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Withdrawl from Oxycotin
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.
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.
and I mean each and every one of you....I am so very sorry that I have not really been here for you,,,Jenny, Skipper, all of you,,,yiu know how much I love being here for you and helping you all through whatever it is you are going through but now I have to be honest....over the past few days I have honestly considered not posting anymore...why? because I felt I have absolutley nothing to contribute..I have been so very depressed and terrible afraid of life lately..I don;t know it it's the aftermath of dealing with mom's death or the summertime blues ..i have been so afraid that my kids and my husband are going to die...my gramma, my dad and even mmy sisters and brother...to the point where I didn't want them to even go anywhere, and if they did I would panic the whole time they were gone. Then i could not sleep.....I wold lay there and think about myself dying,,then when i did fall asleep i woke up screaming...it took my husband a few minutes to convince me that I was not dead...(I have to continue this cuz everytime i go to post it won't except it so hang on)
Hello Again,
Thanks everyone for answering my post. This is probably one of the hardest thing in my life I have to deal with. It effects so many people around me. I am fortunate that my whole family is supporting me with this addiction. No one has turned their back on me...yet. I went through a detox program in the beggining of April. They used buprenorphine. I think they put nalaxone in it so you don't get high...also it makes you very sick because it pulls the opiate off the receptors in the brain. I was miserable for a couple days. I was in a program where I went Monday, Wed., and Friday. My work got in the way and basically threatened to fire me if I didn't work the morning shift on those days (I told them I was going to physical therapy). They said tht its a managers resposibility to open every morning. I stop going to the program...bad mistake...because I wanted to keep my job. Couple weeks later I got in trouble with my job...so I started using again...then I got fired. I didn't like my job so I guess I'm glad I got fired but I still needed to make money. I want to get back in the program. I also should go to some NA meetings. I guess my problem is that I want to get off the drugs and pretend it never happened. It's like I don't want to think about it and go on with my life. I know I can't do this or I will relapse. The cravings get soooo bad. I feel like sometimes I would saw off my right arm just to get some. I am suprised I have never been caught going from doctor to doctor and pharmacy to pharmacy. When I am off the pills I get bored just sitting around and then I feel like taking some oxycodone. I feel like I have become a pharmacologic experts on managing pain killers. I would never fordge scripts or fill in the refill box because thats too risky...I have heard of too many horror stories of people getting busted. I might go to a NA meeting soon. Thanks again for writing to me. I definately appreciate your support. Anyone feel free to EMAIL me at: ***@****
Thanks Again
Thanks everyone for answering my post. This is probably one of the hardest thing in my life I have to deal with. It effects so many people around me. I am fortunate that my whole family is supporting me with this addiction. No one has turned their back on me...yet. I went through a detox program in the beggining of April. They used buprenorphine. I think they put nalaxone in it so you don't get high...also it makes you very sick because it pulls the opiate off the receptors in the brain. I was miserable for a couple days. I was in a program where I went Monday, Wed., and Friday. My work got in the way and basically threatened to fire me if I didn't work the morning shift on those days (I told them I was going to physical therapy). They said tht its a managers resposibility to open every morning. I stop going to the program...bad mistake...because I wanted to keep my job. Couple weeks later I got in trouble with my job...so I started using again...then I got fired. I didn't like my job so I guess I'm glad I got fired but I still needed to make money. I want to get back in the program. I also should go to some NA meetings. I guess my problem is that I want to get off the drugs and pretend it never happened. It's like I don't want to think about it and go on with my life. I know I can't do this or I will relapse. The cravings get soooo bad. I feel like sometimes I would saw off my right arm just to get some. I am suprised I have never been caught going from doctor to doctor and pharmacy to pharmacy. When I am off the pills I get bored just sitting around and then I feel like taking some oxycodone. I feel like I have become a pharmacologic experts on managing pain killers. I would never fordge scripts or fill in the refill box because thats too risky...I have heard of too many horror stories of people getting busted. I might go to a NA meeting soon. Thanks again for writing to me. I definately appreciate your support. Anyone feel free to EMAIL me at: ***@****
Thanks Again
Welcome, and you hit the jackpot on a good place for support, because these people are the best!!!!!!
Stay close, you won't be sorry.
You're accomplished step 1, you are tired of feeling like this and you want to stop. Pat yourself on the back, because this is a very important step. Now for the hard part... Quitting completely!!!!
Have you ever thought about an outpatient program, counseling? It's hard to beat on your own, and you will need to learn more about addiction, causes, etc. etc. in order to quit and avoid relaspe. I'm not sure how knowledgeable you are, but there's alot to this thing called 'addiction'.
A real good idea would be to get yourself to some NA meetings. A scarey thought, but a great start!
