I have been on methadone for a couple of months for yet another chance at a pain killer to help with failed back surgerys. The most I've ever taken is 15 mg 3 times a day. I'm now at 5mgs per day & have had to stay home from work for a week & 2 days & go to the dr. twice. I've been at 5mgs for 1 week & still have a light headache & lots of anxiety & hard to sleep relax & be comfortable. I thought I was gonna die. I'm a 44 yr old woman who is married with 2 teens & a broker owner of a Real estate office. How long will this last & how should I go off the rest of the way? My MD is a nice wonderful friend, but doesn't really know alot about this.
I need my life & mind clear free of any forms of opiods. I will deal with the pain! Help!
I need my life & mind clear free of any forms of opiods. I will deal with the pain! Help!
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I would suggest you stay at the same dose for 2wks then go down 2 or 3mgs every 2 weeks. You will go through symptoms but just deal with them as they come. After about 3 days off of methadone, it WILL go away....even if slowly. Keep your chin up and make use of detox hotlines for support. They helped me get OFF methadone and I was on it 7 yrs! I am fine and have been off of it only 23 days. It really is mind over matter. The human body is incredible and will LISTEN to what you tell it to do. If you believe you will be fine-your body will ACT that way with only a slight few problems. Eat well-LOTS of vitamins, fruit, veggies ect....lots of LAUGHTER and if possible-LOTS of sex;) Hope that helps you hun!
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