Norco 10/325 detox

[mc007]

I have been taking Norco10/325 for about 5 years now for DJD, and sciatica, i take 3-4 a day sometimes more since i have built up such a tolerance. I went off them CT, tired of them controling my life, today my back feels like its going to break ... by bones ache... just restless.. i am glad i found this site for emotional support.. I have God on my side, i pray i feel better soon, exercise has helped, even when i didnt want to ... i would appreciate any suggestions , ty :), i wish you all the best !

[katmandu516]

Thanks WW!

[Wildewoman]

DJD is degenerative joint disease.

[katmandu516]

Hi friend...How goes it today? You never did say what DJD is? Would appreciate it if someone could tell me what it is. Thank you!!

[toothfairie]

hi there...just wanted to lend my support and tell you it does get better...that was my DOC as well...but I was taking alot more than you.  It's a tough week in the beginning but just keep hydrating and eat when you can...the epsom salt baths are wonderful....and I still take the EmergenC Immune...with vit C and vit D....B12 as well.  Keep pushing forward....you can do this!!  

[jessem85]

Well said kat and Mac your doing great I also have DDD and sciatica and I found that gabapentin works miracles for me I have energy  and have minimal back pain also look into cortisone shot and keep up with working out it hurts but helps good luck

[ThePhoenix75]

hi there,
just wanted to lend my support.  Kat did a great job of summing up all the key points.  I really want to stress the Thomas recipe, especially the Calcium / Magnesium / and Zinc supplements.  When you feel like you bones ache and can't stop wanting to move, this is a big help.

Also, I use Emergen C (available in the cough cold aisle; I get a big box of 30 at walmart for less than $10)  Emergen C is like a multivitamin with a whopping dose of vitamin C.  Some studies claim vitamin C is the answer to opiod withdrawal--I don't know about that but I do think it helps.  Also, you mix it with water twice a day so it helps keep you a little more hydrated)

another key is drink, drink, drink as much fluids as you can!  I am tapering from fentany and feel awful and want nothing to drink but have found that when you get dehydrated, you feel a lot worse.  I drink a lot of hot lemon tea with honey, that seems to be the only beverage I can tolerate.

I wish you the best,
Phoenix

[katmandu516]

Hi mc, and welcome to the forum! I went through the same thing you did. But I was taking the oxi's plus Tramadol and Vicodin every day like they were candy. And of course...always ran out in 2 weeks and I was screwed.
I have sciatica, and probably DJD if it's something wrong with your disks. I would go to your local pharmacy and get some Epsom salts. Put 1 or 2 cups in a hot tub and just soak. Take as many as you want. The magnesium in the Epsom salt takes all the drug impurities out of your body and also helps with rls for sure. Also take a look at the Thomas Recipe at the bottom of this page for other good things to take that will help you.  It's uncomfortable at the beginning for everybody, but it goes away more and more each day. Keep hydrated...very important. And a bit of chocolates won't hurt either. lol  Keep thinking about the person you used to be, and want to be again. You can do it!!  Keep posting and let us know how you are doing. And if you have any other questions just ask, we are here for you!!