How to stop the pain of opiate withdrawal?

I am a week off methadone after 18 years.  Tried so many times.  Adderall is the only thing to kick the symtoms.  I know it sounds lucicrous but my anxiey is gone, I am able to work, and what the hell, let me just get through this.  You can't sleep anyway, find adderall believe me, I have a methadone site, and I am going to post some things today.

I am on day 5. I really don't feel that using a drug to help get off of drugs is the best solution. What has worked for me is lots of water, and exercise right before bed. Other than that, maybe advil, aleve, nothing strong. And unfortunately, a bit of suffering to remind us not to get back into the mess we were in.

You are a good example of a good dad.I pray you are still on the right path. I will be doing the W/D thing soon. Can't seem to control using. Done lost my job and things are not good.

The symtoms are not completely gone, believe me, life is hard now, but after almost 20 years living on methadone.
Most go to suboxone because the pain is so overwhelming. The hardest addiction is opiate withdrawal. If I can keep opiates out of my system, I can stay off methadone and have a fighting chance. Us addicts have low success.
Keep on

hey guys i have been useing oxycodone 30mg  for 4 years now.. last night i decided i wanted to stop using them. i was sick and tired of waking up in the mornings feeling shitty cant ever wake up and just tell myself i feel great today and im going to have a good day.  i was smoking the pills on foil at least 5 a day im scared to go threw withdrawls, will the withdrawls evantually go away for sure im scared i will be withdrawling all my llife.. i get the restless legs i hate them is there anything that helps the restlessness go away please someone write back give me a heads up

Try and get your doctor to prescribe Baclofen and/or Clonidine. They both work at reducing the RLS. Good Luck! You can do it.

I am and have been an opiate addict (oxy and perc) for 8 years and have lived withdrawl more times than i can count as I always take more than prescribed and run out sometimes 1 -2 weeks before i can renew my subscription. The withdrawl is absolute hell and nothing has ever helped. i have not ever gone down the methadone road and nor wish to, i already have one addiction and do not need anymore. That said I have found THE MIRACLE TO OPIATE WITHDRAWL and it is a legal herb called KRATOM . You put it in a tea or hot water and withdrawl gone! NO COLD SWEATING,NO HOT FLASHES , NO RESTLESS LEGS. Look it up please all of you that are suffering as this is a grigging miracle. I am furious that this seems to be so hidden from public knowledge. Those bastard drug companies and government have some how avoided letting it be public knowledge. If you are suffering right now, go find locally where you can get this as you will be so thankful!

I was on oxy myself a couple of years ago and was sweating like a pig as well it's the drug it self I really cant tell you why but if you can get off of them the sweating will stop.I went to re-hab to get off of the oxy's because trying to get off of them on your own believe me you think your going to die the dt's are real bad.If you live in the GTA I suggest you check out a place called Cam-H you can set it up yourself you dont need a Dr's recommendation they helped me and their great people.

Thanks it sounds, and yes it does suck, it is not a comfortable feeling, trying to stop this " GODFORSAKEN" SICKNESS. It is terrible on all of us Family or Friernd , I wish they could get you off these forsakin drugs, even if it it is prescribed,no excuse, it is hard, very hard on all that surrounds this misery. Before they even give you this drug THEY NEED TO TELL ALL ABOUT IT. It is no fun and no quick antidotes, All should read this and really think before starting any kind of PAIN KILLERS PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. IF YOU DONT REALLY NEED IT DONT START TAKING THEM. If you absoutly need the meds, take them as prescribed,DONT DO IT IF YOU CAN MAKE WITHOUT THEM.I have been taking them for 30 yearts but I do it as prescribed ,which dont mean it is OK.PLEASE DONT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm on day 8 now my last bender  wasnt that long so I'm feeling better, I have been on and off opiates for past 7 years. Ranging from oxycotin 80s to fetanyl patches cut up and chewed on. I had 3 surgeries this past year and as soon as they wrote that perc. script it was off to the races for 8 months, and I know better Iucked. I knew what to be ready for. This time around I tried suboxin which was not for me, I was gettin higher off those than percs. I went to the hospital asked for help they said I wasn't bad enough so cold turkey it was. day 1 and 2 consisted of sleeping all day and being up all night itching legs kicking moving from room to room it sucks won't suger coat it. Day 3 I forced food and tons of water green tea and ginseng into my system and started exercsing. Exercise is a game changer you will have to FORCE it but it will be worth it.

