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cajun1cutie4485

Dec 12, 2011

I am a 12 year addict to opiates . I have no real pain so I don't understand what is making it so hard to quit . This is he fifth time in a year that I go through detox completely and go back. Just recently I snorted a bunch of roxy and opana forties in a 12 hour period and woke up the next day finding that I suffered a seizure due to the withdrawals . I tried the suboxone program and I find it's only another severe addiction what do I do im scared to suffer from another seizure??

Trentmor43

Dec 13, 2011

To: fatema

Same thing happened to me and I was only taking 3-4 a day. After my 5 night of no sleep, I got on here and started researching. I liked what the Thomas recipe had to say and decided to wean myself off the drug instead of cold turkey- had a lot going on in business and couldn't function. I got the vitamins and minerals and started immediately

It has worked out real well with no discomfort and in 2 weeks am down to 2 pills. I will do this as long as it takes to cleanse my system.

Works for me, thats all I can tell you. Good luck!!

11Chaser11

Dec 17, 2011

I'm on day one and I feel effing miserable! I need for this to go away soon. I feel like I'm going to crawl out of my skin.

clayconst

Dec 18, 2011

I was on this site like 4 yrs ago and got 4 months, got back on the sets,soma. I was on sub film for several yrs. I got married to a beautiful woman with the same probs as me. We got full scripts with 60 benzos and I'm trying to taper her and I will follow so we won't be sick at the same time. These pills have destroyed my life and if this doesn't work will destroy my new marriage. Pls help....

aprild758

Dec 28, 2011

To: traveladdict

THIS IS REALLY FOR EVERYONE GOING THROUGH OPIATE WITHDRAWALS:

I know what you're going through. This is my 2nd day of detoxing myself off of Vicodin ES. I was on Ultram (hell on earth detox....my doc gave me Vicodin ES (!) to detox off of the Ultram). It worked. I'm off of the Ultram & now am getting off the V's. I have chronic pain (Fibromyalgia & degenerative disc disease) so I do need pain relief....I just need a non-opiate type because I'm alcoholic (sober 2+ years) & can easily....and have....overtaken the Vic's. Up to 8-10 a day.

I've been through two rehabs over the years....for Norco & Klonopin DEPENDANCE. Addiction & dependance are two different things. They got successfully got me off of the Norco but not the Klonopin. Let me just tell you IT WILL PASS. It will. :-)

The 3rd-5th day(s) are the WORST but then your body DOES go back to "normal." You may feel like you've been smashed my a Mac truck....or had the worst flu ever....very weak, tired, achy, tons of anxiety,....but that passes as well. You HAVE TO KNOW IT WILL PASS. YOU HAVE TO SUCK IT UP. The best feeling in the world is when you CONQUERED IT!!!! I WOULD TELL MYSELF DAILY, "This s*** isn't going to GET ME. Hell no." And say it over & over & over...& over!

Drink TONS OF FLUIDS. NO CAFFEINE. NO SUGAR. If you can get melatonin for sleep, get 1-3 mgs. & take it at night. If you have a doctor who knows what you're going thru, ask him/her for Clonodine or Valium or both. Maybe try to get an Rx for Robaxin (750 mgs) or 800 mgs. of ibuprofen...3-4 x's a day.

If you can't get any of the above for whatever reason from your doctor....go to an urgent care or ER & tell them...BE HONEST...what you're doing. They should help you there if you're completely honest w/them.

But every WEIRD SYMPTOM you have...is due to w/drawals. A lot of people ask, "If this normal? Is that normal?" YES. FEELING LIKE ABSOLUTE S*** IS "NORMAL" WHEN DETOXING OFF OF OPIATES.

This too shall pass....keep telling yourself that.

Much love to all of you!

April ~

IBKleen

Dec 28, 2011

aprid, the information you provided is great and I wish you luck with your detox. I just wanted to let you know that the member you are speaking to posted some 3-1/2 years ago and he is no longer active here.

