Methadone withdrawal at 3mgs

[Ashy022]

I have been on methadone for nearly 3 years. My highest dose was 80 mgs liquid methadone. In the last year I've gone done slowly with no problems. I am now on day two of coming off 3 mgs and am wondering what to expect. I've withdrawaled from h b4 and it was horrible and lasted 2 weeks. But I haven't really felt n e symptoms yet this time except feeling a little weak. I've heard it can take 2-3 days to withdrawal with methadone but when I've tried stopping b4 I started right away. I've also heard some ppl don't withdrawal at all. Am I in the clearing bc I'm at such a low dose and already on day 2 or should I expect it to hit in a day or two? If n e 1 has gone thru similar experience of getting off at a low dose pls post. I'd like to know what to expect and for how long if I do start withdrawaling soon.

[gnarly_1]

HI....one thing I noticed about methadode detox is it is very cyclic.....you go threw good days and bad its just the way it isif you above 20 make sure you on the vitamins there is a 3 in 1 calcium magnesum zinc pick them up at wallmart take 4 in the morning 4 with dinner this will cut way back on the withdrawals you feel dont miss this nugget to all of you slow and steady wins the race...................Gnarly

[DEMONTHADONE]

Hey Ash, hoping ur feeling better n ur sleep meds help u get sum rest. Still rooting for ya!!! God bless!!!!

[Ashy022]

Day 10: so yesterday was great today not so well. I had hot/cold flashes n was restless this morning. This evening I'm feeling much better but bummed cuz I thought I was nearly done after how great I was feeling yesterday. Last nite I didn't take my sleep med n made it thru most of the night waking at 5 and falling parshely back to sleep. I'm in bed now trying to sleep but not working so may need my med tonight. Boy was today a surprise- never heard wd do that. I can only assume tomorrow will b better.

Jenelle it takes a long time to detox properly but it's worth it. It took me about a year n a half n I could've went all the way down to zero but I just had enuf. I too feared the wd as the first time I went thru it it was absolutely horrible. But I sucked it up n here I am on day 10 almost 11. I guess the key to remember is mdone has a half life which means it stays in ur system longer. So withdrawal can b easier but longer. I've done a lot of research of helpful things n tried many of them. I suggest u research too so if one thing doesn't help u can try another. It's really not bad at all as long as ur sleeping but I do have to say it ***** how long it takes n not knowing an end date. When my ex pretty much had to rapid detox from mdone he wd for 2 weeks but he also has a fast metabolism. So with that said, I'm 4 days away from 2 weeks. Which isn't so bad lookin at it that way.
Hope u all r doin well!

[Jenelle2020]

Hey Ashy thanks for the informative post. I am so happy to hear you are feeling well, that didn't really take all that long! It's my turn next but I am not as brave as you, I just dropped to 6mgs today and will stay there for 10-14 days depending on how I feel. I think I have done the longest taper in history LOL, almost 3 years! I am fearful of withdrawal so I will be going right down to 1/2 mg/day before I stop. I am taking in to consideration some of the helpful things you posted. Congrats to you for getting off this stuff! I can't wait to be in your shoes, good job!

[Ashy022]

Hi everyone. So, yesterday was day 8 and today 9. Today is by far the best I've felt. Yesterday was good but today I feel lots better. I tried not taking my seriquil 2 nites ago to c if I could sleep w/o it n it was a no go. I didn't try last night so I will prolly try tonight. Takin the sleep med Makes me feel in the morning I'm dragging. I've lost 3 lbs in the last 4 days slim happy that water weight from mdone is melting off. So anyway I'd like to go over a few things that have helped me during withdrawal.
A warm bath or shower helps calm ur nerves and temporarily stops hot/cold flashes. Heating pads also help with restlessness although both of these may only allow u to sleep for an hr or two as I experienced when w/d from h.

Sleep medication. I take seriquil but there's many others. Talk to ur family dr and see if he/she will prescribe like a months worth. Tea that helps u sleep (w/ melatonin) may help although I've never tried it personally.

Other meds: clonidine is usually prescribed for hot/cold flashes n restlessness but it often makes u more tired n outta it. Propranolol can do the same w/o the drowsiness. Some ppl take it with others meds to help.

Try to eat healthy it makes u feel better n if ur try into sleep it off u get tired right after u eat.

If ur up to it work out lightly. Even just walking around ur house n picking up is better than nothing n may make some w/d go away temporarily.

Drink as much water as u can to help flush ur body. Add lemon to help w/ the taste since w/d can make ur mouth feel yucky. Tea is good for flushing too. Try to stay away from to much caffeine b/c it will upset ur nerves even more.

Most important keep ur head up n stay strong. It is hell but its temporary n worth being done w/ it forever. God will help if u ask him.  Keep ur eye on the prize. Don't give up!!!

Good luck ya'll!

[ponco]

For some reason im being block for trying to send you a message. I hope it works this time. when your done with the clinic there suppose to dose you for a week . when they know you cant pay anymore. I beleive its a law that there responsible for you . your on sutch a high dose. call a lawyer ASAP and tell him what happen. im sure they would love to jump on that opertunenity. and let me know what happens ponco