Tomorrow morning I want to try for day one of no pills. I've been thinking about this for so long and I know I need to do it. I'm so afraid. I don't know if I can handle my back pain without the pills but I know that I'm killing myself with all these drugs. I just can't think straight anymore. I don't leave the house. I don't answer my phone. I'm in pain and depressed and I don't know how I found this site but I did. Can you just stop taking percocet and klonopin cold turkey? I know that cutting down is no option for me. I don't think so anyway. I don't know what to do. I feel that I need a percocet now but I know that I will be dizzy when I lie down to go to sleep. But I know I'm going to take one because I feel I need to. My body is telling me I need it. I need help.
NO! You cant, do you want to know why?
sweetie,
stay on your other thread...you will get responses...
I dont know for sure but if the Klondopine is a benzo...(think it is) then doing a cold turkey IS DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!!
You need medical supervison, especially if you have more than just pain pills in your system.....
PLEASE dont cold turkey benzos..you can have a seizure!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs
Ali
stay on your other thread...you will get responses...
I dont know for sure but if the Klondopine is a benzo...(think it is) then doing a cold turkey IS DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!!
You need medical supervison, especially if you have more than just pain pills in your system.....
PLEASE dont cold turkey benzos..you can have a seizure!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs
Ali
Im telling you anyway...lol
Benzo's (klonopin) withdraws may cause seizures. I understand the "cocktail" that your on alone is dangerous. I would seriously taper ONLY on the percs and you will need to have your doctor help you get off the klonipin.
Tons of people here know and care so fire away with questions.
Benzo's (klonopin) withdraws may cause seizures. I understand the "cocktail" that your on alone is dangerous. I would seriously taper ONLY on the percs and you will need to have your doctor help you get off the klonipin.
Tons of people here know and care so fire away with questions.
Hi.And welcome.I'm glad that you have found this site.It has been my saving grace.
So,how long have you been on percs?And how much?
I have back problems also and found after i was completly clean,the back pain wasn't as bad as i thought.It was rebound pain from the drugs.
Don't know much about klonipin, but percs you can go c/t.It will be rough for
5-7 days usually.But all people are different.Do you have a support system?Someone to be w/ you while you do this?
Coming here and posting will help.It's always nice to know someone knows what you're going thru.
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DJ
So,how long have you been on percs?And how much?
I have back problems also and found after i was completly clean,the back pain wasn't as bad as i thought.It was rebound pain from the drugs.
Don't know much about klonipin, but percs you can go c/t.It will be rough for
5-7 days usually.But all people are different.Do you have a support system?Someone to be w/ you while you do this?
Coming here and posting will help.It's always nice to know someone knows what you're going thru.
I
DJ
Ignore my advice.LOL I told ya i didn't know what klonipin was.
Thanks Wendy for savin my a**!!
DJ
Thanks Wendy for savin my a**!!
DJ
Annie,
Can you talk to your doctor about getting off the kolopin?
love,
Marsha
Can you talk to your doctor about getting off the kolopin?
love,
Marsha
No support system. I've been on Percs for almost five yrs now. I'm taking 4-5 a day right now along with the Klonopin and I also take Fluoxetine for depression.
I have had three spinal fusions. Two in the L5S1 and One in my neck C5-6-7
I'm in constant pain daily. I feel that all the medication is killing me. I can't remember the last time that I had a clear head. My day consists of coffee to keep me awake from the pills and taking pills.
Annie
I have had three spinal fusions. Two in the L5S1 and One in my neck C5-6-7
I'm in constant pain daily. I feel that all the medication is killing me. I can't remember the last time that I had a clear head. My day consists of coffee to keep me awake from the pills and taking pills.
Annie
I am very sorry to hear that Annie, i really am. I felt horrible for three long years and caused so many problems, financially and emotionally. I feel happier and i know you can get there too. Seriously, it goes by so fast and you'll be proud...
Annie, it has been said that the pain often subsides after you quit taking pain pills. I would give it a shot. Your right, this is a fight for your life.
Welcome and please don't walk so fast. It can be done but you have to do it right.
Hi DJ:)
Welcome and please don't walk so fast. It can be done but you have to do it right.
Hi DJ:)
Hi Annie,
I understand how you are feeling but I would just start with the percs first, you may still need to be on the other medication but I was wondering if you are using your back fusions as a excuse to stay on the percs? I had 3 fusions and a rod put in my back and I am much better for it. I was up to 30-35 Lortabs a day it is a horrible way to live but you must be honest with your dr, there is no reason you have to do this alone, so calm down and think about getting help you may be able to taper with his/her help. Let us know how your doing. Shel
I understand how you are feeling but I would just start with the percs first, you may still need to be on the other medication but I was wondering if you are using your back fusions as a excuse to stay on the percs? I had 3 fusions and a rod put in my back and I am much better for it. I was up to 30-35 Lortabs a day it is a horrible way to live but you must be honest with your dr, there is no reason you have to do this alone, so calm down and think about getting help you may be able to taper with his/her help. Let us know how your doing. Shel
Annie-You are going to need medical help coming off Klonopin.Do not just stop taking those until you can get to your Dr.The pain pills you can but again Monday is one day away.
Do not throw your Klonopin away.
Do not throw your Klonopin away.
I'm so glad that I found this site. I've been reading alot of posts and I can't believe how many people are going thru the same thing. I really do want to get off of these medications! I believe that I can handle the back pain without them. Every night I get so mad at myself and say that tomorrow is going to be different and that I'm not going to reach for those pills all day long. But first thing in the morning, I'm reaching for the bottles (as I did just now). I have no will power and I'm so upset with myself right now. I'm thinking that maybe I'll try and cut down on the Percs today and see if I can get thru until late this afternoon before taking another one. I wanted to completely stop both but read your messages about the Klonopin and seizures. I know that I should talk to my doctor and I know that she's going to be really upset with me when I tell her about the surgeon and the percs. I'm afraid to make the appointment with her.
This is doing a number on my marriage. It's taken away all drives and my family wonder why I don't want to go anywhere or participate in anything with people. They think that its my depression. My husband knows about the percs but not how many I take and I don't think he reallizes that I'm addicted. My kids (all grown) don't live at home and I really don't think that they know.
Thank you all for writing and caring
Annie
This is doing a number on my marriage. It's taken away all drives and my family wonder why I don't want to go anywhere or participate in anything with people. They think that its my depression. My husband knows about the percs but not how many I take and I don't think he reallizes that I'm addicted. My kids (all grown) don't live at home and I really don't think that they know.
Thank you all for writing and caring
Annie
Dear friend, my heart goes out to you as I know this is extremely difficult. I've prayed earnestly for you and will continue to do so. My experience has been that the only way I could escape the trap of addiction was looking to Jesus Christ. He invites all of us to come to him. He says "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light". Matthew 11:28 -30 From reading your post the weary and burndened description sounds like you! I know it described me!! Trust him today. Peace to you
I set up two posts by accident. I'm not going to write on this one anymore. For all of you that have written to me on this one. Please write to me on the other post. Addicted and can't stop. Please keep writing and don't give up on me.
Annie
Annie
