Currently Detoxing

[kk1303]

I've been taking 80 mg of Oxycontin a day plus 8-10 Norco a day for my Interstitial Cystitis. I am only prescribed 40 mg of Oxy/day and only 4 Norco a day. Its evident I am building up way too much of a tolerence & addiction. I am currently detoxing. I quit the oxy cold turkey after taking my last pill 2 days ago. I am weening myself off the Norco by taking 1 less pill each day. I feel like hell. I was reading posts about people quitting cold turkey...I can only imagine those withdrawals symptoms. After these last few pills I have, I don't have any more refills so I feel strong enough to quit in this manner. I also don't know any drug dealers so I won't be tempted to buy off the street. But, I found this forum when searching for "natural ways to help with detoxing." No one knows about my current addiction...not even my fiance whom I live with. He thinks I was taking the meds as prescribed. I've been in bed for about 48 hours now with cold sweats and a messed up stomach. Any advice to get me thru this is greatly appreciated!

[kyle505]

Congratulations! I knew you could do it. You are not alone...I had a similar "emotional" experience in my day 3; my wife and daughter had to go out of state, over night. I didn't think I'd be able to get through the day without them, and I was dreading the night. Needless to say, all was fine.
Tomorrow should be a wee bit better; getting out is good - you'll have to decide on going to class and your interview, but I can assure you that when you've completed either one or the other, or both, you'll feel good about yourself. Keep eating, vitamins, etc. Great job.

[kk1303]

Hello everyone. I'm starting day 4 of no oxys and day 3 of no norcos. I feel weak & a little dizzy, but that's most likely from lack of sleep. I ended up eating 2 pieces of toast in the middle of the night & a banana about 30 min ago. My dad just picked me up from the house bc my fiance has to work today. So I won't be alone today. I'm feeling a lot less body withdrawals today. My lower back & my legs cramp from time to time, but other than that nothing...no more burning skin or hot/cold flashes. I had a minor emotional time when I was laying in bed with my fiance & realized I wouldn't be with him today. But I know the over emotional stuff is just a part of it all. I'm gonna see how today goes & if it keeps getting better, I'm gonna try to go to class in the morning. I also have my interview tomorrow at 4.

[gnarly_1]

its time to force the magnesium.....epsom salt in the bath helps this also supplement magnesium and potassium bananas are a good natural sorce but that will help the leg cramps other then that how you feel.....im sorry your up but it is typical not to sleep wile detoxing.......Gnarly    

[kyle505]

Try an OTC pain med. It will work; vitamins help, make sure you're drinking a lot. A hot pad, bath, etc., helps. Today is almost over. Try eating another banana. Relax. You are almost there.

[kk1303]

I just woke up. I slept about 2 hours. I've made it past a day and a half. My legs from my knees down are starting to ache quite badly.

[kyle505]

Good. As long as your stomach can handle it, keep eating. It will help with you physically feeling better, and that is another milestone. You should take a look back over your posts - already you'll see progress, something to keep you going and to be proud of.