i been on percacet for 3 yrs

[oxygirlclean]

I'm in worst pain that I could ever b its been almost 3 weeks I haven't taken a pill very depress and takin cymbalta for depression what's the next step how can I avoid relapse yet my spine hurts I just had an mri waiting for results I'm so afraid to slip back how can I recover?

[Julia M Aharonov, DO]

It is going to get better and better, believe me. It is going to take some time as I said to you before, to get over the weakness, listlessness, depression and insomnia. Ask you doctor for low dose Seroquel (25-50mg) at night for insomnia. That would be most helpful. Staying as busy and as physically active during the day is also very important.

[oxygirlclean]

Hi omg I pushed my self out to run errands this morn extreem pain in my back took all supplements but what happens if I have a cup of wine? I got in the hot bath but mentally and phisically no energy lack of want any feed back what can I do or take to feel better? Please help

[oxygirlclean]

Thank you so much I have magnesium and valerian but what can I take to sleep I m feeling awful

[oxygirlclean]

Thank u so much for that I'm trying I feel so empty inside my doc wrote a prescription for percacet but redused the dose from 10mg to 5-325mg and I took a few yesterday today I don't wanna take them did I set my self up. For relapse by taking it yesterday? Please help

[Julia M Aharonov, DO]

It is hard to stop cold turkey, but it seems that you are doing it.  Please don't give up, it is only going to get better and better from now on.  See if your doctor can write you a prescription for some Gabapentin for anxiety and general malaise, Requip for restlessness, some Flexeril or Soma for a few weeks for the muscle spasms and maybe some Seroquel low dose for sleep. It will make withdrawals easier.  You can try ibuprofen 600mg if you have pain. Please don't start taking the opiates again as it will only throw you back into withdrawals once you stop again, or make you relapse.  Valerian and Magnesium is sometimes helpful remedies over the counter.
The severe symptoms go away in two to four weeks depending on what you were taking, but the residual insomnia, weakness and depression can last for months.
Make sure those are addressed and discussed with your physician so that you do not fail long term. Please take some time to look at my blogs (by clicking on my name and then blogs) to get more specific information. My website (www.mdsdrugdetox.com)  also has lots of detailed information.
You have a lot to live for and you obviously know what is important in life.  Eventually you will feel like your old self again but much better, because you will have regained self respect and a measure of pride in what you were able to achieve. And that is priceless...Good luck to you.