opiate withdrawal relief

[toliver]

what can i do to ease the PAIN and overall creepy crawling feeling of opiate withdrawals? i am going to attempt to go cold turkey. i have been taking just about any kind of opiate i can get my hands on. my 1st choice: oxycodone, oxycontin, hydrocodone; 2nd choice: morphine. have been regularly taking 140-180 mg. of opiates a day. what can i do for the withdrawls? i am a 48 YO woman and have high blood pressure and have panic attacks if i don't get the opiates into my system on a regular basis. i still have to work; can't take time off work but still need to be able to function.

[sunny8008]

Wow sweetie, IM not sure but, maybe you could take a Fri. off and maybe by Mon. you can get yourself up and go to work. For me I couldn't do anything for about five days. And still felt bad up to 14 days later. You should definitely drink lots of water and juices. Make a lot of b and c vitamins. Lots of hot baths and some Ibuprofen. That was what I did when I went cold turkey 34 days ago. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Keep posting there are lots of people here that have done what you are wanting to do. In the long run you will make it. It will suck real bad but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Heather

[ArlingtonAddict]

I know you can't take time off from work but it sounds like your w/d (esp. with high blood pressure) is not only UNCOMFORTABLE but LIKELY DANGEROUS. I would strongly urge you to go to Detox -- even 48 hours over a weekend. They will keep you comfortable and SAFE.

[gipsee]

Just read your post... seems as though you might need some professional help.

There is no easy way to DETOX...and your symptoms will vary, by usage, age, and length of time you have been using.

Don't mess with DETOX and High Blood Pressure on your own...

Please take this for what it is worth.   Go to your Doctor and get some help.  I know there is a lot he/she can do to help you... and some of us just don't want to go into a Detox Center.  Cloindine is often prescribed for Blood Pressure while detoxing and various other things... but your DR will help you.  They shouldn't ask where or how you got your drugs... just be upfront and straight forward and tell him/her you want out.

Please let me know how you make out.

Gip

[toliver]

i have been taking pain meds since 2001.  been going to a pain clinic. prescribed 90 in the beginning then after 2 months up to 120. this was ok for a bit. the script started lasting 3 weeks. after a couple more months, the 120 lasted me 10-12 days. when that ran out, i would buy some. when i could not find them, i would settle for percs, then a "friend" fronted me a 10mg oxy, then a 20mg, then she was fronting me 40s. one day the 40s weren't available and she showed me how to crush & toot a 20mg oxy. that was the beginning of my hopelessness. i knew i was already in trouble when my script was only lasting under 2 wks. i tried to quit cold turkey before but i ended up in the ER. they put me on some meds to help me stay asleep for a couple days, even then i was feeling the withdrawals. by the 5th day, i could not hold up my body weight, i felt like the gravity was pulling me straight down and felt 5 times heavier and the PAIN was just too damn unbearable! every fiber of me body was screaming in pain. i finally had to go get some morphine (30mg tabs) because i could not bear the madness of the withdrawal stages. i was ok with them for a few days, now i am back up to taking whatever comes my way. i am afraid of not having any for my system. i have such a feeling of sheer HOPELESSNESS and would rather die than to got throug the withdrawals. i tried to contact the detox center here but they always tell me they don't have any beds available. (i live in anchorage, AK)

[applesauce]

GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!!!

[sunny8008]

I must say i agree with everyone go to the Dr.

[MissAngel]

I would say go to the Doctors also.
I came off valium c/t and felt okay for the first few days and then after a week felt really ill and by the second week even worse. I eventually went to the Doctors and he has put me on the taper down method.

Because you have problems with high blood pressure, I would be  talking to your Doctor first as mentioned. I would not be messing around with going c/t when there are other factors involved.

[barbra592]

withdrawils suck ***!  My advice is to ween yourself off the shat.  It won't be fun, trust me but at least it dosen't  feel like the end of the world... This is the third time I have gone through this...having to snort 2 80's a day and attempting to go c/t it is no comparason to going c/t off valium.  Ask the doc for some relif if you feel comfortable.  There is also a methadone clinic you can ask about.

[SaucyTYgeR]

I have been taking oxycontin, percocet, tylenol with codeine, darvocet, anything i can get my hands on. i am now broke and cant buy anymore pils. i am also on probation but have a script from a month ago for vicodin so that will save my *** from going to jail. i know i am gna have withdrawls. i just started a new job and i cant afford to miss work. i already called in todat, and i had to lie to my parents and say my boss called and said not to call in. i am doing all these crazy things. i dont wanna hurt my parents anymore. i just got out of jail about 2 months ago. i did 103 days for violating probation. and now i am back at it. its a vicious cycle. i just wanna curl up in a ball and cry. some one please help.

[Tece279]

I am going thru withdraw right now. I was taking suboxone though ao the symptoms are very few but still enough to be uncomfortable. But Im a big girl and I can handle it. I got myself into this mess now I have to deal with what ive been doing to my body. I dont want to be a pill head anymore. I cant tell you how many times ive been thru withdraw and have even been in rehab twice. my advice to people withdrawing or need to is pray and grin and bear it. It will be worth it once your not a slave to those damn pills anymore! You got to really want it. And really believe in that light at the end of the tunnel. cause it is there. Good luck. God bless!

