How long does Roxy WD last?

[EZ1076]

Just stopped taking Roxys, was doing them for a while but was always smart enough to not let it get out of control, recently though it became an everyday habit snorting about 3-6 a day which lasted for a good 5-7 months i dont even know at this point, crazy how easy it is to keep it from the people who surround your life, they literally had no idea what i was doing, I guess i didnt either, anyway about 1 day into stopping, its not too bad yet, i know it will get worse, for me the aches are unbearable but ive been told the best way to think of it is to just think the flu and know youll get better, makes sense to me, whenever i am sick i feel like ill never feel better again but sure enough sooner than later it goes away, anyway... how long do the WD symptoms normally last? im hoping the worst will be over within 3 days, i have a doctors appointment at that point but i really hope that i will feel good enough that i wont go to it... got nothing better to do maybe ill keep adding to this

[amaria]

Hang in there, the worst will be over usually by day 5, some people start feelin better a day or so before then. Being that you've commited and are already on day 1, I'd go for it! And you have the right attitude about looking at it just like the flu. You can do it. Good luck and keep posting, especially when it gets rough, there's lots of support on here. :)

[gnarly_1]

HI with your use 4 or 5 days is the normn my mane concern is you think you have control over your addiction ......in the beginning we all think like that only to have our addiction bulldoze us into the ground right now a good hot soak with heelp with most of the symptoms but bee sure and stay hydrated your probably not going to sleep reed box is open 24/7 rent some movies to keep you bizzy keep posting for support good luck and God bless......Gnarly  

[EZ1076]

@gnarly i never said i had control over it, unless your reading between the lines but i didnt mean that, i know that by the way i feel i definitely dont have control over it... anyway today blows, netflix instant is a life saver but there is only so much laying in bed i can do before i go a little crazy, dayquil and advil have helped controlled the aches, i dont have restless leg syndrome like most people complain, but i do find myself on the toilet at least every hour of the day, i guess my body is trying to rid itself of all the crap ive been putting into it, its pretty tough to eat but ive been drinking a lot, the warm baths definitely helped a lot with the soreness and aches in my legs as well thanks for the tip amaria,... not going to lie i was very tempted today to hit up my connect, but luckily i deleted all numbers from my phone because i fear i wont be able to withhold from the temptation... this definitely isnt fun but if i dont go through this now i guess its only to get worse and there's really no avoiding it... i guess my next question would be if suboxone is really worth it??

[ricart70]

I would say no on the sub unless you just want to kick something with a way longer withdrawal period  .Alot of people will say that sub is a miracle drug but I think your habit is not severe enough to even think about it.Just stick it out and you will be glad you did.If you get on sub there is a very strong chance you will be back here in two years still trying to beat this thing and may even try going back to the oxy to kick the sub.  good luck   you can do it    good thinking deleting your knects... smart

[EZ1076]

thanks, my fear is just that im going to feel like this for a week, idk if im going to be able to put up with that, i have an appointment with the doctor on tuesday and im praying that by then the worst will be over with, thanks for the support, these  posts have helped me waste some time and being that my sister is the only one who knows about this, i dont have much support so this outreach and the ability to be flat out open has been real helpful, this feeling still completely ***** though, but just got to keep that mindset that if i dont stick it out now i will have to deal with it but only worse later

[ricart70]

ez    you can do it.I quit cold turkey from a very similar habit and I felt bad for about 3 weeks but the  first week being the worst.  it is a finite period of time and it is so worth it in comparison to going on a replacement drug that will eventually drain you and stop working anyway.   Just hang in there and you can get through this.   3 weeks will go by very quickly.  You will be free!!  

[gnarly_1]

how you holding in ther tonight this takes a couple of days to pass you staying hydrated its really important with the runs get yourself a case od gatoraid and keep a bottle in your hand good luck and God bless........Gnarly

[gnarly_1]

how you holding in ther tonight this takes a couple of days to pass you staying hydrated its really important with the runs get yourself a case od gatoraid and keep a bottle in your hand good luck and God bless........Gnarly

[EZ1076]

rough morning, when i come out of the shower my body temperature gets all messed up and it takes a good 30 minutes for me to control the sweating, the runs have somewhat subdued but thats probably because i  havent really eaten much but have been drinking a decent amount of water, not really improving but i guess getting somewhat use to this feeling of shittiness.. symptoms all still the same really but the yawning and tearing has gone away and i have stuff to do today so hopefully that will keep my mind off of how i feel, thanks again for the support

[SuperRickHenry]

