Withdrawl from Oxycotin

[KevinG]

I have been on a different pain killer for the past 7 months due to a knee injury. I started on hydrocodone/apap 7.5/500. After about a month, I stated to the doc that it didn't seem as if the pills were working, so he uped me to 10/650. I stayed on these up until my knee replacement last month, to when he discharged me with Oxycotin. I am now finishing with part of my therapy, and am trying to wein myself from the pain meds.
I've been taken to the ER twice thinking I was having heart attacks, been having shortness of breathe, chest pains, headaches, anxiety attacks, vomiting.
I was diagnosed as starting withdrawl, and prescribed Ativan.
How long should I expect these symptoms to remain, and is there anything other besides putting me on more drugs?
Thanks.

[jennyfla]

Thank you for your post, it really made me smile.  Sex, what is that, i've forgotten!!! lol!  I know that's something my husband is looking forward to getting back :)  It's strange, it was one of the most important things to him, then boom, it was gone completely!!
We're been together for 20-years, and i'm glad that this didn't get the best of us, and we were able to stick with it and get through this together.  There's a long long road ahead, and many hurdles left to cross!
Good luck to you!
Lv Jenny

[J.B. to Brian and Vicky]

I'm so happy to hear that things are getting brighter at last. Don't fret too much about your husband's liver.  He probably had alcohol or drug induced hepatitis(immflamation)which will likely heal during abstinence.

The withdrawals can last a while but having the right state of mind sure helps. I haven't had any Tylox since the 16th of June and my withdrawals have been pretty tolerable.  I have some available but they are too big a hassle(my wife!)to bother with. It's easier for me to ask for sex, LOL!  Any way, I hope that you and your mate can formulate some kind of plan to live healthy and enjoy life again.  It takes a lot of effort but is well worth it!  J.B.

[jennyfla]

Thank you Cindi girl, i know the future is goin got be good, i just have to find my way out of this mess.
Anyone, how long do the withdrawals last again?  How long can i expect to feel out of it?
Waaaaa, i want to get out of the darkness too, i want to join my husband in the real world again!
Lv Jenny

[jennyfla]

Thank you Cindi girl, i know the future is goin got be good, i just have to find my way out of this mess.
Anyone, how long do the withdrawals last again?  How long can i expect to feel out of it?
Waaaaa, i want to get out of the darkness too, i want to join my husband in the real world again!
Lv Jenny

[cindi]

wow,  how wonderful for you and your family.....when we are addicted our whole world seems gray and dim,  I can see the excitement in your words...and I am so very happy for you.....keep the positive attitude..you bring sunshine to this forum  love to all   cin.

[ssfr]

jeez kevin- looks like you are just about over the hump- and getting close to beating that dreaded ole dragon- you  hang in there bud- coz you are doing so much better than a lot of others here- congrats!!