Tramodol also known as ultram helps with withdrawals because it to is a schedule 1 narcotic that does contail small bit of opiates. It will also come with withdrawals when stopped. It attacks the same receptors as vicotin or pecocet

This is my 3rd time at attempting detox. I have medical pain issues that created the prescription that created the problem. I've taken as directed but began to feel worse on them, hence my decision to get off of them.There are a BAZILLION concoctions, meds, etc to help get off the withdrawal. Only a few have shared that their withdrawal was mild or non existent. I will not subject myself to subs nor to methadone. It's another trap.I am on day 2 from oxy. It hasn't been too bad yet, and YET I emphasize because my withdrawals don't usually really hit me until day 5 or 7 which truly sucks, because when you're in withdrawal, you want to get this sh*t over with as soon as possible. I've become more discouraged in that there is the acute phase, then the PAWS phase. So far, I have had some pain, but the biggest nuisance has been my sight. Everything is blurry and I'm tearing my eyeballs hurt. My legs are somewhat sore, but alternating tylenol and Ibuprofen, plus getting up and stretching are helping. Even though withdrawal will always be hell for most everyone, there are a few things I see that are consistent that make withdrawal that much more difficult: dehydration and anxiety. These two issues can EASILY be combated with zofran for nausea or promethazine, Immodium for diarrhea, and a benzo for anxiety. WHY suffer so much when there are medications readily available to help you through the WORST part of withdrawal? I don't get it. There is no REASON to be puking, having endless diarrhea, and being so panic stricken as to make your pain WORSE. Relaxation is going to be critical to your recovery, as well as the ability to stay hydrated and to be able to eat. Those that have the WORSE withdrawals are those who are dehydrated! THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS. Zofran is wonderful for nausea. Take it every eight hours while you're withdrawing early on. It is not addictive. When the stomach cramps start and diarrhea begins, start on the regular does of Immodium. If this doesn't work, after about an hour, take another, wait, rinse, repeat. Get a benzo to help anxiety, or a muscle relaxer. I can't take muscle relaxers, but there are some folks who find them amazing in getting through withdrawal.There is no way to get through it without pain and massive discomfort, but there is a way to do it so you're not in the ER. If you must be alone, just remember to be prepared with these mixtures of medications. You will not feel like eating anyway, but do it, veggies, fruits, smoothies, whatever you can get down. On the Zofran, I actually have an appetite. This is so good for you as it keeps your metabolism healthy as you withdraw. Try not to read encounters of those who did not take precautions and did not prepare with an arsenal of meds that prevent vomiting and diarrhea. It's nearly 100% chance their withdrawals are severely aggravated by dehydration.So, AGAIN...zofran or promethazine, benzo, immodium, drink water, get exercise when you feel up to it, even a short walk to your car and back or around your house, cleaning works wonders. EAT, most important. Proteins, such as fish and chicken, nuts and veggies, fruits....stay away from caffiene of any sort. A cup of coffee in Am, is fine, but no more EAT Remember. Make sure you make the time to deal with this. NO stressors or it will be worse. Each day gets a little easier with pain and such. Warm baths with epsom salts are fab and will help you feel better while you're in the tub. Smell better too because the toxins will make your sweat and bed stink. Change your bedding often so that you are feeling refreshed after baths. I do this daily and it really does help. Cuddle with a partner or your pet. Read, watch tv and just let your outside stressors go for a few days. Sitting outside in the sun, providing you have it where you are right now, does wonders for your mood. A lovely cool breeze on a warm day is heaven.It will pass, just remember that. It's hell now, but just take ONE second at a time. Remember all the medications above. You'll find that if you can eat, drink and sleep when you can, you will feel much better, much sooner.God bless you all.

