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hi everyone i am feeling better .every day it gets better just have to believe and work on it .i have feelings now and sometimes they are good but it also they can be bad .it is hard in a begining and you feel like you never get better but you do. i used to take 400 mg of oxy just to feel normal not even high by the end of the day i go true 1000 mg . its been 16 days now since i used and the longer i get from the last day the better i feel.good luck everyone and you know what they say one day at the time sorry for my english its only my 3 language.:)
How did you quit? I am soooo hooked on oxys right now and any words of advice would be greatly appreciated. I actually take the roxicodone..the little blue pills. I think they are basically the same though. I snort them and I can't stop and my tolerance gets more and more. I want more than anything to quit...believe me., I need help and I don't know how 2 get it.....Help!?!?!
Darius you are a success story! You are just what I was talking about. I would like to share a story as you have...one that says you are struggling, for sure, but you are not giving up!!! Still Sober...music to my ears!! And music to your ears too, right? Give yourself a BIG pat on the back, hug, a big smile to you in the mirror. YOU ARE DOING IT!!!! You make us proud. Hang in there and keep us posted ok>
yes i was taking same pills 30 mg oxycodone or the other name .i started with one like 7 month ago and took them every day until i was taking 14 at the time and not feeling anything .that stuff it is very bad .you have to ask doctors to help with withdrawls because they are very nasty first 10 days but it gets better after .i still feel dizzy but everyday it gets better .one more thing i have been going to the sauna a lot past 3 days and the heat helps a lot
Did you look into Suboxone?? I know we talked about it last week.. and i know taking time off work to detox is hard..
No...I haven't. And I know I should. I just keep giving myself reasons to justify what I do. U are the only person here that actually talks to me and I really thank you. I obtain my pills illegally so all the money i spend I really could afford suboxone. But I told u I don't have ins right? Do I just call a regular doctor? And say what? Im addicted to oxy? What kind of doc do I call?
i did rapid detox is 10000 but i think it was a scam best way its probably you have to go to detox . and i know that pills are very expensive and you will need more and more each day you take them . just ask for help google you area for the detox and go there just end before you spend all your money like i did
Go to suboxone.com type in your zip code in the doc finder.. start calling.. only the docs on that list can prescribe it.. I found a good amount of docs here in Tampa that do it.. when i was reseaching it.. you are just across the bridge. I am sure there are some over there. also go to tampabaydetox.org i found this doc to be very informative and it didn't seem that exspensive.. This one is off of the Veteren's Xpress way in Countryside.. not too far.. I think it was 300 something for the regular detox to start and then 400 a month if you wanted to go on the long term maitenence at that office..
But does that mean I will be hooked on suboxone forever? Isn't that addiction replacing?
You do not have to if you don't want to... some people choose to do it for a few months because it controls cravings.. the doc at tampabaydetox.org does a detox of just a few days to a week and gives you other meds to help the anxiety, cramps, blood pressure.. it sounds good to me..
Ok...im game and I will look that up on my day off,. Thank you girlie...mucho thanks
Look it up and start calling.. it may take a week to get in.. these docs are in demand. they can only treat 100 patients at time..this is some info from tampabaydetox.org
Tampa Bay Detox
DETOXIFICATION PROCEDURE DETAILS
Detox Appointments:
We request that all patients be feeling some withdrawal the day of your 1st visit. If you are using heroin or a prescription narcotic, we ask your last use be 12-16 hours prior to visit. If you are using methadone, we ask your last use be 48 hours prior to visit. We will prescribe medications at your visit to help ease the withdrawal discomfort.
Detox Contract & Agreement
What to expect during your detox:
Buprenex Detox
Day 1: A physical examination will be required. This visit may require an EKG, pregnancy test, or lab work. Consent forms will be given and will be signed. This first visit can only be Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. We request that all patients be feeling withdrawal symptoms.
Days 2&3: We will be monitoring your withdrawal symptoms, blood pressure, and adjust any medications as needed.