Hydration and Pysical Activity... Keep busy. Dont lay around and talk to someone. I'm at day 5 off basically the same drug and alot of it. I went to hospital and am home now for day 5 out and clean but the ups and downs suck still but the pain and sweats are gone. Read some helpful reading.  If you  seek God then do it whole hearted.  He is the Great Physician but speak with a Physician in the flesh too.  This crap sux but we are Great and the drugs are really just little pieces off crap that made us who we were not... Bless you and message or anything... Much Luck..... Rick Henry

[Littlelegs2003]

Congrats on quitting, first of all - I know how hard it is to make that break. Days 3 & 4  sucked the most for me - pain, restless legs, lack of sleep, sheer irritability... But, it did pass. Baths helped. A lot!! I love reading about other addicts so that helped distract me for some of the time. And posting on here does help - I posted virtually every thought & feeling I had. It was just nice to know that there was support out there! You can do this. Stay strong!

[EZ1076]

Ugh today is miserable, starting to become fed up with everyone around me and its not really their fault, i know im acting like an a**shole but not much i can do about it, feeling real anxious today, got some more things to do today which should take me into the evening and will help past the time.. ugh cant wait to get over this feeling, and the right way not the easy way

[minn66]

I have had people tell me I'm not myself, which is kind of sad because I wasn't myself when I was on the meds! I get what they mean, though, because now I admit I am grumpy and facing things I haven't faced head-on before. I also deal with chronic pain which certainly doesn't improve one's mood! I feel it getting better bit by bit. Like gnarly says, the tortoise wins the race. You have to be OK with being not ok for a while. Just keep going and keep posting!

[EZ1076]

feeling a lot better minus still havin the runs, aches arent anywhere near as bad, a little irritable as well but definitely some improvement.... maybe the worst is over, i sure hope so

[minn66]

Hi ez. Glad you are doing somewhat better today. Ugh, I always hated hearing it but it does take time. Some days will be better than others, but you will notice improvement. Hang in there.

[EZ1076]

so i got prescribed a 2mg suboxone, to be taken three times a day, in addition to colidine and gabapentin this was 2 days ago... took 2 the first, 3 the second and now 2 today and feel fine, i want off of this as soon as possible can anyone speak from experience and tell me the best way to take and ultimately stop taking the subs?

[EZ1076]

Hey everyone, just wanted to post a little update

Been doing great, feeling real good, stopped with the subs, going back and reading everything I wrote, damn was I in a hole but I feel amazing right now, it feels great to have a lot of my energy back and I definitely feel like I am becoming myself again

Temptation hasnt really been there but I cut out anyone in my life who was still using, the best feeling in the world is knowing that the first thought on my mind when I wake up in the morning is how I am going to get a Roxy

[atthebeach]

hey thanks for the update. congratulations on your 2 clean weeks.
awesome. good job on cutting out all the people in your life that use, that is huge and a very necessary thing.
keep up the good work.
i think you meant to write that getting a roxy isnt the first thing on your mind. lol freudian slip i guess.
keep the faith.
continued blessings, stay strong. you got this
debbie

[minn66]

Good morning, ez. Thanks for the update. I'm glad you quit and stopped the subs. I never took them and they do have their purpose, yet I have also heard of people getting addicted to them too, which is another can of worms. Please keep us updated and keep up the excellent work!

[Toostrongtobeaddicted]

I am currently on day 9 of quitting roxys cold turkey. Been hell--but I'm proud of me!!!!!!!!!!!!

[erickaaaaxoxo]

I am just starting day two and let me tell you, this blows. My jaw hurts, my legs are in a ridiculous amount of pain. I did not sleep at ALL this past night. It is absolutely terrible, but i guess I've got to get through this for the better, but it is so hard to see the bright side when you're feeling so ******

[Dancedance405]

Did you kick the rox?

[grizzlyman]

hello all, I am also starting tomorrow morning to kick this bs. will be posting and checking in for advice as frequently as possible. Seems like a good encouraging place for people to discuss, for a change.

[grizzlyman]

I started taking percocet 10 mg on weekends ( 4 pills tops for whole weekend)  a couple of years ago. Obviously this was a decision I am not proud of because inevitably it ended up progressing until I was taking them daily until the guy I was getting them from stopped getting them and all he had was ROXY.. I was taking half of one every day at first and now I am taking about 60 mg/day on avg (2 roxy) and have been doing so for about two years. I thought it was ok because I still graduated with a BA in finance from USF, work a good job, work out often etc.. but now I am sick and tired of depending on something EVERYDAY and have recently realized I DO have a problem. I do not have anyone to speak OPENLY with about my addiction and thought this may be the place to do so. I will greatly appreciate any help/support/advice I can get and I will do my best to post here daily.