Aww, I'm sorry hon, that you are so cold. Msn I hate that, as I tend toward being unreasonably cold despite pleasant weather.
Do you have a hearing pad or blanket? Or, you could turn on the shower hot water only, close the door, let the room fill with steam, and sit in there, keeping the water running until you're comfortable. Of course, you'll want to towel yourself of before getting out, perhaps have a robe or warm sweats waiting outside the door, or even in the dryer if you can, because once you hit the air outside the bathroom you will be chilly. If you can stand a hot shower will help. If you can't, a hot bath.
I found taking potassium gluconate seemed to help not only with rls, but seemed to even put my body temperature fluctuations somewhat. Mind you my heath is wonky, so perhaps I'm low on potassium. May not help otherwise.
I know you don't want to turn to the street, and I don't know your benzo history but as you likely know that can help calm the central nervous system and even things out in general. Perhaps a trusted friend could obtain them so you don't have to deal directly.
I hear clonidine helps enormously for many. You may try to go to the emergency room if in the USA, say you have a history of high blood pressure and have used clonidine with success in the past and get a script. Likely your blood pressure will be elevated due to withdrawal so that will help your story.
However if you are like me and are not willing to risk any blemish on your medical records alluding to illegal drugs or withdrawal etc, as they label fucking everything as a problem, they might guess you're in withdrawal and note this on your records.
Some OTC things that I use are high sides of vitamin preferably with rose hips or bioflavinoids as it seems more effective, Studies have shown enormous amounts of iv vitamin c have vanished withdrawals though there isn't much on this. Obviously taking it orally is less effective but I find it generally makes me feel better overall. Humans are one of just a handful who don't produce their own vitamin c!
Valerian root may calm anxiety a bit. It helps me but others not so much.
Epsom salt soaks, or if you can find a topical gel or cream may relieve muscle aches.
This is due to magnesium.
Magnesium citrate, sold inexpensively as a laxative (Imodium should counter this, just don't drink more than 1/4 bottle TOPS till you know how out impacts you!) is a natural muscle relaxer, can calm a stressed heart and blood pressure.
I dint know if you snort anything but since I do my throat gets so scratchy in withdrawal I cough and choke till I gag. Throat spray is helpful.
Wrap yourself up in blankets, hon, and wear layers. You know how you sweat under blankets but then take them of and are freezing, sweat making the cold feel worse. If you're in layers that are easy to remove you can help regulate sweating and maybe be more comfortable.
You can take some layers on and off as needed.
Keep your electrolytes balances especially if you either are suffering from liquefied intestines lol, or are sweating lots, or are throwing up, or aren't drinking enough water, or some combination of that.
You can make a simple electrolyte drink with water, some citrus like lemon squeezed in, a dash of salt, a bit of sweetener. Agave or honey or raw sugar is healthier but anything will do in a pinch.
I'm giving DL phenylalanine a go for my wds this time. Have used during times of not being in wd and felt positive effects. Again I'm battling bizarre health things and perhaps I'm deficient in amino acids, so this may not help you but maybe it could. Read up on it. Interesting potential. Many dismiss it but I'll say I felt it helping me. Every and slight pain relief and definite mood lift
I'll be right there suffering with you soon
Hang in three, love, you can make it ! I have faith in you! I'd you slip up no judgement from me. We are here to hold each other up, not tear each other down. Here, and life in general.
Post as much as you like hon. I'm sure others will join in soon
You aren't alone.
Perhaps tell your partner you think you caught that damn flu your co-worker/friend/clearly illguy at the store had? This way you can get some help and not have to hide everything.
Take care and don't get down on yourself. Pain is no joke.
Later I'll tell you my analogy for chronic pain and torture techniques lol. It's really no joke. I understand and so do many others here. It takes courage to live this way .
Ttys hon. Peace :
Edit: look up heating up in the microwave raw rice in a cloth...I want to say this is a diy make shift heat pack.
