hanging on by a "thread"
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hanging on by a "thread"
Hello everyone, I've been on opiates for six months. I had a spinal fusion in late June. I was on 75mcg fentyl patches, as well as 15mg Oxycodone pills 1-2 every six hours.
In four weeks I was able to come off most of it. 75 to 50 to 25 to 12mcg patches was easy for me. Then came the weening of the Oxycodone.
Two weeks ago I have come down in dosage, and about to be pill free on Monday.. I have all the symptoms of withdrawal. I do mean all.
So, right now Im taking 5mg twice a day, tomorrow, Saturday I go to one 5mg a day, as well as Sunday.
I extremely dislike the feeling of opiates...
I guess my inquiry is, about how long after my last pill Sunday night, will I experience withdrawal, I can say Im at the end of my rope, so to speak, and I need to prepare myself for Monday morning.
About how long do the withdrawal symptoms last after the last dosage.
In four weeks I was able to come off most of it. 75 to 50 to 25 to 12mcg patches was easy for me. Then came the weening of the Oxycodone.
Two weeks ago I have come down in dosage, and about to be pill free on Monday.. I have all the symptoms of withdrawal. I do mean all.
So, right now Im taking 5mg twice a day, tomorrow, Saturday I go to one 5mg a day, as well as Sunday.
I extremely dislike the feeling of opiates...
I guess my inquiry is, about how long after my last pill Sunday night, will I experience withdrawal, I can say Im at the end of my rope, so to speak, and I need to prepare myself for Monday morning.
About how long do the withdrawal symptoms last after the last dosage.
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Welcome dependantC -
Sorry to hear what you're going through.... Withdrawal is so different for everyone, and so we're careful not to give any medical opinions or advice. We do have a substance abuse section here, though, and others can share their experiences with you. Here's the link:Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
I'm really glad you're reaching out for support (lots of that here!).
Sorry to hear what you're going through.... Withdrawal is so different for everyone, and so we're careful not to give any medical opinions or advice. We do have a substance abuse section here, though, and others can share their experiences with you. Here's the link:Substance Abuse - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information
I'm really glad you're reaching out for support (lots of that here!).
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Hi depandantC
I think it's always a great idea to see a Dr if you're scared of withdrawal. A little professional advice can go a long way.
Welcome to SR - you'll find a lot of support here
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I think it's always a great idea to see a Dr if you're scared of withdrawal. A little professional advice can go a long way.
Welcome to SR - you'll find a lot of support here
D
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thank you
Thanks for your thoughts, im under supervision of a great doctor.
I was looking for some personal experiences to compare to.
As you all know, there's a vicious animal tearing at my insides.The withdrawal is in full swing now. I don't like the idea of treatment that uses opiates to fight opiates. Ahhh, This is about all I can right now. Withdrawl is to bad.
I was looking for some personal experiences to compare to.
As you all know, there's a vicious animal tearing at my insides.The withdrawal is in full swing now. I don't like the idea of treatment that uses opiates to fight opiates. Ahhh, This is about all I can right now. Withdrawl is to bad.
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