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Posted 8/11/2015 6:35 PM (GMT -5)
Hi I was on dilaudid for 7 daysand perosetsfor 2 days because of pancreatitis. Today is my first day off of everything. I'm having hot cold flashes, sweating a ton, and racing heart and anxiety as soon as I try to sleep. How long will the withdrawl last? I have a five month old and it's very difficult. Please explain.

Thank you!

Post Edited (Bunny9197) : 8/11/2015 5:42:41 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/11/2015 7:31 PM (GMT -5)
Hey.Sorry you're feeling bad.

Probably be gone in 24-72 hrs at the max.I can't imagine it lasting longer after being on pain meds for less than 10 days.

You can take Imodium for an upset stomach.Hot showers help the aching.

Phenergan would be great for your stomach and it would put you to sleep.Doctors are usually willing to call that in if you call their Office and ask the Front Desk person.

They say you can't die from withdrawals,you just can feel that bad.

Feel better.

Rick
Posted 8/11/2015 8:39 PM (GMT -5)
Welcome to the forum, Bunny.

Rick is right.

Just to be sure there isn't something else/new going on, you might check your heart rate. Over 100 bpm is tachycardia, but docs don't worry unless it goes a lot higher or it stays that high all the time.

Get some help with things around the house while you just take care of yourself and the baby, just until you recover. Even a teenage girl or boy to do the laundry and sweep floors makes a difference.

I'm a mom and grandmom. I take 3 of the grands a few hours here and there for DIL to give her a break. Being a mom is hard work. A 5-month-old is getting heavy and needs constant attention. I have a teenage boy who comes with his grandma as housekeeper once a month, so they can be very good and the training is good for them later.
Posted 8/11/2015 8:45 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks Rick, I'm just freaking out because I'm still in so much pain and the withdrawl is making it feel like I'm never going to get over this....now aniexty is setting in because I have a five month old. You said phenergan will help, will it get rid of the creepy crawly restless leg feeling and the racing heart that I get everytime I try to sleep?
Posted 8/11/2015 9:12 PM (GMT -5)
It will make you sleepy enough that you'll fall asleep however you're feeling. Phenergan is used to treat nausea, motion sickness etc and it has a sedating effect.
Posted 8/11/2015 10:12 PM (GMT -5)
Just spoke with my doc he wouldn't give me the phenergan and is telling me to go back on percosets and slowly taper off. I don't know if I should....I'm already a day in and don't wanna do it all again. Wil Benediryi,or zzzquil help me sleep?
Posted 8/11/2015 10:28 PM (GMT -5)
Benadryl may help you sleep but you also need to be able to hear the baby if it wakes up in the middle of the night.

If you were on the Dilaudid & Percocet just a week you must be pretty sensitive to medications. Have you taken Benadyl before & know how you react to it?

Drink plenty of fluids too. Take care.
Posted 8/11/2015 10:35 PM (GMT -5)
I've taken it before I do pretty good with it. I'm going to try. Will the Benadryl also get rid of the creepy crawly sensation too? As in when I fall asleep? I took my prenatal vitamin hoping it might help a little.
Posted 8/12/2015 12:15 AM (GMT -5)
Took the Benadryl, no effect at all....can't get rid of the creepy crawlies any advice on what to do? I'm getting really emotional too....can't stop crying.
Posted 8/12/2015 1:06 AM (GMT -5)
The benedryl,phenergan etc will only make the creepy feeling and rls worse. Do as the dr instructed bunny and go back to the percs tapering down although this is likely caused by the hydromorph the percs will be enough to relieve the w/ds. This is my reason for not liking the D,its very addictive physically very fast. If you want to call again and ask if he will call in clonidine which he should it will be about the only thing other than replacing the missing narc to stabilize your heart rate,slow down the creepy feeling and help with the sweats. Tapers always best versus cold turkey and even a half a perc will be a great help,after a day no reason to go back on regular dosing.
Posted 8/12/2015 1:09 AM (GMT -5)
One more thing drink drink and drink even though you want nothing. Staying overhydrated is really important.
Posted 8/12/2015 8:57 AM (GMT -5)
Hey bunny.The crawling skin is just part of it.Your body is reacting to not having the narcotic.
You're body doesn't like it.

If you take more Percocet the creepy crawly feeling will go away.You could taper off or just go through it.

I can't believe your Doctor said no to Phenergan but is suggesting more percocet.

Vickie is right,Clonidine Patches are the best thing if your Doctor would help you.

Try to eat.If you stomach is quesy(sp) I like Quaker Instant Grits.1/2 cup water microwaved 1 minute.Pour Packet in.Add a little shredded cheese.Very soothing.

Hope you're feeling better.

Rick

Post Edited (tidalmouse) : 8/12/2015 8:11:10 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/12/2015 4:58 PM (GMT -5)
I get the creepy crawlies from Benedryl and Phenergan.

I used to get IV Benedryl before meds and it's a known side-effect.
Posted 8/12/2015 7:32 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you everyone!! I made it through the night, didn't take anything now I'm feeling much better, still sweating but I think I'm going to be ok. Thanks for all the support it really got me through the worst of it. I'm very grateful. I'm having gallbladder surgery to have it removed in September I'm hoping I don't have to go through this again. My pancreas still hurts but it's nothing but Advil from now on!!
Posted 8/12/2015 8:49 PM (GMT -5)
Definitely let the surgeon know what happened.
There are different meds that can be used so hopefully you will be as pain free, and un-creepy crawly as possible.
Posted 8/13/2015 12:46 AM (GMT -5)
Hi everyone, I'm back on again, creepy crawly came back...I guess I wasn't as home free as I thought. Does it ever go away or will I be experiencing this for a long time?
Posted 8/13/2015 3:56 AM (GMT -5)
It will go away in the next few days.It's your nerves kind of acting out.Pain Meds act as an anti-anxiety so your nerves have to get used to working without the narcotic.

Wow.7 days of Dilaudid made your body pretty-well dependent on it.

You'll feel normal in a few days.

Take care.

Rick

Post Edited (tidalmouse) : 8/13/2015 5:23:10 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/13/2015 4:33 AM (GMT -5)
Walk that's all I know that helps.
Posted 8/13/2015 1:02 PM (GMT -5)
By all means before you have the gall bladder surgery be sure you tell the surgeon about what happened on Dilaudid. There are plenty of different pain medications that can be given for post op pain that will work. I had my gall bladder removed a few years ago & only needed pain meds for just a few days.

As I mentioned earlier you must be super sensitive to Dilaudid to have WD's after just being on it one week.

Take care.
Posted 8/14/2015 7:40 AM (GMT -5)
Susie, how is it now that's had ur gallbladder outt? What should I expect post surgery?

Again thank u everyone for ur support.
Posted 8/15/2015 2:30 PM (GMT -5)
Bunny, the worst pain was from the gas they use to expand your insides. I only needed pain meds for a couple of days, it was hydrocodone7.5mg. The only way to get rid of the gas is to walk & yes you will be able to walk with no problems. I was off work for 1 week only & worked from home the week I was at home.

Everyone I know that has laproscopic surgery all complain mainly from the gas pains from the stuff they use. Just walk as much & as often as you can. Take care.
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