day and half off hydro is this normal

omg, the night b4 last i didnt fall asleep until 4 am, and last night i fell asleep at 2 am i am so tired...i even took the valium, is this normal, also the diareeaha(sp) is killing me, i dont have the shakes yet will they come...guys  i feel like i am dying, i am smoking cigarrettes twice as much, when will all this stop...please anything, i want to do the thomas diet, but i weigh 96 pounds and i am 4 11...lol, tiny, i think the doses may be huge, i dont understand the diet yet, when do i start it on day 4 or now.....any help please give it...thanks

[Dimboy]

Sorry about the pain...how much were you using? Im on my day 3 and feel really good today.  i took lots of Vitamin B12 ...LOTS of it . Some Amino Acids pills and didn't focus on the pain...i tried to control it instread of it controling me.

[needhelp67]

i was taking 7..7.5s a day for about 2 years, the doctor also has me on soma 2 times a day i havent tried stopping that yet, i have noticed that the times i use to take my pill is when i am feeling the worst, i didnt think i had a problem until i ran out of them, i havent even eaten, this is down right nasty, i cant believe it, i have to start work up again on wednesday i hope i am done with all this stuff, i always hear thing about day 3 and 4, i thought the feeling would be getting better,but from the way it sounds they are the worst days have you found that out yet

[needhelp67]

i was taking 7..7.5s a day for about 2 years, the doctor also has me on soma 2 times a day i havent tried stopping that yet, i have noticed that the times i use to take my pill is when i am feeling the worst, i didnt think i had a problem until i ran out of them, i havent even eaten, this is down right nasty, i cant believe it, i have to start work up again on wednesday i hope i am done with all this stuff, i always hear thing about day 3 and 4, i thought the feeling would be getting better,but from the way it sounds they are the worst days have you found that out yet

[needhelp67]

i was taking 7..7.5s a day for about 2 years, the doctor also has me on soma 2 times a day i havent tried stopping that yet, i have noticed that the times i use to take my pill is when i am feeling the worst, i didnt think i had a problem until i ran out of them, i havent even eaten, this is down right nasty, i cant believe it, i have to start work up again on wednesday i hope i am done with all this stuff, i always hear thing about day 3 and 4, i thought the feeling would be getting better,but from the way it sounds they are the worst days have you found that out yet

[hopeless]

The sleeplessness is normal, unfornuately! That was by far the hardest part of the w/d for me. I went 14 nights with absloutley NO sleep. There were times i would fall asleep at 3 in morning but only be able to sleep for 30 minutes (if that) I was so tired, but could not sleep. That was 14 nights, so i know we are all different, but just so you know what to expect.

The diareeha is awful, i lived on Imodium (immodium). Are you using that? If not, get some! It'll help alot...

As for trying to sleep, if you can even during the day, sleep if possible. Anytime you can grab a few hours, take it! Also, try getting long hot baths right before bed. I started taking "Melatonin" it is an over-the-counter sleep pill. You can get it pretty much anywhere, any pharmacy...I swear by those, i didn't have them when i first started my w/d, but man, i wish i did...They do wonders. They are very cheap also. You get a bottle of 120 and think it was only like $5.00...

So if you can, get some "Melatonin", "Imodium (immodium)" and take long hot baths right before bed...Also, if you aren't taking these already, get some "Vitamin B Complex" Try using a heating pad on your legs at night too....

Good luck,
Hopeless

[hopeless]

Bananas, Lots of bananas.....Eat as many a day as you can, they have alot of potassium in them and will help with the sleep thing also. Especially with the RLS...

[CATUF]

Hopeless.  I'm glad to see your smiling face back with your name again!  I hope you're felling better.

Needhelp:  If you haven't yet, look up and start the Thomas Recipe (except the valium)
Also, get ahold of the books END YOUR ADDICTION NOW, by Charles Gant, and STAYING CLEAN AND SOBER, by Miller and Miller.  Gant's book is available at most public libraries.  Another good one (although its title is poor) is SEVEN WEEKS TO SOBRIETY, by Joan Larsen.

[BonnieAnn]

Hi and Welcome!

Everything you are experiencing is normal. I am sorry that you are feeling so bad, but please be proud of yourself for getting off the meds.

