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I've voluntarily taken myself off the heavy pain meds.

We're talking oxycodone and big doses of codeine.
The hot/cold flushes have begun in earnest.
Body and joint pain.
Flu like symptoms.
Crawling sensations on the skin.
And I know all I can do is wait it out.
I don't have anyone to hold a cold compress to my brow or spoon feed me soup.
How's your day so far?

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4meAndyou · F

Remember the bath tub. If you are hot you can add cold water, and if you are cold you can add hot water.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@4meAndyou Wish I had a bathtub. I've been crouching in the shower alternating between hot and cold.

4meAndyou · F

@Cavedweller THAT stinks. You might want to detox in the hospital if you have insurance. They can help you with the symptoms, which are exactly like those of heroin withdrawal.

Cavedweller · 46-50, F

@4meAndyou I reckon I can tough it out. Just sucks that I'm on my own.