a little advice/help pleasee

[dreddingthis]

hi everyone.. i have grown slightly addicted to oxycotin for probly about the past 2-3 months.  i somedays would take up to 80mg per day, but for the most part stayed between 30mg and 60mg per day.   i am going to quit cold turkey and im going to keep the mind set that anything is piossibly. i am doing it cold turkey but my only concern is im going to keep going to work as i only, last time i quit, i just forced food into me and went for frequent walks.. i fear the sickness but today i took 20mg in the morning and tomrow im going to face the inevidable.. ill keep you guys posted on how it goes.. but any advice?

[dreddingthis]

well so far im already feeling the low appetite adn shaky tremors and cold sweats.. this is only day 2.. ims ure tomroow morning it will get worse lol.. i usually go to the local concervation area and walk till i feel hungry.. thanks so much for the support.. the sickness is creeping on me slowly.. ill keep you posted with how things are going, im just scared in general, ive tried to quit once before, and gave up.  this time IM DOING IT.

[LeaAnn807]

OOPS...that was....... I had a little giggle!!!  Sorry.  Bad day!

[LeaAnn807]

Hi!  I'm glad you posted, but I have to tell you that I had a little at "slightly addicted to oxycontin!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  I guess I have never been slightly addicted to anything!! : )  I'm kidding you a little.  Sorry.  Back to business....

Yes, advice.  Stay hydrated with gatorade and apple juice.  That will help RLS and cramps too.  Use epsom salts in your bath several times a day if needed.  It helps muscle aches, cramps and chills.  Helped my anxiety too!  Eat bland food.  Take a mag/cal supplement.  Hylands restful legs and leg cramps for the RLS.  Heating pad and advil for pain and aches.

Let us know your symptoms, and we can give you some more ideas!  I'll be cheering for you!!!

  

[pattifan]

Hi, an welcome to the forum,

Firstly you should have a look at the health pages on the top right of your screen. Look at the Thomas recipe and the Amino acid protocol. I know you've been through this before, but these remedies and supplements will take the edge of the withdrawal for you.

Stock up on otc medicines like Paracetamol (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil) for aches and pains, Imodium for diarrhoea and also RLS remedy.  Your healthfood store will sell you 5HTP, and you should get both Valerian and Melatonin to help you sleep.

You will get all the information, help, advice and support that you could ever need, right here on the forum. Post back often, and if you have any questions, ask away. There'll always be someone here who can answer them.

Wishing you the very best of luck.