Originally Posted by
solodurden
I was diagnosed with RSD/CRPS Type I in 2005. I've been on several different medications, often at the same time. For the past two years, I've been on Methadone, switched from Ultram because I had developed an addiction. Last Monday, so, seven days ago, I ran out of Methadone and have been slowly detoxing since. I haven't been in as much pain as others, strangely. I suffered very uncomfortable cold sweats and shaking, tremors, loose bowel, sneezing, etc. What was most prominent were my cognitive withdrawal symptoms. I experienced massive anxiety attacks and panic attacks. I had all these negative thoughts and self-doubt that had nothing to do with me. Also, restlessness, sleepiness, aches and pains, but none of it was unbearable. It's been 7 days now and I was wondering how much longer before I can think clearly again and be able to be 100% free of Methadone. There was a problem with them refilling it and it's taking an awfully long time, but my injured leg doesn't really hurt. I still haven't had them refilled and it's been a week. I'm seriously considering being off of them forever. How much longer is the withdrawal gonna last? And any other information I should be made aware of, I'd appreciate. Thank you.