If you have any questions regarding your detox you can go to the top of this page and hit the orange Post A Question button. Follow the instructions and if you need help let someone know.

acc5

Dec 28, 2011

Yes, I'm on day 3 as well. How ironic. It's tough. Major back problems is why my doc had me on Vicodin for three years. Here at last, it was only helping for very short periods of time & then I would become miserable & short tempered. I realized that I had to try other means of pain relief. A more natural approach. Such as yoga, meditation, walking, deep breathing, qi gong, Reiki, etc. What have I got to lose! It can't hurt me. These past three days have been exhausting. Like others posted, lack of sleep, chest pain, dragging my feet, etc. But I'm hanging in there! Good luck!

gnarly_1

Dec 29, 2011

To: acc5

your 3 days in you should be coming out of it in a day or so as a whole tha forum recamends aftercare it will help you deal with the mental nidscrew of coming off this stuff as addicts we need to change the very way we think and reason congrats on 3 days I wish you all the best in your recovery good luck and aGod bless......Gnarly

Mongo18

Dec 30, 2011

To: Helpme400

I too am starting to detox & I'm scared to death. This is my 3rd detox from norco/Vic's . Its not a pleasant experience...at all BUT you need to feel the pain in order to heal. My 1st detox lasted about 4 days, and my last detox lasted about a week & a 1/2, I'm terrified with this detox. Ive been taking norcos for about 6 months straight at this point and about 6-8 a day. Anyone have any advice? This will be my first detox @ home. I have 2 kids, 12, & 10, and I want to try & act as normal as I can? Plz anyone respond...I'm so desperate this time around cause I know exactly what to expect & I'm scared! Thanks

arles2011

Dec 31, 2011

To: everyone

I am 35 yrs old and take up to 17 norco a day! i cant do this anymore! i am so sick frm all the tylenol that it defeats the purpose of a pain killer. im in bed all day long. i have 25 norco left and im freaking out!!

Lisalee08

Jan 01, 2012

I myself am looking into quitting. Im scared to death. I have been taking Lortabs for almost two years. Ive tried but the pain ffom tne withddawls are horrible. I give in just to stop the pain. I dont know what to do or what to expect im scared. Help?

Ashley0710

Jan 01, 2012

Today is day 2 night 3 with no Vicodin. I was taking 20 a day and cut it in half every day till I wasnt taking any I started tapering on Wednesday and today is Sunday I'm starting to feel better my back still hurts and I'm extremely tired but it's hard to rest. I told my dr and she prescribed me tamazapan to sleep which has made a huge difference because it knocks me out. How much longer till I start to feel good again? Thanks

durkadurkadurka

Jan 02, 2012

To: whoever

I have been taking vicodin 750, 15 to 20 a day for a little over a year. I recently about 4 days decided I was done after receiving the great news that I'm gonna be a dad. I refuse to have that **** in consume me or destroy my life anymore with a baby in the near future but anyhow the first day I started I jumped down a lot and only allowed myself 6, then the following day 4 and the day after only 1 (broke in half) half in the morning when I got up and half at night when I went to bed, with hopes of helping me sleep better. Worked suprisingly. Then the fourth day I didn't take any and had minor I would say, withdrawls. Didn't sleep the greatest that night (mind you when I started tapering I was drinking a lot of fluids and taking vitamins) the following morning I felt pretty ****** but the withdrawls were tolerable. I ended up taking a piece of suboxone strip about the size of a vicodin pill, j felt great the rest of the day which I'm writing this the night of and still feel pretty good. I guess well see how I feel tomorrow. either I'm a very very lucky man and the worse is already over which I pray to god is the case or I'm in for a big ******* suprise. But either way I'm hopeful and I know I will get through this. You have to want to quit in order to quit. Simple as that and I want to quit. I believe a lot of it is mental just be strong and believe in yourself. Good luck to all and ill post again tomorrow to let you know if this worked well for me

Kwen77

Jan 03, 2012

This is day 2 and I'm feeling like crap I hope this doesn't last long I'm out of town and I really want to detox from this drug

durkadurkadurka

Jan 03, 2012

To: traveladdict

Kwen, did you decide while you were out of town you were gonna quit or did you just run out while out of town?

