hi i,ve been taking oxycotin for several years now and am just in my second day of withdrawels ,and hell is the only word i can use to describe the pain.I am currently in canada and suboxone is not available ,anyone that can help me with an over the counter remedie or such please advise hell in the north
Hey Joe...glad you're here, now get your butt to the ER.
Oxy is not something you just get to stop taking. It's dangerous and yes, people have died from the w/d. Siezures are just part of the problem. Depending on the amount you were taking, the next few days are going to get really scary and you'll need more than OTC drugs to help stablize you. Do you normally have high blood pressure? Keep an eye on that until you can get to a Dr.
I am trying to scare you. It's your reality right now and truthfully, do you really want to do this on your own? You don't have to feel this bad. I know that Canada's got socialized medicine so money isn't the issue, right? Come clean and get some help.
Cowgirl
Oxy is not something you just get to stop taking. It's dangerous and yes, people have died from the w/d. Siezures are just part of the problem. Depending on the amount you were taking, the next few days are going to get really scary and you'll need more than OTC drugs to help stablize you. Do you normally have high blood pressure? Keep an eye on that until you can get to a Dr.
I am trying to scare you. It's your reality right now and truthfully, do you really want to do this on your own? You don't have to feel this bad. I know that Canada's got socialized medicine so money isn't the issue, right? Come clean and get some help.
Cowgirl
nyquil and nutmeg,,,your system is going to empty out try to stay hydrated..tough times ahead,,are u trying to stop r just out of pills? reason i ask is there a day u have to get thru..if u r trying to quit he was right see a dr..if you have gone thru your rx too soon and its not the first time i understand why u dont get help...if no rx.just remember this takes strenght and u have it.kkeep posting and stay cool..sorry bad joke,,from western ny..think happy happy.
hi joe again i seriously appreciate the advice not out of rx just out of time slowly killoing myself and need to vent as for sezeiures are you serious cowgirl please respond thk joe and i do have pills i have been vomiting alot mostly blood and lots of other nasty withdrawls.
Opiate withdrawl sucks but its not fatal.. She was trying to scare you she said it.. Its going to suck, just keep your head up.. im 7 days clean off of oxy now.. I WAS up to four Oxy 80s a day at one point.. By day 4 you should be cool.. keep posting
I agree with cowgirl, especially if you are vomiting blood. Get to the ER and get off this drug under medical supervision.
Prayers,
Prayers,
Philly..boy, I wouldn't want to be responsible for someone's death by telling them they'll be fine w/d from oxy's after heavy use without a dr's help.
yer an idiot.
Joe.... I'm serious about the seizures. We've had a few nurses and Doc's on here that are experienced from both sides of the issues and all concured that oxy is the most dangerous of opiates to come off of. Never do it c/t. You say you have more, can you taper if you can't go to a dr? Tapering is a joke as a far as I'm concerned, I could never stay that honest. But, it's better than just stopping the oxy c/t. Can you ask for help?
I really care so please keep posting.
Cowgirl
yer an idiot.
Joe.... I'm serious about the seizures. We've had a few nurses and Doc's on here that are experienced from both sides of the issues and all concured that oxy is the most dangerous of opiates to come off of. Never do it c/t. You say you have more, can you taper if you can't go to a dr? Tapering is a joke as a far as I'm concerned, I could never stay that honest. But, it's better than just stopping the oxy c/t. Can you ask for help?
I really care so please keep posting.
Cowgirl
hi joe if there's blood then there is trouble,whoever said tampering off is a fools errand doesn't know you u do what works ..the hardest part is remembering the good things in your life..you will not die..wish u could but when you are on the other side of this awful rollercoaster ride u will be so proud of yourself...the vomit should give way to diarrhea,keep the bathtub full you will need to soak a few times a day just to relieve yet another discomfort..stay strong.please remember the nutmeg (a teaspoon in half cup warm water,every four to six hrs)will help w/junkie cravings...have to run now will check in w/u later...keep your head up and breathe...ps i'll tell u how messed up i am, should make u feel alittle better..always nice to say "Man that dude wow,glad i ain't him" prayers r w/. try to stay cool(ha ha) did u get snow too? aiko22
hi cowgirl...
Joe-
I was on Oxy and quit cold turkey. I was up to 4 20mg Oxy's a day. The WD was absolute HELL and I had an 18 month old to take care of. But let me tell you this...There is light at the end of the tunnell. I went to the dr. and straight out told them i was on Oxy's. He prescribed Valium for me to take when I was about to get a panic attack since the anxiety was pretty bad. It worked. I was able to do it without going to rehab.
I was clean for 6 months. I did it for my daughter. It wasn't fair to her. I had surgery on my back which got me back on pain pills. This time Percs. I was taking anywhere from 5-10 a day. I am now off of them. I am getting slight anxiety but I have a few xanax to take when it really gets bad.
Joe you can do this! Be strong and go get some help to get you thru the worst of the WD's. After about 3 weeks you will feel pretty normal and never want to go back. My biggest problem is i love the high i get on percs that I am afraid I may go back. I have two docs that I can easily get another script just by calling their office. I told my wife about my addiction and she has really helped me wean off the percs. You can do this alone if you have no other choice but stay stong YOU CAN DO IT!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers...
