Need help with w/d

[LMJ48]

Sorry for posting this twice, but the first time I posted under someone elses thread.  Anyway....I need help
It's been about 36 hours since my last Lortab 10. Been taking 10-15 a day for about the past 2 years.
As I am sure you all can imagine, I am not feeling too good right now.
Attempted going to work today, but left at 1pm, could barely stand sitting up.
Can anyone tell me how to ease the symptoms, like PAIN and more PAIN, chills, sweating etc. Its pretty bad, yet I am happy I made it this far and keep telling myself I can do it. I do have a doctor appt tomorrow, totally unrelated to my addiction problem. Should I tell the doc? Could she possibly give me something to ease the pain or symptoms.
Help, I need some relief if I am going to make it.
Thanks much

[ant1104]

If I were you (and I am in no way a dr.) i would tell your doctor. The worst he/she could do is help a bit. no doctor is going to just turn their back on you and say they are not going to help. I would hope! how are you doing tonight?

[gjgjgjgjgjgj]

I am trying to get you an answer quickly. See my response to your other post.  I know sometimes it seems like an answer takes forever, but if I am on, I try to help if I can.  I am using again now, but I WILL kick this thing.

[LMJ48]

Thanks for the advice ant.  You are right, what doctor would turn their back on someone looking for help.  I really want to kick this.  Life was good before the pills, not that I am saying it is bad now, but its just not right taking all these pills for no reason. In the beginning I needed them for brain surgery I had and got to liking them.  That was in 2004.  I am so afraid that I have really damaged some of my organs.

Back to how I am feeling now.  To be honest, not too bad.  Had the heating pad on my back all afternoon, slept alot.  Just feeling a little pain and discomfort, a little nausea, but its tolerable.  I am just afraid what tomorrow will bring.  I read that the w/d symptoms intensify in 48-72 hours.  I need to function.  No one knows about my addiction.  Not my family, not even my best friend.  

Like you said ant, tell the doc.  I think I will.

[orangefyre]

Honey, if your withdrawals are anything like mine were ( I was on Methadone), you should pretend you have the flu. There was NO WAY I could have worked.
Can you take some time off at least??
The doctor may treat your symptoms, which is good. Getting lots of sleep is good, drink lots of water and take vitamins.
Have you heard of the Thomas Recipe for Detox? I used it.
Let me know, I'll post it, if you want.
Lisa

[gjgjgjgjgjgj]

Sometimes you get lots of help here, sometimes you feel like you are not in the "clique".  Usually people try to help you out if they can, just don't interfere with the "clique" conversations.  Everyone is welcome here.

[LMJ48]

Please do post that recipe.  I would really appreciate it.
I left work this afternoon and that is exactly what I did.  Said I thought I was coming down with the flu.  They agreed.  I look BAD.  Said I wasn't sure if I would make it in tomorrow.  So I think I can squeeze one more day off.  Do you think that will be enough.

Thank God for this sight and all you guys.  Just your responding is making me feel better.  I can do this.

[orangefyre]

UMMM, each withdrawal is a personal experience. My withdrawal, I took my Christmas vacation to go through it. 2 weeks, but Methadone is a bit more the bugger to get through, so I'm told. The holiday "buzz" kept me going a bit. I still ended up taking off 1 extra day, the anxiety hit me HARD the day before work. Once I jumped back in, I realised I had a totally different attitude about work in general.

Here the Recipe, sweetie...
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Thomas Detox Recipe

PLEASE NOTE: I am not a doctor, simply a long-time Rx opiate junkie who has had many opportunities to develop a way to detox. This is a recipe for at-home self-detox from opiates based on my experience as well as that of many other addicts. It is not intended as professional medical advice. It is always wise to make sure none of the recipe ingredients or procedures conflict with medications you may be taking. Likewise, if you have any medical condition, disease, allergy or any other health issue, consult your doctor before using the recipe. Thanks, Thomas

This recipe is designed for cold turkey opiate detox. It assumes that you can get about 5 to 7 days away from your job or household responsibilities during which you can sleep, veg and act as miserable as you feel. Opiate WD mimics the symptoms of the common flu, so, if you need a smokescreen, hide behind a bad case of the flu.

If you can't take time off to detox, I recommend you follow a taper regimen using your drug of choice or suitable alternate -- the slower the taper, the better.

For the Recipe, You'll need:

1. Valium (or another benzodiazepine such as Klonopin, Librium, Ativan or Xanax). Of these, Valium and Klonopin are best suited for tapering since they come in tablet form. Librium is also an excellent detox benzo, but comes in capsules, making it hard to taper the dose. Ativan or Xanax should only be used if you can't get one of the others.

2. Imodium (immodium) (over the counter, any drug or grocery store).

3. L-Tyrosine (500 mg caps) from the health food store.

4. Strong wide-spectrum mineral supplement with at least 100% RDA of Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper and Magnesium.

5. Vitamin B6 caps.

6. Access to hot baths or a Jacuzzi (or hot showers if that's all that's available).

How to use the recipe:

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.

With breakfast, take the mineral supplement.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any medical complications, first check with your doctor before detoxing to verify that this regimen is safe for you.

There you go...
Lisa

[sunny8008]

I hope you are doing OK at least. I had bad w/d for about 5 days. After that I could see it was getting better. But, about 14 days it took for me to get up and do something with myself. Take lots of HOT baths. That will help quite a bit. Lots of water or if possible try and stretch maybe some light exercise. I know that seems impossible right now but it will make you feel better. Good luck sweetie and if you need anything please keep posting. Everyone is very helpful and supportive. Heather

[vicaddict]

Hi there;
Telling my Dr was my WORST fear. I made an appointment..but never thought I would actually go! But thanks to this forum and everyone here? I did go to that appt and did talk to my Dr. He agreed with me, and said I am addicted. Been on hydros for a lil over 3 yrs now. Ended up with the nomral prescribed 3/day..then self prescribed myself up to 10/day! Well..my dr said NOT to up and quit them as you will get very sick. You should "ween" off. He then prescribed me 5 refills, and a self/safe way to taper. But you have to stick to the taper if you want to suceed.

So if this Dr is who prescribed them to you..and you come clean with them, they will help you. They did after all prescribe them as I have heard others say and knew the potential was there for addiction. I can't see any GOOD dr. allowing a patient who has been on these for such an extended period of time, that they would just cut you off.
Just my experience, and suggestion hun.
Do let us know how things go!
Lots of luck to you.
Tracy