wanting to quit the oxycodone

[jimmydn59]

Have a great desire to finally give up the pain meds after two knee replacements july 08'/,june12'.Problem  is they were so far apart I've been using the oxycodone at 5mg 4-6 timesa day for the last several years.What can I expect in the short term I know have the will power but am a bit worried from all the stories I 've heard.Have ran out a few times for a week or so and gone thru the insomnia and restlessness at night leg spasms and such.Anything that will help me beat this is greatly appericated.Am wanting to get back to work after being on the disabilty for so long.

[jimmydn59]

   Thanks gonna do it

[jimmydn59]

Along with hating the addiction I want to go back to work,Have'nt been able to work since 06' when I tore the he-- out of left knee which caused it to be replaced after a failed attempt at repairing it.Right knee done by the V.A. in 12' and am going for retraining for over the road truck driving and your not able to do any drugs while being in that job  
thanks for the input

[mary577]

I didn't take oxys but I did take loratabs, but just want to say if you want to quit, don't let withdrawal scare you away.   It is nothing that you can't do.  Just make up your mind, get prepared with supplies from the Thomas recipe to help you through, post here for support,   If you can get a few days off from work or whatever, that you can have "the flu" that is good.   It may be uncomfortable but you can hunker down and do it.   I think like Nighthawk said, getting mentally prepared and motivated goes a long way in this battle.  Too, I think people dread withdrawal more than necessary....at least many times they do.   For the amount you are taking, I think you have a good shot at being successful and quitting.  Good luck!

[Nighthawk61]

Sounds to me like you've gone through the crux of withdrawal symptoms already if you've been clean for a week at time. There are sleep aids that are non active, sleepy time tea etc. as I'm also sure there is something that can be done for the restless leg syndrome should these symptoms continue, which in most cases do diminish with time. You haven't mentioned what your specific reasons are for wanted to quit the oxycodone. These reasons will be what motivates you, so you need to do a cons list and use it in your detox.