Stay close to this board, you couldn't be with a better bunch of people than right here!!!! You are not alone, we all have a personal struggle very much like yours. Some at different stages then others, and some with a more critical need right now for support, but we are all one in the same!
Good luck, and please come back!
Lv Jenny
Stay close, you won't be sorry.
You're accomplished step 1, you are tired of feeling like this and you want to stop. Pat yourself on the back, because this is a very important step. Now for the hard part... Quitting completely!!!!
Have you ever thought about an outpatient program, counseling? It's hard to beat on your own, and you will need to learn more about addiction, causes, etc. etc. in order to quit and avoid relaspe. I'm not sure how knowledgeable you are, but there's alot to this thing called 'addiction'.
A real good idea would be to get yourself to some NA meetings. A scarey thought, but a great start!
Stay close to this board, you couldn't be with a better bunch of people than right here!!!! You are not alone, we all have a personal struggle very much like yours. Some at different stages then others, and some with a more critical need right now for support, but we are all one in the same!
Good luck, and please come back!
Lv Jenny
Thank you for taking the time to write your very thoughtful and very concerned post, you're a very good friend! :)
First, let me start out by saying that i am so sorry that you are going through this inner turmoil, and i've sensed your extreme pain in your recent posts, and have been very concerned about you... i knew something different was going on with you, just didn't know what exactly, but you've been on my mind.
You are a person who has been through so much in your life, and i will pray that you will find your so deserved peace, and that you will he able to live 'happy' in this world. I really think you can make it, even with all the physical pain, which will get better over time. My heart cries for you, and i want you to know, even through you think it's too much for me right now, that i am here for you to talk to anytime. My email is ***@**** if you ever want to talk further about your struggles... it really does help me in many ways to be able to give people i care about the support that they need so badly right now.
About me... I suppose i'm in a bit of denial, and am having a difficult time letting go, and giving it all up for good. I dragged my feet on putting my foot down with my husband, and telling him that enough was enough, and that it was time for him to get help before it was too late. I never would have been able to live with myself if i had let it go too long, and he had died. It was time, and i had to be stern. I unfortuately, was not quiet ready to give it all up, but i know i must. i don't think we are ever completely ready, but with some counseling, and meetings, i will start to see that this is the only way, and come to accept it.
I can't go to rehab because of the kids, and i have no family closeby, so no relief there. I plan to go to meetings with my husband, and i think that it will all become a reality actually going to a meeting, and i will know that it is time to change!
i know i am running out of time, but i've done things that have amazed people in the past, and i know that i will amaze myself on this one, because this is the biggest fight i have ever had to battle with in my life! I'm going to beat this, mark my words, i'm going to post one day that I AM FREE!!!!!!!
I have to because this is the only way out, i know that staying here in this world will only continue to destroy everything that i had ever hoped for, dreamed of, and have worked so hard for all of my life!!! I can see it slowly leading me down the same path that my husband walked. I had a full 9+ months of sobriety while pregnant, while he continued down the path. Plus, he is much more aggressive with his using, but i see things along this road that are way to familiar, and i want to stop while i can still see them. When it gets too advanced, and you aren't even aware anymore, then look out, it turns into something that destroys very very quickly.
I'm sitting here with chest pains, i think it's an anxiety attack. I'm gonna go lay on the bed with my 8-year old daughter, and watch something silly on tv, and hope that i can get my mind off of this for a little bit.
Thank you for caring and for being here for me, you are a truly wonderful person. I hope and pray that you will be able to get past the demon you are fighting, and start to live again because you are too wonderful to loose!!!!! :)
Stay safe, and be strong, and i will try too! I am holding your cyber hand through this ordeal, and want you to know you are always in my thoughts, along with so many of my special friends on this board.
Even if you are unable to post, i know that you are out there routing us all on as we are for you!!!!!
Stay special!!!!
Lv Jenny
First, let me start out by saying that i am so sorry that you are going through this inner turmoil, and i've sensed your extreme pain in your recent posts, and have been very concerned about you... i knew something different was going on with you, just didn't know what exactly, but you've been on my mind.
You are a person who has been through so much in your life, and i will pray that you will find your so deserved peace, and that you will he able to live 'happy' in this world. I really think you can make it, even with all the physical pain, which will get better over time. My heart cries for you, and i want you to know, even through you think it's too much for me right now, that i am here for you to talk to anytime. My email is ***@**** if you ever want to talk further about your struggles... it really does help me in many ways to be able to give people i care about the support that they need so badly right now.
