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oxycontin overdose
I need answers!, i swallowed 56 x 10mg oxycontin, 56 x 20mg oxycontin, 84 x 30mg clonazepam, and roughly 60 x 30mg duloxetine, this was on aug 13th 2010.....i'm still here...wtf !....how can my body deal with such a high amount of drugs......my doc seems to think they stuck in my gullet and did not get absorbed........this is an insult to my intelligence !.......can you please provide answers please.
Hi mel,
My brother in law needed a hip replacement, he was only given it reluctantly cos of his age ( 50 )..cos they only last 10 yrs....but when he did get it, it dramatically changed his life.
For alternatve method's, i don't know if ur a smoker,......but if you are, you already know of the benefits of cannabis,...if you don't, then look up SATIVEX.....it's a cannabis you spray into your mouth....ms sufferers swear by it, so maybe it's worth a look.
My brother in law needed a hip replacement, he was only given it reluctantly cos of his age ( 50 )..cos they only last 10 yrs....but when he did get it, it dramatically changed his life.
For alternatve method's, i don't know if ur a smoker,......but if you are, you already know of the benefits of cannabis,...if you don't, then look up SATIVEX.....it's a cannabis you spray into your mouth....ms sufferers swear by it, so maybe it's worth a look.
Believe me, I empathize with your pain. It is 24/7 and really no one understands it unless they have it themselves. I have had 9 operations on my left thumb joint, which was where the worst of my pain was. Since you use your hands for everything, I thought an implant was the way to go. I was wrong.
I am on a lot of medications and very large doses of narcotics, yet the pain still breaks through, and I can't understand how it possibly can. Some days I'm very depressed thinking how will I bear it as it gets worse? I mean, at 48, the pain and function are already so bad. I have four kids to take care of (well, one is off at college now so her not so much, but I miss her help.) Driving hurts my hands, doing laundry, cooking, chopping things for dinner; just about everything. I'm always behind on laundry and I call for take-out way too much.
I'm limping with the hip and the knee but I know I probably need replacement of the hip and other hand, but after the disaster of the other hand, I'm not inclined to do it. Im embarrassed to go to my kids' games as it's so hard getting up and down the bleachers.
I still can't figure out how 1680 mg. didn't kill you. Maybe that was your miracle! Maybe that was God's way of telling you it's not your time. Maybe you have a purpose with the pain ... maybe you're meant to educate others or find some kind of cure yourself. Who knows. Because, seriously, you shouldn't be here after that much medication.
I am trying to get approved for acupuncture. I figure anything is worth a try. I'm also going to start taking glucosamine chondroiton. I know people that swear by it but it can take 3 or 4 months to kick in. I asked my doctor about the glucosamine and he said it does help but that my hands were too far gone for it to help. But I figure maybe it will help in some of the other areas.
I know most people in my life don't understand my pain. They think I look "too good" to be that bad off. (Makeup is a wonderful invention ... it hides a lot.) I'm irritable a lot of the time since I don't sleep much. If I get four hours together, that's a miracle.
I'm going to start looking into alternative methods since modern medicine hasn't been able to help much. The medications take the edge off and sometimes a procedure will bring a little relief for a few weeks. But my pain never gets below a 4 really, and that's on a good day, which is rare.
I am on a lot of medications and very large doses of narcotics, yet the pain still breaks through, and I can't understand how it possibly can. Some days I'm very depressed thinking how will I bear it as it gets worse? I mean, at 48, the pain and function are already so bad. I have four kids to take care of (well, one is off at college now so her not so much, but I miss her help.) Driving hurts my hands, doing laundry, cooking, chopping things for dinner; just about everything. I'm always behind on laundry and I call for take-out way too much.
I'm limping with the hip and the knee but I know I probably need replacement of the hip and other hand, but after the disaster of the other hand, I'm not inclined to do it. Im embarrassed to go to my kids' games as it's so hard getting up and down the bleachers.
I still can't figure out how 1680 mg. didn't kill you. Maybe that was your miracle! Maybe that was God's way of telling you it's not your time. Maybe you have a purpose with the pain ... maybe you're meant to educate others or find some kind of cure yourself. Who knows. Because, seriously, you shouldn't be here after that much medication.
I am trying to get approved for acupuncture. I figure anything is worth a try. I'm also going to start taking glucosamine chondroiton. I know people that swear by it but it can take 3 or 4 months to kick in. I asked my doctor about the glucosamine and he said it does help but that my hands were too far gone for it to help. But I figure maybe it will help in some of the other areas.
I know most people in my life don't understand my pain. They think I look "too good" to be that bad off. (Makeup is a wonderful invention ... it hides a lot.) I'm irritable a lot of the time since I don't sleep much. If I get four hours together, that's a miracle.
I'm going to start looking into alternative methods since modern medicine hasn't been able to help much. The medications take the edge off and sometimes a procedure will bring a little relief for a few weeks. But my pain never gets below a 4 really, and that's on a good day, which is rare.
hi mel, check out THE BONATI INSTITUTE ( florida ). My problem started 2003 but it was put down to wear and tear.....i received my first MRI in 2007 after constantly complaining to my Dr. Then i was dx with ADDD. Iv'e been through all available drugs but nothing works, so every so often they were changed, so i dont think i have built up a tolerance.
I have read online, type in, (how much oxycontin will kill you ) an expert says 120 mg is a lethal dose whether you drink or take any other med's, i swallowed 1680 mg.......ffs! my kidney's or liver should not have coped.
