Need advice getting off oxycodone.

[GabbersMommy22]

So here is my story.... I have taken painkillers for multiple issues I have had in the past however, I have never taken them consistantly only took them as needed which wasnt very often untill the last six months. I am at a loss at this point because I truely with all of my heart want off of the medications and to get on with my life, its just so hard getting there. So here is where it all began.... Six months ago after a really rough pregnancy with contractions pretty much non stop for the last four months, and a herniated disk in my lower back which pushed against my siatic nerve. Now I went the whole pregnancy ever though they told me it was safe without taking any pain killers. Then my beautiful daughter was born and I had a repeated C-section. I had alot of complications after the c-section, I got an infection. serious kidney infection, riped my insision, and had two breast infections within the first month she was born. Plus was still dealing with the siatic nerve issues and trying to recover from the c-section. I know alot of that was due to not having much support at home, my husband does his very best to support me but at the time he was the only one working and the bills had to be paid. My family totally flaked out on helping, so basically when my daughter was 4 days old I was alone at home with both kids taking on all the house work plus recoverying from surgery. I know this is truely where my problem began because I couldnt care for my children and everything else in excusiationg pain. So thats where I think the pill popping issues began. Then I starting having more female issues with cramping and bleeding that lasted for 2 months straight. I had surgery on Nov 11th and they fixed a bunch of endodimitriosis, detached my uterus from my abdominal wall, as well as my bladder from my uterus and re-tied my tubes. So I know I have had alot of painfull issues, but taking the pain pills is the only way I can do anything or even get out of bed anymore, the dr is trying to wean me off but I dont think its really helping me. I think its just prolonging it. I feel alone and feel I have nobody I can confide in. What do I do, I get so sick and feel so horrible if I dont take them I am sick and my whole body hurts, I cant eat sleep and I just sit around and cry. If anyone has some support or advice please help!

[troubleinohio]

amanda- you can WD at home with a child. Its not fun and its sure not easy- its pure hell but it can be done. I did it myself a few times. some of those times I did not even realize it was WD i was having! those earlier times, I had been on regular pain meds for my bad back and didnt even realize that the horrible symptoms i was having were from WD. I was clueless, I just thought I either had a very bad flu, fibromyalgia or some other dreadful disease onsetting! I distinctly remember playing on the floor with my baby son who was a few months old at the time (he is 5 now!) and my legs hurting so bad I couldnt stand it. I had to stop playing with him after about 10 minutes and thought what the helll is wrong with me?? I laid on the couch off and on for a couple days and just did the necessary basics that you cant get around (obviously feeding the baby, changing diapers etc) but i got through it. It suckked but i lived. Since then Ive been off and on pills for a long time and suffered through many a WD. I have a 3 year old son now too. Im over 200 days clean now though. You can get through it. Im glad you found this site!  

[lmatthews75]

Well you have picked the right choice........If you cant to rehab or detox than coming off of them will be your choice to lessen the withdwral you can not avoid withdwral.  I have to say as much as it ***** W/D is somingthing that reminds us all to never put yourself into that again.  Its ;like child birth you know you will have pain and its a fact but after its over you have a wonderful human life....Very similar you have to go thru this an after you will have your drug free life back.  
Some people think rehab or detox is a terrible thing but its the safest way to get off of drugs.  But if you cant do that then I have to say you need to speak with your doctor for sure.....Its important he or she knows that you are an addict and want to stop.  Keep reading and stay involved we have pr are going thru the same thing....open you own question so everyone can look at it ........

[Amandagdc08]

Im so scared i really need to quit and now before it goes any further! i have a 10 month old baby boy and rehab or detox is not an option but i could possibly get a baby sitter for a few days! My situation is a little different though i started out on the regular viks and stuff and ive been on them for years but now i have been taking atleast 2 80mg oxycontins a day theres no way i can move without them or even get out of bed and with a small baby I have to! i have to get over this. At this point though even at the high dose i take im just maintaining! i juss really don't even know how to start! im afraid if i go cold turkey i could really hurt myself. im begging for any kind of advice. ive really decided i want to stop for my child and myself. i feel like im not even living anymore im just getting by! please please someone help me!

[lmatthews75]

read my post on the future I wish i could let you walk in my shoes for a day you could then see how wonder life is.  I went to a center in NJ omg a wonder place allow moms and childeren ect.....I know not having people to help is hard but it can be done.  

[GabbersMommy22]

Up until a week ago I was taking 6-8 5mg oxycodone on average. As of last firday my dr decided to give me Vicodin, told me to take 1 tablet twice a day. I dont really think this is working very well. What should I have him do, bump me back up or would I be better off just staying where I am??

[ochooked]

Hi Gabbersmommy---- Welcome to the forum - you are at the right place.  Wow!! you really have had a lot to deal with and a whole plate full of poo-poo.  Sounds like you are ready to begin coming out of this mess.  Eagle was right --- stay on this site daily -no matter how much is going on -- it will help -- -many of us who are now clean can attest to that fact.  Keep posting and reading the other posts -- even make a comment from time to time as you feel about an issue -- you will find that in helping others, you will also be helped.  Now, you really need help girl ---  You need some support in the home -- do you have anyone who can come in for a couple of weeks and help you while you detox??  Another thing that will really help is to sit down with your doctor --- make him/her take the time with you -- you really need that -- and then open up and share the whole thing with them. The best thing I did for myself was to tell my doctor --- It also confronted my biggest fear - that of knowing that she would not keep giving me refills -- Hope you are successful but I have a feeling you will be. Wish you all the best -- Happy Thanksgiving --- and I hope to see you posting again on here.

[GabbersMommy22]

As far as getting help, the only person I have to help me (and he does all he can do) is my fiance. We just cant offord for him to take time off work, or he would. As far as the physical therapy goes my insurance will not cover it, and detox center is out I have nobody to care for my kids. I havnt spoke to my dr about post partum depression yet, I have a dr apt tomarrow and I will bring that up. All I know is on average I was taking 6-8 oxycodone a day to avoid withdrawl. Friday my dr perscribed me vicodin to take 1 tablet 2xs per day. This really isnt working. I know the worst part of withdrawl for me is not being able to get off the couch to play with my kids, the horrifying panick attacks and those darn leg cramps, and non stop diareah.

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

Complicated.  Without the children my advice would be to cold turkey the mess and get the withdrawal behind you.  Sounds like you are in a constant state of early withdrawal.  You may possibly be attempting to taper too rapidly.  In a case such as yours where you cant just surrender for a week, you should taper slowly enough to escape the major issues. Thats the point of tapering. You probably should be telling your doc about this one - - you may want to add an antidepressant to your inventory. Or you amy wish to taper just a bit more slowly. Without having specific doses and meds its hard to say.  Sounds like you need to treat your body kindly. Are you taking vitamins and supplements? I found the amino acid protocols to be very good. Some will help with anxiety and some will help with depression.  Good luck and stay around to keep posting and to read through the health pages and archives.

[lmatthews75]

Oh I forgot to ask have you spoke to your doctor abotu post deppression?   This to will cause cronic pain.   Lisa

[lmatthews75]

There is a light at the end of a tunnel that seems so long.   How long have you been taking them and how much?  Can you get some help with the kids for 3 maybe 4 days?  Are your back isssues under control physical therpy anything?  My thoughts are getting to a detox center......you will need a support system after coming off the pills dealing with day to day pain issues stres which can cause cronic pain.  Lisa