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Posted 5/5/2012 6:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hello...Thanks for all the ongoing thoughts, support, empathy, etc. It means a lot! It's been a while since I've posted here...I'm continuing to improve and get stronger. The only symptoms I still have are the sneezing, being tired and lacking stamina, high blood pressure (160/90), and severe headaches. I've seen my primary Physician and he started me on a new blood pressure medication. He confirmed what I kind of knew, that my HBP & headaches are related. Advil has worked for the most part with the headaches...I'm pretty sure that some of them have been migraines. So far I'm getting by with just the percocets for pain and the pain doc raised me to 15 mg of oxycodone vs the 10 mg percocet I was on. I don't need the extra tylenol and they don't make percocets in 15 mg anyway, according to the pain doctor. I really hope that you all are finding some pain relief and I'm thankful for my friends on this forum. Whether, it's support, advice, empathy, ranting, etc. it really helps to know I'm not alone and I can reach out and "piss & moan" about something and not be judged for it. I hope I'm able to offer the same support for you guys that I've received...well that's all for now...Hugs/Handshakes/Pain Relief all around.

Eric
Posted 9/2/2013 12:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I know what your going through. just hang in there. you have to be strong.you need just to fight through it for 10 days. It is not easy. The sweats are horrible!  wrap yourself in a big bath towel before you sleep. when you awake feeling all wet, dry off and put a crapload of baby powder on you. eventually it will go away along with all of the other side effects. try not to take any drugs maybe a tylenol. have a drink, to cut the edginess down. only time will heal you.this is a horrible medication. it shuts your body down, and now your body is tring to start up. the physical part of withdrawals is very bad, but you will make it.try to get a close friend to help you.the insomnia is the worse. you cant sleep this off like alcohol.

i myself am into my 14th day. I feel so much better. I will never  take that crap again.

Posted 9/2/2013 1:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Fightit and welcome to the chronic pain forum. Just so that you know this post is several months old, not a few days. We ask all new members to start their own intro post so all members will see it and be able to give you a proper hello & welcome aboard. By posting on this thread not many will see your post.

Thanks......Susie
Posted 10/8/2013 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
I am not a medical professional, I can only say this at this time. If you have to come off this crap 1mg at a time, for however long it takes, do it that way. One day when I am recovered enough from all I have been through I will tell my whole story, but suffice this to say. I have come down from 3600 mg a day, to 40mg a day. Hell is an understatement. I tried Gabapenton, but it was burning out my central nervous system. This was a long term medical issue's that started in 1998. I no longer knew what was my pain or other. And I chose to come off it with medical supervision.
When I am done with this all, I personally would rather suffer the pain than ever have to come off any of these medications again.
Be wise, listen to your body. If I have to shave 1mg off my meds till I am off this I will. I will suffer my bodily pains... and I have to many to list (broken back, FM, RA, OA, etc...) , than to go through coming off these horrid medications again. And if you have a God, pray, pray without ceasing... May Grace be upon all who come off these soul, mind and body killing medicines...
Posted 10/8/2013 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
hi there doyle and welcome.
Posted 10/8/2013 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the welcome Mark.. it's nice to know that someone hears... Grace to you..
Posted 10/9/2013 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
As Susie mentioned -- this is an old thread.... and many of these members are no longer around. For any new members that posted on here -- could you please start a new thread so that we can properly welcome you...

I'm going to lock this thread for now.

Thanks. --Tina
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