Norco WD

[rach813]

Hello, I am a 30 year old female who is about to stop taking pain medication. Its been 3 years since i started taking Norco for dental problems. For 2 and a half years it was 2-3 pills a day. For the last 6 months it has been 6-8 10/325 pills a day. The increase was the prescription from my oral surgeon for the 6 months of surgeries to remove all my teeth. Ive decided that i have to get rid of these pills now that the pain is gone. My only source of medication these last 3 years has been from my doctor or surgeon. I have the option of going cold turkey or using some ultram pills i have from awhile ago. Ive been debating back and fourth in my head. Ive spent most of the day stressed and crying not because I have to stop but because I want to. Im tired of these ruling my life and im tired of always worrying about rather or not a prescription would be refilled or if ill feel "good" or not. I quit smoking several years ago and I know I can do this too. I guess my question is what should I expect and would taking 2-3 ultram a day for 10 days really help or is that just going to delay this? Is there anything I can do to make this process easier? Sorry for the wall of text.

[rach813]

Just an update, still clean, still working on it. Ive been tired and sore lately but i am still going:)

[rach813]

I really appriciate the support:) After much reading around these forums and many others i feel very lucky to have decided to stop this when i did. I feel as if my addiction was minor compared to what it could have become.
I am still going strong. i may even bake some cookies for my sisters 5th grade class tomorrow :)

[Lonely01]

Hi Rach, i have enjoyed reading about your success! I too have just gone cold turkey off oxycontin. Today is day 7 and im feeling better every day! Im still very tired and no energy what-so-ever but im handling it. I have a 2 and a half year old at home and an 8 year old so i have to keep going. It can get really hard at times but i did it! No one knows im doing this, ive kept it a secret from my friends and family as i dont want to dissappoint them if I relapse. Goodluck

[rach813]

So it is sunday night and I am GREAT! Aside from issues like staying asleep ive been doing well. I have zero cravings and with imodium i have minimal symptoms. Ty all for being so supportive! Hopefully i can pass it on in the future.

[Fireby29]

Hi Rach,

Way to go on getting clean, and you did the smart thing by flushing the Ultram/Tramadol.  That stuff is a scourge, and would have made things worse.  Hang in there, your doing great.

Bryan

[Sonrissa]

Sounds like you are doing well! Keep that positive attitude and you should be hitting the home stretch of the physical withdrawals soon! How are you feeling? Are you able to get some exercise? Hang in there and keep posting! The light at the end of the tunnel is comming!

[mary577]

Rach, sounds like you are doing great.   I was glad to hear you flushed the Ultram.   I quit hydros on June 9th...was taking about 5 of the 10/325's a day.  Withdrawal wasn't fun, but not that bad.   Be sure and stay hydrated and move around as much as you can.   However, when you feel tired, rest.
I was up and down a lot....I'd get up and do a little, get tired, lay back down.

It took me about a month to get past feeling lethargic, but once I did, I have felt better than I have in years.   Just hang with it.   If you have a bad day...just know that tomorrow will be better.    Don't give in and don't give up.

[rach813]

Just checking in, still going and still going strong. I had some RLS last night but did fall asleep eventually. Just a few more days and ill be feeling a lot better!

[Sonrissa]

Hi rach! I'm glad to hear you are doing well! Remember to try to get a little exercise! Some fresh air will do wonders! So, you flished (LOL) your Ultram? Wow, that is certainly impressive! I actually flushed the rest of my pills also! I know how much guts that takes! Keep posting your progress! I'm watching for you every day! You are doing amazing! Keep moving forward!

[rach813]

Hey guys, just an update. My day went well. I started to feel a little sick this afternoon but I got some imodium and took a few. Awhile after I felt fine again. Im watching football now and then going to try and rest. However my favorite team is losing so maybe thats not so good:P

[YesLife4Me]

Congrats!   Knowing you don't have that safety net definitely helps.   I was offered some last night, but I said NO, I cannot!!   You are doing a good thing for yourself and your friends/family.   Stay the course.  

[rach813]

Oh yes, i forgot to add, im so confident that I can do this and handle it that i flished all the Ultram i had sitting in a drawer!