berry33

Jan 09, 2012

To: nomorebeans

congrads on your strenth u have inspired me tottally love ya

Grizzlybear10

Jan 12, 2012

To: Whoever

I have been
Doing more the
Vicodin. When I do it's at least twelve
To fifteen in one time. Then
The cordicidne and
Sleeping pills plus
Norcos. It ***** I have been doing it for
Eight years I
Love it and don't know I I wana quit. Now I got vertigo and I have to
Stop. And
I am depressed and emotional. No throwing up. A few years
Back when I was 13 I did go through withdraws cold sweats throwing
Up. Now I can't quiet crying
ANC
Depressex

Trentmor43

Jan 14, 2012

To: Trentmor43

I posted on Dec 13 when I had just gotten into the "Thomas Recipe" concerning my hydrocodone addiction. At that time I was two weeks into it and had gone down to 2 a day. I was taking the suggested vitamins 3 times daily (go heavy on the L tyrosine) and it is now a month later and I am down to 1/2 a pill a day with no discomfort whatsoever and willentirely next week.

There was actually very little/no discomfort the whole time and if I needed a half a pill or 1/4 of one, I took it. Your body will do the rest and the need will ebb away.

This really worked for me and I hope it might help you. God Bless

imvu

Jan 15, 2012

To: whoever reads this

i started taking vicodin when i was 17. i didnt even know what it was when my mother started giving them to me for severe headaches i was having due to stress. i just knew they made me feel great as if my problems did not exist besides the fun of the high. eventually i started asking my grandmother for her norcos. by the time i turned 18 i was taking 4-5 a day getting them from whoever had them, making sure i had them for all times of the day, mainly for school so it would seem less unbearable. eventually i dropped out and found a job. Things got worse when i started making money because then i could buy them and get even more since usually no one turns down money. now im 19 and taking 5-6 a day. my whole family has a prescription for the highest mgs. of vicodin so you can imagine the collection i have. i want to quit but i feel like i would never be able to function normally without my pills. i cant stand people or situations without them. i went to a mental health clinic where i used to get varieties of anxiety medication to see if they would prescribe them to me again only to be thrown into the mental ward for my PAST record of depression and thoughts of suicide. As you can imagine that traumatized me enough to avoid going to places like that ever again after spending just one night in the hospital. After the ordeal i found myself having a whole family with a history of past drug addictions of heroine, cocaine, alcoholism, etc.. it seems i will never get the healthy support and help i need. just more pills. i realize if i really want to stop i will have to do it myself with the strong will to slow myself down eventually to zero pills/day.

rbjunior

Jan 17, 2012

Never go cold turkey everybody is diferent. i am on my first day without no vics. 15 a day over 1yr used. i am not feeling anything yet but legs feel tired and like a small flue. but i tappered off and started using multivitimins 3 days before stoping.. we will see how day too goes. But the biggest thing is preparing your brain for whats coming. what day is the hardest because till now completing day 1 was dueable.

mike0719

Jan 21, 2012

im up late so nervous of this withdrawal i am about to experience!! its only been a couple hours since i last took a vicodin but im already starting to get the shakes and feel very anxious but im reading all these stories and the are giving me some hope.Im 28 years old and right now i am the main back bone of my family,i have a 4 year old daughter a wonderful fiancee and a child on the way,every reason in the world to quit right here but i keep taking them!! i need help i know this ive been through hell in my life but the jittery legs the withdrawal gives me is intense and i get so mad and irritable and i feel so horrible because i take it out on my amazing fiancee...i dont have the money to go buy all the vitamins as people say to do and im thinking about maybe going to a detox but then i lose more money!! ive got myself into such a situation here and i just dont know what to do its gonna be a very tough ride but i know i can do it im just so afraid of the pain

gnarly_1

Jan 21, 2012

To: mike0719

Hey dude tmbrace the pain its only a few days and it is the end to this horable ride you ron now this will kill you then what 2 orphans and a crushed wife its time to get over this thing look at it like having the flu I tell everybody .....you just got to be ok without being ok for a wile....attitude is everything here so keep a positive attitude it will make the difference between suffering or discomfort no go run yourself a bath and relax in it let the symptoms be what they will be you will get threw it good luck and God be with you........Gnarly

