i nhave been on methadone since jan 07 for pain.i have been off of it for 2 weeks how do i fell like a human.

Ashley
#1. September 26th, 2009, at 7:27 PM.

Have you talked to your doctor or other helath care professional? You may need to have your doses tapered down rather than the cold turkey approach.

Richard C
#2. September 28th, 2009, at 9:49 PM.

I have been on oxy&dones since 6-16-1991 due to a detiererating back condition &all I do is keep runing out,even with someone helping me to take as perscribed,but the pain Im in has me just wanting one more!Without the meds Ihave no quality of life…….

vanessaforme11
#3. October 2nd, 2009, at 2:57 AM.

I applaud you! Thats not easy to do. Cold turkey, huh? The best thing to do to rid your pain is trying to do something (hobby), or take something, like a less addicting type and less potent type of medication. I cannot believe I am going to say this, but going cold turkey after a year of using Methadone is not safe nor is it healthy. Your doctor should have slowed the methadone prescription down and given you less potent pain meds as a substitute to help you weem yourself away from that addicting medication. My advice would be to use your hobbies to your advantage…perhaps find a friend and have a few drinks…DO whatever it is that defines you and that lets your mind wander pain free…I hope that helped!

Jay D
#4. October 3rd, 2009, at 11:08 AM.

You should taper down. In the mean time to to a pain management specailist and ask him for suboxone. I hear people have really good luck with that.