This is my 4th or 5th time detoxing. Sucks. Got hooked on OC and percs because of a low back injury, ruptured disc, which has since healed up pretty much. I have a sibling who had a similar and much worse injury, that required multiple surgeries, and his addiction is way worse. WD symptoms are standard. I have found that Clonazapam taken as needed during the first few days to sleep off the worst of the WD really helps. After that, getting on a rigorous exercise program asap also really helps. Really notice the leg pain. Hot baths help that. The insomnia is ongoing. But ambien helps. It takes WEEKS. Focus on the little victories. The exercise will really help if you want to get off ambien after the opiate WD process is long gone, maybe 2 months later. You won't sleep for 3-4 days, but the first time is like a miracle. That morning is a time to celebrate the new you. No more opiates, and first night of non-medicated sleep! Don't try this while you are WDing though. Sleep will really help the WD process even if you need ambien or small amounts of zanax to get there. Don't take zanax every night though. Limit yourself to every third night at most so you don't get hooked on those, and then no longer than the first couple of weeks. Trust me in 5-6 weeks the opiate WD will be fading. And if you're exercising your body chemistry will really start to heal. Then comes the mental phase, and a time to address the insomnia. Just remember, that between daily opiates, and daily ambien, the latter is no big deal. I'm in Day 7 of WD. Slept about 5 hours on 10mg ambien and 1/2mg clonazapam. Feeling much better. MUCH better.

I have found in my trials for wd that the thomas receipe helps minus the valium because then that becomes a problem, I use topamax or provigil for the first few days of hard w/d. These both have been shown in trials to help off-label with w/d. I have also found success with dxm, not alot just enough to get you to relax. Add showers for muscle aches and keep active and hydrated and it should cut your time down. Also coat your stomach with immodium for a week to help with stomach issues. For sleep try calm forte, it helped me significantly and some valerian root will boost the effects. Save at least 10-15 pills for tapering you'll see why and have a friend give them  to you slowly over the w/d week. Im not a doctor just a very experienced user. Good Luck, Be safe and remember if your getting to the point of no return just go to a treatment facility. There are millions going through this with you. 

I am an opiate addict now for about maybe 4 years. It pretty much started when I started having sever ear and tooth infections. My mom would give me a few pills here and there, and I would have no problem with it. Not touch it for days or weeks. Then she got sick with lung cancer and it really went downhill from there. I found myself taking more and more, and it got out of control. I would take some pills here and there, just enough to get me through to the next time. She was diagnosed, in November of 2009 and passed August 2010, and it just blew up from there. I guess I just wanted to feel good and not really deal with my emotions at the time. Her death really crushed me. She was my mother, we were so close, she was only 54. Way to young to loose my mother. I miss her everyday.

Then 8 months later in April of 2010 I lost my grandma, who I was also very close too. She was my best friend. By this time I was totally numb to the experience. I started taking more so I wouldn't have to deal with the loss of the two most important women in my life. The people who raised me and taught me values. I felt lost with out them. I could always call them about anything and anytime. It was just too hard to deal with.

I got deeper into it and started skimming off of my fathers' pain killers, he has scripts for oxys and percs. I feel like I can't really control myself, the monster seems to be stronger than me. The voice keeps saying its okay just take it. And I give in. I really really want to stop, and I know I can do it, its going to take alot of time of and will power. My dream is that I can get behind this demon and move on with my life, and be sober just not for me, but for my daughter, and husband. I owe this much to them. I really want to be clean, but it is a long hard task. They don't know about my problem and I don't want to them know. It would probably mean the end of my marriage and split my family apart. I plan on doing this alone, and hopefully I can find some support here. Thanks for reading my story, I am at a lost at what to do. I've been through withdraws before so I know exactly what to except, I just hope I can do it for good this time.

Thanks