jump3r

Jan 21, 2012

To: mike0719

Dude im with you, m y last 10/325 was almost 29 hours ago, so far i have the RLS, (wich after reading about, i think i have had for like EVER, ive never been able to sit still, was diagnosed ADHD as a child, methalapneldate (gen ritalin worked, went thru a placebo test) and have rocked like ina chair since atleast 10years old... ill be 33 in 2 weeks. I think thats what ive done to deal with RLS with out knowing........ sorry i digress, i started 3 years ago and was taking no more than 3 a day (10/325 or 500) and as i said, i have the RLS, im feeling the flu symptons and am gonna try to crash soon but dontknow. I did go buy vitamins, melintonin, and got some whey protein as well. hopefully the melintonin works and i can get some rest cuz im exhausted, but i need to get thru this as you do too man and if you wanna talk just hit me up

Opiategurl

Jan 21, 2012

Im not gonna say it doesnt suck but just look at it as one day at a time...dont dwell on how long it will take...after day five each day feels better and better! good luck!

Trentmor43

Jan 22, 2012

To: jump3r

I went the cold turkey way for 5 days and there was no sign of relief. I was taking like 3-4 Vicodin a day for a couple of yrs. I decided to ease off instead of cold turkey and adopted the Thomes Recipe with all the vitamins (amino acid, B6, magnesium, zinc- copper supplement, potassium, St Johns wort and the MOST IMPORTANT L Tyrosine). I took the vits 3 times a day starting out and am now down 2 times a day and less than 1 vicodin a day.

That night I took the vitamins, and a half a pill and slept like a baby- no RLS.... I also loaded up on zanax for the first week or so for sleep and have eased off since then.

This worked for me with no pain, side effects whatsoever.

Good luck and God Bless

pettypet

Jan 22, 2012

To: vwjitterbug88

You need to seek drs help to detox from that many..it could take up to 5days before you even experiance the dangerous symtoms (symptoms)..you wanna detox to live not to end up dying..i have unfortunatly seen it to many times..go to drs or hospital and detox with the help of them..please reply back so i know u recieved this

thumperLVMC

Jan 24, 2012

To: jkyeah

stay strong and also attend 12 step meetings.I just celebrated 24 years clean from meth.Yes I still go to meetings and met the best people in my life there.It doesnt matter if it was an accident or just heavy partying that gets us there.We are addicted and need to stay clean,healthy,wise and at peace.Exercise surely helps and prayer doesnt hurt either.Good luck and hang in there.My life is very good compared to back when I lived to party or just numb my pain from my bike accident.

Nyoneoutthere1

Jan 24, 2012

To: Anyone

Well this is my first post! I've been using Vicodin for kidney stone trouble an excuse I know.but it's consumed my life and it's sad .ive stopped for 6 days and to those who think they can't stop .it is the best thing you will ever do.this site and the advice I've received have given me a new outlook on life.trust me it does consume every aspect of ur life.i needed help and I've found it I can't see faces on here but if I cud wow.

Vicchic18

Jan 24, 2012

To: Thumper

I am 24 years old and started taking vicodin a yr and a half ago. I weened myself down to only taking one at night. I went from 10 pills a day to one at night in a week...so it was a rapid weening. Right now I am at 24 hours without any. I have been taking vitamins for a few days and taking alot of baths. Right now the biggest thing is energy... Every one of my limbs feels like it is 10 pounds heavier and it's just a lot of effort to move at all. Also having a hard time breathing , chest feels heavy. Anyone else in this situation know what is yet to come? I was hoping that tapering off of them quickly would help lessen the withdrawals and shorten the length of them...but I'm the type of person who needs to kno what's gonna happen next...I hate not knowing.

