Weaning off and scared - Addiction & Recovery Message Board

whaleylaker · 06-16-2003, 04:34 PM

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have DDD and have been on pain meds for along time (8 years or so)and I don't want to take these things anymore. I've gone from 3 80mgs of oxys/per day and 60mgs. of percs/day down to 20mgs./day of oxyfast. It's taken awhile with dilaudid along the way. But the other day, Father's day (one of the best days ever for me), I spent with my son and although I hurt and got a little "sick" I knew I wanted to stop taking meds. I'm scared. I've gone through w/ds before, and I think that worries more than the pain increase. I just can't seem to get over the last hurdle.Well just writing about it makes it better.Sorry about the length, quess I just needed to get it out.Lake

timsworld73 · 06-16-2003, 05:32 PM

lake,

First welcome to the board. You have come to the right place, this board has helped me and others get off opiates. You come here anytime to vent if needed. Is it the physical part of w/d that you have a harder time with or cravings?

HERMIT · 06-16-2003, 05:36 PM

I can understand your fear laker, but if you do have a chronic pain problem why do you want to stop the meds. In my case I was in far worse shape before them. I like to get out with my son also when I can--the meds let me. I realise that I too am adicted--but will die before I go back to the pain filled bedridden wreck I was. I take 72mgs hydromorph contin 3 times a day. There is a long way to go for you to get to this point.

Autumn Angel · 06-16-2003, 05:38 PM

Heyyyy Lake

nice to see a familiar face from my other board. I read at the pain board about your wonderful fathers day that was so awesome. I am so glad you had a wonderful time with your son. So whats up? Are you trying to Detox when you are still in pain? I detox every so often to keep my tolerance level down so if you want to talk about it let me know and we can start a thread here or the pain board its up to you. There are wonderful people at this board Lake and they will welcome you like family

. If you have questions just post em and to answer your one yes the pain does get worse because you have an exsisting pain condition to start with. You have a detox plan and the meds you will need to do this? Take care and God bless...
Autumn