Now?

[petroglyph54]

Whew, ain't this oxy some stuff?? Crap, didn't know I'd picked up a need when I wasn't payin attention!! Ouch, just about time to re-dose, thinkin maybe I'd rather live with the pain of degenerative disc and should just get clean and eat the crap out of over the counter, man I hate narcotics, which supposedly makes it easier to quit, but hooked is hooked!! My body wants it, sorry for anyone already passed me in the race to come clean, any way the question I could use help with is, should I wait ill monday when I can see the doc and get some help? I been at 200mgs for about 4 yrs, and have a lot of pain. Just sick of the constipation and all that goes with a steady diet of oxy, what do ya think, now or later? I quit smoking 5 months ago, drinking 2 years ago, hope this isn't much tougher, I hope I didn't use up all my will power! Stay well!!

[vicki595]

It's very rough to ct off of oxy...your symptoms are that of withdrawal.
Calcium and magnesium tabs will help the leg twitching and cramps. Also,Hylands Restful Leg at Walgreens is helpful.  Hot baths with Epsom salts are very soothing.
VitC and B12 are important. Lots of fluids and some food for strength.
When in withdrawal some people experience a rapid heart beat and elevated B/P.

I really think a Dr. can help you with this. There are some meds that ease withdrawals.  Also, I agree with you.  Quality of life is important. You shouldn't have to be in pain the rest of your life. There are many ways to manage chronic pain and when you see the pain management Dr.'s I'm sure you'll get the help you need.
All the best~~

Vicki

[petroglyph54]

Thanks, no my bad. went all day, I've got serious pain issues as well, I don't know what to do about the pain? I just sent away for help from the back place in phoenix, I'm sure they'll have the answer lol. I do not want to drink to oblivion, I took excedrin's till I burn't a whole in my stomach whoops. So, I get the purple pill for life as well, [nexium]. I had methadose till they changed the rules and don't prescribe it for pain anymore and for me it was a big hassle, although I have some left, I got some stuff around and don't really like the meds [really]. So, I tried all day yesterday but the pain is and ugly animal as well, as it gains and gains the further out  I am from a med, it get's bad, so it's and issue, quality of life is way challenged when there is no break from pain, I want to talk to the doc and see if he will give me something so I don't have to suffer so much with the withdrawals, shouldn't have to suffer with that and the pain and the dope? Last week, he sent me to a pain clinic, but I do have the flu or something and arn't ready to travel for 5 hours one way. What did somebody say about prtocol's or? do I need magnesium , b vitamins is it dangerous to cold turkey? can it mess with your heart? What's the leg deal? Mine jerk across the bed as do my arms, almost funny, hope it's wd related , the coughin stayin wake food hatin's gotta stop, seems like a lot of maladie's. thanks everyone!!!!

[vicki595]

Hi!  Are you tapering or has it been a day since your last dose?
Hang in there. The first few days are a bit rough but the rewards are great!
Post with any questions...
All the best~

Vicki

[petroglyph54]

Thanks for tuning in!! Kinda strange how just knowing somebody out there gives a hoot enough to leave a reply, it does truly help!! Gizzy, I smoked like a lab rat for 44 years, I bought a hypnosis cd, it was cool sorta, just picked a time in the day, mine was 11,after I'd had my morning ritual and went and laid down and listen'd, to it and then a little helper cd for 20 minutes a day for 21 days and I really haven't wanted one? My wife smokes, outside thank god. I didn't think the smoking quit would work as well as it did, but I did have the oxy for help lol, I do wish I didn't wait till I had emphesema[sp?] till I quit those nasty little companions! I've heard as we all have that quitting smoking is just as hard as heroin blah blah, I think maybe ******** , I'll see. The hypnosis cd I got was from Valerie somebody in Phoenix? I kinda shopped around hypnotist's till I found a voice I could listen to over and over, some of them bug me? Hey, if you guys can please tune back in, you help, I'm a frigging wreck, sick, in pain, I need help, this is way worse than I thought!! Thanks Poochie, hey how cold was it? I know what you mean, I used to go out at 20 below to smoke and it just kills your lungs, Stay well, hope to hear from you!!!

[PoochieRachetToe]

I say start the process now. There is never a good reason to wait one more day. I waited til my sixth day of Cold Turkey before seeing my Doc. He said "you're more than halfway home man, stick it out" Then gave me lorazepam to calm me through the next few/last days. I quit smoking in 2001 Cold Turkey, no ill effects. All because I kept going outside of the house I had built for me. No smoking in the house! It was too cold to go outside and smoke so I quit. I quit drinking because it is a headache trigger. Even one pint. I still goto the same bars, get a fat glass of free coca cola and have as much fun as when I drank. Maybe more? Since I can remember the whole night now.lol. Fight the good fight and show you're a surviver! Let us know if you need to talk. Seems there is always someone here.

[gizzy32]

If you can talk to your dr about another alternative for the pain, that would be a good idea. Maybe come up with a taper plan if you want off them and see what other methods could be used for your pain. Congrats on quitting smoking, I need some advice on how to do that lol. Also well done on quitting the booze for 2 years.

Just remember, addiction is not about willpower, there is a lot more to it than that. Good luck and keep us updated.

P.S. There is also a pain management forum here that might help, but feel fee to post wherever you want:) Take care