Trentmor43

Jan 25, 2012

To: Vicchic18

I weaned off and didn't have any of those symptons. I suggest you consult a doctor on what is taking place, especially with the breathing issues. I know it does effect your body in weird ways.

crazylife617108

Jan 25, 2012

To: jkyeah

Your post sounds like I wrote it. Only I am not clean or have never been. I got a lot of courage to try from you. I thank you. I do 25 norco's daily to maintain.
Been like this for 14yrs. need to stop. You helped Just need to learn how to start. I am miserable in the closet

NeverDreamed

Jan 31, 2012

To: crazylife617108

Crazylife, if you are seriously wanting to stop...take yourself to the ER. Tell them what you have been taking, your withdrawal symptoms, etc. I was prescribed clonidine for the withdrawal symptoms of taking 20 per day. They also pumped me full of fluid since I was dehydrated. It took a lot to take myself there. I went alone, and I myself am in the closet with my addiciton. NO ONE knows about it at all. I'm on Day 5 today, and I feel a TON better... no anxiety, I can sleep, I still have to make myself eat, i'm thinking less of taking pills, although still want them, I know I can think through it, and NOT take them. My life and all I have in it is way too important to let this S*$t control my life. Good Luck, and if you are truly serious and want to power through it, it's mostly in your mind.

Krazy43

Feb 01, 2012

To: Trentmor43

What is the thomas recipe

Trentmor43

Feb 02, 2012

To: Krazy43

Krazy43,

Here it is. I weened myself off (over a month) and had little to no discomfort. I used xanax at night to sleep and that worked well. I could have done it much faster but chose the slower, easier mode. I have gone cold turkey with alcohol and pain killers before. I went cold turkey on this at first and after 5 days without a minute of sleep I went this way.

Good luck and God Bless

Thomas Recipe

Taper your Vicodin (or other opiate) dose as much as you can before hand, and if possible take some time off from work or any other obligations you might have.

What you need:
1.Valium or any other type of benzodiazepine like Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax etc…
2.Immodiun.
3.L-Tyrosine.
4.Mineral supplement that contains at least 100% RDA of Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium and Potassium. You may not find a supplement that contains all of these together. If not, then buy separately.
5.Vitamin B6.
6.Access to hot showers or baths.

Putting it all into action:

“Start the vitamin/mineral supplement right away (or the first day you can keep it down), preferably with food. Potassium early in the detox is important to help relieve RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome). Bananas are a good source of potassium if you can’t find a supplement for it.

Begin your detox with regular doses of Valium (or alternate benzo). Start with a dose high enough to produce sleep. Before you use any benzo, make sure you’re aware of how often it can be safely taken. Different benzos have different dosing schedules. Taper your Valium dosage down after each day. The goal is to get through day 4, after which the worst WD symptoms will subside. You shouldn’t need the Valium after day 4 or 5.

During detox, hit the hot bath or Jacuzzi as often as you need to for muscle aches. Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of hot soaks. Spend the entire time, if necessary, in a hot bath. This simple method will alleviate what is for many the worst opiate WD symptom.

Use the Imodium (immodium) aggressively to stop the runs. Take as much as you need, as often as you need it. Don’t take it, however, if you don’t need it.

At the end of the fourth day, you should be waking up from the Valium and experiencing the beginnings of the opiate WD malaise. Upon rising (empty stomach), take the L-Tyrosine. Try 2000 mgs, and scale up or down, depending on how you feel. You can take up to 4,000 mgs. Take the L-Tyrosine with B6 to help absorption. Wait about one hour before eating breakfast. The L-Tyrosine will give you a surge of physical and mental energy that will help counteract the malaise. You may continue to take it each morning for as long as it helps. If you find it gives you the “coffee jitters,” consider lowering the dosage or discontinuing it altogether. Occasionally, L-Tyrosine can cause the runs. Unlike the runs from opiate WD, however, this effect of L-Tyrosine is mild and normally does not return after the first hour. Lowering the dosage may help.

Continue to take the vitamin/mineral supplement with breakfast.

As soon as you can force yourself to, get some mild exercise such as walking, cycling, swimming, etc. This will be hard at first, but will make you feel considerably better.

