... sounded rough and let me tell u it is!Not trying to scare ANY1 because so far its the BEST decision i have made and i thank god my daughter and family for it AND don't think i forgot about YOU GUYS but HOW long till i stop pooping and throwing up EVERY MORNING or when i eat something and what else should i expect out of this and when will i have complete control AGAIN besides CRAVINGS... Please respond and if your hear asking is it worth it to QUIT... Yes do it NOW... NOT later it makes u feel so much better about day 3 mentally but still a little sick BUT worth it 100% Much Love and respect to ANY1 who has STRENGTH to do this cause it takes more to QUIT then it does to Start so with that in mind remember get your WILL POWER Back and take control???
Opiate Withdrawal - Hello all Day 6 and I am feeling a lot better then day 1,2,3 going cold turkey?
Question posted by HelpMeAsap on 7 Aug 2009
Last updated on 27 October 2021
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I'm on day 2 and yes I'm struggling with all symptoms. My dr actually made a mistake on what day I can refill OxyContin 20mg 3 times a day plus oxycodone 5mg rapid release 2 3-4 times a day and am not able to call over the weekend so I am testing this withdrawal deal unwillingly yet I've been dependent on these for 10 years now and am tired of having to plan my life around what day I can get my meds filled. I have had major back surgery and still have both my hips that are messed up and need surgery as well. So I'm taking meds cause I still have major issues but I'm so tired of it. I feel trapped and can't afford to miss the time it would take off work to have the surgery on my hips. Any suggestions
I'm on day 7 I still have anxiety. I hate that part but i'm doing better. I actually left the house today went shopping but I got tired real easy. I cant wait to go back to normal ive only been on 10mg percocets 3 times a day for 6 months I dont know why this is lasting so long my skin feels like its on fire I turn bright red I feel dizzy like im gonna pass out please tell me I will get better soon.
Sleepy Time Tea is the key to controlling the Anxiety! Its the worst part of this!
I just read this, I'm on day 1 and I am scared to death. I just found this and I am glad to realize again that other people are going through this. No insurance, no help from a doctor. Praying I survive. I have to do it. For my life and my family. OMG this is so hard.
Hi. How are u feeling now. I am on day 3. I was taking 3/4 of blue roxy or 2-3 hydrocodone per day for about 1 yr. I have a lot of anxiety and still can't sleep and I have diarrhea but physically I feel like it's getting better. I keep coming on these threads whenever I feel anxious. All the support and stories of other people make me feel like I can overcome this too.
Stay strong. I was taking between six and twelve 30 mg oxycodone per day. After my first 7 days all that was left was anxiety and. Cravings. After two w3ks I was fine. Now I'm on day 5 again and feeling better already. Keep your head up you can do it.
I'm on day 3 how are you doing now
I'm on day 3 how are you doing now
Kratom. I used Kratom to get off these things. I'm on day 7 and I've had absolutely zero withdrawals this time. This is time number 3 trying to get off hydro. Was taking 40 to 50 mg a day for 6 years. Kratom was the only thing that worked for me. Sadly it's now a schedule one drug at the end of September 2016. I'm on day 7 today. I'm totally fine. Get some of this and google the Kratom bible for reference. Good luck. Never going back!!! So happy.
Yes! It really does I'm on 48 hours withdrawal with no symptoms so far! It really does help
I am on day 4 of withdrawing and am thankful for a wonderful husband, a very caring family dr. and my God. But I just wish I could feel better. Sometimes I just don't think I will ever feel better again. I am on Klonopin and Clonodine for anxiety, phenergen for nausea, and am truly happy about getting off of this I just am so tired of being so tired. Where is the light at the end of this tunnel? Best of luck to you!
hi all 5 day for me clean after 10 years of oxys I never thought the hell wold end but its got better just feel wiped out the doc gave me clonodine klonopin and something else for sick nausea feel
I made it lots easier when the drugs only make the sick go away and wont help with the pain
it was my time and i hope i don't ever go back
day 5 or 6 i think if i could get my legs to move better it would be great
all the rest is gone everyone has my respect
Day 4 w/d I am feeling better I started about 2 1/2 yrs ago. I started taking 1- 10mg Norco a day then 2 then 3... 6... 9... and got up to 19 before I stopped. I knew at that time I had 1 foot in the grave and 1 on a banana peel. Right before I stopped I came across someone that sold them for only $2.00 a pc. I hit the jackpot so I thought. I bought those for a couple months, thats when my doseage went up dramatically. I soon realized I was dead meat and I quit. I knew I wanted to when I could buy them for $2 and still didn't want them. You'll know when your really done. I've went through w/d b4 and I never had this sense of urgency to get my life back together as I do now. I'm still in a fog and didn't sleep very well at all last night, I also have some weakness creeping in from time to time but all the other stuff like sneezing, diarehea, cold chills... yada... yada ...
yada is gone I am so anxious about my future being sober that it's almost breath taking at times. I sure hope you all stick with this. These drugs are straight from Hell!!! Prayers for you all.
