Opiate withdrawal

[Attorney]

Hey,
I am a working mom (I guess my nickname gives the working part away) and have been on Lort 10 for about 2 years.  In the last year I have gotten up to 15-20 per day.  I recently quit cold turkey (despite having to work and be a wife and mom)and am on day 6. The withdrawal has gotten better, but I think that I fear the night time the most. I just can't seem to sleep.....almost at all. Any idea how long this will last?

I know that I am strong in that I have made it throught the worst part of this whole thing....having to function normally through most of this, but I cannot keep going with such little sleep. I feel so groggy in the morning I almost can't get going.

I really can't go to anyone...even a doctor...because of my and my family's position over here.  Can anyone please give me some advice or even some words of encouragement?

Thanks to all of you for allowing me to read your stories.  It has really helped me throughout all of this during those restless nights.  You are all so strong in what you have done!

[ServantHehasChosen]

Pls explain in detail, I dont understand, where do I repost?  Thank You for Listening

[flmagi]

You have posted on an old thread, so it may not get alot of attention. Please re-post (copy & paste?) to a separate post. Everyone will answer you and help you out. Hang in there. We're here to help

[ServantHehasChosen]

I am 47 year old female, I have been taking Oxycodone/Percocet for the past 3-4 years, original problem was dislocated pelvic bone resulting from 6 abdominal surgeries, then breast cancer, double mastectomy and now Rhumatoid Arthritus.  There is pain from my head to my toes.  I have tried numerous times to stop taking drugs (COLD TURKEY) and became so sick and in so much pain I had to go back.  I take 10-15 per day (ranging in 5mg, 10mg, 15 mg (Roxicodone) to 20 mg CR.)  I take a chemo shot weekly along with long term breast cancer meds (ARIMIDEX) both causing severe bone pain.  My Pain Management Dr. and Oncologist have both told me that the pain meds are actually maintenance drugs and that I should not have shame in taking them, I cannot buy into this, I just don't think that I can spend the rest of my life taking these.  I have lost my job, lost friends, stopped driving, actually become almost a home bound recluse.  I am on 100% disability from work and also 100% service related (military).  I am convinced that my loss of memory is from the drugs and not the CHEMO.  I am expecting a grandchild in July and my son will have to return for his 2nd term in Iraq and I need to be healthy and sober enough to go and care for my daughter in law and grandchild.  I WANT MY LIFE BACK!  What kind of things can I do to help with the withdrawals, I think I am strong enough to do this with some help.  All of you seem so nice, strong, well educated and not accusatory people.......pls advise?

[marcatj]

hey hun, like toxictome said, you posted on a very old thread and may get overlooked.

it's always best to post a new thread (Post A Question - above) so everyone sees your request and can get you all the help you need..

good luck.. lot's of people here to support you...

[toxictome]

this is an old post...one of you might want to repost this with your specific question if you need more feedback...welcome to the forum

[enemy48]

Funny how the ignorant might think that professional, intelligent, talented & gifted people don't touch the stuff.

Enjoyed your post.  Welcome.