- Thomas”

hulihan

Feb 10, 2012

To: Trentmor43

I am on day 23 with the help of Valium and day 12 with zero Norcos, my vision is blurred sometimes and I have good and bad days, but I know the worst is over, I smell things, I feel things and I love it, but my head is still cloudy and I just keep moving forward, I am stretching and exercising, my sleep is ok, and I am finding I feel very good at times and very bad at times, and but I just keep moving forward, I am back to my AA/NA meetings , I was sober for years, have not drank in 8 , but got addicted to Norcos, I was at about 15 or so a day and was just fine, I can not wait till the fog in my head is gone, I am hoping by Monday I fell 100% better than I do today, everyday is better.
HUlihan1

puddlejumper142

Feb 10, 2012

To: Stop pills

Ive been using pain killers and drinking for many years. Stopping and starting as I go. This time I made it up to 12/5mg a day. I use the Thomas recipe for quitting each time. This time hurts a bit more. I'm down to 5 per day. And the sweats and irritable bowels have started. A bit shaky. I take about 2 at noon. And three with 8mg of lorazepam. This helps keep the terrible nights at bay a little. By day 5 I'll be off everything, hopefully. Except the lorazepam as I'll continue that for a week longer at 6mg. In the end, I'll be sober and I'll wait for a good while until my tolerance level is obsolete and I can have a drink and a pill once or twice a week. I usually maintain this level for about 6 months until I dry out again. Usually before I get over 4 pills. This is my third time where it got out of hand and I waited too long to stop before all the terrible withdrawals come with the quitting. As I get older this lifestyle too gets old. Not sure what I'll do after this detox. Life is short and I've never liked to put on the breaks. And though with time I know this vicious cycle will grow tiresome, I'll keep it up as long as I can. Good luck to those of you, who like me are trying to detox.

Trentmor43

Feb 11, 2012

To: hulihan

I had drinking problems too, way before the vicodin problem. I was spiralling downhill with the drinking and basically hit bottom and just said f__k itl, no more! That was 17 yrs ago. Since then I have built an international business, have a great family, and got my self esteem back. AA helped me and is a wonderful organization but TO ME it is kind of a cult and will keep you connected to that lifestyle for the rest of your life. I quit going to meetings after about a yr and got on about my business.

The pain killers came much later. My wife died 6 yrs ago of pancreatic cancer and all these drugs were there and I used them on a very disciplined basis to help with the anquish and pain. These were super drugs (morphine, oxycontine, etc) and it took me about 4 mths to get hooked and I locked myself in my house and sweated it out. It was an experience I weirdly enjoyed and when I kicked it I was so proud of myself.

Two yrs ago I was suffering from some pain for a life of very physical activity in the army, ranching.... I started taking vicodin and really enjoyed the feeling I got from them, I was having some business problems and kept using them after I no longer needed them for pain. I never took more than 3-4 7.5mgs a day and really enjoyed it for 2+ yrs. I thought this was an easy and safe high after what I had been through- "piece of cake". Then it caught up with me a couple of mths ago. I tried cold turkey like before and went 5 days without sleep, RLS all over my body and I looked on here and found the Thomas Recipe.

I am now clean and realize you can't keep "cleaning up" and go back for a little more "euphoria"- it just doesn't work that way and it will eventually kill you and leave you with a legacy that will not be kind.

This is a wonderful forum and if you actually read these life experiences you will wake up to the fact you CANNOT WIN using artificial highs- nothing but a crutch and another nail in your coffin.

I feel I am the luckiest man in the world to have survived what I have put myself through and hopefully will never experience another addiction to any controlling substance again for the rest of my life.

Star318

Feb 23, 2012

I am 35 and have been on and off of opiates and benzo’s for the last 10 years. I started taking Vidodin after I was in a car accident 10 years ago and I loved that high it gave me. I have anxiety so I take Xanax and Valium. I also take these pills because it numbs me and I don’t have to deal with a lot of issues that I’ve had throughout my life. I have an addictive personality as it is. I was a raging alcoholic for 4 years and beat it on my own…basically, I didn’t have a choice as I got pregnant and didn’t want to hurt my baby.
I got married to a great guy 3 years ago and he loves Opiates just as much as me. The past year our addiction had spun way out of control. We got script’s from our doc. For 120 norc’s each and would blow through those within 2 weeks. I would 90 get 2mg Xanax and blow through those within a week, easy. After our script’s were gone we’d buy ‘em off the street, wherever we could get them. Then we started taking oxy, 20’s and 80’s. We went through 50 80mg oxy’s within a week. Basically, we have taken every opiate out there except heroin. It has started to destroy our marriage and I can’t even explain how disgusted I am with myself being a mother doing all of this. Three days ago my husband and I decided that this is it, either we get off of all of this or we get a divorce. Neither of us our happy. The first 2 days detoxing was hell.(Shakes, sweating, chills, muscles cramps, restless leg syndrome, irritable, anxious…basically felt like I got hit by a train). Yesterday I found a clinic that prescribes Suboxone and had an appt, this morning. We have no insurance but we will pay whatever the cost to do this. It’s actually a lot less than we were spending on dope. We were spending at least 2,000 a month on our habit. The Suboxone really works (4mg 2 to 3 times a day) but we don’t want to get addicted to that so we want to take it for about a week and then cut it down to 2mg twice a day for week and completely stop. We both want this so much and are trying our best to be strong for each other. My husband is the stronger one so I do lean on him a lot. I wish everyone luck as I do for myself. It’s tough, but I know if you really want it , you can do it!

