Day 3 of Hydro C/T

[DirtyJer_z]

Hi all,

Been reading your posts regularly over the past several days but this is my first post. I was taking vicoprofen (I believe 7.5's) at a rate of about 6-7 a day for roughly 10 weeks for knee problems. Well, of course it started out for knee problems and then I started taking more and more. There were a few days in there where I would run out and would start in with the RLS and runs pretty bad so I was dreading finally stopping them completely. Well I finally stopped completely cold turkey without tapering roughly 60 hours ago. And let me just tell you it has been sheer he||. For the short period of time that I was on them I didn't figure it would be so bad.

I wish I had seen some of the recipe's that you guys had before I started. But whoever first mentioned the hot showers\hot baths is a GODSEND!! It truly is the only thing that has helped get me through the past few days.

It feels like I have the worst flu ever. I haven't really had any cravings, it's really just been the w/d effects that are TEARING ME UP! The RLS is the WORST!! I tried taking Hyland's Restful Legs (a homeopathic RLS remedy that I read about on here) but they really didn't seem to do anything for me. The depression hit me head on HARD yesterday mid-day but seems to have already tapered off alot. We will see if that will continue. The runs suck but I can deal with that. So primarily it's just the lack of sleep, lack of food and RLS that is really causing me issues at this point. I forced a couple of chicken mcnuggets down my throat last night largley because my fiancee was getting worried.

But reading all of your posts really gives me strength and I have the most wonderful fiancee in the world who puts up with my cr@p but who knows why. I have done her wrong too many times and she sticks by me. I love her to death and really am a good person I just have dealt with some of my issues in very wrong ways. (See the hydro use above)

But I can honestly say that I NEVER want to go through this HE|| again!  And I want to be the husband to my fiancee that I know I can be! And I think that thought and the support of my fiancee will help to keep me going strong!

But can anyone tell me when this dang RLS will go away?!?!?!

Thanks again for sharing all of your experiences, it really has helped and given me something to do during the past few sleepless nights when I am not showering or bathing. :)

[DirtyJer_z]

Thanks so much for the encouragement and kind words! This board and everyone on it are so great so I wanted to make sure I shared my experiences too not just to help me get through them but also in case anyone else is in the same boat and needs that little push of help!!

I have been taking Pepto today and that seems to be helping.

Glad to hear that the RLS should taper off some soon. Gives me something else to look forward to. :)

[DirtyJer_z]

I know that I am so very lucky! I have abused the relationship in the past and never want to go through that again! I love her too much. And, of course I felt like the pills were making things better for us...How wrong I was! I know I don't want to push it though! I've done enough damage already.

I have been taking ALOT of very hot showers\baths and that seems to help some. I don't actually have acess to a dry sauna though.

Thank you so much for your kind words! Love and strength to you as well!

[Greatgreebo]

Stay strong. You are almost done with this cr@p. Get some imodium if you still have the scoots. It helps immensely.  I'm glad you are starting to feel better and that you have such a wonderful fiance and that you appreciate her.
I know what you mean about the RLS-it sucks bad. It should start to lessen by tomorrow.
Keep posting and let us know how you are. You are awesome for doing this!
Greebs

[MICHAEL_777]

You're doing an awesome job man!  You are truly lucky to have someone like that in your life.  Don't abuse that relationship though.  People can only take so much before they become fed up.

Have you tried sitting in a dry sauna.  It's relaxing, helps detox by sweating, and exhausts muscles.  Try it about an hour before you want to try and sleep.  Love and Strength to you!

[DirtyJer_z]

Thanks for the tip! I will have to give that a try.

I tried seroquel at one point that I had left over from before and all that did was make me an exhausted EXTREMELY uncomfortable zombie. I actually fell asleep in the tub WITH IT RUNNING!!! What a mess!! :)

And I really do feel bleesed with my support from my fiancee. She's an amazing woman! We are going to try and go for a walk when we get home tonight to try and help with the RLS and just get some exercise if I can manage. I am actually looking forward to it! She also offered to give me a leg massage tonight! I don't know what I did to deserve her but i am so thankful! (Sorry if this seems like bragging or whatever, I just feel truly blessed.)

I feel slightly less clouded today. Still with the RLS constantly and off and on with some depression and anxiety. But it certainly seems better than yesterday. I just keep telling myself that tomorrow is going to be better! I actually went to the store at lunchtime and walked around for about an hour. Got feeling pretty bad but I did it and I feel good for doing it!

Thanks again and any other tips, support, etc for this would be greatly appreciated!

[reachingagain]

Go to the vitamin section and buy Melatonin (1 mg.). It's a natural enzyme that helps with sleep. I have taken it for the RLS and restlessness/anxiety and it really helps. It's like a mild tranquilizer and it's good for you! Good luck. You're blessed with great support!

[DirtyJer_z]

oops I meant day 3 OFF hydro C/T. Lack of sleep must be getting to me.