Methadone withdrawal- mental and physical problems

[Dean]

Btw. Restlessness lasted about 5 agonizing days and I am through the worst of everything. Just can't get motivated

[Dean]

Also, I Am 29, have a fast metabolism, and am athletic, just in case with expertise needs to know to answer my question. Would really appreciate any help or suggestions out there. I have 4 kids with one being 10mos. God bless my fiance she's been helping me and supporting me so much but I still been 14 days and want to be able to help with the kids and function at work.

[EZ Eric]

jon wrote:

<quoted text>you are sooo close to being done with the worst part of this process...great job on another day, if not today, tomorrow you'll see what i mean...i've quit a 100 times with a "stash" around and failed every time...i wish you the best....pEaCe

...JON E CASH!!!!! congrats cat been FOUT years since your last dose!!!! Yes sir January 9th 2009 was your last hit oh methadrain,kudos Jonnie!!! Yes go back and read,he JUMPED from 80mils and lives to talk about it!!!!

[ABC 52]

Dean wrote:

Also, I Am 29, have a fast metabolism, and am athletic, just in case with expertise needs to know to answer my question. Would really appreciate any help or suggestions out there. I have 4 kids with one being 10mos. God bless my fiance she's been helping me and supporting me so much but I still been 14 days and want to be able to help with the kids and function at work.

Congratulations on the Christmas present you gave yourself. I don't recommend CT Wd, but, for a few it works out fine. You might be among those few.

The fast metabolism and being athletic will probably work in your favor, and you might heal faster than average. That's an educated guess at best, though.

The lethargy and depression are common enough, and the only non-medicine cure I know is to force yourself into being active. Water and exercise, exercise and water. Keep your electrolytes up too! You already know that medicines are usually just a temporary fix and I wouldn't suggest any to you unless the depression becomes chronic. That's not likely.

I know you're still thinking, "but how long?" I can only say what is average. A few months to several months is average before most are saying, "I feel pretty good." The very few near miracles I've seen, though, were people that kept up the exercise and water routine, and who were already athletic. But it's not a guarantee.

Best wishes, AB

[whatthebleep]

Ok, need some opinions please. I have had a 99.9 temp for the last 3 days. I feel like I am on fire! I don't have a cold , sore throat or anything to pinpoint it to so do you all think that it is w/d? I'm on day 9 so I thought it would be over by now. Don't want to run to the Dr. for an undiagnosed fever if I don't need to. Thanks for any advise or opinions. Thanks, Bleep

[ABC 52]

whatthebleep wrote:

Ok, need some opinions please. I have had a 99.9 temp for the last 3 days. I feel like I am on fire! I don't have a cold , sore throat or anything to pinpoint it to so do you all think that it is w/d? I'm on day 9 so I thought it would be over by now. Don't want to run to the Dr. for an undiagnosed fever if I don't need to. Thanks for any advise or opinions. Thanks, Bleep

Hey Bleep, Jenelle2020 reported something similar last week. Seeing your post now, and hers last week intrigued me soooo, I did a little looking. Can't find, and have never seen, fever listed as a symptom of tapering, BUT, I find lots of references to people saying they had a fever around the 7th or 8th day of CT Wd.

With Gayle (Jenelle2020), I passed it off as a flu bug. Her reductions are small, and spaced well, so Wd seemed, and still seems, unlikely too me. I don't honestly know what to say to you about the fever.

Have you taken anything for it, aspirin, Ibuprofen, and did it help any? It's not a high fever but if it persists, you know, get it looked at.

Your dose might still be catching up, that's hard to know w/o knowing what the real dose was or how consistant too. And 9 days isn't so long with methadone. The half life of it plays hell, and plays tricks too. You can feel nearly better one day, and the next day feel as bad you've ever felt. When you think you really feel better, wait a few more days and be sure.

I hope the fever is gone in the morning, Bleeper. Holler if there are new symptoms too. Meanwhile, I'll have my wee friends put in a word for you, that should help!

