Headache

Happy Friday to ALL! Okay so today id day 4 of my tapering by almost half of my normal daily dose.  I woke up with a bad headache.  Is that part of the detox?

[all_alone1]

Hello and I have experienced massive headaches when I drop a dose....so I would say it is part of detoxing

[gg636]

Errrrg! I really want to know how long I should taper and how much.. Docters and pharmist all have diffrent opinions!  My legs seem to ache worst at night!

[selfinduced]

Oh God, headaches were my worst symptom. I was sure I had a brain tumor. Drink lots of fluid and put ice on the back of the neck. Even with the perfect taper, you will suffer a bit. Just know it will go away and try not to focus on it. Everyone is different. I never had the restless leg stuff, but I swear my head was about to explode. Dig deep for your patience......your getting there.

[gg636]

Thanks! What were you taking? My drug of choice was lortabs.. I hate them Now!  What a waste of quliaty of life! I want this to be OVER!

[selfinduced]

I was taking loratabs as well. Only 6 a day but it was snuff to make me go thru an uncomfortable detox. The anxiety and headache were my worst symptoms. You are so right, not sure how long you were taking them, but you can never get those years back. It only gets worse, I promise you. So proud you are getting level now and reclaiming your freedom from stupid pills.....it really is a dead end road.

[gg636]

Well I have been takiing them since 2006 and I was taking approx 40 mg daily.  I am just really want to know when my body will be able to fuction both mentel and physical without these stupid drugs.. I have been tapering and today is day 4 I believe it may  be day 5...I am a bit foggy I am dow to 25mg and do exp alot of leg aches,

Please when can I cut another few mg??????

[atthebeach]

You can take motrin. I would wait on dropping for a few days. Please be patient you have been taking them for 5 years. It is going to take some time to get off them. Keep up the good work. Hoping and praying you feel better.

[gg636]

In you personal opinion how long should I taper before jumping off? I really  have a high depending job and I can't go down for a week! xoxo

[selfinduced]

Ok, so that is the exact about I was taking and I did for about 4 years. I tapered to 2 pills a day then stopped. Relapsed months later cause I thought, I could just take one now and then......SO WRONG. I had to stop cold turkey. It took me a good 10 days to feel normal. Listen to atthebeach GG, she knows what she is talking about. I think I did not do this detox very textbook cause I was stubborn. I did have a friend on this site tho that seriously walked me thru the hard parts. I am here and feel free to PM me for anything. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

[theaddict]

headahces are the worse! i hated them, and they were definitely part of the process for me as well. there were times when i even started to feel so lightheaded and hurting that i felt like there was clouds around me. stay strong, you're doing so great!

[gg636]

Yeah it's weird.. As crazy as it sounds.  I feel like I an really on a bad trip with pain... errrg!

[gg636]

dizzy,in a fog, headache, leg pain and I still have meds in me.... WEIRD!

[theaddict]

yeah, like i said:  the headaches all together were the worse for me. that and lack of sleep as well as the anxiety levels being through the roof!

[selfinduced]

Try an icepack on your forehead for a bit. If that doesn't help steam a wet cloth in the microwave and place it over your head and nose. Advil helps too. Try very hard not to go up on your taper. That screws the brain up and I think makes things worse. I drank lots of sleepy time tea cause it helped my tummy and anxiety. JUST DON'T give up. It is a kinda pay now or pay later kinda deal. Hold strong and navigate your way thru. Prays and hugs for you.

[bama88]

The headache are something aren't they? They will go.away when your brain rests. This is part of.the process of getting used to lower amounts   the only thing that touched my headaches was motion 800. And a wash cloth over my eyes. I was so sensitive to light. I even wore sunglasses inside lol. They do get better after a couple.of.days when your body adjusts. Also try to.keep.fluids going. When i didn't drink or eat they became worst.

[gg636]

Awww.. Thanks I will Not Taper UP!.....I have been taking 10mg when I wake up then .5mg aprrox every 4 hours.  That is a total of 25mg a day down from 40mg....I feel like it should be getting better but I guess Not.

I would really like to know when I should taper down again :( and how long unil this nightmare is OVER!

[vicki595]

Hi there! We can't offer specific taper advice on the forum; it's against policy. I CAN tell you that the secret to tapering is cutting back SMALL amounts of the drug over a longer period of time. If you do that, your symptoms will be much less severe.

For now, treat your headache with OTC pain relievers, ice,hot shower,etc...
For your legs, try taking magnesium and potassium tablets and apple/orange juice.  Tapers should always be very slow,okay?

[selfinduced]

All I can say is when it is over, and it will be, You feel like you won the lottery! No more chasing the next pill bottle, no more lying to your family, no more waking up at dose time with your tummy jittering. I could go on and on. I wish I had better taper hints, but I just stopped at around 15 mg. Stay busy, watch movies, lay in bed if that is all you feel like doing. Do you have support at home?

[gg636]

Thank you I will pm you!.... Not feeling well today at all! xoxo

[atthebeach]

let your body adjust.wait a couple more days til you feel a bit better. try to  rest when you can.  stay hydrated. make sure you are eating healthy foods. protein,fruits and veggies. get in some exercise.

[selfinduced]

Hang in there girl..... This will pass. You are on your way. Another thing, cry when you need to. It gives us a physical release. I'm here for you, I believe you will do this.

[gg636]

Gosh! Its hard my fiance has no clue I am detoxing and he is due to be home soon.  All I feel like doing is laying on the couch - However, I need to do some laundry and other chores and cook dinner.  I just dont feel like it today!

I did manage to pull myself together yesterday for a sales call and a dinner with the Man.. Thank God I work from home!!

[gg636]

I will do this ~ I have to there is No other choice!

[dominosarah]

The more you are up and moving the better it will be.  We have to get our natural endorphins working again as they got real lazy.  Bananas are also good for RLS.  Keep moving forward.  You will get there so be patient~~sara

[gg636]

Thanks for your support Vicki! very long time???????????

[gg636]

No~ he has no clue I am detoxing!

[selfinduced]

Oh Yes, Been there, did that. Thats tough, I know. What about a girlfriend you can unlayer what your feeling to?  It's ok, you can do this alone and as a special friend told me, if I didn't detox on my terms I'd be in rehab doing it and my whole family would find out. This somehow lit a big fire under my tush to stay on task. ha!

[gg636]

Ha! and that scares me thats why I don't say much a few Know- but very little.... I just want to know how long I have to taper until I am done! xoxo Support to you!! :)

[lulu747]

Hi there...
I know the headaches are rough...I had a migraine the whole last month I was tapering and didn't figure out why until I stopped (CT) off the opiates..My headache went away within 24 hrs of the drugs leaving my body.  I still had sinus pain while detoxing but nothing like before.  I am not suggesting you go CT-if you do a taper properly I know it can greatly reduce the w/d symptoms.  I had the luxury of detoxing at home with full support of my family.  Exercise really helps as does deep breathing and meditation.  I would go to yoga and it would make it go away for a few hours at least.  Deep breathing...
Keep hanging in there...
Lu

[selfinduced]

Can you google it? Ask a doc on line? Do you have a 3 day weekend coming up where you can just go CT and get er done? I understand the taper so you can still do your day to day. What about PM others on this site that have had good luck tapering for "tips"?