[GoingToMakeIt]

Glad you found this forum, Welcome! I do hope this time you have a plan for aftercare. NA or counseling helps to get at the reasons you use.
Also this is an old post so repost this. (Top of page, 'Post a Question' button)

[Shay719]

So i am about 17 days away from giving birth and nearly 5 months ago I asked for help to get off of opiates. I was addicted to any kind. I have a severe back injury and that was the immediate cause for the physical addiction. I have been on the Suboxone for the last few days and now going turkey. I am saddened that I was unable to get the help I needed when I asked for it and now I am scared to death I will not be able to go home with my daughter. I have the restless leg, and involuntary leg movements. . . I know its going to get worse before it gets better. Plz pray for me

[DRmeds]

smoke weed seriously it helps or colondine will take the edge off but will put you to sleep very quick

[lovemypillhead]

what are u concerned about?  that  u will test positive for opiates/suboxone at the hospital?  im confused.....

[tryintobeatoxyaddiction]

I went off morphine/oxy/demorol etc. 6 weeks ago.  I have researched tons of info and have talked to 3 different doctors.  There is no easy solution.  It is one of lifes hard lessons.  The most important thing I think is that someone - a doctor or a partner who is understanding and there for you.  I honestly recommend seeing a doctor as you will experience many uncomfortable things and need the comfort to know what you are experiencing.  Clonidine can help, and I highly recommend sleeping meds to assist in falling asleep.  I stayed up for 7 days straight and it was the worst.  RLS, nausea, headache, joint pain, fatigue and anxiety are all going to be present.  some OTC drugs witll help but do not take too much!  You can OD on Acetominiphen if you take too much.  Also some OTC mixing will make your headache or RLS worse.  Hot baths and fruit smoothies are a godsend.  You will not want to eat - your sense of taste will be hightened and will bother you.  But you need vitamin replenishment.  When you are restless, get some excercise - trust me - at least it will pass the time.  Do NOT go to work for 7 days if you can swing it.  You are sick - so dont feel guilty or pressured - pressure will be unbearable and you may relapse.  If you need to take off the minimal time from work then do this - Stop taking meds on Wed eve. Thursday you will still be able to function but take Fri. off - trust me.  Sat and Sun will be awful, but by Mon, some things will start to normalize.  Possibly by Tues. you could swing it but I dont recommend it.  Take as much time off as you can - (2weeks) - you can get a doctors note.  The most important thing - stay strong - this is a test of will and ethics - you can beat this.  At the time you will think you cant possibly take it - but you can.  Just think of all the young innocent lives in cancer wards across the nation suffering.  They dont understand what they are going thru and have months and months of pain to endure.  For you, life will get better, and it will be great.  It will be better than on drugs!!!!  Thousands of us have beaten this and are so happy to be on the other side.  You can too.  Come take our hands.

[tryintobeatoxyaddiction]

Do not screw around!  See a doctor immediately, - NOW

[steveo30]

if that isn't food for thought i don't what is

[pillheadnomo]

I have been abusing pain pills for a couple of years, you know a couple to help me through that double shift, then a couple to just feel normal which led to 120 to 160 Mg a day and to be honest I still didn't feel right. Anyway I am not trying to quit I am quitting. I have quit smoking cigs,pot, drinking no problem but this is much worse. those were habits this is an addiction. I had a hell of a system too in buying, reselling working the doctors. In 2 and a half years I have not ran out once.I am not quitting due to being broke I am fine there I am quitting because I am tired of the vice....( and sick of feeling like s***)  Sneaking behind something to pop one hiding milk of magnesia from my wife so she wouldn't be suspicious ? Now to be honest the only time I feel normal is if I can get some oxycodone. I took 120 Mg on 11/11/08 I cut down to 60mg on 11/12/08  and I am now down to 15 mg a day. I dont know if this is the best way to do it but I cant miss work I am in management and I just cant miss a whole week. To be honest though I have been useless at work this week, some of my coworkers know what I am going through because they helped me get there. I kinda think this method prolongs the pain but it does help you to work.  To everyone trying to quit god help you this is tough and i feel for you deeply and wish you the best.  

[neaclow]

Hypertension is deffo something you don't want to mess around with opiate addiction or not.  Add the WD's to that and you're looking at a potentially serious situation.  You don't want to hurt yourself trying to save yourself!!!!

Relax, make an appointment at a time (if you can) after/before work and explain your situation to your doctor.  

You really, really, really should go see someone.....

Best of luck hon....WD's are no treat but just think...you've been dreading WD that last 3-7 days for years.  Seems silly when you think about it but usually there isn't any logic to our addictified brains!!!!

Best Wishes!!

[pillheadnomo]

I am now pain pill dependant nomo. 12 days without and FINALY feeling better. It has been one hell of a ride. Didn't miss any work either. Good luck to everyone.

[rick412]

clonidine will help you alot with Blood Pressure should be eas for you to get. er may give them to you. it will also help a lil with sleep. do not do the methadone. there's nothing good about methadone

[micheleTX]

way to go pillheadnomo, cute nick too!!!  Hang in there an keep up the good work.  my dee quit working on my laptop so if i type funny, i am sorry lol....:)  God Bless you.

[Dezdon]

140-180mg's cold turkey.......... its not gunna be pretty. The high blood pressure is going to make it worse. Listen to some of the good advice here.Talk to your Dr. first. Your goal is a good one, but try to make it as comfortable as posible, or you WILL relapse during w/d's.
-Dez

[pillheadnomo]

Thank you honey ! I am now taking a good look at the past couple of years and I am disgusted with myself but I have made it. I will never mess with these again, I promise you that. They are a circle of misery ! I am looking forward to a Christmas without dope. I encourage everyone to quit you can make it. Trust me you will think you are dying for 3 or 4 days but you won't. You CAN do it. Happy Holidays !