Get better soon, AB

[whatthebleep]

Thanks for the quick reply AB. I looked a little to & really appreciate you taking the time to do so as well! I came up dry too except cold turkey. I keep a log book & record what I think I take. It really does suck not knowing my real dose. I hate I will have to guess the rest if the way except 1mg b/c I will do that myself.
I wish I could be J2020! Lol!:)

I have taken some ibprophen (sp?) & Alleve. It seems to help some during the day but everyday when I get home from work I take my temp & I keep having the same temp, 99.9. Norm for me is a little low so I can feel a low grade like some people can't. I have been that way all my life. Just strange I have no other symptoms!
I hope I wake up A.O.K tomorrow too! Thanks again AB. Thank the little ones too! Hope you had a good one! Will see you all tomorrow. Nighty night, Bleepers.

[Dean]

Hey, ABC 52...thanks for the reply. I hope to God I'm in that miracle category, Lol. I just got home from work and feel better than I have in 15dYs but still not 100%. This gives me hope, but then again I know how tricky wd can be seeing that one day I feel pretty good and the next is hell again. I figure the only thing I can do is force myself to go to work and eat healthy and of course stay hydrated. Btw i highly recommend coconut water for any one out there, eat protein, and force yourself to do something active everyday. I force myself to do 30pushups at a time everyday. It feels like 45 secs of agony but I always feel a little better with myself afterward. If I skip a day, no big deal, I just do it the next day.. It seems to help, mentally anyway. So, anyway, I worked a 10hr shift today and at the beginning of the day felt horrible. I kept trudging along and about half way through the day I started to perk up, didn't even take any asprin or anything so this gave me hope. Well am gonna wind down from a long day at work., and take some melatonin and try to sleep, been sleeping fairly well since about the 6th day but still sleep very lightly and every time my eyes open the first thought through my mind is, Omg am I Gonna have restless legs. Sometimes I go right back to sleep and other times I squirm a little and try to tell myself its all in my head since I'm 15 days In. Just wanted to reply to ABC 52 and say thanks and also give some of my experiences and insight to what is helping me so far. There will be absolutely no going back for me now that I've made it this far. I feel like I've conquered a hellacious monster or am still in the process but am kicking a**! Good luck to all, this is possible! Thanks again abc52 for the reply. It helps to hear from ppl who know what I'm going through

[michaela wants to be free]

hello everyone,started 25 mg today , ive let my counsler talk me into dropping one mg a week for 6 weeks...we will see,ive been at 26 mg for 6 weeks,maybe longer,im not keeping track.
guess ill see what i feel like at 2o,then ill continue, im so thankful im able to withdraw at my own pace,not going to lie,im afraid. theres no way i can ct,id find my self down town tryin to score,i already know,although ive been drug free(heroin) for 2 years now,it would send me in a tail spin,unable to work,or take care of my family. i hate being an addict....i know...its a fight ill have forever.sooo, i am thankful for methadone,i was able to pull it together,but now,im ready to be free from it as well,one day at a time...and no,i dont go to meetings,bunch of old guys wanting to give everyone hugs and free coffee.
peace to all.ill check in again soon.
michaela wants to be free

[michaela wants to be free]

ABC 52 wrote:

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You'll avoid lots of the negative aspects, Michaela, by taking it slow and easy. The having to force yourself to things though, not many people avoid that. I've only seen one or two didn't have that trouble. Once you're up and moving it gets better, it's just the getting a move on that is hard.... and that does go away with time.
If it was just the methadone you paid for, you'd only spend about a buck a day. M is really cheap stuff. It's the lights, the staff and even the janitor we pay for at clinics. And don't forget profit. It's all about profit!! Your dose is getting low now so you won't be giving that profit much longer. Keep looking at the bright side, you'll have more money for YOU very soon!
When you drop in here next year to wish us a Happy New Year, you'll be saying how much better you feel, and how worthwhile it all was. Even Summer12 will be saying that next year, and she's had an awful time of it. I've yet to see anyone that wasn't happy, even thrilled, to be off of methadone, no matter how hard a time they had with it.
You said you're at less than a starting dose, so less than 30 mgs? You'll be done by summer! Hooray for that!!!
Happy New Year to you and to everyone, AB

hey, sorry i just saw your reply, yes, i started 2 and a half years ago at 35 mg, today im at 25 mg,and yes,if i pay a full months ahead i would get a free week somewhere in there where theres 5 weeks??? something like that, i stopped listening when they said ..pay a full month at aa time, yeah, sure, who can afford that????

