addiction to pain killers

[Jay]

What are the long term affect's of abusing pain killers, i.e. kidney damage, liver damage, etc.? Not only is the loved one I am writing about take more than the prescribed dosage, she also mixes alcohol with them. She will get to the point that she looks and act's drunk. She can barely function. Can you give me some advice on how to show that we are concerned about her and where we can go for help?

[Steph2005]

Hi there, I have been addicted to oxycodone for 4 years. I have been taking anywhere from 240- 340 a month. Anywhere from10-20 a day. I am 24 and am ready to start a family, and grow up!! I am a med student, and am ready to face the facts, I have a wonderful doctor who has really helped me, and I know this will help you ! To tapper off, the right way, tell your doctor the truth! This is hard ! Because you know you love the pills, and dont want to lose that great feeling, but.... it;s worth it, once your completely off, you'll remember it doesnt take pills to get that great feeling back- this feeling in naturaly your happy hie-Okay, if you are taking 15 pills aday ( or if you dont know, figure it out) Start tappering off 1 pill every 5 days, if this becomes really hard, take with your doctor and tell them your body is going through withdraws and you want to do this right, he/she should give you some ativan, so your body doesnt go into shock- once you havr tappered off mostly, and your only taking 2-3 aday, go weekly, instead of every 5 days goto every 7...this is a long process, but you can do it! Please E-mail me if you need help. I am there for those who really want to get off of these pills. Thanks
Stephenie
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[baileybluevelvet]

oh, yea, an inversion table will take care of that restless leg problem in about two seconds if you can go far enough to really pull those leg muscles.

[baileybluevelvet]

Has anyone heard of developing breathing problems, or heart problems, from taking these things for years?  

[Bug1964]

It may help

[thejones]

try suboxins for detox thay work great thay help with the wd's and give you a great energy boost good luck and stick whit it

[lsimms]

I would like to know if you know any over the counter meds that would help me detox.  I already have some valium i can take and some Hylands.. but wasnt there something else you could take?? Please advise. Thanks!