Ok Guys, It's D-Day I'm done with the patch!!!!

[thmpn8r]

All right guys....
Please, please post on my thread....  I have been having trouble sleeping over the last 2 nights even though I have had a Fentanyl 12 on so I took it off this morning and am as ready as I will ever be to face the BEAST!!!!  My original plan was to try and make it until Sunday cuz I quit taking my Norco 10's 3x a day last Friday....  Was hoping I could hold off till Sunday with the patch to try and give some time to get the Norc's. out of my system.  But, with all the anxiety, RLS, sleepless nights, etc., etc. i'm just decided i'm done....  I am really going to lean on as many of you as I can on  this forum to get me thru it, so please give me your thoughts and encouragement!  I am going to use the Thomas Recipe and would appreciate any and all advise on what others have done to get thru it!!!!

Looking forward to the other side and having my life back....  Keep me in your prayers as I will all of you!!!!!

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS FORUM AND ALL THAT CAN COME HERE FOR HELP!!!!!

[scaredmom330]

I am so proud of you. you can do this,. use the Thomas recipe and the amino acid protocol also get some gatorade or poweraid, they help alot, bananas and hot baths for the rls. post often keep us up on your progress and pm me anytime. I am here for you! remember one day or one hour at a time.

[ladyloue]

does amino acid ect help wid subutex withdraxal???

[thmpn8r]

Thanks so much!!!!  I have read where the amino acid protocol actually extends the symptoms....  Would love to hear your advise on this along with others!!!!  Just don't know and this is the first time and last time I will ever put myself thru this!!!!

ALL OF YOU ARE SAINTS WHO ARE WILLING TO SHARE ARE SAINTS!!!!  YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS AND STILL YOU ARE THERE!!!!!  I THINK SO MUCH OF YOU GUYS WHETHER YOUR ON DAY 1 OR DAY 1,000....  TAKES A LOT OF STRENGTH TO SHARE YOUR STORIES....

Thanks again!!!!!

[fengirl09]

You can do this!!!! Way to go on starting your journey of taking you life back. I am on my 435th day off of the patch and I can tell you that my life is soooo much better. If you have any questions you can pm me. Good luck to you and rock on!!!!

[ladyloue]

patch could soomone enlighten me to what this is, im from uk and never heard of it

[scaredmom330]

someone else will have to chime in on the amino acid protocol, I am sure it doesnt prolong the effects of withdraw but helps replace vitimins that you are losing during this time. I could be very wrong and if so am very sorry,. hopefully someone else will come along soon that has experience with the protocol. good luck, know I am standing behind you...

[freebird227]

I'm here to give you a shout out of you can do this.!!!!!! I know nothing about amino acids for detox other than what I have read on site.I know nothing about the patch or about tappering other than the addicts who have come b4 for you and found sucess.
I'm here because You asked for support....What I can tell you is If You Don't Pick Up...You Wont Get High. and b4 you slip off your game come on line and tell someone.
Remember this is a We thing ...not a Me thing...Keep things simple for the next several days and remember you are detoxing and your thinking is altered ..so let the people on here be your eyes and ears.Connect with the men who have been where you are headed and let them help you   Be Blessed

[thmpn8r]

Hey There....  Here's a link on the Fentanyl patch:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanyl

All I know is what I have read and began to experience....  This stuff's a NIGHTMARE to get off of but I know I can make it with all the support I have here....

Thanks so much for all your input and advise!!!!  Please keep it coming and I will post everyday, sometimes maybe every hour if that's what it takes...  

[fengirl09]

The most important thing to remember about this whole detox process is...it will get better. It is really hard for a few days, maybe a week or two, but when you start to feel better it will be so worth it. I know for me the best part is just not having to worry about the monkey being on my back any longer.

[troubleinohio]

wishing you the best. Im on about day 18 off vicodin (again) and ive never been on fentanyl (thank god thats one opiate i never tried for my pain) so i cant really offer any insight on how that detox may differ from the other more commonly used narcotics. But i can offer you my support through this!

[Lisa54]

I was right there with you with the deciding if I was chemically dependant or addicted.  I usually took only what was prescribed.  2 oxyconting 40's per day and 3 Lortab 10/500 a day for breakthrough pain.  compared to many on here, I had no problem.  But I did!  I was taking them so many times without even seeing if I really needed them.  I liked the energy and the "good mood" that they put me in.  That is the addictive part!!!!   Good luck to you and God bless!

[Lisa54]

having issues with my typing...still  ***2 oxycontins**** not oxyconting!!!

[refusingbondage]

Agree wiht Fengirl.  Its a lot mental.  You will feel sick no doubt, but the mental can really exacerbate that.  NO matter how bad it gets, remember it will NOT last forever and you will get through it.  The feeling you will have on that first day when you wake up NOT in withdrawal is the most beautiful feeling - words cannot describe it.  Well worth the pain.  Hang in there.

[Florida_Guy737]

Hey...I also detoxed from the patch and percs.  IMHO, I would have used the Norcos to wean from the patch because the patch is a very strong med and has a longer half life than the Fentanyl.

