10/650 hydro 60 gone in 4 days

[Dani70]

Been taking 10/650 hydro for about 2 months now at about 8 pills a day. I got a refill last friday (60) and it was empty by the time i went to bed Monday night. I have another refill but I am not filling it. My real question is should I worry about the amount of acetametapine I took? I could have taken as many as 20 pills a day for 3 days. I feel like ****. My head hurts. I can't stay off the toilet. Intense sweating while being cold. I don't ever want to see another one of those pills. I am scared.

[theeagle]

Your liver is actually a marvelously adaptive organ.....but its not indestructable - - the max acetaminophen dose per day is 4000mg.....you exceeded that. But a larger worry is that you are spinning out of control with your use quite rapidly....you should be scared......

[Dani70]

I relize that my use is bad. that is why I didn't refill the scrip. When I read about the toxicity of the acetaminophen it really scares me. Scares me enough to never take it again. When I read the LD50 dose is at 9.5grams and I exceeded that for at least three days in a row. From what I read I really won't know if I have killed myself until Saturday or Sunday. Why

[theeagle]

The "why" is the addiction....simple as that. And you havent killed yourself quite yet - but you are trying to .....trust me on this one - I am a 13 year liver patient - been through a years chemo at Mayo Clinic ......it doesnt get any better from where you are ..... Time to stop asking "why" and and start saying "I quit" - - people here will help you .....

[Dani70]

Done! As I said I will never take another one. I have to much greatness in my life to slowly kill myself with those pills. Just got married to the best women on earth. Never again will I risk leaving her. I can't stop crying

[theeagle]

Dude - you basically have a "get out of jail free" card - and you have a new wife - remember this very well - - the odds are actually against you right now without aftercare and a solid plan - - dont ever forget this....sometimes personal strength isnt enough for this one - dont be shy about professional help if the situation warrants it ......

[Dani70]

What do you mean get out of jail free card?  What odds are against me?

[theeagle]

I mean that you may have a chance to escape a serious addiction - thats the get out of jail free part -didnt you ever play Monopoly? - - And the odds are the ones that indicate you have a significant chance at relapse........

[Dani70]

Ah! Well I will use the get out of free card. I will never take anoter one of those pills. I am no stranger to addiction. I injected methamphetamines for 5 years. I have been clean for 16 years now. I decided then that I wanted to live. I am not going to give break the promise I made to myself. I never thought these pain pills would do this. I never new how much damage tylenol causes to the body. I came to the realization Sunday that I was taking the pills to be taking the pills and not because I was hurting. The pain is not bad enough to risk it.

[spongeboy]

Same with me man. I did meth for yrs and quit it really without too much trouble.  When i started taking hydro i liked the buzz, nothing great but a buzz. Never thought I would have problem with them... TILL 4 days ago when i decided to quit, LOL. Quitting this stuff to me is way worse than meth was. I wouldnt wish the way i feel on my worst enemy. Anyway, u are thinking right. Quit now and be prepared to feel crappy for a few days. Ugh. Good luck!

[Dani70]

Not allot of sleep. Have to go to work can;t hardly move.

[Dani70]

Back home took off work early. Having trouble breathing. Can't walk across the room with out being out of breath. Is this normal?

[Dani70]

Haven't eaten today! I can't seam to catch my breath, even while laying on the couch.

[Jen777]

Sounds like you are having a panic attack.....go to the doctor....now!

[theeagle]

Panic attacks are self limiting..... do some breathing exercises if you supect a panic attack....

[sickofpills]

Panic attacks and anxiety were the main problems w/ me when I stopped hydrocodone.  Eagle is right, breathing exercises worked for me.  You need to take this little by little.  Someone told me when I 1st joined this forum, don't look too far ahead, and don't expect so much from yourself.  One hour at a time.  Are there some Narcotics Anonymous meetings close by?  I also tried to stay as busy as I could and not think about how anxious I was or how bad I wanted a pill.  Try to eat something light, too.  Your body needs it.  

[Dani70]

I don't have any desire to take a pill
I was taking the pills due to knee surgery
I fell and hurt my knee last thursday
I don't like how I feel why I am taking the pills
But they do take care of the pain
With out some one limiting my pills as soon as I feel pain I take more and never really count how many
I don't think I am having panic attacts, don't you have to panic to have one of those? I just run out of breath when I am active.

[theeagle]

Probably a good idea to start counting the pills in your dose..........

[Dani70]

no more pills

[Kevin_Bacon]

Then you refill and taper with medical help, or you call in sick for a few days.

[Kevin_Bacon]

My preference would be to call in sick, and get it over with. Depends on how bad it gets -- two more days and you will feel better ...

[Dani70]

quit smoking in january after 16 years
This is horrible
Why would anyone every take those pills again after feeling like this?
I am on day three
This kind of hurt does not make sense to me for just taking them the short time I have.

[betterdays01]

I also had breathing issues.  I felt like I had been swimming all day or smoking, it was a heaving feeling, but it will subside.  Good luck to you.

[Kevin_Bacon]

It could be the acetaminophen clearing -- you took a lot -- so keep with the fluids. The rest sounds like ope w/d., but I agree it's pretty severe considering you weren't on them that long.

Maybe the Tylenol, maybe you picked up a cold or something, but the worst of the hydro thing will be over in a few days. You'll be surprised how quickly it can turn around.

[Dani70]

head is really statrting to hurt now
I am considering going to the emergency room
What will they do? I don;t want any more pills

[penelope101]

if you are scared and your head hurts maybe you should go to ER and they could watch you. better safe than sorry.

[Dani70]

Well I didn't go. Feeling a little better today. Didn't get allot of sleep. Can't stay out of rest room. Had a piece of toast and a fresh chocolate chip cookie this morning. Don't get me wrong I still feel really bad. The hot bath seem to quit helping this morning.

[theeagle]

Use immoduim and emetrol for stomach/stool issues. Maybe benadryl for sleep. You can get nutrition drinks like ensure to get you through....Walgreens has a good store brand............This will be over shortly and you can start the rest of your life....keep posting...that helps....stay as busy as you can...distract yourself from thinking about how lousy you feel....this too shall pass...........

[tylersblueeyedmama]

Congratulations on wanted to stop and on just getting married :)  You are in great hands here at MH.  Everyone is extremely caring and understanding...b/c we have been there!!

Keep us updated!!!

[Dani70]

Took some  immoduim and I am feeling much better now. I wonder if that is because it is an ope also?

TV has been keeping me busy so mind not on issues.

I am starting to think I have had a stomach issue beyond the W/Ds

I had a questionable meal Tues night

[Dani70]

Did I mention I have the greatest wife in the world! Sorry guys your out of luck.