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Hydrocodone Withdrawals
by Josh 8000, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
Hello everyone. Today by accident (random search engine) I came across this forum. Wow, I had no idea there'd be THIS MUCH support for individuals beginning early, middle or late stages of pain medication withdrawals. In particular, I'm experienceing the early stages of hydrocodone withdrawals.
Just to give everyone a background of my situation - I've been on this medication for more than a year now. Only twice have I had a break, and that was only because my supply could not be replenished. During those short intervals, I did experience some level of discomfort, and I knew it was due to my body's absence of hydrocodone. Today, I'm going to really follow through with an aggressive plan to once and for all kick the habit!
I've never been an avid drug user. In my younger days, I was a regular everyday drinker. In fact, I've had two DUIs. At one time, alcohol was the center of gravity for a once young lost soul. Today, the thought of alcohol is incredibly drawfed by the high or "euphoria" that of which a substance such as hydrocodone brings to the table. The drug (even in small doses) is very powerful, and creates dependence upon its user in little to no time at all.
Currently (before the past few days) I have been taking the 1,000mg tablets like candy. At my pinnacle, I was at heights of 20+ a day (which I'm sure is low compared to some individuals). My space is running thin, so I'll get my question out there. How long will this withdrawal last? I had some hydrocodone last night, but today I'm clean and already feel like sh*t!!!!
Just to give everyone a background of my situation - I've been on this medication for more than a year now. Only twice have I had a break, and that was only because my supply could not be replenished. During those short intervals, I did experience some level of discomfort, and I knew it was due to my body's absence of hydrocodone. Today, I'm going to really follow through with an aggressive plan to once and for all kick the habit!
I've never been an avid drug user. In my younger days, I was a regular everyday drinker. In fact, I've had two DUIs. At one time, alcohol was the center of gravity for a once young lost soul. Today, the thought of alcohol is incredibly drawfed by the high or "euphoria" that of which a substance such as hydrocodone brings to the table. The drug (even in small doses) is very powerful, and creates dependence upon its user in little to no time at all.
Currently (before the past few days) I have been taking the 1,000mg tablets like candy. At my pinnacle, I was at heights of 20+ a day (which I'm sure is low compared to some individuals). My space is running thin, so I'll get my question out there. How long will this withdrawal last? I had some hydrocodone last night, but today I'm clean and already feel like sh*t!!!!
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8 days clean and counting... I spare you the incedentals but it's living hell ... today is the first day I actually felt somewhat human.
Drink lotsa water....start a vitaman Regime... look at that Thomas Detox thing... take what you think you can from that and leave the rest... just make sure to drink.
I was using this stuff legit as well... never thought to abuse overdue or party with them...but i went from 2 a day to 8 a day and that 8 was becoming not enough. I can't paint a pretty picture of what the last week has been for me...but I think it just may have been the best Xmas gift I've ever given to myself.
If I can do it ANYONE can.
Type and let us all know how you are
Gip
I got off by taking other meds. I went to the doctor and got motrin 800 and started replacing the vics with those. my body and mind started to be tricked that the motrin was doing more good then the vics and then 8 days later i was on mortrin 800 and hot baths to stop the pain and moved on from there. beleive me it is a tough road but you can do it and you will feel hell of a lot better once your body is flushed from it.
Hot baths for pain even sleep with a heating pad.. on low of course. drink lots of fluids and. you will get hot and cold flashes not much to do for that but live through those. you will end up with lose bowls get emodium ad for that it worked great for me. and the motrin 800 for pain. that works great because it has an antienflamatorie in it. or you can buy some at the store. of course they are only 200mg but they will still work. This worked for me I hope it can help you. You can get through it just keep your mind to it!
If i can get off I beleive anyone can. And I toke those pills for over 5 years.
Ash
Good idea... thanks....
Josh 8000
Hang in there you will make it and beleive me you will feel alot better. its worth me beleive me! good luck and I am pulling for you.
Ash
help~i thought i was strong but this is aliving hell
ok ~i have been taking these for my back but i am sick of feeling this way i want to feel normal again and not worry about the pain
i have 800 mg ibs for pain
i have been clean for two days
i am so sick hot and cold flashes dont feel well almost like the flu
how long will this process take? what can i do to make it easier?
thanks so much
val
If all else fails and you really cannot stand it, try looking up a dr in your area who can prescribe you Suboxone and do a VERY short (10-21 day) detox and taper.
You will be over the worst of the physical withdrawlas within 7 days or so, the harderst days are usually 2 and 3. Then depression and lethargy set it. That takes a lot longer to overcome BUT it CAN be done.
Exercise and the right diet help as does just getting outside, reading a good book, posting here to help others and to get out of your own **** along with AA or NA or counseling of some sort.
The physical hurdle is the easiest one believe it or not. Staying clean is not possible through willpower alone. The relapse rate for opiate users is tremendously high.
God bless and good luck. Keep posting.
It works if you work it so work it, you're worth it!