i am in a similar situation. i was using high doses of potent stuff, and even though i need some of it for serious pain, i used the other for a high. and even with a fentanyl patch i was abusing it, by eating the fentanyl inside. let me tell you it is very potent stuff (the 100mcg per hour), and the only thing that stopped me was hitting rock bottom and then going CT. after experiencing these WDs, i will tread with extreme cation in the future. at times i will just be in pain. if i have to go somewhere or do something, i'll take 1-2 vicodans a day, then do no more for a week, so i dont become physically dependant. the drugs i was using were much more potent, and i wont use them again. i can deal with the mental craving (i've had an addictive personality since 15, now i'm 26), but i wont let myself physically get hooked, no more WDs for me.
i hope you find another way besides hitting bottom. i do pray for your help to come in any form to help you manage pain and not use/overuse for the wrong reasons.
i broke a vertebrae in my back, my wrist in 3 places. the wrist had to be re-broken 2 times to heal, then a year later was in an auto accident and fractured skull, broke collarbone, busted face/teeth, busted legs from knees down (nasty bloody trauma), had rocks/glass in my face/knees for a month, and on top of it made my back injury much worse. i do need meds at times, but having WDs from using 320mg of oxycontin daily for 4 months, and eating fentanyl patches has made me understand that someone with my mentality (addict), i may have to hurt at times so i dont get dependant again. maybe some OTC may help, i dont know.
good luck
[This message has been edited by nomoreopiatesihope (edited 09-08-2003).]
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