Why don't I feel better yet??

[katmandu516]

Day 26 off of ct wds of opioids, tramadol and vicodin, and I feel like death. Not getting any better. Just eating too much. I'm doing well in the gaining weight dept. which I don't want to do. But waking up with massive headaches. Just taking Tylenol pm at night. How long is this going to take? I am so done with feeling sick and hungry and tired.

[tooter212]

Kat I can't give you any answers just support. I going through the pain thing big time. God Bless

[katmandu516]

Thank you Spidey and all others that posted for me. I really appreciate the support and help. I know I need to do certain things that I haven't, such as drink water, because I hate water. Guess I'm gonna have to force myself. I have a Centrum multi-vitamin for women, is that good? I have a question. What is a stim? I was living on cigarettes and coffee. I love my coffee. Can't give that up yet or the cigs. But my stomach and senses of smell and taste are off the hook. Everything bothers me. I keep thinking about all the bad things I have done in my life. S_cks man...But I will be more patient with myself. Like someone said, it took me years to take all those pills and it will take time to get it out of my system...I did it to myself, and I have to heal myself now. A terribly lonely road to go down isn't it? Thanks again everyone for sharing...Kat

[katmandu516]

I just wrote you back, and then pressed something and deleted everything. But as for your question, was on oxi's, trams, and vics, on and off for about 3 years. I have a bad back. Spinal stenosis, sciatica, bulging disks, carpel tunnel in my right hand. So I started taking the meds the pain Dr. gave me. But having a terribly addictive personality, just got addicted to feeling no pain anywhere. And I started to change, all I cared about was the pills and nothing else. So ashamed of many bridges I burned on the way here. Today marks 27 days ago, I flushed everything I had. And here I am, feeling awful every day. So I guess it takes more "time" huh? Well, thank you so much for your support and help. God Bless you! Kat

[katmandu516]

Thanks clean...I appreciate your answer. I have been taking oxi's, trams, and vics for nearly 3 years because I got spinal stenosis and sciatica in my back. I lost my good job, with good insurance, and now am at the mercy of Medicaid clinics. I also have 4 bulging discs in my back. Don't ask where all this sickness came from, because I have no idea. I guess just from working like a dog for many years, plus high impact aerobics after work 5 days a week. I just don't know. What I do know is that I alienated my family, almost lost my husband and so I flushed everything 27 days ago. Hot and cold flashes constantly. I am very depressed, but have been on depression and anxiety meds for many years. My prescribing Dr. now will not increase any of those meds since stopping the pain meds. I am taking Ibuprofen for my pain, but the back Dr. wants me to start getting injections in my back, she said I need them.

[spider6]

awwww, It s*cks that you're still feeling so crappy still.  Everyone gave such wonderful post advice I really can't add anything but my intentional support!  Kat, it gets better.......the headaches I relate.....here are some "remedies" , try drinking a full glass of water before bed and as soon as you get up...........try keeping your tongue to the roof of your mouth for as long as you can.........try pinching the skin between your thumb and your forefinger........try sitting on a flat surface with legs extended and pull towards you on your big toe......and this is my fav.......think of the headache and ask yourself these questions....1, what color would it be if it had a color?  2, what would it smell like if it had a smell?  3, what would it sound like if it made a noise?  4, what would it feel like if it had texture?  what would it taste like if it had flavor?  crazy, but this one works for me.

....the water thing....you should be drinking 8 glasses at least a day anyway, that really should help with the headaches.

good luck girl.
hugs.

[OpenMind24hours]

Just relating here; when I quit opiates it was an energy let down for awhile. That stuff gave me loads of energy. Running under my own steam was normal, but I felt kind of slowed down in comparison to buzzing around on opiates. It took me some time to get used to the new feelingly being drug free. Just know that it DOES get better by the day. Every day you don't use is a day closer to feeling good and healthy with some really good recovery going on.

[OP8fool]

Hey Katman
I know how you feel.  I felt this way on my first go-round with getting off of opiates.  (Norcs,Trams,Vics and Subs)
It seemed to go so slowly for me on my first attempt because I was not helping it along.  I was simply "waiting" for it to get better and it took so much longer than I anticipated.

The final go-round I figured I would listen to those before me.  I ate right... I exercised as much as possible each day (not too late in the evening though as sleep is hard enough) I sat in a sauna each day and sweat like crazy, I juiced, I got as much sun as I possibly could (even tanning booths help) but the key is getting it OUT of you!    Exercise, sweat like crazy...lots of sun...juice if you can and eat right.    I guess what I am saying is.... Don't wait for it to come to you.  Go and get it!  The sooner YOU clean out your body the faster you will feel better.   I am saying this out of pure support for your position.  I feel for you and that is why I push a bit.   You are on day 26! so BRAVO!  Be proud!  You are doing great!  Just trying to help okay?

Opiate fool

[VICourageous]

I agree with the Above. Time is the greatest Healer regarding detox. Patience is a must or we can fall down..Och!! You came off of a cocktail of drugs like I did and others..Every drug can hit different areas of the Brain, which in turn affects the nervous system too, therefore it does take time for this to adjust back from the removal of the stims..The Trams are very synthetic just like Methadone and they do not like to let go..Also coming off of trams too is like 2 drug in one..So just add one more to your cocktail and this is going to take some time to balance back. Just keep doing all the vit/min, etc, etc., that we have mentioned..Just do not add any more meds to that Head right now..
Bless

[zerokewl123]

Just wanted to add the trams are a beast and take alot of time more time then hydros trams are a two part drug one pain med and two antidepessant just imagine jumping both drugs at the same time... just so info to think about. Hope you feel better soon.

[Kbusymom]

Great advice and I love the scale analogy.  I think as addicts, we are lacking in patience; we want everything now.  At least I do.  

[Goblin666]

The Benadryl in Tylenol PM can certainly make you feel sluggish during the day.  Exercise, vitamins and supplements, try some L-tyrosine out if you haven't yet.  This time around it has greatly improved my mood and energy and helping me to be more successful.  Trams are sooo hard to get off of...  Drinking a lot of water too. Stay hydrated for sure!

You are doing great.

[katmandu516]

Thanks Bear...
Just real tired of never feeling good anymore. It's just not me. I'm like a mean vegetable.

[BearsFan1966]

I am so sorry you are not feeling well! Try taking magnisium at night for the headaches. As far as how long this takes we are all different even at 77 days I have a hard time with energy and motivation! Time and I so hate that word, is all we need! I hope you are feeling better soon! xoxo