welder_kid

Feb 27, 2012

To: philly160

Its a ************ quiting let me straight up get that out of the way. I just quit and its been like 12 days sober now. Holy **** its really bad the first 2-4days. Definitely try n get some benzos. Valium n xanex help. They kinda make u zombie but as long as u get past the first couple days you should be ok. The only ****** part is. Even after 12 days of sobriety, I'm really starting to crave again. JUST PUSH THROUGH IT. Oh ya its good to try n have someone Ther like a bf. Or gf.vitamins, television /movies. Keep you're mind occupied. Marijuana really helped. Well I hope I helped a little.

marry34

Feb 29, 2012

I need to know how long does it stay in your system ive been on em for 4yrs

panicinmi

Mar 08, 2012

To: Kitkat7

I too have been taking vicodin for a knee injury. The doc said take one in morning and one at night. After my return visit he renewed the script, I assumed it was okay. How stupid, now I wont say it hasnt kept the pain away, but at what price. It has been three days now and the pain in my hands arms and legs is beyond words. I am so angry at myself and at the doctor for not letting me know this could happen. I feel so weak in myself, I am on my way to get the melatonin and cranberry juice to flush system. No one knows about this I am to ashame to say anything. By....panicinmi

IwillDoThis

Mar 08, 2012

To: panicinmi

I'm so sorry to hear of your situation.  Many of us started down this road due to pain or accidents.  It sounds like you are 3 days into withdrawal is that what you were saying?

Days 3-4 were the worst for me and it does get better after that.  Get yourself immodium and take it aggressively, everytime you hit the toilet take an immodium - even if it is 5 times in 2 hours - get the trots under control.

Hydrate, hydrate and hydrate.  Try to force yourself to eat something - bananas, peanut butter, white rice, broth - whatever you can get down.  Check out the thomas recipe by looking all the way down to bottom right of this page under "Most viewed health pages".

I'm not sure how well cranberry juice will do on your stomach during detox - I would try to do water, gatorade, ginerale stuff not so acidic.

Lots of hot showers, every hour on the hour if you need as that was a huge relief for me.  Around  about your 5th day you'll start feeling like you will live again.  Just be careful as the mental stuff does sink in - I was not abusing my meds, taking only as prescribed but they were no longer helping the pain, it became a habit of just popping those pills.  Quitting was easy enough for me but learning to live with the pain is a little more challenging.

I wish you well and post often for support.  You responded to an older post so next time just start a new thread by selecting "post a question" and you'll get more responses.

Good luck!

HURTIN58

Mar 08, 2012

hello friend,
well, u r in the right place and ther are all kinds of il tid bits tht added together will b a whole lot of help...showers are very good...for sleep? thats a tough one...u may just have to ride it out till u r so exhausted. b vitamins to keep your body going, i happen to cry when the mood hits me. pepermint lifesavers...may not b much, but its some calories and you get that god awful stale taste out of your mouth....water water water water! drink lots...eat what you can...also...who knows why, perhaps its just me.....the classic singers from the big band era and swing helps some. how bot a pepermint while taking a shower as you listen to big bands?.....sorry, tryin a little levity...i tooo am suffering from this..if u click on my name you will find a post for tai chi breathing..it does work...perhaps a walk if and when its cool out...just a short one. do u have a support network? does your md know? tell him! there is an antihistimine thats non habit forming called hydroxozine pam...50 mgs! 3 times a day if he is willing..it will calm you and help w anxiety. wish i could do and help more...post herer when u r feeling real bad....it helps....courage is not what many ppl think it is....courage is enduring for one more moment...then for one more moment...etc...luv you....fight the goo d fight

