Oxycontin Withdrawal Hell

[discretekarma]

I was prescribed 20 mg Oxycintin x 3 a day about 6 months ago due to having 2 ruptured discs in my back.  My body started getting used to the meds so my doctor moved me up to 3 x 40mg a day.  After a while of this, my body started to get used to this as well.  I told me doctor about what was going on and he didn't change my meds this time.  I was in pain and going in to withdrawal in between doses so I began to take 4 a day even though my script was only for 3.  I was able to get my prescriptions early for a while and now this has cought up to me.  I had a 30 day script but since I filled it two weeks early and was taking 1 extra a day it ran out 3 weeks early.  Yesterday my script ran out and I went to my appt. I knew he wouldn't write my script 3 weeks early since it was only a 4 week script so I told him I lost my script.  He said he wouldn't write me another and that all he could do is write me a 10mg x 3 a day script.  That meand I'd be going from 160mg a day to 30mg a day.  I had a few panic attacks in the day or two before my appt while trying to ween myself down.  Since yesterday I've taken enough of the 10mg to keep myself from having another attack.  I think I've been taking aroung 100mg per day instead of 160mg.  I can't keep this up since my new script will end in about a week which is still 2 weeks short of getting a refill.   I told my wife what was going on this morning since I am so scared of facing another panic attack when the severe withdrawal starts back up. I've read stories about this taking 2-3 weeks to be over.  I am so scared.  My wife told me she's going to talk to my doctor before deciding what to do.  I'm don't think he'll care about me being in pain or withdrawal or anxiety as long as he doesn't get in trouble.   I've asked my wife to let me go to a methadone clinic near my house but she thinks I should just go through it since I am the one that did this to myself.  I'm really scared and don't know what to do.  Thanks for any advice or support.

[flmagi]

Thanks . :)

[Jennifer375]

What an awsome post (about the withdrawls and outcome once they are over) Beautifully written Magi, and full of courage your so generousely offering to share with those willing to take a chance and be whole again.

*Bows with respect and admiration*

[flmagi]

Support is what we're here for!  You may need to soak in a hot tub alot, long and often. You'll look like a prune but if it helps.....do it.  Try to get out and take a walk today, even a short one. I know you don't feel like it, but it will help with the insanity too. Try doing some things to take your mind (what little is left, right?) off the withdrawels. Do you have a dog? Give him a bath. Paint your wifes toes. LOL
I know the hours seem like days, but in a few days you'll look back and be able to say "I did it!!".
Keep posting, that helps too. Rant and rave all ya want.
;)
Magi

[allaboutmary]

Good , good  do this as many times as it takes.  Sleep in the tub if you must.  Make sure you are drinking liquids. It can be very easy to dehydrate and you don't need that right now.  

[discretekarma]

I just finished soaking for a bit and I do feel a little bit better.  I am so appreciative of the support.

[flmagi]

I hate to tell you this, but it's gonna get worse. But it will pass. It's only a few days.
YOU CAN DO THIS.  Yes, you will question your sanity. I was sure I was going insane when I went thru withdrawels, was sure I was gonna die.  But your not insane and you won't die.
Run a hot bath, and force yourself to get in it and soak. do it now. you'll feel better.