About me... I suppose i'm in a bit of denial, and am having a difficult time letting go, and giving it all up for good. I dragged my feet on putting my foot down with my husband, and telling him that enough was enough, and that it was time for him to get help before it was too late. I never would have been able to live with myself if i had let it go too long, and he had died. It was time, and i had to be stern. I unfortuately, was not quiet ready to give it all up, but i know i must. i don't think we are ever completely ready, but with some counseling, and meetings, i will start to see that this is the only way, and come to accept it.
I can't go to rehab because of the kids, and i have no family closeby, so no relief there. I plan to go to meetings with my husband, and i think that it will all become a reality actually going to a meeting, and i will know that it is time to change!
i know i am running out of time, but i've done things that have amazed people in the past, and i know that i will amaze myself on this one, because this is the biggest fight i have ever had to battle with in my life! I'm going to beat this, mark my words, i'm going to post one day that I AM FREE!!!!!!!
I have to because this is the only way out, i know that staying here in this world will only continue to destroy everything that i had ever hoped for, dreamed of, and have worked so hard for all of my life!!! I can see it slowly leading me down the same path that my husband walked. I had a full 9+ months of sobriety while pregnant, while he continued down the path. Plus, he is much more aggressive with his using, but i see things along this road that are way to familiar, and i want to stop while i can still see them. When it gets too advanced, and you aren't even aware anymore, then look out, it turns into something that destroys very very quickly.
I'm sitting here with chest pains, i think it's an anxiety attack. I'm gonna go lay on the bed with my 8-year old daughter, and watch something silly on tv, and hope that i can get my mind off of this for a little bit.
Thank you for caring and for being here for me, you are a truly wonderful person. I hope and pray that you will be able to get past the demon you are fighting, and start to live again because you are too wonderful to loose!!!!! :)
Stay safe, and be strong, and i will try too! I am holding your cyber hand through this ordeal, and want you to know you are always in my thoughts, along with so many of my special friends on this board.
Even if you are unable to post, i know that you are out there routing us all on as we are for you!!!!!
Stay special!!!!
Lv Jenny
W.W. it looks like you are making progress! Congrats....I never tried the pillpoppa recipe but i DID use Thomas' L-Tyrosine.B-6 regiment. That worked wonders for me and made kicking so much easier. Now don't get me wrong , easy it was not but it made it tolerable in comparison to the many other times I tried. Stay focused and reach for the light at the end of the tunnel. Believe me it's there.Bless you and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Tyler, same goes for you. You mention that when you go off your friends call and you go hang. How long do you go off for? If you can do this and go hang, look at the reasons you back. At 23 you have a great chance at kicking this before it takes over your life, and take over it WILL if you continue. Just read some of our stories. Some of us have been using well over half of our lives if you want to call them lives. I call it just existing. Being clean for me is real living man. Check out Thomas' recipe for the L-tyrosine method and stick around awhile. We'll be in your corner for the support and for the prayers. May God bless you and keep you in His Light,
Power & Magick 2 U Both,
Peace & Light on Us all,
Wizard
Tyler, same goes for you. You mention that when you go off your friends call and you go hang. How long do you go off for? If you can do this and go hang, look at the reasons you back. At 23 you have a great chance at kicking this before it takes over your life, and take over it WILL if you continue. Just read some of our stories. Some of us have been using well over half of our lives if you want to call them lives. I call it just existing. Being clean for me is real living man. Check out Thomas' recipe for the L-tyrosine method and stick around awhile. We'll be in your corner for the support and for the prayers. May God bless you and keep you in His Light,
Power & Magick 2 U Both,
Peace & Light on Us all,
Wizard
.....Boy, did you come to the right place. Give it some time, and you'll get a wealth of responses. I'm not exactly the right one to answer your questions....eventhough I am on Oxycontin.....LOL My situation is the exact reverse of yours, or used to be.
Meanwhile, it will not be a waste of time, I grant ya, if you start reading the threads..... These people are the best, and full of experience and expertise....not to mention full of compassion....Lets see there is Thomas, JB, Cindi, The wonderul Wizard (LOL), Jennyfla's going through a pretty tough time right now......UH, Milo, skipper, and our newby Witcheywoman, also Bijou, wildcat.....Susanlea....these people are the best, and also Kerry...her daughter has a drug problem.
There you have it: a multitude of experience in various forms and circumstances. Hang in there.
Meanwhile, it will not be a waste of time, I grant ya, if you start reading the threads..... These people are the best, and full of experience and expertise....not to mention full of compassion....Lets see there is Thomas, JB, Cindi, The wonderul Wizard (LOL), Jennyfla's going through a pretty tough time right now......UH, Milo, skipper, and our newby Witcheywoman, also Bijou, wildcat.....Susanlea....these people are the best, and also Kerry...her daughter has a drug problem.
There you have it: a multitude of experience in various forms and circumstances. Hang in there.
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