How to go cold turkey without the help of my dr.'s

[mommyof287]

I am 26 years old. I've had numerous issues as far a medical goes, as well as over a dozen surgeries in the last 2 1/2 years. I have been given pain meds during the duration of the last 2 1/2 years, Hydrocodones being the most prescribed. When I initially began taking them, it was 2-3 a day, a couple of months later, more health issues arose, then 4-5 a day. Before I knew it, I was taking up to 10-12 a day, sometimes more. I just recently reinjured my knee that has already had ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair & will be having surgery on it next month, and had a couple of short prescriptions given to me of Oxycodone. I had used those in conjunction with my Hydrocodone given for my cervical radiculopathy(pinched discs/nerves) and was out. I went to my f/u with my spine specialist and he refused to give any more medication, and told me to consult my PCP. I did just that, and was rejected by him as well. So even though it is the safest way to come off the medication to taper down, I cannot do that because I have no doctor (who have all started me on these meds to begin with), and am on my first full day of no pain medication. I never considered myself an addict, until now. I had all of these medical reasons that required me to take them to keep out of pain so I could live life with my two daughters and husband, but it slowly but surely went overboard. What can I do? Should I seek outpatient help somewhere? I am seeking genuine help. I have had cold sweats, hot sweats, diarrhea, and excessive crying all day today; was forced to have my daughters go to my in-laws so they did not have to see their mother in this state. Looking for any help at all.

[motye51]

Keep going!!!  Keep moving forward!  You got this!  What are your plans for aftercare?

[motye51]

That's awesome!!!  I love that!

[mommyof287]

Day 5, no pain meds. Thanks for your support. The days are getting better and I'm feeling it as they go on. I have been smoking the Mary to help with some of the symptoms of withdrawal, but not much. Just would much rather do that than put another pill in my system. Tried clonidine and it made my blood pressure so low I slept for almost 26 hours off and on. But I sure did need it :,)

[mommyof287]

Thanks everyone. I'm doing ok; still not sleeping well. Slept about 4-4 1/2 hours and have been wide awake since. Stomach is uneasy :( I DO feel better, though :) 96 hours since a pain pill :,,)

[Durty_South]

I'm on day 6 and keep expecting the worse but actually feel much better. But I had (as many do) a point where I felt like the grip let go of me. Like I had a peace finally if I would just start the process. So I just walked into my boss's office n said I'm taking next week off and now here we are. I'm no expert on staying clean but when I was hurting the worst, I went and got a tattoo of the date I'd been 24 hours without. I don't care what anyone thinks about it, it helps me to look at it and say that's the day u decided to live again and dang sure not turning back now. Wish you well.

[ImOverThisBS]

Take a bath with Epsom salt. I found it very helpful in keeping me calm and taking my mind off how crappy things are. Also very good for muscle pain, helps absorb magnesium into your skin. I remember feeling better around day 5 but I was taking a lethal dose ( 30-45 norco 10/325s daily) so it could be sooner for you. Just think of it as a flu that's really bad for a few days then you feel blah for a couple then no energy for a week. drink lots of fluids get support from loved ones and keep reminding yourself why your getting clean. Also if the WD's are too much try the Thomas* recipe, it made the difference in my recovery. I'm 2 1/2 months clean and even the worst days clean are better than the best days high. Stay strong

Your friend, Sean


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