I was on Oxy and quit cold turkey. I was up to 4 20mg Oxy's a day. The WD was absolute HELL and I had an 18 month old to take care of. But let me tell you this...There is light at the end of the tunnell. I went to the dr. and straight out told them i was on Oxy's. He prescribed Valium for me to take when I was about to get a panic attack since the anxiety was pretty bad. It worked. I was able to do it without going to rehab.
I was clean for 6 months. I did it for my daughter. It wasn't fair to her. I had surgery on my back which got me back on pain pills. This time Percs. I was taking anywhere from 5-10 a day. I am now off of them. I am getting slight anxiety but I have a few xanax to take when it really gets bad.
Joe you can do this! Be strong and go get some help to get you thru the worst of the WD's. After about 3 weeks you will feel pretty normal and never want to go back. My biggest problem is i love the high i get on percs that I am afraid I may go back. I have two docs that I can easily get another script just by calling their office. I told my wife about my addiction and she has really helped me wean off the percs. You can do this alone if you have no other choice but stay stong YOU CAN DO IT!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers...
Hi Joe,
I'm new to the board and have only been on for a few days. I've been on percocets for over a year now. I tried to stop a week ago, but the withdrawals were awful. I spoke with someone at an outpatient clinic who advised me to come in immediately and that I would need to stay a few days to detox. Well, that wasn't happening! He told me that the symptoms would get increasingly worse and that I could start seizing and even die. It scared the hell out of me.
I called my doctor and confessed that I was addicted to the pills and wanted to get off. She prescribed some more percs for me to take and gave me a schedule to try to taper. It has been working so far. I'm down to 2 pills a day from 5 or 6. She having me come in once a week to get checked out. They want to monitor my blood pressure and things like that.
I totally know what you're going through and it is very tough. However, I feel much better knowing that I have a doctor helping me. Please get the help that you need. This is too serious to experiment with and to do alone. Although we all have good intentions with our advice, we are not experts and I don't want anything bad to happen to you. Let us support you, but leave it to the professionals to get you clean.
I know that it is embarrassing - trust me, I know. But it will be worth it just to get it off of your chest. I hope my 2 cents help. Keep posting and I'll pray for you! Hang in there. . .
-nugirl
I'm new to the board and have only been on for a few days. I've been on percocets for over a year now. I tried to stop a week ago, but the withdrawals were awful. I spoke with someone at an outpatient clinic who advised me to come in immediately and that I would need to stay a few days to detox. Well, that wasn't happening! He told me that the symptoms would get increasingly worse and that I could start seizing and even die. It scared the hell out of me.
I called my doctor and confessed that I was addicted to the pills and wanted to get off. She prescribed some more percs for me to take and gave me a schedule to try to taper. It has been working so far. I'm down to 2 pills a day from 5 or 6. She having me come in once a week to get checked out. They want to monitor my blood pressure and things like that.
I totally know what you're going through and it is very tough. However, I feel much better knowing that I have a doctor helping me. Please get the help that you need. This is too serious to experiment with and to do alone. Although we all have good intentions with our advice, we are not experts and I don't want anything bad to happen to you. Let us support you, but leave it to the professionals to get you clean.
I know that it is embarrassing - trust me, I know. But it will be worth it just to get it off of your chest. I hope my 2 cents help. Keep posting and I'll pray for you! Hang in there. . .
-nugirl
Hey Nugirl,
Wanted to let you know that Joe is in the hospital getting the help that he needs.....And his wife will also be getting help soon. She posted very early this morning to give an update.....
Hope you are well, glad that you fessed up to your doctor and now have a plan to free yourself from the pills.
You take care,
Tina
Wanted to let you know that Joe is in the hospital getting the help that he needs.....And his wife will also be getting help soon. She posted very early this morning to give an update.....
Hope you are well, glad that you fessed up to your doctor and now have a plan to free yourself from the pills.
You take care,
Tina
Thanks Tina,
That is good news! I don't get on board until late, so I miss a lot of the earlier posts. I hope that you are doing well also.
-nugirl
That is good news! I don't get on board until late, so I miss a lot of the earlier posts. I hope that you are doing well also.
-nugirl
Hi Joe,
Your symptom of vomiting bld is not normal. You should go to ER immediately.
The symptoms of oxy withdrawl are and are not limited to the following:
perpetually being tired
hot/cold sweats
heart palpitations
joints and muscles in constant pain
involuntary leg movement
vomiting
nausea
uncontrollable coughing
diarrhea
insomnia
watery eyes
excessive yawning
depression
flu like feeling
more serious symptoms include
increase in blood pressure
seizures
irregular heartbeat
Since you are vomiting bld I would say you need a doctor to take a look at ya as soon as possible. Please go to the ER.
Also, they can give you medication to assist you through the withdrawl period.
Always better safe than sorry.
PM
Your symptom of vomiting bld is not normal. You should go to ER immediately.
The symptoms of oxy withdrawl are and are not limited to the following:
perpetually being tired
hot/cold sweats
heart palpitations
joints and muscles in constant pain
involuntary leg movement
vomiting
nausea
uncontrollable coughing
diarrhea
insomnia
watery eyes
excessive yawning
depression
flu like feeling
more serious symptoms include
increase in blood pressure
seizures
irregular heartbeat
Since you are vomiting bld I would say you need a doctor to take a look at ya as soon as possible. Please go to the ER.
Also, they can give you medication to assist you through the withdrawl period.
Always better safe than sorry.
PM