There are some things you can do to ease the discomfort. For me, I took Immodium (over the counter at the drug store) which will help you with the diarrhea. Drink plenty of fluids, as going to the bathroom so much can cause dehydration. Eat bananas which contain potassium. Take vitamins. Take hot baths or showers if you prefer. Try to exercise.

You are so tiny, so try and eat when you can. Even if it is just soup and toast, at least you are getting nourishment.

Pls post and let us know how you are doing.

Take care.

[BonnieAnn]

It took me about ten minutes for my post to go through. In the meantime, 5 posts went ahead of mine. I just thought it was cute how many people told you to eat bananas. I know you don't feel well, but I hope you got a little giggle out of that.

Seriously, everyone is giving you these suggestions because that is what has worked for them.

Hope you feel better real soon.

[needhelp67]

i just sent my fiancee to the store to get the stuff, this is nuts...i also have 3 bouncing kids,if i didnt shake yet i probably wont right, should i also stop the somas...i only take 2 a night to relax the muscles, do you guys also know how long it all stays in your system, i will be urine tested  at work they do random tests...I have always went and drank this stuff first it always worked, just hoping it is out of my system..., is the diahreea from  form just all the toxins coming out...and guys thanks so much for everything

[needhelp67]

how many miligrams of b12 did you take, i just got b12 2500mg, what does that do for you,i couldnt get the amino acids yet, how many of them do you take a day

[Dimboy]

You know..im not sure..but you can never overdose on Vitamins...what you dont use goes into the toilet ;) .....look at the label on the box...whats the daily need % per pill?

[hopeless]

Vitamins are GREAT for you, like Dimboy said you can't overdose on them. Just follow the instructions. The diarrhea is your body getting rid of all the toxins. It could last for days. I know for me i think it lasted like almost a week. I even had a few accidents in my pants, (sorry, gross, but true!) It was horrible! Also, yes, make sure you drink LOTS. I know the appetite thing is not there, and might not be for another day or so, but at least drink alot, especiall water. Try to eat some toast at least. Even if you don't feel like it. I drank alot of Gingerale.

Hope all of this info is helpful to you, let us know how it works, ok?
It'll all be over with before you know it, and you will feel SO much better! I know right now you might not think this way, but trust me you will very soon! You will be so glad you went through all of this, it is worth it! I am so proud of you, and sounds like your fiance is very supportive of you, that's great!

One more thing, I never really had the shakes, so maybe you won't either. I also have 3 kids, it's tough going through this when your kids need you. Just try to take it easy, and i don't know how old your kids are, but if they are old enough just let them think, mom has the flu....It'll pass soon. You are doing GREAT. Don't give up, no matter how stressful it may seem, cause this won't last forever.

Good Luck,
Hope

[BonnieAnn]

Sorry to cut in on this thread like this, but just wanted to let you know that you CERTAINLY CAN overdose on certain vitamins.
I thought you might want to know. Please be careful. I would hate to see you come this far and then end up in the ER over something like vitamins.

Do a google search and see which ones are harmful at high levels. If I remember, Vitamin K is one.

See what you can find.

Hugs, Bonnie

[Dimboy]

Please don't be sorry :) i know that any comment on this forum is constructive and not distructive :)
I was pretty sure about B12 but still you made me doubt it. I did some research and here is what i found


Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin, cobalamin) overdose, toxicity, side effects

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Vitamin B12 is considered safe and non-toxic. No toxic or adverse effects have been associated with large intakes of vitamin B12 from food or supplements in healthy people.



  


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[tooklastdose]

I had diarreha for 7 days after stoping 20 vics a day.
this is the first day, that i did not take something to slow it down.

it will get better

[hopeless]

Bonnie ~ WOW, See i learned something new today from you. I didn't know that you could really overdose on vitamins. I am so glad you brought that to our attention. THANKS!!!

I knew that taking TOO many was not a good thing to do and all, but really never knew it could be dangerous.

Hey by the way, did you get my email, i replied back to ya, from the one i got from you.   ( - :

Thanks again
Hope

[trelle926]

try using the BRATTY diet for the diarrhea. banannas, rice, applesauce, tea, toast and yogurt. any of these will help with the diarrhea. it's what we use in the hospital for children and adults who have uncontrollable diarrhea. also, if you have a good relationship with your doc, call and say you're having terrible diarrhea and see if he will call you in some lomotil. it works great. good luck.