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10 days off Hydrocodone

All:  The fatigue is trying my patience.  Its been 10 days.  Withdrawal is over.  Been through some hardcore W/Ds in the past from oxy, methadone, morphine, etc abuse.  I can get up and go to work now and I'm committed to ending this madness.  I've already done the quit, then restart the abuse circle a number of times.  I always end up in the same place.  So, the question is......(drumroll)

Do I need to do the 5HTP, B6, L-tryosine, zinc replacement therapy or do I just need to tough it out.  I abused pills hard core for the last 5 years but tapered down to 20 -30 mg of hydrocodone before this last attempt.  I don't have RLS but I do still have sleep problems and I really detest the fatigue.  I make sure to have a spare set of clothes in the care just in case I forget the immodium.  For you "been there, done that folks", whats my next step?
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I'm on day 6 from taking trams. I was only taking the trams for a few weeks, and before that I was a week clean from oxys, hydros, suboxone, tram, ect.. I slipped the first time and started taking tramadol to feel better than decided to stop that.

My physical withdrawals are subsiding but still kick up at times, especially during the night.. I've been on an emotional rollercoaster and have had no energy and extremely bored, depressed, lonely..

Its great to read your improvements day by day!! Thanks for sharing, it really helped me!! And congrats of course!! :)
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1319167 tn?1278213669
Awesome news!  How are things going for you?  
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617347 tn?1331293081
WOW CONGRATS !!!!!!

you are a fighter, pillguy :)
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60 days clean.
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Eight Weeks clean. Life is GREAT!!
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I have read the entire post and I am so happy to hear that the outcome is good and there is light at the end of the tunnell!!!!   I am on day 5 with no vicodin use!!!!! everyone pray for me.
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Today was my first "normal" day since I quit.  Mowed the lawn as soon as I got home from work last night.  Then went through all my hiking gear for a 4 day trip to a cabin in the Colville Nat Forest.  Starting to feel like a normal person again.  Sometimes I wondered if it would ever happen!  I owe much to the community here that assured me that things would return to normal and that the effort to get clean was more than worth it.  YOU WERE SO RIGHT.  THANKS!     Now I continue on the path you've helped me find.  51 days as a free man
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Awsome work my friend!! For me, I take B-complex vitamin as well. I have 23 days, and am still feeling fatigued, resltess, my mind screwing with me, blah blah. But, B-Complex helps with our central nervous system, which pills just screw all to heck! good luck!
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Pillguy, your story and the hundreds of others have helped me immensely!!!   Today is day 9 for me, and I won't get into details, but just wanted to say thanks.  Tomorrow is double digits.  I'm only 37 but social security and retirement seem closer than six weeks, but you have inspired me.  What I learned th most is that after nine days of hell, I would just go back to pills, thinking that I did so much damage to my brain that I would never sleep or have energy ever again.  Stuff always comes up in my social life that I want to be "on" for, and the pills helped, but now I really see the light.  It is a baby step process everyday.  Thanks!!!
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Great Pillguy, please keep that enthusiasim coming. I'm tracking you and a couple other's for inner strength for my upcoming time to do the same post surgery...Just want this med nightmare over. Want the real me back..
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7 weeks clean.  Its been worth everything to get here.
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WOW! i was reading what you have been thru you are a really strong keep up the good work!It will all be worth it in the end!!! Kitty
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Well, tomorrow is 6 weeks clean.  All is stiil good.  Wedding was a very nice event Friday.
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I love reading your updates! Congratulations on over a month!  You should be really pleased.  Keep posting; it encourages others.
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Still moving forward.  
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Dear Pillguy, I'm so sorry for your lost. I feel like an a$$ because I didn't see all these updated posts! I found this site on my phone while trying to passby a dreadfully painful night of w/d while at work. Unfortunately, the mobile version just gives the first few posts. I am so encouraged to keep on keepin on by all of your updates since. I too hope to feel "normal" energy and life because I have truly forgotten what that feels like. Good luck w/ your battle!
PS, I was going to try and buy Cylaris or similar online tonight but I don't think I will now. If everyone says the energy will come back, then I'll trust that. Hopefully it was all the pill popin that made me put on this weight and that will fall off along w/ the fatigue? Yah right, I know- one battle at a time. Take care!
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Last month, when I ran out 3 weeks before my next refill (shame-shame) I just about skipped withdrawls entirely and had the energy of superman when I took a diet pill called Cylaris. It has a bunch of green tea and vitamins. It was pretty unreal until I ran out of that. They don't sell it in stores near me anymore. It was something I had in my cabinet to help me lose weight but I got pregnant so I didn't take it then. I tried Kim and Khloe Kardashian's Quick Trim yesterday- I hope I can return it. The fatigue is an obstacle and you sound strong willed...if you think you don't need it, don't take it. But I figure if it's psychological- I may as well take vitamins to 'feed the need' like a cigarette smoker...hand to mouth thing....oh, last month while taking cylaris, I was also taking 5HTP 100mg twice a day. It was like skipping all the w/d and becoming supernatural. Even my partner noticed how chipper and energetic I was during our down time...might be worth the try...I mean it wasn't like meth or anything...no palpitations either. Just a little easier and motivated to do things...and actually, not as painful to get up in the morning...I have an infant and have to get up several times and wasn't ever grouchy! Just happy to see her beautiful face smiling at me at 2 in the morning  :-)
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Well, a little over a month now.  By the way, it's been 2 weeks off cigs.  I had intense urges to smoke anytime I took a drug that affected dopamine levels.  I've had no cravings for narcotics but have had some cravings for cigs lately.  I think that's probably a good thing, indicating my dopamine balance is moving towards a more 'normal' range.  This seems like a good time to look at any habit that affects overall health, not just narcotics.  Everyone, have a great weekend and good luck with your challenges!
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1319167 tn?1278213669
I admire your progress and determination.  Thank You for sharing your story .. it is possible.
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932659 tn?1332118704
Congratulations to you on 1 month!  I don't think anybody gets tired of reading such encouraging news!  You are doing great!  Keep it up!
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Well, you're probably tired of my daily updates but... this is my 1 month anniversary.  All of you have helped me so much by encouraging me to stay the course and reassuring me that things will gradually get back to normal.  THANKS!  I recognize the nature of the battle, that its for the rest of my life, but that's just fine.  The rewards are worth it.  I've come to realize the delusions that come with the abuse, that I had more energy, that I got more done, that I felt better.  These things, in retrospect, simply weren't true.  I love my new life.  I get up in the morning without my little helper and know, "this is real life".  I'm good with real life.  Thanks Again!
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Hi~  4 weeks is wonderful,huh?  Good for you!! Glad you're feeling nearly normal !

Vicki
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932659 tn?1332118704
Whooo Hoooo congrats on 4 weeks!
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4 weeks.  Today has been my first nearly normal day since I quit.  Yeehaa!!
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