If there's one thing I've gained from this entire ordeal, it's a much greater appreciation for the trials and tribulations of drug addicts. For me it's been just over 4 days since my last Oxycodon, after only being on it for around 2 months, but the desire to take another pill still exists.
While the severity of the symptoms of Oxycodon withdrawal I've been experiencing, i.e. abdominal cramps, chills, body aches, runny nose, etc. have subsided some, they have not gone away yet. And while some of that may be psychosomatic, it's still not hard for me to imagine how difficult it must be for someone addicted for a much longer period of time, or on a greater quantity to kick the habit.
I even have a new found sympathy for Rush Limbaugh.
It's not that the Oxycodon was so instrumental in relieving the tightness and discomfort in my chest, because it wasn't. [Although I'm starting to have some doubts.] It was because the Oxycodon provided a feeling of well being that made the pain seem immaterial. It's difficult to explain, but shortly after taking an Oxycodon, it was like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. The relief was unmistakeable.
I have resorted to taking Tylenol (<2000 mg/day), which consensus says is not addictive, or at least not so much, to help quell the desire to take another Oxycodon, but that has only been of minimal help. Plus, there is a downside to taking Tylenol. Tylenol is cleared through the liver, so I have had to eliminate wine for the time being, until I can kick the Tylenol habit as well.
Let's just hope that isn't for too much longer. This is not any fun!
While the severity of the symptoms of Oxycodon withdrawal I've been experiencing, i.e. abdominal cramps, chills, body aches, runny nose, etc. have subsided some, they have not gone away yet. And while some of that may be psychosomatic, it's still not hard for me to imagine how difficult it must be for someone addicted for a much longer period of time, or on a greater quantity to kick the habit.
I even have a new found sympathy for Rush Limbaugh.
It's not that the Oxycodon was so instrumental in relieving the tightness and discomfort in my chest, because it wasn't. [Although I'm starting to have some doubts.] It was because the Oxycodon provided a feeling of well being that made the pain seem immaterial. It's difficult to explain, but shortly after taking an Oxycodon, it was like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. The relief was unmistakeable.
I have resorted to taking Tylenol (<2000 mg/day), which consensus says is not addictive, or at least not so much, to help quell the desire to take another Oxycodon, but that has only been of minimal help. Plus, there is a downside to taking Tylenol. Tylenol is cleared through the liver, so I have had to eliminate wine for the time being, until I can kick the Tylenol habit as well.
Let's just hope that isn't for too much longer. This is not any fun!
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If you need something I'd suggest weaning your self off Oxycodone i.e. take 1/2 than 1/4 tablet 3-4 times a day until you can stop altogether.
Why don't you talk to your doctor about this (or if your doctor suggested Tylenol, find another doctor).
I guess you forgot the fact I've been off the Oxycodon for 4 days and 11 hours already or you didn't read my last post. You could look at my countdown timer every now and then. :)
And no it wasn't my doctor who suggested Tylenol, it was Edie! So I'll quit that as well. I didn't think it was really doing any good anymore anyways.
I'm not that miserable. I did feel much worse the first 2 days off the Oxycodon. What I am feeling is probably more from depression than anything else. The weather the last couple of days has not been very nice.
BIG SIGH!!