Do you have any Norcos left?

[MMarty]

Congrats! Another story that makes me know this is possible. There is a light at the end of the tunnel....keep moving. Marty

[thmpn8r]

Yeah, but they are gone now!!!!!  All is out of my life as far as I am concerned...  Just a few of the valium (which are under lock and key) to keep me accountable and some flexeril....  I know I can do this...  Already feel relief that I am not going to worry about my next patch...  hehehe.....  At least once I get past the w/d's and the mental part....  The big thing is THAT I WANT MY LIFE BACK!!!!!! AND WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!!!  I know I say this now, and when i'm goin out of my mind I might look at it different but that's why i'm here!!!!  I need all of you for me to be strong....  

[thmpn8r]

Hi Lisa54!!!  Did you read my original thread????  Yes, I am an addict cuz I enjoy the euphoric high off them....  Did not abuse them very much and never was out before it was time to re-up....  But the bottom line is sometimes I would hold out on using the Norc's so I could do 3 or 4 at a time to get a boost/high out of them.....  All addictive behavior and I knew immediately!!!!  I have combated many different forms of addiction in my life and I will have to say that this takes the cake!!!!  I know i have a battle and have done nothing but read and lean on you guys during my waking hours....  Which i'm sure are goin to be a lot in the next few weeks....  hehehe.....  Gotta smile when the times seem the worse....  That's what will get us thru this!!!!!

Thanks again soooo.... much!!!!!

[Kevin_Bacon]

Hey -- we're with you on this. I'm going to send a PM in a few minutes, so check your Inbox.

Hope I can provide some information you find useful.


-- KB

[corey411]

Hey, You can do this. It will be hard but in anywhere from 4-7 days you will begin to feel better from the physical part. Day 4 was always the turning point for me. Fentenel does take a bit longer to regain your sleep and the rls hung around a bit longer the time I detoxed from it. Do you have time off from work? That is a plus. It will be like a severe flu/ Time will go very slowly and you will not have any energy. It's good to get some movies...make a plan to have something to keep your mind busy. Post here a lot. You didn't mention Immodium. You will need this. The Thomas Recipe under Health Pages is to help with withdrawals...the amino acid proticol will help with energy and helps some with their mood in a natural way. Many of these symptoms get better slowly. After the physical wd comes the mental battle with many emotions popping in and switching on you out of the blue. You still need to be careful after the physical part is over. I never wanted to go through this again either. I relapsed a number of times with the last one just having 300 days. It is good to get as much help as possible. NA or counseling. This is very tough. We will help all we can. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know how you are doing. GBU, Corey

[daisy699]

Hey just read your post again from yes! Wondering how it's going for you,or are you knocked out from the T.rec.??? Keep us up to date!!

[MMarty]

Just checking in to see how you are doing? I am on the east coast so not sure if we are in the same time zone. Give us an update when you can. I am praying for you. Marty

[thmpn8r]

Hi Guys!!!
Well, day 1 is over and so far I am making it ok.....  I know the worst is yet to come especially with the fent. half life.....  Last night I had problems sleeping so I did use the flexeril and 5mg of valium....  Really trying hard to keep away from the valium cuz it's an opiate and I don't want to trade on pile of dung for another!!!!!  I am hanging in there though... Day by day as they say, or in this case hour by hour and sometimes minute by minute....  Really trying hard to stop my legs from RLSing while i'm awake....  I think this is just mind over matter and it's part of combating the anxiety!!!!  I am using the Thomas recipe and everything it offers.....  I have a question, does anyone experience RESTLESS ARM SYNDROME?????  At night that's what seems to get me!!!!  My arms just seem to want to straighten out and close up into the fetal position!!!!  That is what seems to keep me awake more so than the RLS I think....  Just really tryin to keep my head around it and I know with all your support I will make it!!!!

Just know, I SO MUCH APPRECIATE ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND SUGGESTIONS!!!!

WITHOUT YOU I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO....

THANKS SO MUCH!!!!  UR ALL SAINTS WHETHER UR ON DAY 1 OR DAY 1,000!!!! I know I have said this before but I really mean it....  It takes a lot to share ur stories to the rest of the world!!!!

I love myself too much to allow this to hold me down!!!!  I will make with all your support....

thnx again!!!!

[thmpn8r]

Oh, one other thing...  Please follow this thread cuz I don't want to flood the forum with new threads daily....  I figure I am going to re-post new threads about every 5 days or so....  I think that's only fair to everyone out there that is in my same position....  Let me know if that's to often for the regulars that are here helping everyone.....

[corey411]

I have heard others who had the restless arms as well as legs. There is an otc medicine called hylands that has helped many. Also make sure you are getting enough potassium. Bananas and sports drinks are a good way to get this. You have a real good outlook. It is good to be careful of the Valium. It is not an opiate but belongs to a group of drugs called benzos(has a longer name) these are narcotics and you can become addicted to them as well. They actually give you these to detox in rehab but you are not in a controlled environment so be careful. Anxiety and lack of sleep is also a reason many give up. Keep looking forward. You can do this. Corey