detoxing off methadone

[thatgirl0212]

hi I have been going to a methadone clinic for 7 yrs now I starting tapering off of 100mg at the clinic and got down to 70mg and couldn't affod to go anymore. with the rest of my 2wk take outs I weaned myself down to 20mgs but now I am completky out its been 3 days with none and the w/d symptions are HORRIBLE  feel like I have been hit by a freight train my whole body hurts I am sick at my stomach and just wanna crawl up and die ! I have a 5yr lil boy do I have to muttle threw ? how long is the worst of it gonna last ? is it gonna get worst than it already is ?

[weaver71]

The cal/mag/zinc 400% RDA in morning and evening help a lot with cramps, combined with Epsom salt baths, just as got as you can handle it. Drink amino acid shake or take a supplement daily, EmergenC helps with electrolytes, vitamins, and making more water go down easier. Try to keep moving, the 5 yr old will be helping with that. It is hard, but it is good for you. About day 5-7 was the height of it, which lasted about 3 weeks. Energy and motivation usually slowly return for about 90 days. I am not trying to scare you, I'm trying to help you prepare. Like Heather said, try not to anticipate any of it. Just make it through today, keep doing that, you get the rest of your life back.

I was honest with my kids from a younger age than 5, they were 9 and 11 when I finally quit. They really helped me, not just moral support, they could see dad was sick. They brought me water and became a major part of my recovery. I couldn't pretend, so I just surrendered. I told other people too, people who would come and talk to me, no matter what shape I was in. Get some phone numbers, go to meeting if you have no one to call, they will give you numbers. Work on being good rather than feeling good, it will start to feel good. Hang in there, it is so worth it.

[marycarmel]

You essentially went CT since your taper was so fast.  I only know what I've learned from here abot methadone.  There are members who have first-hand experience with it and they will help you.  Sometimes weekends can be a bit slow.

What symptoms are you havin.  As I'm sure you know methadone is different from withdrawing from otherndrugs.  I detoxed off fentanyl, which is a bit harder as well but not as hard as methadone.

Do you have anyone to help with your five-year old?  Is he in school?  It's not easy withdrawing with kids but at least he's at an age where he is somewhat selfsufficient.  Get some movies for him, coloring books, crayons, some inexpensive games and toys to keep him amused.

Keep food simple for both of you.  Protein dronks may help you get some good nutrition.  Gatorade, water, juice, keep drinking as it's very easy to get dehydrated.  Eat what appeals to you.  For your son Mac & cheese, spaghettios, peanut butter and jelly, scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles ... you get the idea.  Make it as easy as possible on yourself.

Soaking in a hot tub with Epsom salts will help more than you know.  For diarrhea, imodium is fantastic and also eases some withdrawal symptoms.  You can google -Imodium andnwithdrawal and it will explain it.

A good vitamin with potassium, magnesium and zinc will help a lot.  For sleep try melatonin or alteril, both are all natural.

Younwill get a lot of support here.  It's a fantastic forum.

[Heather8448]

STOP THINKING!! Just go with the feelings as they come!! and know THIS DOESNT LAST FOREVER
Lots of mommy and me movie time
epsom salt baths
and dont use no matter what
try to eat and stay hydrated
and know that I was on methadone for 7ish years and using SOMETHING for 15 years EVERY DAY and I am almost 6 months clean, If i can do this u can too!! Stay on here a lot of people I call family can give you more advice!! Just know I have faith in u even if u dont, stay around