BOY!!! Iv weaned down to 30 oxicodone a day, 3 weeks ago i was on 120 mil!! U guys, iv only had bouts of anxiety, an my doc put me on Resperidone an the anxiety stopped emmidiately! She has perscribed this to me for bipolar, but did nt start takin it til bout 3 days ago, an ever since then my anxiety has been gone. I am bipolar but was afraid to try a new med. anyway im sure glad i did , now with that said im not sayin that will work for u ! Im only sayin this about me. Someone has asked what to do for cold chills an my answer to that,, Electric Blanket!!! Im stoppin til after Xmas to come on down til im off. This is tough, but very worth it. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH but now i see by weaning off u only have little bouts of withdraws other than one big CT bout. Iv done CT an weaning an NO DOUBT ,, weaning is the way to go . U just have to be patient an go lil at a time. Good luck to all. I ll check back later!!
All I can say is I'm on day 6 from 1 gram and a half taboot of herion that was at least 45% pure which is a lot these days. I started using about six months ago and when I realized that my body needed it for withdrawal purpose things became much worse.
It's now 3:20 AM on day six and I still feel hot flashes extremely restless i can tell you that before being 26 years old and having a head start as a commercial pilot realizing that I've damaged my life and potentially my carrer by having been rushed to the emergency room with a heart rate that was 180 bpm which is extremely high I was on my death bed and they told me that they'd almost lost me I don't know what the hair was cut with but it only takes one Time to get a dose that is not fit for your body I look back now and six months since my first heiron use and October 14 since my first OxyContin use and today is October 29 and I am one year older today is my birthday and I am on day six I'm strong for these forms to constantly remind myself of the pain to forget. My Advice to you issome good house music into get rid of any trigger that sets you off mine were Marlboro cut in half so I can have a filter whenever I need one and I had to make all the adjustments to mentally to be at will stand. There is power in prayer I asked God to spare my life when I was in the hospital about to die and I made a promise to him and that promise I will keep to the day that I die at least if god is willing to help me that much it's a battle every day I can tell you now I have the craving stronger than ever on day six Fight continue to fight through it fighting with me I need you people that are getting better as well it takes more than yourself to stop the beast inside
way to go to you !!! i take that wicked pill for spine pain cronic ... 2 days without the oxycodone and it was Hell im scared to death ... i would like to do it cold turkey..or wean myself off ?? and congrats to you..
Yes, I suggest you place them in an envelope and send them to me
Look up post acute withdrawal online. There are some informative articles. You need a support system of some kind, but don't stifle family too much. They should be there for you, but you need to see a professional if possible, like a drug counselor or a sponsor. I even used the drug hotlines when I am feeling especially down and depressed. I was on opes for ten years and just recently was abusing them after many things in my life went bad. I am now 5 weeks with no opiates, but I still have diarrhea, nausea, and now insomnia and anhedonia. It is still a struggle every single hour, but I have the resolve and I have people who love me who are helping through it. I got arrested in July, which is what woke me up and why I quit. I did have one relapse after the first time quitting because I was in no way prepared for what lay ahead. The second time around I was definitely prepared but not for how long.
It's an excruciatingly slow process. I am still struggling mightily, but I did finally give in and go to the doctor yesterday to try and manage my pain. I'm still searching for answers. Let me know how it goes with you. It is a tough road, but even as bad as I feel now, I would never go back to where I was. You made a wonderful decision to quit.
I'm on about hour 80 after taking my last vicodin. I had been taking 3 a day for a year after my 3rd back surgery. Fortunately the pain has subsided I felt it wasn't bad enough for opiates. After hour 7 I realized it was going to be bad. Day 1 and 2 were horrible all the withdrawal symptoms you would expect, day 3 was the worst. I woke up this morning feeling like there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm glad I went "cold turkey" and I'm glad I had my husband to help me. Now I'm trying to figure out if I should toss the 40 remaining pills I have. I feel like I would never take another pill. Any advice?
Yes, I suggest you place them in an envelope and send them to me
Get rid of them to much temptation
Hi Coco56,
Just wanted to say congrats, and that is great that u have a great husband that supported u during such a rough time... as far as the 40 remaining pills, in my opinion and if it were me and I went through all the withdrawal etc... I say get them NOW and flush them down the toilet, there is nothing worse then holding onto them for this is just going to tempt u and I would hate to see u relapse after accompishing what u just did, just remember how horrible u felt going through this, do u want 1 pill to start that rollercoaster ride again, I don't think so... FLUSH THEM...