[Rose]

I have been on 90mg. For a couple years and am working it dow slowly. Currently taking 60, but you guys are scaring me. You mean after taking just a few mg's that I am still gonna go through all that withdrawal shit? I thought that was why I started it in the first place...to get rid of withdrawal symptoms

[michaela wants to be free]

whatthebleep wrote:

Thanks for the quick reply AB. I looked a little to & really appreciate you taking the time to do so as well! I came up dry too except cold turkey. I keep a log book & record what I think I take. It really does suck not knowing my real dose. I hate I will have to guess the rest if the way except 1mg b/c I will do that myself.
I wish I could be J2020! Lol!:)
I have taken some ibprophen (sp?) & Alleve. It seems to help some during the day but everyday when I get home from work I take my temp & I keep having the same temp, 99.9. Norm for me is a little low so I can feel a low grade like some people can't. I have been that way all my life. Just strange I have no other symptoms!
I hope I wake up A.O.K tomorrow too! Thanks again AB. Thank the little ones too! Hope you had a good one! Will see you all tomorrow. Nighty night, Bleepers.

im just jumping around reading posts,so not completely knowin what your talkin about,i read where your not sure about your dose,cause you are doing your own taper right? can you go to pharmacy and get one of the medicine droppers for children,that have the 1 mg doses? then youll know how much your pullin out?

[michaela wants to be free]

ABC 52 wrote:

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Zolac? How does that help Wd? It's an anti-fungal, so what do you do with it? Enlighten us please.

LMAO, abc youre funny, ive been back reading, and when i came across eddies post on zolac, i thought wtf???? cause i couldve sworn,that is prescribed for nail fungus ... i was laughing so hard almost peed myself, sorry eddie not makin fun, not laughin t you ,just with you.

[michaela wants to be free]

ABC 52 wrote:

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Hiya Bleep, Don't beat yourself up, you did the right thing. You have a job to do, and a home to take care of, and you can't afford to be sick. Just take what you took today for awhile longer, and you'll know when it's a good day to drop to 5.
You didn't say if you'd be able to do the same when they start pouring 5 mgs for you. I guess I mean that to be a question__, can you??? I know you have a small stash, but think you should keep that for the 1 or 2 mgs. Yes, slower is better with this crapola.
As to Fred, I had the same problem the first time I looked at this site. I didn't post though. I just thought it was an old site that hadn't been removed. I don't know why I looked again, but I did and found page 2, that's when I noticed there were lots of pages and even a "go to last page" option. If Fred looks again he'll probably find us.
You're doing fine Bleeper! Just keep on keepin on,
Happy New Year, AB

hi ya bleep, ive answered another of your posts a few min ago, please go get a baby dosing spoon or a eye dropper... i take it you get take homes right? that way you can pull 1 mg or whatever at a low mg that you want,since babies med spoons are at a low mg, this should help you stop guessing.

[michaela wants to be free]

hey,wheres jenny girl??? i cant find any of her posts after new years??? i hope shes ok. didnt she live with a douche bag???

[michaela wants to be free]

Rose wrote:

I have been on 90mg. For a couple years and am working it dow slowly. Currently taking 60, but you guys are scaring me. You mean after taking just a few mg's that I am still gonna go through all that withdrawal shit? I thought that was why I started it in the first place...to get rid of withdrawal symptoms

hi rose... be afraid,be very afraid,methadone is no joke,although it saves lives...it takes them too, my thoughts on it is,it sugar coats withdraw,from opiates , it gives people time to get their head right about their drug of choice , we all have become slaves to this devils medicine, nows the time to cow girl up, if your head is in the right place about staying clean, start a slow taper,listen to your body,and listen to ABC,hes very wise :)

[whatthebleep]

michaela wants to be free wrote:

<quoted text>hi ya bleep, ive answered another of your posts a few min ago, please go get a baby dosing spoon or a eye dropper... i take it you get take homes right? that way you can pull 1 mg or whatever at a low mg that you want,since babies med spoons are at a low mg, this should help you stop guessing.

