So tomorrow is the day I'm attempting to go cold turkey I have been taking codeine morphine and tramadol now for the past 4 years after having an operation so nervous about quitting but enough is enough
Good luck Paulaball75 .. are you meant to actually go cold turkey ? My mums doc said she had to be weaned off Co codamol x
I think a lot of people go cold turkey is ur mom free of co codomol
Hi paulaball75, can I ask why you where taking them? Also have you checked with your doc cold turkey can be very dangerous. All that aside good luck I wish you well, I started 2 weeks ago tapering, I was taking 3 X 75mg tapentadol/palexia and 60mg MSD, iv dropped my morning and tea time dose out, the first week wasn't so bad but the second dose was harder and seems to be taking longer to stabilise I am however going to have a few days rest before I drop the next one, I don't know if you've been through this before but it's hellish and you have to do what's right for you but before you do cold turkey please speak to a professional first, I wish you all the best on your journey, stay strong and positive 😊
Hi hunni I had major lung surgery and then 6 weeks after that I had a brain operation no I haven't told the dr that I'm addicted I feel ok at the min got a runny nose but that's about it
Hi Paulaball75 no my mum isn't free of them yet as her body reacted badly to the reduction of them so it has had to be slowed down . Please be very careful as it is extremely dangerous to go cold turkey on codeine x
The first time I tried to cut down I was really ill to and was told with such a bad reaction cold turkey wasn't an option, stroke, heart attack even death that is why I'm dropping one dose at a time and your mams doing the right thing to, it may take a little longer but it's safer, it won't be long before she's over this so I wish yous both the very best for a brighter future x
Hi hunni I'm not doing to bad feel like it got the flu had about 4 hours sleep during the night so I'm just staying home today I did end up taking just one tramdol at about midnight because I felt so rough hope ur mom is doing ok lots of love xx
Hi hunni I just feel like I have the flu but I no I haven't everybody else who doesn't no thinks I have I had one tramdaol last night at midnight because I felt so rough had about 4 hours sleep so staying home today and it moving of the sofa I'm going to get some of those nytol tablets to see if they will help me sleep xx how long have u been clear of them xx
Ah bless you yes youl be feeling like rubbish the next few days, hot baths are good or a short walk which might seem impossible at times but does make you feel better, sleep as much as you can when you can. I'm only half way through I take 4 doses a day and have cut 2 out and I started 2 weeks ago and today I feel so much better(withdrawal free) but I'm in a lot of pain which is why I was taking them in the first place, im going to drop another dose later this week but really needed a couple of days feeling right before I start again, I would say Thursday last week I'd had enough and new I couldn't go on until I'd rested. Do it at your own pace, make sure you eat if you can and plenty fluids, you are probably going to feel a lot worse before you get better and withdrawals depend on what you take and how your coming off them, if your doing cold turkey you could be poorly for 7-10 days but like I say it depends on your plan, have you got someone close to confined in as it helps to have support, if not I'll be here anytime to help if I can, take care and keep in touch you will be over the worst before you know it 💖
Yes I have my husband and 2 close friends the one friend has been to the shop for me to get a few things in if done a small amount of housework this morning and I am going to force myself to have a sandwich for lunch right now I'm feeling tired but my friend has been and brought me some nytol tablets so hoping they work tonight xx thanks for your advice xx
That's brill, best of luck Hun 💖
Hey I quit cold turkey myself!! I was on opiates for 5yrs then went to suboxone for 3yrs n I was just tired of it being a part of my everyday life and having to depend on it!! I have 37 days sober today!! The worst for me was the first 10 days the insomnia got the best of me!! I was lucky to get an hour of sleep a night within the first 10days but I did find that taking warm baths and exercise does truly help!! Ik yr not gonna feel like wanting to exercise but push yrself to just take a walk or something!! It does get better!! The only problem I'm fighting now is the anxiety!! I truly got so much more life in me now n I have actual feelings now!! I can actually enjoy life now!! Don't give up n don't look back!! I'm very proud of how far you have come n wish you the best of luck in the rest of yr recovery!!
Hi babe thanks for taking the time to reply had a rough few days the insomnia is driving me nuts I'm crap with no sleep I feel ok with energy now I'm going out doing my errands the only days I didn't go out was Monday and Tuesday I just couldn't go any were I felt that crap my stomach is settling down so the only thing wrong now is my lack of sleep I did have about 5hours last night so that's the best night yet can't explain what it's like when I try and sleep I just can't get comfy and because Inno im not going to go to sleep I keep thinking about sleep and that doesn't help I do feel better in my self though hope ur doing well babe xxx
Thanks babe xxx
Yes the lack of sleep was the worst for me also!! I thought I was gonna go insane with no sleep!! I still only average 5 to 6 hours of sleep a night!! I gave up thinking about sleep n dwelling on it!! Just keep pushing everyday it does get better I promise!! Im doing good thanks!! I truly have no desire to even use again or cravings! My anxiety is always up n down but nothing I can't handle!! 38 days sober today!! Very proud of you!! Keep moving forward!! Don't ever give up!!
Hi Hun your probably over the worst of it, well done your doing amazing!! All those wrestles nights and long days are getting easier as we speak, hang in there not long before your on top of the world.
I have have tapered by half but tomorrow I am dropping another dose then in a week I'll drop the last one, have to be honest I'm not looking forward to it as I'm getting bad withdrawals at the moment but know until all this crap is out my body then I'm never going to feel good, I'll keep you updated on my progress, have a great weekend, get wrapped up and out for some fresh air it will make you feel great, best of luck 💖
Carolineq8 so happy to see yr still pushing forward! Don't give up!! You got this!!
Thank you, I know i can do it I don't have a choice anyway just wish I could sleep for the next 2 weeks "haha" but that would be to easy, thanks for the support we all need that little helping hand 💞
Definitely and I'm always here if you need to talk!! That's right can't never have to much support!! Best wishes to you hun!!