How can you detox at home?

[SubstituteNurse54]

My hubby has been on all kinds of pain killers since his plane accident on 3/22/14. He came home 1 1/2 weeks ago from the hospital with Percocet, and Oxy 10mgs for pain. He decided to take himself off Cold Turkey two days ago. He is on Motrin 600-800mgs now. Problem is he's been getting sick through out the day and now has diahrrea too. Are these symptoms of withdrawal form Narcs? Is being on Narcs for less than a month addicting at all? I just feel so bad I don't know what to do to help him.

[gizmo986]

Can one have rebound pain while still taking tramadol same dosage over time?

[gnarly_1]

Hi  well if your on them around the clock they become addicting quickly but on the bright side he hasent been on them that long he is experiencing the withdrawal  try imodium for the runs it will help and a hot soak for the creepy crawles force the fluids gatoraid is a good choice keep posting for support or if you have questions he should get threw this in about 4 or 5 days so just hang in there we all want to see him get clean  you might want to show him this forum  it helps to know you are not alone we are all about support............Gnarly..........

[ActingBrandNew]

It definitely sounds like your husband is experiencing withdrawals.It doesn't take very long for someone to become physically dependent on opiates. In some cases people can feel withdrawals after a one time high dose. Your husband hasnt been on them very long so hopefully he will be over it in 3-5 days. I will post a link to the Thomas Recipe which some have felt helped them deal with detox. Good luck to you both.

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Addiction/Thomas-Recipe-Re-Posted/show/16?cid=66

[Ldytaz]

Hi and welcome.. Just think of him having a bad flu.. The symptoms r about the same. Be positive with him it took a lot of guts and willpower for him to stop. Hopefully it won't be long as,he was not on them for a long time. Keep us informed and congrats on being there for him.. Hugs

[SubstituteNurse54]

Thank you Motye51. I will keep him hydrated for sure. I just hope after 3 weeks he can get thru this detox quickly. :)

[motye51]

I do think yes, he could be going through mild w/ds. Keep him hydrated, for muscle aches, epsom salt baths, immodium for the diarrea, and just stay positive with him! It doesn't take long for opiates to get u! Glad to hear he knew this so took himself off. Shows a lot of guts I think!