landsend

Mar 22, 2012

I am @ 5wks. with no hydro's (5/500) was @2 a day for 2yrs. now i feel rotten mentally want to take naps a lot. Iguess just general depression. How long does this last??

dieinginside

Mar 31, 2012

To: dieing

I have been addicted to pain killers for about 5 years my husband is to. Today we decided to quit to quit together. This ***** bad! I feel like I could kill someone! We are in debt because of our addiction and somethings got to give. We have tried before but I believe this time is different! We both seem more determined this time. The one thing im really worried about is my husband has very bad back problems and when I see him in pain its my first reaction to give in! How can I help him feel better without the drugs! Day 1 its just begun but Im trying to stay positive and keep my mind off it! Thanks to everyone who has posted your ideas and stories have made me feel better about doing this!

IwillDoThis

Mar 31, 2012

To: dieinginside

HI there- welcome and you've found a great place for support. Why dont' you make a new post so more people will respond and reach out to you?

Daybyday31

Apr 09, 2012

Hello I'm a mom who got sucked into the world of taking Vic's! I started out taking a few that led into 12 a day then on a good day feeling lavish I would take 15/16 , 10-325 Vic's! Well I'm detoxing ready to give my husband and son my 100% back! I'm feeling good , this is how Iv been starting my detox! I did a day to day taper so three days ago I took one norco at 8 pm went to bed knowing the wds would kick in by morning I went until 1pm then I gave my body 1 norco to rid the Terrible wds! Then I took one more at 4pm followed by one more before bed! Now I also put one pill by my bedside just incase I woke up in agony that terrible feeling started at 3am! So I took another! The next day I was able to go longer a d longer I'm now at 15 hour stretches and I feel wonderfull! I want my life back! NOTHING TASTES BETTER THAN BEING CLEAN! I know that I only have 8 pills left today is day three I will now cut then in half and only use to rid the wds. I feel like many of you try to do this cold turkey but it's def worth trying to save 30 pills to do what I'm doing! I may be I. Denial a bit but I really think this is far better than cold turkey! Please give me your thoughts and prayers ! I promise to keep posting and remember I know how all u feel! I weined myself off morphine a year ago if I can do that I think I can do this! No I know I can! Let me know if u tried this and if the withdraw was as bad! Love to u all and btw Iv been taking the Vic's for 6 months but a full 4 straight with a script of 90 a month building to 180 a month! And screw those docs for writing the scripts this drug is so addicting ! I told
My doctor today NO MORE NO MATTER WHAT I SAY! Please I'm addicted and want my life back! She was pretty proud of me and gave me her word that I would get through! Thanks

Daybyday31

Apr 09, 2012

To: Daybyday31

Oh yeah forgot to add I am taking alot of vitamins! They really help

gettinthru32

Apr 10, 2012

To: Daybyday31

okay, well i like you, got pulled into the world of addiction to vicodin. i was given 3 rx's from my dr after having my baby. 3 rx's of 60. lets just say 6 months later i have spent a total of $1700 for them off the street. today is my 8th day off of them, and i can honestly say i have only been ok for about 2 days. i have only slept for the last 2 nights. but now i feel great. i was up to 17 a day. i still get night sweats a little but theyre getting better. hoping for none tonight. i searched for the same answer as u right around the same time as u. but this website was down or i couldnt access it from my iphone.. anyways best of luck and ur in my prayers. this was the hardest thing i have ever done by far.

rjm537

Apr 12, 2012

To: hulihan

I am on day 22 and have blurred vision weakness and confusion in my mind also. does this end anytime soon? Currently taking Clonipin Neurotin, Glucophag. 2 Blood Pressure meds and Wellbutrin. I am in a daze now and hoping it passes soon!

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