Hi munky,
I can relate to your aches and pains, I am a recovering opiate addict. (oxys-percs and Hydro) The only advice I can give you is it gets better, but not before it gets worse. I totaly respect the fact that you want to do this without dr's and other meds, it is hard but I think there is a lot to be said for the white knuckle method. How else do you discover that you dont ever have to go through withdrawal again. Just remember that after this time you never have to withdrawl agian. By this I mean that you dont ever have to go back!!!!
My biggest advice is to find a meeting...whether it is Na or AA find one and do it fast!!! It is the open and loving arms of other addicts that truly saved my life!!! They know what you are going through and they are there to help you!!!!
Hang in there.... you are very brave and you can do this.... we are here for you!!!!
