Few questions about kratom withdrawal

[annachronism]

So I've been pretty hopelessly addicted to kratom for about a year and a half now. Consuming pretty high doses of 25-30 grams per day. I made the decision that enough is enough packed my bags and moved from L.A to where my parents are in Germany taking just enough kratom for the trip. I've now arrived and after sleeping for about 4 hours am pretty much in the throes of it. I guess my main question is when to expect the symptoms to peak? How many days of physical symptoms can I expect? And how maskable are the symptoms. I told my parents I'm having the flu along with lupus flare ups as I really don't want to get into it right now. I think my last dose was approximately 8-10 hours ago. Is it gonna get much worse soon?

 

[annachronism]

No help at all? I forgot to mention I'm 9 weeks pregnant and just so so tired from the trip but unable to sleep. Does anyone know if they sell loperamide in Europe? How many would I need to take to feel a bit better?

 

[d-nihl]

No help at all? I forgot to mention I'm 9 weeks pregnant and just so so tired from the trip but unable to sleep. Does anyone know if they sell loperamide in Europe? How many would I need to take to feel a bit better?

Oh Noes!! check with a doctor to make sure kratom ingestion doesn't lead to any birth attributes! wow since your pregnant you really shouldn't take anything that could really help you at all...you might have to suffer through it..

I never had the power to do that but that doesn't mean you cant! You seem to have a very firm grasp on what you want. im sure they sell co-camodol over in Germany OTC but that's codeine, and again, pregnant =/ so that's kinda not an option.

Id go to a doctor, be honest. Good luck!

Oh and they do sell Lope otc in Germany, im sure that's a very common thing, if anything there would be MORE OTC-medications that can help you in Germany rather than the US.

 

[annachronism]

Yeah I'm pretty much screwed because even asking my mom to get me Imodium the first thing she asked is can you take it when you're pregnant? I know if I request any comfort meds she will tell the pharmacist about the pregnancy and they won't give her anything. A big part of it is I don't have transportation or even speak the language and I'm not telling my parents I'm in withdrawal so... Those factors pretty much mean I'm sweating it out. Weird enough I was able to sleep for a few restless hours which is really strange to me because usually in withdrawal I get no sleep till the 2nd night. Maybe it's still gonna get worse? I'm at the 24 hour mark?

 

[annachronism]

bumping this just because i need people to talk to. Is there a peak where symptoms lessen or is it pretty much just being miserable for a solid 5 days. i keep taking hot baths in the hopes i can settle down and sleep but i just cant get there. the leg cramps and extreme irritability are the worst. making things much worse my 5 year old is jetlagged and is wide awake wanting to be entertained when everyone else is asleep and i feel like i can barely move. i need to be better soon. wish i wouldve tapered better

 

[PharmGirl77]

I feel for you. I've never had kratom, but I recently got off a huge oxy dependency. I was SO exhausted in the beginning. I've got 2 boys, and work full time. .. so it was rough. I slept whenever I could and called in sick with the "flu" once. I can't imagine being pregnant!

Loperamide was my saving grace. It took away pretty much all my withdrawal symptoms except fatigue. It's a pregnancy category C, which means it's a gray area. You (and your doctor) have to weigh the risk to benefit ratio.

Some small pieces of advice:
Make sure you're drinking LOTS of water. ..especially bc you're pregnant. Dehydration can exacerbate withdrawal symptoms.

Get as much help as you can right now. Play the "sick" card. This is temporary. You will not feel this way forever, no matter what you think right now.

Everyone's withdrawal timetable is different, especially with you being pregnant. Take everything ONE thing at a time. Deal only with what's in front of you.

When you feel like giving up, remember every time you relapse you're hitting the withdrawal reset button.

And no matter what, just keep pushing through it. I promise it will get better. In the beginning you feel awful, but after that you'll have a LIFETIME of being free. You can do this! !! Just hang in there.

One day at a time. One hour at a time. One moment at a time.