CashajenHave made it to day 12 before, but found no difference between day 1 and day 12. So when do you start to feel even half human again?? And not being able to sleep because of the back and leg pain makes the days sooooo long!! Any Advice??
How long does Oxycodone withdrawal - 90mg to 120mg a day for 14 years?? Now on day 2?
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- 3 Apr 2011 by Cashajen
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- pain, sleep disorders, oxycodone, withdrawal, sleep
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Anonymous 3 Apr 2011
Dear Cash, the neurotransmitters in the brain go on vacation when a person takes opiates long enough to become dependent, they have to reboot and be brought back online again in order for them to function normally. The time required varies from person to person and is linked to how long a person has been dependent on them. You can google the Thomas recipe opiate withdrawal and you will find a list of over the counter meds and supplements that help the various wd symptoms. It can take a few weeks for someone who has been on them as long as you have. You have another couple of options, you can ask your doctor to help you by giving you clonidine, and/or methacarbomal, perhaps an antidepressant as well. Often people become depressed when they quit opiates, so the anti d can help with that. Addiction therapy is also a great way to get support, ideas, and help you heal hidden emotional issues that helped trigger the dependence.
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Thank you so much, Patti. I am lucky that I have the time to do this at home with the loving support of my husband and my parents. I really don't want to substitute one drug for another, so I am doing it cold turkey. 14 years of my life have already been wasted, and I don't want to waste any more. I now have a 3 year old daughter, so I want to be there for her. I can handle most of the withdrawals well enough, but not being able to sleep is what's the most difficult for me. When the house is so quiet because everyone is asleep, and I can't watch television or listen to music, or anything... 1 day feels like a week at the moment. I will stick with it though. Thanks again, Patti. It is nice to know I'm not the only one to go through this, and there is light on the other side (whenever I may get there!!). Jen.
Jen, treat the symptoms that you have. And remember, the symptoms, no matter how unpleasant, are all attempts by the body to try and bypass the damaged neurotransmitters and get the brain to release opiate on its own. Even when you are hurting, restless, and sleepless, those are all attempts to heal the brain. The walking really really does help, when you get to a point that you can do it. I am so glad you have the love and support of your family, not everyone is so lucky. Most people say days 1 thru 5 are the worst, hopefully after the 2 week mark, you will be almost normal. Watch for signs of depression, in case you are one of the people like me who got it after quitting opiate. Treat that if it rears it's ugly head. Try and stay busy, and if you are feeling bad, increase your support. It helps. I really do Pray for everyone who is fighting this battle, take care Jen, and let us know how you are. Patti
Patti, I got an e-mail saying you have added another comment, but I can't find it!!!
I found it, Patti!! Thank you so much, and I will let you know how I am going. Day 2 is almost over.
Hi Jen and Patti,
Jen, I did it cold turkey, and a picnic it was not!! But like patti said, you will heal eventually. Try Benadryl if you can't sleep. Or Melatonin, or Sleepy Time Tea (it tastes like puke, but it does work!!) but do not mix all of these things at the same time.
Best wishes to you,
Hi, Patti. Just wanted to let you know how I am going. I am now on Day 4, and still hanging in there. I can't remember the last time I slept, and that is the hardest part. But I have support from ATODS (Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Services) They have been fantastic, and if I have another sleepless night tonight (if I get through the night - that's the hardest part!!), they are going to knock me out at the hospital for a couple hours tomorrow. Thanks, Patti. Jen.
And to Sweetlemon, thank you. See above new commet to Patti. Sorry, I am new to this, and can not quite figure it out yet (especially in my current state)!!!
Jen,
I know exactly how you feel, and there is hope after opiate addiction/dependance!!! I wasted ten years on that crap, don't look back though, look forward. You will feel sooooo much better after a while, but it does take time. Please watch out for symptoms of depression while going cold turkey, it happens to some people. Patti probably warned you of this, yet I felt I should mention it.
Let us know how you are doing? Best of luck,
Day 5 is nearly over!!! Went to the Hospital today so they could knock me out for a few hours (I'd had no sleep for more than 120 hours), but after giving me enough intravenous knock out drug to kill 10 men (Doctor's words), they couldn't believe I was still perfectly alert and not at all drowsy... High tolerence, much!!!
Start of Day 8 today, and still hanging in there. Still in a lot of pain and not sleeping, but not going to give up!!
Day 9 today!! Still had no sleep - it's been more than 200 hours without sleep now. Not giving up, though, I've come too far...
Well, eventually you will sleep, not sure when, can't believe you have been 200 hours without sleep. I don't have internet at home, happened to get it for a few minutes at work.Your should be over the worst part of it by now. Did you try the walking? It helps with the eat/sleep/wake cycles. If you can do it, it will help. I will try to check back later on you. I am saying some prayers you will get a deep soaking sleep.
Thanks, Patti. Doctor gave me a pack of Temazepam yesterday, so I managed about 6 hours of sleep. I'd been 280 hours without sleep!!! But I never came close to giving up, and I am now on Day 12!!! I'm so proud of myself... Thank you for all your support. You've helped me a lot.
Day 15, still no sleep. It's like I'm drunk, I keep falling over!!
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