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Restless Legs and Arms

by southernbelle, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
How long will the restless legs and arms keep on while going through withdrawals?  UGH!  That's one of the worst parts for me.  Has any body experienced that, too?  If so, what worked for you -- or did you just have to suffer through it?

P.S. -- I love all of you.  We are all special and unique, with so much to offer to the world.  Even though things get crazy and opinions may differ about this thing we call addiction----we are all in this together and need all the support we can get.  This place is great and I am here for any of you.  Anybody that needs anything -- just let me know.  LOVE TO YOU!
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by Inmytree, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Belle
It has been my VAST experience that the " restless legs" syndrome lasts for about 4 nights , the first 2 nights being the worst and generally subsiding after that. VERY hot , multiple baths really help.. And valium.. I know the feeling of counting down each hour but the 24th thru 72nd hours ( after last dose) are the worst and it gets much MUCH better after that. No matter what else you read on these pages ( all pretty good words if you ask me) know this... AFTER that 4th day it gets so much better . PLEASE do not give up. I promise you, as a fellow sufferer, the rainbow at the end is worth it. Granted, I have been down this road many, many times.. But I DO know that you can get through these 4 hellish days. My problem is staying clean.

I'll pray for you..

by Inmytree, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
In addition, and I am not certain, I believe part of the reason they call it "kicking the habit" is in reference to that horrendous "kicking the covers" malaise in the aforementioned thread?? Any one concur? I hate jonesing...

by jack daniels, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: southernbelle
I was wondering about you...I stopped hearing from you...hope you are hanging tough...you have to be...I know what you are going through and it's the worst!  These people will help sent you the Thomas Reispe ...are you using it?  It will save you! I’m 10 days clean today...and I feel better each day..Hang in there...email me if you need to...you even know my ph#...I will help....talking about addiction really helps...YOU MUST FIND SOMEONE TO LEAN ON....REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH WHAT IS IN YOUR HEAD....LOTS OF LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING TO ANYONE THAT GO'S THROUGH THIS HELL...JACK

by mrmichael67, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
I concur with how the phrase "kicking" was coined.  Four days with RLS?  Consider yourself lucky because that certainly is not the norm.  I know of some that have had to put up with it for weeks.  Some don't get it at all.  It all depends on the person as everyone is different.

by Jerri2, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
Mrm. Is right!I've never gotten the rls!I guess I'm very lucky from what I've read about it.I always feel like I have a 100lb.weight sitting on my shoulder!And tension headache from my neck & arms being in knots!It takes a good 2-3 weeks for it to ease up for me!Hope everyone has a wonderful day!Love to all..Jerri

by suzieneedshelp, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Re: RLS
Hey i am the RLS queen.  I had em before i used opiates!  But after 100+ days ( i only give my clean time so that those suffering can see it can be done..to give hope..if it angers some..well that is their issue not mine) clean now... i am getting rid of RLS blues via my spirituality.  It is awesome.

They are the worst bummer!  Makes one think one is going nuts!  Literally.  Hot baths, hottubs, etc. help tremendously but the best is exercise.  Walks, up and down stairs (that is wut i did.. just dont bust your arss liek i did!)  Stretches...It all helps very much.  Just be  careful if you take those benzos (i.e., have someone hold em for you or only get a few without ability to refill em).. the withdrawl off them is worse and very dangerous over opiates!  

Peace...Hang in there...It does get better!

Suzie

Southernbell come visit us! Please!!

e-mail me at ***@**** (anyone can anytime too!)

by pammy0690, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Suz
I too get the RLS.  When I withdrew from oxys verus hydro it was much harder.  I think the RLS was worse because I was crushing and snoring which is a bad idea.  I am so happy that I never got into ordering stuff from OPs like a few people here because that would open up a whole another problem.  I allways found that after the fourth day off the RLS was better.  Pammy

by GERN, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Belle
I am new to posting here, but could'nt help myself any longer. After I read your post Belle, something you said felt like a hugh weight being lifted... I was three days yesterday and thought I was dying. Gave up, refilled and am now hoping to give it another shot in a week or so. This will be my 10th serious attempt at getting off vikes for a year and a half.



I could pretty much cut and paste my sad story for other posts here but my bio bascially reads: male 34, married, two kids. Abused since 14  and recently lost two jobs due to disease (drink, script) and am definatley at rock eff'n bottom. Made a lot of money in the tech boom and lost it all. Recently had executive postion which I walked from due to inability to be "normal". Dont know what I'm going to do with my life... lost all my friends, family thinks I'm insane, wfie ready to leave. Still don't feel much hope but have begun praying as the only time I see or feel God is when i look into my beatiful girls' faces. I think he's ignoring me as I have him for so long. We'll see what happens.



