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I am currently prescribed 30 mg Oxycodone HCL (4 x daily) and 20 mg OxyContin Timed Release (1 x daily). I have been on opioid pain meds for a year and four months. I'm also alcoholic, but I haven't had a drink in 2 years, 4 months...It was right after my 1-year anniversary of my last drink that I returned to pain meds (Yes, I know my sobriety date is meaningless now). I know that this ends BADLY if I don't get off the Oxy Brothers. I have a wife, 3 kids, a career, and a life I love. I'm very worried. I can't take the time off work, but I need to stop this. Being in physical pain all the time was better than the dilemma I face now. Do you have any ideas you would be willing to share? Anyone? Thank you. --:PM
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I've been taking oxy about 11 years - give or take. I have fibromyalgia, but in all honesty, I don't know if it's worse to put up with that pain...or dealing with how Oxy makes me feel. I have read a few different sites, and the ones in the US state that they have this stuff called Calm Support. It's supposed to help you wean yourself off of oxy. I don't think they have it in Canada, though. I want so bad to get off these pills - I feel I can't live a full life taking them. I'm scared to wean myself. I have mentioned to my Dr. that I would like to try medicinal marijuana and he's going to send me to a Dr. who specializes in that area. I've never done drugs in my life, so I'm a bit scared to use that as well. I just want to feel like a human being again!!!! I do know that I'm so done with Oxy... I take 40 mgs every 8 hours, so that's 120 mgs daily. I'll probably try and find out from the specialist that I'm seeing just what to do, and do it safely. Man, I can't understand why they prescribe this drug when they know it's SO addictive, and it's so bad for you!! Wait.. it's all about the $$$$$, just like in cancer. It's all about $$$$ and not the patient. Sad but true! Wishing you all the best!!!!
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That is such sweet and sincere advice. I am too addicted. Only taken for 2 months but enough to become dependent on them and I tried cold turkey and oh boy the effects are hellish. Im glad you said something in regards to not be afraid to tell your Dr because of him making you quit cold turkey. My exact concern. I hate these meds but was the Only thing after trying many routes that would help my pain and get me mobile.
I'm trying weaning off of them and yes I have more body pain but I'm fighting it mentally. I'm NOT going to increase no matter what. This stuff is getting out of my body ASAP!!
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