hot sweats

[Luxy88]

I get horrible hot sweats at night while sleeping. After about a day from not having any drugs in my system (methadone, oxycotton). Its horrible, like soaking wet, sweating all over. Is this common? im trying to wean down, from 15mg a day of methadone.. used to be higher. I was major in oxycotton before and methadone actually helps me focus and not withdraw. If i can wean down to 10mg, then cold turkey, how long would with draws last? a week?

[TakingAction]

The sweating is just your body eliminating the drugs.  Skin is the largest organ of the body, and also the one most responcible for eliminating toxins.  I used to believe it waas the liver, but I read that it is the skin.

I think I have smelled pretty bad the past two weeks.  I actually do not wear deodorant while I am home, because I WANT my body to push out this stuff.  Yea, pretty gross!

You have come to a good place.  Try to get a good support system in place and be prepared to fight for your sobriety.  Keep posting and good luck to you!

matt

[10356]

welcome to the forum.. it is very common occurrence during wd.I would try to taper down even more then the 10mg. slow but steady.. methadone wd are no fun and last longer then a week.. are you tapering with a Dr. ? Are you still using the oxy  ? If so I can not help but to wonder what you will do when you are off.. Please check into aftercare.. NA AA counseling.. any or all these would be a tremendous help in your battle against addiction.. Please keep reading reach out for support.. we have others that have come off methadone and will see your post.. I wish you all the best.. lesa