I hadn't seen any recent posts about this topic, so I had hoped to find someone else who are currently going through the suboxone withdrawl. Its day 3. No restless legs last night, but I woke with horrible back cramping... I thought I was going to die! I took 600mg of Ibuprophen and the cramping all but disappeared. btw, this is my 3rd time in 3 months attempting to cut myself off from subs. During this period, I went from 8mg to 6mg and then to 4 mg. The last two weeks prior to being cut off, I was on 2mg and then 1mg the last 7 days. I realize this might be too fast but its a start. The first time I stopped, I lasted 8 days. Too be brutely honest, the 8th day was horrible!! I just didnt have the drive to keep going. I have a job and life. I couldn't keep going. Im hoping this time will be different due to my reducing the dosage. If anyone else is (or was) going through a similar experience, please write. I sort of feel alone and isolated. I want my life back.
Rochester, NY
i know exactly how you feel-suboxone withdrawl is horrible! i am trying to wean myself off of it after being on it for 7 years. My Doc would not listen when I told her about my withdrawl symptoms and like you said-i have a job & a life. I am self medicating with valium and that does help, even though it is not the "right way" I just can't stand feeling so bad! I am a server so the weak restless legs and withdrawl symptoms will not allow me to do my job. I am in the process of finding a new Doctor and Im going to go off of it the right way but Im not looking forward to it! Good luck- you are not alone, I know how you are feeling!
Hello Kim, let me know if you've found a new doctor. I am interested to know if you have taken the jump yet from subs. I am on day 17! Yea!!!!! For the record, I still have residual symptoms, but they are bearable. Day 1 thru 12 was the worst. For anyone who is wondering, there will never be a day where you wake up and suddenly feel great. Its a very slow process. I started to feel slightly better after day 12. If I had to give advice, I would definitely find sleep relief from a doctor or get some weed from a trusted friend. Not sleeping for weeks on end is unnecessary torture! Also, take no less than a week off from work.... you'll see.... trust me!
Check it out folks... its day 25 since leaving Suboxone and for once Im starting to feel a bit normal again. The hardest part since my last posting 8 days ago is the restlessness at night and weak legs and slight nausia during the waking hours. However, today I dont feel weak, I feel normal. I know its not totally over because sleeping at night is still an issue with me. Last night (like all the nights) are severe restless legs and tossing and turning, but it is definately getting better. As Im writing this now, I feel no withdrawl symptoms what-so-ever!
Dont be fooled, Suboxone is from the devil! Do not touch this drug unless you and your doctor have an exit plan. I left Suboxone all on my own with no alternate meds, nor did I have weed. My best advice is to drop down to no more than 1mg before jumping off. Second, take time off from work before doing this. You will need at least 2 weeks. I took a month (Im a federal worker). The first two weeks all you will want to do is lay down because your energy level will be at its lowest. This is ok but force yourself to get out of the house at least once a day. I assure you after the first two weeks, you will start to slowly feel better. Though everyone has a different story and outcome, you should expect to be very sick the first 10 to 14 days. After that, it feels good to notice improvement each day!!!! Oh yeah, buy lots of fruit... for some reason, your body will crave it. Today, day 25 seems to be the breaking point. Its like the first day of my new life and its a great feeling to be honest!
Do not give up if you are currently going through this. Its worth the wait!