... trailer and messed my wrist up pretty bad. I have been on 5/325 percocet since the accident. I was going through 40 percocet a week. I got ahold of some vicodine, and tramadol and took these also so that I could make my percocet last until next refill. I new deep inside that I was becoming physically dependant. I should have told my doctor. I kept telling myself that the accident didn't happen that long ago, and I am still in alot of pain.
Well addiction took over just that quick.
I ordered Roxicodone online twice. I even bought 1 - 40 mg. Opana. The Roxi ' s were 30 mg. Both times the pills were gone in 2 day. The first order was 10 - 30 mg. Roxicodone, and the second order was for 14 Roxicodone and the 1 - Opana. They were all crushed and went up my nose. Now I just want off of the opiates. I don't want to be put in a detox. I did that about 8 years ago (twice in 6 months) for Benzodiazapam addiction. I think I can ween down with tramadol. I need to tell my doctor the truth, but I fear being put into detox. It was hell.
I can't loose my job. My dispatcher keeps pushing to get me into the truck. I went to the president of my company and told him I was dependant on my meds and I need to ween off of the narcotics before I can legally drive truck. This sucks, and I know ordering stronger meds online really did me in. Plus the vicodine, and tramadol I aqurired from friends. I tried to stop cold turkey yesterday, but couldn't do it. I am taking the minimum dose to keep from getting dope sick. I see my surgeon tomorrow. What do I say? I am scared and all alone in this battle with opiate addiction. I can deal with the pain, I just want back my brain. My dreams are insane during this taper. I know I can taper. Getting the meds online took me to the peak. (300 mg. + Of oxycodone in 48 hours twice in 2 weeks). I am done with that. I had to do it, now I am paying for it. Should I see if the Dr. will help me detox off of oxycodone with tramadol. I know it will work. Then I will wean off of the addictive tramadol. I have the will power. AND I need to get back to work ASAP. I probably have a month before the doctor will release me to drive. I am on light duty now. I missed 2 days this week because I have been dope sick. Trying to get my opiate intake back to 1 percocet every 6 hours as prescribed. If I take it as prescribed I am able to function, but I am definitely in withdrawals. After its all over I know I will appreciate life to the fullest. Thanks for listening, and any advice is welcome.
Love to all who suffer from any type of addiction.
Opiate Dependence - I had surgery Dec. 16 th. on my left wrist. I fell off of my semi flat bed?
- Posted:
- 26 Jan 2012 by NeedmybrainbackASAP
- Topics:
- percocet, vicodin, opiate dependence, pain, tramadol, surgery, opiate
Answers (5)
tlcandmore26 Jan 2012
Hi Needmybrainback,
I just wanted to welcome you to the site and offer my support. I think it is awesome that you have decided to change your life and are reaching out for help. You will find that here. I'm sure you will get many responses from people who have either successfully tapered or who are the process of tapering now. There are many success stories. Good luck to you my friend. Best wishes.
Your friend -Terri-
LaurieShay26 Jan 2012
Tapering is a good idea, whether I would do it with tramadol, I don't know. Tramadol has a antidperessant property to it so be aware that once you are ready to taper off the tramadol, you may experience a period of depression. Bottomline, the withdrawals will not last for ever though it may seem as so at the time. You can do this, one day at a time. You can do this and encourage you to keep up the positive attitude and determination.
kittycatg...
cetteferge27 Jan 2012
Hi Need--- Try not to beat yourself up. Okay, so you had the surgery a little over a month ago, but you caught it before it turned into a year! Good for you. It doesn't really matter what you did twice, its okay. I hope you're honest with the surgeon. It will probably be a welcome relief, for a change! He probably sees this happen with many people. Tell him what you told us, that you are willing and ready to strictly follow his advice. If you can, work with another person, who will hold the meds for you & distribute them as prescribed. I had to do that once when I had surgery & it was tough, but glad I did. Oh, and delete or spam all the Rx. history & sites on your computer! Too tempting. And, tell your friends not to give opiates to you, even if you beg! Try to give yourself as much 'insurance' against reuse as you can. Good luck! Jillian
NeedmybrainbackASAP
27 Jan 2012
Thank you everyone for the support. I know I can do this. All in all I don't care for opiates all that much. The side affects out weigh the few hours of euphoria. I did tell my Dr. that I had to get off of the percocets, and tramadol was what they were going to put me on next. I have 6 more weeks of physical therapy, then get evaluated to see if I am ready to get into the semi. I hope by then that I am not taking any meds. I will deal with the pain. I find it totally insane that anyone can by these addictive drugs online. Opana is extremely powerful. There is a site that sells diacetyl morphine... other wise known as heroin. Crazy world we live in. I should have known better... I got sucked into these Cop's several years ago and got strung out on Xanax, klonopin, and Valium. I ate 30 - 2 mg. Klonopin 1 night. 30 2mg. Xanax bars in 5 days. Detox twice during that time,, and seizures for a month after the second time in detox.
NeedmybrainbackASAP
27 Jan 2012
That should have read International Overseas Pharmacies. Not cops. Pol. Damn spell check
Anonymous 27 Jan 2012
needmybrainbackasap, i too am in the same boat as you. i broke my jaw years ago and started to suffer from the worse case of tmj. my dr was giving me at first vicoden 5s, then 7,5s. then i was given percocet, from 5s and now all the way to taking 10/375. i too found myself to be dependent and its no fun. what i did do was talk to my dr and i was honest and told him, it seems t me that when i dont take my percocet i have the flu symptoms, and when i take it , it goes away, we both new it was withdrawls. i also told my dr i dont want to take the pills just to feel normal and not get sick the way i do. hes a great and supportive dr so we discussed a taper plan and have been doing that since. ive been struggling, failed the first 4 or 5 attemps, but finally im getting somewhere. most drs will not just cut you off, but if you have to take more then whats prescribed for it to work with your body, then you need to tell your dr that.
NeedmybrainbackASAP
28 Jan 2012
Thank you helpmehawaii. I appreciate the support. I do take promethazine fir my nausea, and it helps me sleep. I saw my Dr. yesterday. He agreed that after taking percocet daily every 4 to 6 hrs. for 6 weeks that anyone can become physically dependant. Buying the stronger painmeds online 2 weekends did not help. I started to go into full blown withdrawals this week. The Dr. agreed that tramadol will help me to quit the percocets... I know that tram is addictive too, but I can deal with those withdrawals when I need to. I might be on the tramadol for a few months. Thanks again for the support and advice. The tram keeps me from being dope sick. My jack Russel keeps me laughing when I find it hard to smile. I have detoxed before off of benzodiazapines... the opiate withdrawals are not as bad. Best to you. Hope you are able to feel good and heal soon. God Bless
cetteferge
28 Jan 2012
Hey need--- LOL! I just had to put my Jack Russell girl to sleep. She made me laugh so hard when she'd tear across the golf course at night chasing rabbits. I couldn't bare to see her lose her sight from cataracts; gave her insulin shots for diabetes for 6 years. Then, she began to lose her hearing, smell & taste, then balance. We had 14 great years while she 'raised' my son! You're doing great. Hang in there. It'll soon be over with the opiate detox & you'll be back to work. At least, the Ultram works for you... never felt it at all! God Bless, Jillian
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