feeling.I quit taking the Oxy 48 hrs ago and have experienced chills, hot flashs, nausea, a runny nose, sneezing, and I feel terrible.I still do not have any physical pain except that associated with withdrawal.My question is will 200 mg Ibuprofen help my withdrawal (especially sleeping) or should I just continue suffering until my body has cleansed itself of the Oxy addiction?

[Bob K]

Sean I know the feeling of wanting to reclaim your life. I was addicted to pain meds for about ten years. I finally decided to quit when oxycontin kicked my ass. Your level of use 20 to 40 mg almost certainly would climb if you continue to use. As you probably know the most physical part of your withdrawl is almost over. I found that I had a lot of fatigue muscle aches and sleepless nights for about three weeks. The good news is that today is 32 days for me and Im actually starting to feel great again. The same will happen for you but some time must pass. good luck Bob K

[Sean]

It is so refreshing to know that there is a place to go to get feedback on what has become an existance i no longer want to pursue.  I started dabbling with pain killers about 5 years ago, and within the last year or so it had become an everyday event.  I decided that last saturday nite was the last for me and im now on day 3 without oxy.  Sunday nite was horrible, sweating, nausea, and sleeplessness.  Last nite i managed to get a few hours of sleep with the help of some over the counter sleep med.  Today im feeling woozy but it has definitely gotten better.  At the time i stopped i was up to 20-40 mg per day.  I'm curious that at this dosage the withdrawl will not be as severe as some of the others who posted at higher dosages.  And i also wonder at this lower dosage whether i might be able to get thru this without professional help.  I realize i have to make real life changes and that i cant be around certain people anymore.  I'm so proud of all of you that are doing the right thing.  I'm ready to reclaim my life.  Thanks for the support.

[capri]

To everyone on this site--Thank you all for your openess and honesty.  That,along with acceptance and surrender is the first step in your recovery. I've been in the "rooms" for 10 yrs after using for 23 yrs. The last 15 yrs was being additicted to pain meds. I went through a wonderful in-patient program in Miami and even though they detoxed me there (10 days), it still took a good 3-4 months before I felt normal. Remember, for every yr. you use, it takes approx. that amount in months for the body to feel good. The reason- opiates get into the bone marrow @ is released slowly. For those trying to detox alone-DON'T. I still went through the sleepless nights, leg pains, headaches, etc. Good news- I was able to put together 5yrs clean. Bad news-relapsed on those stupid pills after having surgery. Did everything the program tells u to do but once u put those drugs in your system, you're screwed. Went thru detox and out-patient and the"rooms" again-5 yrs again- 3 months ago I had 2 terrible accidents and the hospital and Dr. put me on Oxy and Oxy IR-never even heard of these before. I am so afraid and I know the cycle of active addiction is starting-isolation,depression,etc.Sorry for taking up so much space but I stopped talking to all my friends(drugs do that to you). All I want to say is after stopping-DON'T TAKE THAT FIRST DRUG AGAIN!.U start where u left off only worse.(with I could take my own advise) P.S.-to the lady who wrote no one knew-she was a professional- same here-guess what-addiction is a disease and does not discriminate. I hope I can be as brave as all of you and own up to this before it kills me, even though I'm in alot of physical pain. Would like to hear from anyone in recovery who has had to use pain meds.- please help!

[Bob K]

Bill K seems like we quit about the same time Bill. Tomorrow will be 12 days for me. I cant see myself ever getting back on that ride again. I learned how to quit on this forum. This is my first computer. Ive only had it about 4 months. One night I typed in the word oxycontin and I wound up here. This thing paid for itself almost right away. I will do my best not to undue that. Im glad for you Bill, and I hope Mick is ok on day four. Bob K

[Bill K to Bob k]

Glad to hear you are doing so well Bob. Its been almost two weeks since I quit OXY. I am doing better everyday. I still am having some problems sleeping and getting my energy back but every day seems to be a little better.I do not have any cravings,which is good.This experience will probably effect my outlook about taking any type of pain medications in the future.Mick I hope you make contact with the Dr. and get some help.

[Bob K]

Mick I did call and make an appointment. They were very nice professional people with a very nice detox center.Three days is great man see if you can get four. Mick all I can tell you is I know how bad it hurts and how san and tired and everything but it seems like its going away for me. ie I think about it less everyday. Wouldnt it be great if you could go all the way? GOOD LUCK BOB k