I have just spent the last week in hospital. 8 days actually. On massive doses of Morphine. To control pain from a massive infection that has developed a cyst.
I used to be on more larger doses of Morphine in every shape and form 2 years ago+ but went 'cold turkey' and I know it was the 'wrong' thing to do, but got off of my pain killers.
I was NEVER SUFFERING FROM AN ADDICTION TO 'WANTING TO GET 'HIGH' my body just got so used to them that when I found a chemical free option I took it and gave these stinking chemicals up.
Now after a week my 'body' is so used to them again my 'body' not mind was possibly going to crave them when they stopped.
Today I was discharged home and the Doctor's and Nurses' were very aware of the addiction 'physically' fact they gave me a small dose, about a weeks worth if I'm really stingy, to combat this.
But already, as I am being stingy, the withdrawls are starting.
I will be seeing someone next week about having some support this time coming off.
2007-05-25 02:25:08 · 1 answers · asked by I do care! 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
But that's next week and it's already happening again.
Last time is too raw in my memory to even begin to think about how much it hurts all over again. But want it all out of my system. And need to do this.
Does anyone have any good suggestion/s or can offer support in getting off of this med again?
Anybody found something that really helps the pain of withdrawls? Apart from never getting hooked again!
My physical pain that I was taking Morphine in hospital is killing me also tonight as I should still be in hospital but had to leave for family reasons, so the 'cyst' pain is just adding to my torment.
2007-05-25 02:30:53 · update #1
What is your question?
Even with that little bit they gave you, you will still have withdrawals when that's gone. I have been where you are--on a PCA pump with Dilaudid for a week. The withdrawals were terrible. Quit using the morphine. Ask the doctor to prescribe you Clonidine for the withdrawal. It's a blood pressure medication that will keep you from shaking, having anxiety and help the arm and leg twitches. It's safe--you can't get addicted to it. It's what they give addicts in detox. Please call your doctor and ask for it. Clonidine (NOT Klonopin--that you will get addicted, too).
2007-05-25 02:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was on morphine for 10 days in hospital getting a dose every 4min (i was hit by a car) and nobody told me anything about withdrawals and that im gona have them.
it took me 5 days. days were ok, but as soon as i turned off the lights and tried to go to sleep i started sweating terribly and couldnt sleep.
but after those 5 days everything got better. i was taking morphine pills (small doses) also but i didnt get addicted to them and had no withdrawls at all.
2007-05-25 19:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by Natalie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to keep your mind busy, find something to do rather than to give in to your body's needs. You need to get the drug out of your system first, drink lots of water, eat well and get enough sleep.
Hope this helps.
2007-05-25 02:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
symptoms of morphine withdrawal
2015-03-15 21:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
withdrawal from opiates is more unpleasant than dangerous, esp after such short term use..if you are motivated and pain free just suck it up and go thru it. If your pain isnt dealt with, use whatever is prescribed for you.
2007-05-25 02:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by David B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ok if u have been given stuff to help be stingy with it only take a small amount when u can no longer stand the wuthdrawls it will loosen out but will take time.
2007-05-25 02:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by psychic_jod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