Does anyone know how long Hydocodeine withdrawal last?

[happy2blivin]

I was prescribed 10/325, 8 per day.  After 3 years I decided to take myself off because my body felt like it was shouting down. Couldn't eat, poop, it was horrible. That was about three weeks ago. I started weaning the dose and finally stopped Sunday at 4:00p.m.  It has been 3 days and I am miserable.  Have all the normal symptoms, was hoping someone will tell me it lasts 3 days?
Anyway, thanks for your help.

[happy2blivin]

I am so glad you are doing good. It is awesome that your wife is so supportive.  I hear you regarding your back pain. I have two broken bones in my neck. I think part of this darn headache is a result of that. But, like you I refuse to go back on the pills!  I take ibuphropen, not sure it really does much.  How is you appetite?  I can eat a little more, still can't stomach meats. I'm hoping that is a part of detox? Otherwise I'm afraid I might have damaged kidneys or liver.....time will tell.
Anyway, thanks for the response, it really does help...:)

[Father_Of_6]

Day 6... I'm feeling a little better myself. Comparatively to day 2-3. My back pain has come back  to full speed. But I'll be dam if I take another hydro. How are you holding up? I do hope your doing well. I think I got this under control. The temptation to just take one is tough. But as of today I have held strong. My wife has been my hero.

[happy2blivin]

No, no aftercare? You mean like meetings?
I have just been trying to get through day to day.

[happy2blivin]

The only thing I could get my PC Dr. To give me was cyclobenzaprine. He would only give 18, don't know why that magic number.  He is a good doc but has the bedside manner of a pit bull, no really. Anyway, I like the Instant breakfast idea. I found some protein powder I used to use so I made some shakes. Everything tastes terrible, and for some reason the smell or if I try to eat any meat/protein I get sick. It is just a reflex my body won't accept it.  I used to be a big meat eater so that's weird. Thanks for the info.

[happy2blivin]

Wow, you were taking more than I. I was amazed that the pain Dr. Continued to tell me to take them even after I told him I was going to cut them back. He told me not to stop taking them. I never went back.
I'm seeing another Dr. Who found two non-unions in my neck. I guess the bones didn't grow together after my surgery two years ago. This quack that gave me the hydro apparently knew this for 8 months before he sent me to a specialist.
I do feel a little better today. My pulse his like 120, I'm assuming it is the withdrawals? I hope. Stomach still upset. All I want to do is sleep and my body won't let me.
Its amazing how helpful this site is. We can do this!!! It help knowing others understand and have been or are there with you..:)

[devisatedandscared]

Oh boy...i recently went cold turkey from a daily use of 12-15 7.5...oh my lord I thought I was going to die...day 3-4 were definitely the worst...5-7 still bad but manageable. The anxiety was relentless...are you taking anything to help? I wasn't prepared for my wd at all...i certainly wish I would have had alot of the things to alleviate some of the horrendousness'...the scariest thing in my experience was the lack of appetite...i didn't eat anything but a few bananas in 6 days...i was literally too weak to move..then the angels here suggested I drink instant breakfast...oh my a miracle. Please eat/ drink often..it makes a world of difference. Posting here is the only thing that kept me going!!! We are here for you...and cheering you on!!!

[mlynn2014]

Just keep trucking. I'm almost at the end of a rapid...well wouldn't even call it a taper and I know time to pay the piper is coming in two days. I would love to be where you are! I'm scared but hopeful. I can't clear out my schedule so I'm going to have some tough things to push through but I'm hoping that may help. If I can make myself do it...staying busy does help. Props to you!! You guys are doing amazing. You inspire us that are right behind you that it can be done!

[Father_Of_6]

I'm with you (day 5) it's been a living hell ( was taking 10-10/325 hydro and 3 Perc a day for a year). I went cold turkey. First three days was every bad, day 4 was a bit better. Day 5 I woke up feeling a little better. Drink fluids ( I drink 16 oz a hour) and crane berry juice at meals. Alternate Tylenol and Ibuprofen ever 4-6 hours. Exercise as much as you can even a walk around the block. I flushed my remaining scripts. Told pain management I refused opiate treatment. I will not go back on the evil drug. If you need a support person I'm here and will listen and help in any way.

[happy2blivin]

Thank you. The headache is the worst, I hope it gets better soon. Exercise is hard, I get so out of breath and heart pounds. I am not going back!

[Goblin666]

Hi!  3 to 5 days in my experience was the worst phsically.  Energy, fatigue, and depressed mood for weeks after.  Keep moving and eating well, vitamins, drink lots of water, and get minor daily exercise.  You have made tremendous progress at day 3.  Hang in there.