Is it "normal" to feel like a zombie?

[AZKathy]

I've posted other questions here, and you guys have been so helpful.  I'm now on my 9th day of cold turkey w/d from 210 mg/day oxycontin and 40mg/day percocet (prescribed).  

Something I didn't mention before, I'm 60 years old and weigh only 80 lbs - normal weight should be about 105.

Questions are, I'm so low on energy it's hard to do anything, except get up and pace the floors.  Do you think that a rehab program of some sort would be of any benefit, or should I just keep on sticking it out?

By the way, I haven't lost any more weight since going cold turkey, but know that the inability to gain my weight back was because of the drugs I was taking.

I find myself wishing I had those drugs again just so I wouldn't feel so awful, but haven't yet and will not get any more of them, though means are probably available.

I'm just so tired of feeling like this.... any suggestions?

[AZKathy]

It's gonna happen, as a matter of fact, sposed to have an appt with a traction machine tomorrow.... just trying to get thru today is bad tho.

[IBKleen]

Hi Kathy,

I could dance and sing but I fear you would leave and never return! LOL

Listen lady, no one said that you had to go through this with pain. So, get on the horn in the a.m., first thing, and call your doctor. There are other things he can prescribe. Tell him you are in terrible pain and ask what else he suggests. For example, there are nerve block injections, epidural injections, cortizone injections, accupuncture, aqua therapy, physical therapy..and so much more.

Please just try and hang in there for tonight. Insist that the receptionist get you through to the doctor first thing.

And if it really gets bad, I WILL sing! Keep talking, it does help.

[AZKathy]

I need a little, no, i need a LOT of support....

day 13 cold turkey from oxys, 210mg & percs., 40mg, and this is about the lowest I've gone....
terrible head/neck pain (took 800mg Advil, no help) also tried ibuprofen, no help... RLS, sneezing, running to bathroom, just horrible physical and emotional attitude.  if i had an oxy i admit, i'd take it w/o thinking twice and go thru all the w/ds all over again.

can anyone help with a little uplift?  appreciate it.

[dominosarah]

I wish i could make you feel better Kathy......I am sending you a ton of strength and a big BIG hug your way.......Congrats on 13 days!!!  That really is great!!!        sara

[AZKathy]

It's the beginning of day 13 and I feel like hell.  My head and neck hurt so bad.  Took some advil, but it hasn't helped yet.  Don't know if I can do this, but I'm stuck here without any narcos so just have to tough it out.

[dominosarah]

When our body is lacking food it gets rather angry.  You will feel so much better after you eat till your hearts content!!!