oxycontin withdrawl restless legs =(

[nickyguy]

I have been taking Oxycontin for probably the last 4 weeks anywhere from 80-160 mg a day, and in the past week I have probably ingested 400 mcg of fyntnal.  Ya I know what an idiot.  I want to lead a normal life, I'm hurting so many people.  I've kicked a hydro habit of about 20 norcos 10mgs a day in the past and it was tough, the most brutal WD symptoms were the cold sweats, waking up having to change my shirt and sheets.  But this is day 2 with no oxy/fent and let me tell you I've had 2 of the WORST nights of my life.  I've been taking about 8 norco a day just to try and alleviate some of the symptoms.  I'm usually "okay" during the day but I'm so afraid of night coming it's ridiculous.  The restless leg syndrome is so uncomfortable.  I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy I've probably slept 2 hours in the past 24 and and as night nears I'm beginning to worry.  I was wondering if their is anything ANYTHING anyone knows to help with this horrible symptom. I seriously move from bed to couch and back, walk back and forth in my kitchen.. trying to stop the feeling of beetles crawling from toes to thighs UGH any help would be great.  

P.S. I have no options of any benzos

[luckygirl831]

ps - luckygirl05 said it would make her night 3 great if I posted a profile pic of the soap-on-the-leg.... enjoy before i change it...

[luckygirl831]

feeling good! actually went for two walks today. finally just about an hour ago started to do some artwork on the pc -- havent touched that in a week. so that feels very good!! actually kind of excited to go to sleep - (assuming I CAN sleep) and feel even better tomorrow.

I am having some angst about social events this weekend. of course these are events i committed to while high and feeling SOOO social (I'm more of a homebody). No the thought of going is excruciating. Not like I want to use anything but it just seems like I will be totally bored... is that common?

[LeaAnn807]

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea???  I have two kids.....Spongebob is my life!  So is Dora the Explorer and Backyardigans!  I find myself singing the songs in the shower and while I am cooking!  I have some serious issues, I know!

So tell me how you guys are feeling tonight?  A little check in would be nice!!!!!!!!!!

[luckygirl831]

how are you?

[luckygirl831]

Believe me -- we are SO HAPPY that we did this! We keep saying that life is good even without all that crap. he has been my lifesaver in this. I don't know how he did it during his own wds but he kept the house going, laundry, running to the store, all of it. He is happy the "flailing of the arms" is over. With his arms and my legs I am surprised we don't look like we beat each other up! I keep thinking of the Spongebob Song, "now drop on the deck and flop like a fish!" : )

[LeaAnn807]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  I actually dreaded nighttime!  It was awful.  Tell him to take a blanket and wrap his upper body and arms in it, like swaddling a baby.  Wrap REALLY tight, and get in bed like normal.  It keeps your arms from feeling like they are flailing around!  I got over it after about a week.  His shouldn't last too much longer!

Congrats to hubby too! : )  You guys will be so happy you did this!!!