hi there glad you enjoy reading my post i enjoy writing them, I getting my sense of humor back i'm actually laughing at my hubbys corny jokes again. My story isn't as interesting as some for the last couple of years i'd take my moms hydro's for headaches (to start with) and aches and pains more and more often. This spring i messed up my shoulder muscles so got muscle relaxers and of course wonderful pain pills -they made me feel so great- pretty soon i'm taking mine and moms so i don't run out to soon. I just happened to hear a talk show  on the xm radio about pain pills and what happens to your body. I googled pains pills and withdrawls and found this site, what a god sent. After reading the post here i decided then and there  no more pills. today is DAY 21 YEA if it wouldn't of been for this site i probably wouldn't of made it, had i not known all the withdrawls sysptoms and what to expect. I actually visit my mom now to visit not to take her pills how wonderful is that? If anyone new is reading this i just want them to know that my body hurts less now then it did when i was taking the hydros, pysically doing better have more get up and go, emotions still kind of raw but getting better every day. Thats my story and i'm sticking to it. desertgirl i'm trying to recall your story but there are so many to keep track of so if ya get a chance let me know it. Best wishes and prayers coming your way Terri

I am glad that you found this site too, I am going on day 38? or something, and this site gives me the courage to keep going.