G

by suzieneedshelp, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Gern
You came to the right place!  You are seeking help...That is YOUR God responding hon!  My God is inside me and if i listen to my gut..then i already KNOW wut the right thing to do is.  But i have a thinking disease (addiction) and i usually talk myself into the wrong choice unless i work very hard on listening to my heart.  Just remember one's bottom is when one stops digging.  If I think (my sick mind)I am at my bottom..well i must remember there are still yets out there.  I could lose my daughter, end up in prison, no home on the streets, and very possibly dead.  I am very happy you are seeking help and your recovery is here and now..no matter wut u do today...you are workin on recovery now because you want it.  That is all it takes.  Welcome to your recovery!

We need others to recover...I could not ever have done it on my own!  I tried.

Can u go to Rehab inpatient? or r u willing to go to Na or AA or a program similar to this Smart Recovery?

Peace and hope...

Suzie

by hippy, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: southeren belle
hi beel , hope you are feeling better.

as far as restless leg there is a medacation that helps

it is called CINEMET  it is for restless leg.

some people have good results with neurotin.

by the time you get to a doctor the 4 days will be over .

but in any event cinemet works good.



peace!!!!!!!!

by southernbelle, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: gem
Just look at your name, baby ---- you are a GEM!  Everything is going to be okay.  YOu will make it throught this.  Everything will get better, it really will.  You have come to the right place.  I quit my job (best job I ever had -- was ther for 6 years)--no need to go into any details about the job ---- but I quit because I was "sick."  I went through my script early and started to go through w/d's.  I was just tired of not being 100% at my job.  They needed me, and I was not pulling my weight.  They deserved better.  Honey, it happens to all of us...executives, housewives, construction workers, docs, soooo many people are in the same boat.  You, GEM, are NOT alone.  Write to me at ***@**** and I'll prove it to you.  You are loved and appreciated here, and understood.  Hang in there, we'll go through this crazy stuff together, okay?  Love and peace and hugs and anything good to you, GEM.

by southernbelle, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: EVERYBODY
Thanks so much for your responses.  As usual I'm reminded how special this place and all of you are.  Thanks for those of you who remembered me, and knew me when I came back.  Best thing is you let me walk right back in, just as I am.  UNLIKE boyfriends, husbands, girlfriends, family, or spouses.  We are all accepted here for what we are and we are allowed to just throw it all out in the open.  Just that alone makes me feel better.  Sooner or later, I'll be off this roller coaster ride.  And it will be positive...it will all be okay for all of us.  Despite the DAMNED restless legs, and all the other stupid **** that comes with this crazy orld of addiction, I firmly believe it will all be okay.  We've just got to keep helping each other.

by bmac, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Southernbelle
I told you I would volunteer to rub those legs Doll! You don't have to suffer! LOL   You are soooo sweet BTW and smart too.

I am impressed! LOL        Bill

by Huiler, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Inmytree
I've heard that, too, about "kicking the habit." phrase coming from restless legs.

H.

by Chezz2, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Southernbelle/All
Belle,



It is hard to forget the people that we care about. That goes for all of us here, I hope I am speaking for everyone.

I remember when you 1st came here. Scared, not knowing what to expect, or what people would think.

Now you have a big second "family" that cares and worries about you.

We will be here whether you are using or not, trying to quit, or just trying to get by.

We care no matter what..We just want you to keep coming and posting and let us know how things are going...



Chezz

by lisabet, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: Southerbelle/All
Ditto....(what Chezz said)...can't add anything to it, as he said it perfectly!!!!  (Hi Chezzy!!!)...  Love ya, Lisabet

by hippy, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: southeren belle
ditto on what chezz said also.

we all love ya and your in our thoughts and prayers.



peace!!!!!!!!hippy///////michael

by jack daniels, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
Today is day 10 clean from Oxy. Never though I could do it...a 12-year addiction.... I go to meetings everyday and with the help of everyone here I’m clean.... I was told by everyone here it was doable and they were right....I thank God everyday that are people like you that people like me can lean on....I just want to say THANK YOU for everyone's help with my w/d and support. You have no idea how valuable it is.....This is like a NA meeting right here in my home...sorry to ramble on like this, but it just could not be left unsaid...thanx to all and GOOD LUCK in your endeavors to stay clean…....Jack

by bmac, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
To: All
God knows Id like to BE clean. Some people have all the luck! LOL

iT IS GOOD TO BE LOVED!    Bmac

by Chezz2, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
Lisabet/Hippee,



That goes for you guys too. I don't know what I would do if some of you guys/gals didn't post for a while(besides get worried of course).

Thats what this place reminds me of is a little family. When someone goes missing for a while, we gotta send Peaz after em'!

Like Bmac said, we have made some lifelong connections on here for some of us.

My wife thought it was funny the 1st time I called someone from on here. She was from Florida. When we got the phone bill she said who is this, I said so-so from Med-help. She said oh-boooyyyyyyyyy.

Its just the way this place works..........

At least she won't be suprised when she sees an Alabama # on their from the Bmacster!

Chezz

by bmac, Jun 12, 2003 12:00AM
And believe me a call to Alabama is just what the Doctor ordered, right Doc?  LOL  Oh, I kill myself sometimes!  Bill

Thanx Chezz!

by Chezz2