33 hours off of Lortab 10....Why am I not so sick?

Question

I started taking Lortab July 4 2011 and increased to up to 70mg in a day. With the help of a Nurse Practitioner friend of mine, I look my last pill 6pm on Sunday. On day 1 I had jitters and a small amount of diarrhea. I expected to be violently sick by now with vomiting, diarrhea and need for the medication. I have also heard that day 2-3 are the worst, but I thought I would have had more problems. I have been given ativan for anxiety and depression med is being weined off and Prozac started and put on buspar for maintenance for anxiety. She also is giving me non-narcotic meds for my back pain. Flushed my bottle with no problem and I do not have any more.I have gotten my husband and my mom involved so they know exactly what is going on. SO the main question is, is 2nd and third day the worst and why am I not feeling it yet? I am having no craving for the med yet. Thanks so much and good luck to all of you! Nicole

smiles4eva · Accepted Answer

I had restless leg that kept me up at night and restful legs by hylands helped a lot.  I had no cravings either and on day 5 anxiety hit me like a ton of bricks.  I wasn't prepared for that but it looks like you are!  I took a half of a norco and it's been all downhill from there. 
I have started counseling because the mental is kicking my butt! My detox was the beginning of April.  After that half I started to battle everyday with myself.  Somedays I wouldn't take any or just a half.  I Swore I would never get back here and here I am, relapse H E L L.
You are doing great!  Keep it up :)

NikkiNoodle123 · Answer

I am so sorry. I am doing ok still just slight jitteryness and I also get very dizzy and almost pass out when I stand at times. I posted a question about serotonin syndrome but no one answered. Hope you feel better soon!

Pat1956100 · Answer

I think I'm getting enough for both of us.  You can thank me later lol.

NikkiNoodle123 · Answer

Thanks! I am very happy about being that one person. I am still waiting for more just incase. Still jittery at times. Thanks!!!

minn66 · Answer

Please take advantage of this "get out of jail free card." Withdrawal varies, even for the same person, so if you make it through with minimum symptoms, please take it as a gift and guard that sobriety! 

Congratulations on quitting and keep up the good work!

gnarly_1 · Answer

HI about twice a month or so we get  a couple of people ho get little to no withdrawals coming off the stuff ........count your blessing you lucky to be one of them......I cant explain this but it does happen
I hope your luck stays with you God bless........Gnarly

NikkiNoodle123 · Answer

Thanks! I hope this is as bad as it gets bc I definitely will consider myself lucky. I keep expecting the worst. I am taking a week off just in case. Thanks again!

IBKleen · Answer

Don't invite trouble honey. You are lucky. Learn from this and use it to your advantage. Be grateful. Congratulations and get on with your life!!!!!!!!!

NikkiNoodle123 · Answer

Oh I am so sorry! I can't believe I am doing as well on day 2 as I am. I was scared to death bc of what I had been reading about day 2-3. I am lucky to have a friend who is a nurse practioner who can help me without anyone knowing other than the people who need to know. I will pray for you smiles and hope you get it done!

NikkiNoodle123 · Answer

So it was mild for you! That is encouraging. I am still ok. Now it is 42 hours and I am not nauseated, no diarrhea, just shaking at times, kind of like restless leg syndrome. I am not craving the Lortab and this is making me wonder too. How log ago was your detox? How are you now?
Thanks!

smiles4eva · Answer

Congrats on getting through day 1!  Most will say 2nd and 3rd day are the worst.  I kept waiting for the worst to come and it was pretty mild. I went grocery shopping on day 2 and cleaned like crazy on day 3 because it helped me to keep moving.  Lots of water and eat as healthy as you can!  Best wishes :)