Fentanyl Withdrawals - how long do they last Cold Turkey?

[AmigaMaria]

I've been on a Fentanyl patch for the past 9 years. I went from 175mcg/hr down to 12.5 mcgs then 5 days ago I stopped cold turkey.  I don't take any other drugs except for my blood pressure meds.
The withdrawals have been BRUTAL!   I mean the most horrific thing I have even gone through.  When will this stop?  At night the minute I start to fall asleep it's like a demon takes over my body and I jerk and jump, twist and shout all night long - I get up and down out of bed, I exercise and even lift weights to try and stop the demon - but nothing works.  I haven't slept for more than 20 minutes at one time any night since stopping.  I'm scared!  I will choose not to live if I have to go back on Fentanyl but I can't take much more of these withdrawals.  
When can I expect the withdrawals to end and how long does it take to get back to my normal self with no effects whatsoever of the Fentanyl?  I seriously need help!  
Thank you

[jbsdownunder]

reading all of these reports is scarry stuff, I fractured 4 vert in my upper spine in early March this year and hospitalised for the pain, put on Targin made no difference to the level of pain and Drs had gradually increased to 50mgs of Fentanyl, starting reading these posts and realised what a terrible situation I was commiting myself to. On 13th June decided to go CT'did not tell my GP for about 10 days he thought I should resume but I was determined to continue with the CT. I ended up feeling so nauseated, legs would not keep still, could not and still can't get a good sleep taking Temaze every night, latest  problem is my scalp,head,nape are covered in itch and its driving me mad, looking on net for solution Hope you are feeling better as each day passes, The Lord will continue to help JBS Downunder

[brbenefield]

Sir......I'm curious as to how you are doing on your withdrawal from the Fentanyl? I too am starting to get off of this wicked stuff!

[brbenefield]

Reading your post has given me more determination and hope that I can do this. I have been on Fentanyl 25mcg for over a year. Three months ago i went to my Dr and told him to reduce me. I went done to 12.5 mcg. It was only supposed to be for two months ...." he said." I want off this crap. I expect RL, sleepless nights, etc, but I'm so ready!

[lulu747]

This is a very old thread.  If you want to get some support for yourself please click on post a question and start your own thread so that we can help you through this okay?
Lu

[Ripper13]

I too am going from 175 and dr. Keeps reducing each mt.im down to 100 the next dose will be first time just doing 100 I feel bad with all the symptoms can you tell me what to expect with further decreasing.thanks for any help u can give.the restless legs and agitation is back any ideas for them

[2fargn2help]

Amiga, as bad as it is, just think, there are some poor idiots out here (like me) that haven't even started getting off yet. I want to soooo bad but reading things like this just make me delay even longer. plus my wife HATES meds and cannot stand me doing wds. even when I am out of the patches, she hates it! but I can sure understand that! good luck, I am looking to you for help so plz don't let me (or you) down ! may God bless you.