Any advice for someone who is detoxing off Methadone Maintenance after 7+ years?
By RehabRoy at 8 September, 2009, 12:29 pm
Jess asked:
I’m at a pretty low dose considering some of what I’ve been reading lately (40Mg). I am being detoxed 5Mg per week. Just drank at 35Mg this past Thursday (7/9/09) and will be going down to 30mg after a week and so on….. The problem is I was using heroin for a lot of the time I was on the meth. My intent is to not use anymore…especially during this meth detox as I know if I do it will likely only worsen things for me in the long run. It has been three days now without any dope and I’m feeling fine even with the 5mg reduction in meth. I know I’m just beginning though. I know it’s going to get very hard and I just want to know what I might be able to do without any prescription meds. to help me through…or minimal help. I’ve read about melatonin for help with sleeplessness, calcium and magnesium supplements and multi vitamins, avoiding caffeine and red meat, and basically using over the counter meds for help with the sneezing, watery eyes and immodium or kaopectate for any gastrointestinal issues. Any other ideas? No matter what, I expect to experience some discomfort and am willing to go through it….after all, it has to be done. But I just wondered if any of you out there have been through this and what to expect and for how long…. Just need some support and guidance. Thanks to any who can offer any suggestions!!
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I’m at a pretty low dose considering some of what I’ve been reading lately (40Mg). I am being detoxed 5Mg per week. Just drank at 35Mg this past Thursday (7/9/09) and will be going down to 30mg after a week and so on….. The problem is I was using heroin for a lot of the time I was on the meth. My intent is to not use anymore…especially during this meth detox as I know if I do it will likely only worsen things for me in the long run. It has been three days now without any dope and I’m feeling fine even with the 5mg reduction in meth. I know I’m just beginning though. I know it’s going to get very hard and I just want to know what I might be able to do without any prescription meds. to help me through…or minimal help. I’ve read about melatonin for help with sleeplessness, calcium and magnesium supplements and multi vitamins, avoiding caffeine and red meat, and basically using over the counter meds for help with the sneezing, watery eyes and immodium or kaopectate for any gastrointestinal issues. Any other ideas? No matter what, I expect to experience some discomfort and am willing to go through it….after all, it has to be done. But I just wondered if any of you out there have been through this and what to expect and for how long…. Just need some support and guidance. Thanks to any who can offer any suggestions!!
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Methadone Detox
I truly commend you for your attempt to break the shackles of this heartless demon. It takes 48-72 hours for the last dosage to clear your system, so you may not have notice much yet. From reading your post, I notice that you are familiar with what not to eat, drink etc. I would be lying to you, if I said this will be a simple feat., but I am confident you will prosper. I have been on methadone for 5 years taking 150 mg daily, (360 tablets a month) for pain mgt. I abruptly stop taking it, tired of being a slave who was alive but not living. I experienced blow after blow after blow of severe withdrawal/dope sickness symptoms. All I could do for the first few weeks was dangle my foot off the edge of the bed, mentally physically and emotional exhausted. What kept me going was that I refuse for this to be my fate. As dreadful as, the diarrhea, epic sneezes, joint pains, anxiety,muscle spasms, restless leg syndrome, hot/cold flashes, elevated blood pressure, severe migraines and deep depression I refuse to let this defeat me. I could no longer live my life which, totally revolved around methadone and nothing else. As far as how long this may last….It varies, dropping off methadone from 30 mg or 150 mg it’s still hell on earth. To help with the withdrawals, I recommend that you, drink plently of water. Try to get out the house for a short walk if possible, it helps physically and physiologically. Try to do basic exercises if you can bare it. If you can surround yourself with supportive, understanding people do so.Try Calcium and Magnesium, B-1, and Acidophilus Probiotic capsules for digestive and intestinal health.