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vicoprofin/vicoden addiction
by bill, Sep 13, 1999 12:00AM
Hi,
I have been on hydrocodone for about 6 years, on and off. I'm 46 but my dr. says my back is 85. I'm waiting for discectomy right now. I quit taking painkillers 2 weeks ago and I'm over the worst withdrawals but I keep having gastro-intestinal problems. I've had diarreha for the last 2 weeks. Is this normal and when can I expect it to go away? Also, I just feel so vulnerable and blue..are these syptoms of withdrawal too? If so how long before I can expect to start feeling normal again?
Thanks
I have been on hydrocodone for about 6 years, on and off. I'm 46 but my dr. says my back is 85. I'm waiting for discectomy right now. I quit taking painkillers 2 weeks ago and I'm over the worst withdrawals but I keep having gastro-intestinal problems. I've had diarreha for the last 2 weeks. Is this normal and when can I expect it to go away? Also, I just feel so vulnerable and blue..are these syptoms of withdrawal too? If so how long before I can expect to start feeling normal again?
Thanks
me again. I also was wondering what are the odds of getting over
this by myself? I definitly don't want to go into rehab. I know its good and all that but i've seen to many messed up shrinks and psychologists. People can beat this addiction thing on their own,right???
I have just come off a two week withdrawal from Vicroprofen. I can honestly say that I am FINALLY beginning to feel better. The stomach problems persit, but it is GETTING BETTER. Please, please believe that you can beat this and feel "yourself" again. I cannot explain to you the physical pain that I felt...it was 10 times worst than any flu I've ever experienced. I've had 2 very long and painful child births, and this rated right up there. I can get my vicroprofen anytime I want...but the memory of the withdrawal symptoms, keep me clean. NOTHING is worth my recovery...the pain, the blues and not being able to keep any food in...at my job..I had to keep running to the bathroom every 5 seconds...I thought I was dying. I was so tired of being tired ...THAT's what keeps me straight...Dr. Steve was a great help, too...please be strong, pray, and keep focused..this too shall pass. Good luck!
Thanks for your reply and support. I can get drugs anytime I want too but it sucks feelin "sick and dirty more dead than alive"as Lou Reed says. Ok, I feel pretty strong about kickin. Good luck to you too babe we need it :))
I'd lik eto know how you stopped your pain meds, because although some people like the "cold turkey" method, re-bounding with that "method" almost Always occurs. I suggest(to talk to your Doc of course), but to gradually wean yourself off the vicodin(with a schedule created by your doc of course). This will make the withdrawl much more tolerable. But, like anything, you've got to stick with the schedule, and not sudddenly gobble them(pills) all down at one time-this, obviously, defeats the purpose. To nullify some of the "withdraw-pain(cramps, etc...)" you might want to look into(with docs advice, of course), combining some Anti inflmmatory medication(celebrex as example), with the "vicodin withdrawl/weaning schedule created by your Doc. The reason is that more then likely you will be experiencing some pain, because weaning involves just that....taking less and less over time. And, of course, Narcotics anonymous, exercise, re-newing spiritual vows, massage/hot tubs(etc..), talking to friends, Blah, Blah , Blah-you've heard it before. But, nev er underestimate it's "powers".
S.Scott MacGregor
S.***@****
Hope this helps
I have had 7 surgeries on my back and I am now 35 yrs. old. What I learned was that there were underlying addiction problems that lead to the surgeries and not the other way around. I have always been an addict, and painkillers were the latest in a long line of drugs-of-choice. Your question about treatment raised a flag in my little brain. There is an organization that will help you answer any lingering questions that you may have. Narcotics Anonymous has rooms filled with people that had never used any drugs ever until they started taking painkillers, and then they were miserable. I would suggest that if you have any questions at all....or difficulty not refilling your meds they are in the phone book. Go to a meeting with an open mind and you might be surprised with what you hear. Good Luck!!!
Bob
I had two back surgeries...the first 25 years ago, the second
in aug. of 99. I only took pain pills when I really needed!
Of course, this is a matter of how much pain you will take! But
the less you take the better! You can withdrawl if you want to
do it. It's something that you must do yourself! Your doctor can
help...but it's up to you! If you only take the pills for your
pain you won't have too much of a problem! But be honest with yourself...did you ever take more than you needed? You will fill
much better without the pills even if you have some pain. If your
having a lot of pain try other things, everything before you take
a pill and never take more than your M.D. told you!
surgery. (They are extra strength) He told me he took four of
the pills and had two alcoholic drinks, I told him I thought he
could overdose from that amount, to which he laughed. Well, he
didn't o.d., but isn't that true? Isn't that a dangerous amount
to take at once?
any body know how long will it take to the hydrocodone to be completely out of system .i stopped a week ago and i am stated to feel better .i still have the craving .any body knows how long i would feel like that craving the drug .
to answer some peoples question about having stomach problems
i happened to me before and i could not stand it .this time i got some lomotil it works very good .and god helps all
thanks
Today is the first day that I am trying to get off of Vicoden. Like many of you, I have had two shoulder surgeries, one cervical fusion (c5-c7) and still have much pain. I will be 40 next month. I was taking up to 8 vicoden 750s per day. I have taken myself down to 4 pills daily. I want to say that I am bi-polar but suffer mostly with depression. I quit smoking a year ago and I know that with the help of God, I can beat this too.
My question is this... Today I allowed myself only 3 vicodens. In the morning I held out for a few hours before taking the first one. I had the sweats so bad, I ached big-time and the depression was maddening! I could not stop crying. I finally took that first pill and felt so much better. How long does this go on? My dr. says it takes a few days. After reading all these letters it looks like a lot longer than a few days. Can anyone write back and be honest with me?&n