All patients need to be working an outpatient recovery program.
Costs of Detox Programs:
Standard Detox (3-day) average $ 475 *Heroin & prescription narcotics
Extended Detox (10-day) average $ 950 *Methadone
Naltrexone Implant $ 375 Lasts 2-3 months
Suboxone Maintenance average $ 400 Monthly
90% of opiate users can be detoxed using the 3 day regiment. Medications are included in the above cost.
Payment: Payment is required prior to dispensing of medications. Only cash and credit cards are accepted. Sorry, no checks. Insurance is not accepted even if the doctor is your primary care physician.
Activities: For the first 24-48 hours after detoxification do not make any important personal or business decisions, or sign legal documents. It is recommended not to drive a car, operate machinery or power tools during the detox program. Rest at home and gradually increase your activities as you have been instructed.
Confidentiality: All of our opiate dependence charts are kept separately from the medical charts. This makes it much less likely for insurance companies, legal entities, employers, and relatives to be able to access your drug use records. Since the drug withdrawal treatment occurs at a family walk in clinic, nobody except the staff would even be aware of the reason for your visits.
Aftercare: Residual withdrawals may persist after the detox: nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches & pains, weakness, restlessness, and insomnia. There will be medications prescribed to help minimize any discomfort associated with these symptoms. Most symptoms will last for 1-2 weeks and then will start to resolve as time goes on. Most patients are able to return to work after one week. We will continue to monitor your recovery and prescribe necessary medications for one month post-detox. At that time, we will release you to the physician that will be providing your medical care.
Tampa Bay Detox
DETOXIFICATION PROCEDURE DETAILS
Detox Appointments:
We request that all patients be feeling some withdrawal the day of your 1st visit. If you are using heroin or a prescription narcotic, we ask your last use be 12-16 hours prior to visit. If you are using methadone, we ask your last use be 48 hours prior to visit. We will prescribe medications at your visit to help ease the withdrawal discomfort.
Detox Contract & Agreement
What to expect during your detox:
Buprenex Detox
Day 1: A physical examination will be required. This visit may require an EKG, pregnancy test, or lab work. Consent forms will be given and will be signed. This first visit can only be Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. We request that all patients be feeling withdrawal symptoms.
Days 2&3: We will be monitoring your withdrawal symptoms, blood pressure, and adjust any medications as needed.
All patients need to be working an outpatient recovery program.
Costs of Detox Programs:
Standard Detox (3-day) average $ 475 *Heroin & prescription narcotics
Extended Detox (10-day) average $ 950 *Methadone
Naltrexone Implant $ 375 Lasts 2-3 months
Suboxone Maintenance average $ 400 Monthly
90% of opiate users can be detoxed using the 3 day regiment. Medications are included in the above cost.
Payment: Payment is required prior to dispensing of medications. Only cash and credit cards are accepted. Sorry, no checks. Insurance is not accepted even if the doctor is your primary care physician.
Activities: For the first 24-48 hours after detoxification do not make any important personal or business decisions, or sign legal documents. It is recommended not to drive a car, operate machinery or power tools during the detox program. Rest at home and gradually increase your activities as you have been instructed.
Confidentiality: All of our opiate dependence charts are kept separately from the medical charts. This makes it much less likely for insurance companies, legal entities, employers, and relatives to be able to access your drug use records. Since the drug withdrawal treatment occurs at a family walk in clinic, nobody except the staff would even be aware of the reason for your visits.
Aftercare: Residual withdrawals may persist after the detox: nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches & pains, weakness, restlessness, and insomnia. There will be medications prescribed to help minimize any discomfort associated with these symptoms. Most symptoms will last for 1-2 weeks and then will start to resolve as time goes on. Most patients are able to return to work after one week. We will continue to monitor your recovery and prescribe necessary medications for one month post-detox. At that time, we will release you to the physician that will be providing your medical care.
Thanks girl...I wish I could print that. is there any way you can email me that last comment on all the detox info because I want to print it out. Do you still have my email?
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