Hi Micheala, I appreciate the suggestion. No, I don't get take homes. Gotta be there at least 6mths & I am just over 4. I also have Mary Jane in my system so I will never be eligible. My problem is I get a 5mg pill that dissolves in orange kool-aid. It mostly sticks to the bottom of the cup so it isn't disbursed evenly like liquid M. I tried when at 10mgs to leave some or even almost 1/2 but when I dropped to 5mgs, I hit a rough spot. So I dont know what I was taking. Now at 5, when I want to do 1/2 of that or a little more - it will be a guess. I am also suppose to keep the "short dosing" on the down low so standing in line w/ a dropper probably not the best way to keep it quiet! I wish I could though!
Everyone please don't be scared! If you can taper correctly there should be nothing to fear! I just don't have that option. I could wait a month or more to drop & not doing so is my choice so it is what it is! I am on day 10, 5mgs & still sweating & I have a fever. Have not determined why I have fever though & could be unrelated. Don't get scared! Keep your head in the game & eye on the prize!! It can be done! You gotta want it & be ready to deal with your addiction without drugs. Find other ways to deal & be ready when your body tells you it wants some drugs!! If your ready, just do it...but SLOWLY!
Thanks everyone for all your support! Don't know how I could have made it thus far without you all!! Take care of you & I will be back tonight after work. Bleep.

[ABC 52]

Rose wrote:

I have been on 90mg. For a couple years and am working it dow slowly. Currently taking 60, but you guys are scaring me. You mean after taking just a few mg's that I am still gonna go through all that withdrawal shit? I thought that was why I started it in the first place...to get rid of withdrawal symptoms

You'll do fine by taking it slow and easy, Rose. The only trick is to not drop too fast, or by too much, and go all the way too 1 mg before stopping.

You may have some days that are less comfortable than others, but no significant Wd symptoms. When you finish, there will probably be some lethargy and low energy, probably some sneezing and possibly poor sleep for awhile too. Nothing unbearable though. The biggest fear is the fear itself. Beginning an exercise routine now will also shorten any recovery time at the end too. That's not easy but it is worth the effort.

It's natural to be anxious about anything you haven't done before, just don't let it consume you. YOU WILL BE FINE!!

Best wishes, AB

[ABC 52]

michaela wants to be free wrote:

<quoted text>hi rose... be afraid,be very afraid,methadone is no joke,although it saves lives...it takes them too, my thoughts on it is,it sugar coats withdraw,from opiates , it gives people time to get their head right about their drug of choice , we all have become slaves to this devils medicine, nows the time to cow girl up, if your head is in the right place about staying clean, start a slow taper,listen to your body,and listen to ABC,hes very wise :)

Thanks, but if I'm so wise... why ain't I rich? Just sayin! Anyhow, hope all is well in your world!

Kind regards, AB

[ABC 52]

whatthebleep wrote:

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Hi Micheala, I appreciate the suggestion. No, I don't get take homes. Gotta be there at least 6mths & I am just over 4. I also have Mary Jane in my system so I will never be eligible. My problem is I get a 5mg pill that dissolves in orange kool-aid. It mostly sticks to the bottom of the cup so it isn't disbursed evenly like liquid M. I tried when at 10mgs to leave some or even almost 1/2 but when I dropped to 5mgs, I hit a rough spot. So I dont know what I was taking. Now at 5, when I want to do 1/2 of that or a little more - it will be a guess. I am also suppose to keep the "short dosing" on the down low so standing in line w/ a dropper probably not the best way to keep it quiet! I wish I could though!
Everyone please don't be scared! If you can taper correctly there should be nothing to fear! I just don't have that option. I could wait a month or more to drop & not doing so is my choice so it is what it is! I am on day 10, 5mgs & still sweating & I have a fever. Have not determined why I have fever though & could be unrelated. Don't get scared! Keep your head in the game & eye on the prize!! It can be done! You gotta want it & be ready to deal with your addiction without drugs. Find other ways to deal & be ready when your body tells you it wants some drugs!! If your ready, just do it...but SLOWLY!
Thanks everyone for all your support! Don't know how I could have made it thus far without you all!! Take care of you & I will be back tonight after work. Bleep.

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