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]

thanks LeaAnn!! My hub had the arms too. He is on day 10. With the arms, that means you really could fly! hope you are!

debbie

[LeaAnn807]

Yes, yes, yes!!!!!  Congrats to you guys!  You are my heroes!  I am so proud of all of you.  RLS will go away before the insomnia does, so very soon you will be awake at night for no reason at all....other than YOU ARE AWAKE!  But it's better than kicking all over the place.  I had restless arms.  That was REAL fun!  

Again...way to go!!!  

Hugs
Lea Ann

[luckygirl831]

someone once told me "when you step off the edge of the cliff, one of two things will happen; you will land on your feet, or you will learn to fly."

Of course since all of us are suffering with the rls (ugh), let's FLY!! Henry already is!! Congratulations to all of us -- one week!!!!!

[laurel453]

We MUST make life changes, this is the plain truth.

i read the other day here at the forum, a good compilation of what those changes should include:
1) maintaining abstinence  2) involving in healthy relationships 3) getting good nutrition, rest and exercise ( leading a very disciplined life, i would say  ) and finally 4) WORKING to resolve one's personal issues by ongoing counselling/therapy sessions or following 12 step program.

there's a reason we are addicts for life so i would say that without making those changes in our lives,  going back to active addiction  is on the cards.  

Henry, i see you're well awared of the emotional stuff we face after years of abusing and about where the roots of it might be, good :)  we don't have the tools to do it by ourselves and we really need help to deal with the mental and emotional stuff. and thankgodness, there is a way to deal better with this emotional rollercoast journey after detoxing ! :)

[HenryS354]

LOL, tonight must have been the "Night of no sleep!"

Gnarly, you are soooo right.  Last night I had my first "Emotional enema" It felt aweful, but as my bf made me drag my sobbing, blubbering mess of a self into the bathroom, and forced me to look in the mirror, at "The strongest persone hes ever met"..... It got better, and felt so damn good to let some of those feelings go.

For me, Im def not on the fence on using, but I can see the importance of aftercare to address some of these issues.  It seems our using has suppressed all kinds of memories and feelings as a defense mechanism... now that we are clean, all those raw feelings are exposed, and we dont know how to approach them.  Its a humbling yet terrifying experience all the same, one I certainly know I will learn from as will everyone else.

Day 8!  I never thought that was possible.  Im still having bouts of wd symptoms, and got hit with the RLS tonight BAD.  Damn jitters havent been around all day, and of course right when I go to bed.  You little bastards!  LOL  I managed about 3hrs, and here it is 445am CT and Im wide awake.  This too shall pass.

I just wanted to encourage everyone else that is on this journey to keep truckin....  These things sound so freaky, but they are incredibly enlightening if you allow them to be!

Henry

[luckygirl831]

thank YOU for your comments. I was thinking about this last night after reading your profile -- and kudos to you for what you have accomplished and to write and offer us support is awesome. It is good to hear. I personally am not on the fence about going back - not after this, no way no how, but it means everything to know what's going on and that other people have same symptoms.

to all --

I am obviously awake at 5:30. UGH!! No sweats but the legs came back! Or else I was dreaming I was auditioning for Lord of the Dance. ha. that's all I got at this hour. just finished the tub and more Hylands, back to bed. nicky sorry i called you micky up there!