Damn this sounds pretty crazy doesn't seem like a lot and still horrible withdrawal. What if your on 150mg of oxy everyday. Guess your screwed. God bless
I am so glad that it is over no more awful withdrawls and I am glad to say that I am feeling so much better than I did while taking drugs. Sure it made me feel very energized and that I could do anything but damn is it worth losing everything your family, your home, everything NO no pill is worth that and I do not plan to relapse. I am glad that I was not able to get them anymore it made me really think and it was the best thing for me so if you are taking opiates and you can take advil and just a little rest until you don't hurt anymore than by all means do it. A little rest and ice and heat goes a long ways!!! GOOD LUCK AND YOU ALL CAN DO IT!!!
I'm starting the process now, I have immodium, benadryl, etc on hand and lots of movies. So the worst will be over within 4 days? Is it safe to do this alone?
This is my 2nd time quitting, the first time it sucked royally this time because I wanted it but just for me but for my family it wasn't so bad, by day for you should be feeling much better than you will the first 3 days but not completely you need to make sure you're drinking plenty of water and even though you may not be happy because you're nauseous eat saltines or something bread trust me it will help with nausea also are you meant in the morning they helped a lot with this feeling nauseous I am on day 7 and feel pretty good about things right now still have a little bit more time but it's worth it you can do this alone but it helps to have someone you can talk to your full very emotional, and I think it helps of the recovery if you on this with those people around you that you love, keeping positive is the number 1 factor keep reminding yourself you can do this you will make it through this it's gonna be all over soon,
buy some good meaningful movies to watch why you're laid out in bed, good music to listen to, and on day 4 or 5 get out of bed go outside go for drives go for a walk anything it helps. start making plans so that by day 10 you got things to do things you know you wanna do, that helped push you to keep going. remember this doesn't last forever by the end of the week is she feeling much better it may take a couple more but you will get there think that you can get up in the morning and enjoy the morning and have a nice cuppa coffee in the morning was you able to get up before when you were on them? Anyways keep me posted let me know how you're doing good luck my prayers and thoughts go out to you!
Im starting da process now im a long percocet 10 user n im tired i wanna live a normal life n be happy currently I'm very depressed n have just about lost everything I'm determined to get my life back
In 2005 I was on a mixture of twelve meds, all legal, all prescribed. 6 of those were pain / anxiety / antispasmodic. All high doses. I had come to a point where I had had enough, and I decided (without telling my Doc) to get off it all, so I backed off for 3 days then stopped altogether. I knew I'd be in for some misery as I have stopped things abruptly many times in my life. I figured I'd sleep it off. Ha! The first week or so I just felt like crap, then my sense of smell went nuts (like 1,000 times more sensitive) then all hell broke loose. No sleep the first 3 weeks, just 45 minutes here & there every 3-5 days or so from exhaustion. Long story short this sudden stop literally almost killed me, it took 8 months before I even began to feel "normal," sleep patterns, sensitivity to light, skin crawling, wow. Took almost 2 years to really feel normal again. Is it worth getting off? Heck yes.
Will I ever take the chance to go through something like that again? Never. So, depending on what you were taking, how much for how long? It could go on a while. Stick with it and best of luck to you! Keep me posted if you like. I may be able to help because of what I went through.
Good Job helpmeasap. Your story will help other people so keep telling it. And it will keep getting better. Once again good job.
Quitting does suck, but to everyone, if you can get your hands on gabapentin I promise it's a wonder drug for quitting.. Look up gabapentin for opiate withdrawals. I've been on opiates for 4 years, no sickness. I do feel a little off, but it got me through it without any withdrawal symptoms...
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I'm taking Gabapentin and clonidine. I'm on day 3 and I have to say I'm so scared because my w/D's haven't been as bad as everyone has said.
After a botched hysterectomy I have been on hydrocodone daily, never taking more than 40mg a day. I have decided that my body needs to be healthy and cleansed of pain pills. My dr wrote a prescription for gabapentin and it has been ok. Rough sleeping but not sick at all, I have anxiety, but I have that anyway. Btw, on day 3.
Hi please is anyone awake if been 5 days clean off 10mg Marcos for 2 years I recently got them perscriplb for my back but I started over taking my wife made me quit so far my back is what's keeping me awake I can't get comfortable will this get better any advice I already did hot bath and heatin pad and alive
Anyone currently on here? These dates are so old!
I’m on day one. I do have gabapentin... how does it help with withdrawal?
the gabapentin does work with withdrawals. i had been on pain medication since january 30. hydro 7.5 then the last 2 weeks after my surgery i dropped to 5mg. well i started having symptoms. so i knew i had gabapentin and also on my last apointment my doctor gave me a script for 60 somas. i take the gabapentin and the soma at the same time and i have not felt not one withdrawal symptom and i am on day 8 now.
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