I made it all night without any pain medication. I went from three oxys to Zero. Not even an ambien. I awoke a few times, but not in any pain. This morning I was exhausted and couldn't get out of bed until noon, then slept again most of the afternoon. I slept again early this evening. No pain meds.
But, it looks like I've avoided getting addicted to opiates, which frequently happens without careful monitoring. Here are the withdrawal symptoms:
Sudden stoppage of oxycontin can result in serious withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal syndrome may be characterized by restlessness, lacrimation, restlessness, anxiety, rhinorrhea, yawning, perspiration, chills, myalgia, and mydriasis. Other symptoms also may develop, include irritability, vague pain, weakness, abdominal cramps, insomnia, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, or increased blood pressure, respiratory rate, or heart rate.
Extremely tired doesn't seem to be on the list. 36 hours so far, if I make it to 72, I'll be happy.
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