Procedures!......there is'nt going to be any more procedures! this disease is worse than cancer.........at least they get to leave their pain behind.....i could live for another 30-40 yrs maybe! but in constant pain ( i don't think so )......i need a miracle?....lol.
take care
I have read online, type in, (how much oxycontin will kill you ) an expert says 120 mg is a lethal dose whether you drink or take any other med's, i swallowed 1680 mg.......ffs! my kidney's or liver should not have coped.
Procedures!......there is'nt going to be any more procedures! this disease is worse than cancer.........at least they get to leave their pain behind.....i could live for another 30-40 yrs maybe! but in constant pain ( i don't think so )......i need a miracle?....lol.
take care
You mention Florida. Did you see someone in Florida that gave you a different opinion and the doctors there told you to listen to the experts there? What medications have you been on in the past? You must have a large tolerance. What medications have they tried on you? What procedures? We all have days we feel hopeless with this but you have to put that day aside and hope for a better tomorrow.
Hi trudie, doc's have said nothing can help pain ( which is main problem ) i have a less than 5% chance of success in surgery, if it was successful they could save my arms but this would mean MORE! PAIN in my neck........i have'nt even got a catch 22.....this disease is worse than cancer ...at least these people eventually get to leave their pain behind.
On sunday 15th aug in hospital i was told there was nothing wrong with blood pressure and the blood threads came back negative....WTF!....this can't be happening....internal organs all fine.....wow............this means i could live another 30-40 yrs in chronic pain.......i can't let it go on.
Thnx T for making me a friend....they are hard to come by these days....
On sunday 15th aug in hospital i was told there was nothing wrong with blood pressure and the blood threads came back negative....WTF!....this can't be happening....internal organs all fine.....wow............this means i could live another 30-40 yrs in chronic pain.......i can't let it go on.
Thnx T for making me a friend....they are hard to come by these days....
I can't imagine how awful you must feel. Have they tried using nerve blocks to control your pain? If I were in your shoes I'd be going to a hospital and refusing to leave until thye found a way to help me. I so hope that you can find a way to get some relief.
Hi mellie4, iv'e had practically every drug available, but neurosurgeons have told me nothing will stop my pain, i took the overdose because after 7 years of this i have had enough! , i did'nt vomit anything up, this is why i need answers,
n/surgeons told me no one in the world will attempt the op cos it's far to dangerous........so second opinions are not going to happen.
I have been told by nerve specialist that i have severe deterioation in the muscles in my neck, shoulders and arms.....all because the discs in my neck have narrowed and small pieces of bone are jammed in between the nerves and spinal column....and because of this i'm going to lose the use of my arms.
I know you are suffering it as well, but to understand my pain, take your pain and multiply it by 50.......this is why i took all these meds and this is why i seriously need answers.
The worst part is being told by doctors that i should listen to the experts over here ( who can't do anything ) and not the one's in florida......lmfao.....honestly it's a friggin joke.
thank you for replying to my post.
n/surgeons told me no one in the world will attempt the op cos it's far to dangerous........so second opinions are not going to happen.
I have been told by nerve specialist that i have severe deterioation in the muscles in my neck, shoulders and arms.....all because the discs in my neck have narrowed and small pieces of bone are jammed in between the nerves and spinal column....and because of this i'm going to lose the use of my arms.
I know you are suffering it as well, but to understand my pain, take your pain and multiply it by 50.......this is why i took all these meds and this is why i seriously need answers.
The worst part is being told by doctors that i should listen to the experts over here ( who can't do anything ) and not the one's in florida......lmfao.....honestly it's a friggin joke.
thank you for replying to my post.
You're saying you took FIFTY-SIX 10 mg. oxycontin plus FIFTY-SIX 20 mg. oxycontin, EIGHTY-FOUR 30 mg. clonazepam plus SIXTY of another drug??? All at the same time??
What do you usually take for your pain? Is it possible you vomited them up? I don't see how you could possibly have taken even just one of those and been okay.
Chronic pain can make you feel like there's no way out. Do you see a pain management doctor? Have you got second opinions?
I have severe arthritis in a lot of my joints, though at the moment my hands are the worst. I'm on a lot of medications that take the edge off but nothing really does the trick. Even on my very worst day, though, I wouldn't take more than I'm prescribed without talking to my doctor.
Were you trying to kill yourself because of the pain? I don't understand the post. I really am being genuine. I just don't understand anyone taking so much of so many meds at the same time.
I hope you can get yourself some help, both for your chronic pain and for the depression that goes along with it.
What do you usually take for your pain? Is it possible you vomited them up? I don't see how you could possibly have taken even just one of those and been okay.
Chronic pain can make you feel like there's no way out. Do you see a pain management doctor? Have you got second opinions?
I have severe arthritis in a lot of my joints, though at the moment my hands are the worst. I'm on a lot of medications that take the edge off but nothing really does the trick. Even on my very worst day, though, I wouldn't take more than I'm prescribed without talking to my doctor.
Were you trying to kill yourself because of the pain? I don't understand the post. I really am being genuine. I just don't understand anyone taking so much of so many meds at the same time.
I hope you can get yourself some help, both for your chronic pain and for the depression that goes along with it.
thnx Trudie, i hurt so bad because of cervical spine osteoarthritis, this was my reason for overdose, i have been told their is no op available. It's to dangerous.....lol......there are no painkillers available.....lmfao......and i'm losing the use of my arms, i mean......WTF !..........oh and i cant get cannabis on private prescription cos it is so dear over here.....£264....FFS!....for something that lasts less than 2 weeks.......i know i'm whining but chronic pain makes u do that.....i'm just fed up, but thnx 4 ur comment.
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