Seriously Considering Rehab

After reading about other's use of percocet and the dangers of aspirin, I am really scared about my health. I am currently taking between 15-20 percocet a day. They are 10 mg. I had a spinal fusion in July and it was by far the worst experience of my life. Before the surgeryI was taking too much of the percocet because I have 3 herniated discs and the pain at times was unbelievable. My tolerance grew, and I started to need to take more and more to be confortable. When I got out of surgery after the doctor inserted metal in my back, I was in so much pain I wanted to die. Of course the hosital only gave me 5 mg. every 6 hours. I didnt know that pain like that existed. Anyway, I am now prescribed (2) every 4-6 hours, but I take much more. My question is this: what can I expect as far as withdrawl symptoms and does anyone know of any rehab facilities that accept Medicare and state of CT Medicaid? Does anyone think I could sto at home by myself or should I be afraid of sezuires, Etc? Also I take paxil for depression and have been taking it for some time. It does notwork as well as it used to and believe it or not the percocet really helps with the depression. I was wondering if anyone else has found that percocet alleviates depressiuon? And last but not least, my doctor recently also started me on oxycontin which I have not abused as of yet, but if it starts not to work unless I take more I really dont want to be addicted to that too. I would appreciate any advice or comments from anyone, I'm really scared. Thank you much - Lisalee

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Trying to stop on your own, cold turkey would be very dangerous. With the amounts you have been taking, it could even be fatal.

You need to speak to your doctor immediately.

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Wow! That sounds just like my life WAS! It got so bad for me I was taking up to 60, Yes 60, 10mg of Loritab a day. I ended up in rehab and got clean fro a while then relaped about 1 1/2 yr later. The withdrawls on pain meds s very difficult. Trust me I know. After my relapse I wanted to get clean but didn't want to go back to rehab. I heard about SABOXONE. It is a withdrawl drug. I STRONGLY suggest you go see a good Phychiatrist and follow his/her instuctions while taking Saboxone.I have been on it for 9 months now and have never felt better. Pain level is down to a 1. I'd love to talk to you more about it. So email me if you can.

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there is hope. 4 years ago i was taking 8 or so 80mg oxys daily. plus handfuls of perc 5s and 10s. it took rehab for me but withdrawals of opiates will not kill you. it just feels like it. search in your area for support groups such as narcotics anonymous. that will be your best defense. and remember, on matter what, you can do it. you will be in my prayers.

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