[rach813]

Hey guys, i hope everyone is well. Just an update, i am feeling okay today and besides having a little trouble sleeping everything is okay. Mentally i am doing well. I am in a position where i can literally sit at home all day and do nothing and thats what ive done. Well im not doing nothing exactly im spending hours and hours reading forums and messages from people just like me. Reading those are helping a lot because I can see that there are people just like me and there are people who had it a lot worse than me and they succeeded. Im not worried about when i will have pills or how to get them, i am not stressed over it and that is helping me a lot. I never got to the point of doctor shopping or even taking any other medicine my surgeon prescribed for me so I guess I am lucky,
Physically I am also doing well. I spent a lot of time yesterday wondering how bad i was going to get but now after reading about the Thomas Recipe and learning about why it works im not worried at all. I know that I can do this and more importantly I am HAPPY to be doing this. The thought of not worrying about pills or how long i will have them is making me very excited.

[HappyDays2Come]

Hi Rach, I'm only on Day 3 and yesterday was the worst for me. Trust me it does get a little better by Day 3. You can do this and you're doing great! Keep coming on here...everyone is so supportive. I'm so proud of you for not taking any pills when you had the argument! That is GREAT! Keep it up and keep a positive mind/attitude. Get up and get outside and go for a walk. You're doing great and it helps to know that there are many of us going through the withdrawals together. We're all here and we can all vent together and later high five each other as we continue to get through!

[Free2agoodhome]

Welcome,,,,

More tips:

Get immodium as mentioned and something if the reverse happens..
Hot baths for body aches...i took Aleve and it seemed to kill the headaches.
Music was also my savior and walks I took a lot....
I ate a ton of souffers mac/cheese and entree's ,,they were easy to make..no dishes and not heavy,,,,,

Focus on you right now..treat yourslef like a patient..be good to you during this time of healing,,,,,

Think about a cool tatoo after detox,,,,,ok maybe not  :-)  i  did....

hang in,,,,,

Free~

[cleanguy]

I would take that  as a win for now!  I really didnt get that soreness either. My main symptoms were anxiety and insomnia. Oddly enough, i got muscle tightness around day 30. We are all a little different, but there are many common symptoms we share. The water will help for sure!

[rach813]

Physically I am doing okay, which worries me a bit because I shouldnt be. Ive got some soreness all over but not what I thought it would be. Maybe it just hasnt gotten bad yet. Ive been drinking water all day and am going to the store tomorrow to get Imodium to be prepared.

[Sonrissa]

Hi rach! I'm glad you are still here! Try not to let yourself get down and sucked in to arguing! Stay as positive as you can! Instead of staring at the ceiling, try to get outside in the fresh air for a walk! It will help clear your head and diffuse the situation! Day one and done! Stay focussed on your recovery. Every minute that passes is one more minute closer to a healthy and happy life!

How are you feeling physically? Be sure to take vitamins, stay well hydrated, and eat to keep your body nourished! This will help tremendously in healing! Keep posting with any questions and for support! We are here for you!

[cleanguy]

I had quite the relationship with the ceiling for a few days... thanks God for the hypnotic ceiling fan! Hang in there! It gets better!

[rach813]

Hello everyone, hope everything is well. Today has been a hard day but in the reality not as hard as i thought. Had a stressful home life today with arguing. My first reaction was to want pills to just feel better but instead I laid down and stared at the ceiling for awhile. Then I got up to check in here. Day one is almost done. Day two starts tomorrow.

[rach813]

Thank you guys for the responses so far:) When i quit smoking the biggest part was having people to talk to. However with that I had all my family and friends supporting me. This addiction is much harder to find support because its nothing something you want to tell people. I figured the ultram might just delay the inevitable which isnt good.

[Teresa1717]

Hi Rach and welcome to the forum! Im glad your wanting to start recovering!

First off let me tell you that there are ALOT of great people here who can give you great advice on getting clean. I wanted to first though say you should NOT start using the Ultram if your not already IMO!! That stuff is wicked to get off of! Ive experienced it, Much worse than Norcos.And they will only delay the symptoms (maybe lessen them slightly) until your off all of them. Stay away from those at all costs!!

Going c/t off Norcos are a little tough in regards to the symptoms you will have for 4-5 days but you will survive them!  If you check out the Thomas recipe online it will give lots of great advice on how to help with those. Immodium is a must though! TRUST me!  

Your in the right place to get all the advice and encouragement you coudl want! These people here have helped get me to 10 days clean of a long time use of Norcos. Some really great advice!

If I can help you too, please just ask!!

Im pulling for you and wishing the best!!

[Sonrissa]

Hi rach and welcome! I'm glad you found this forum! You will get lots of advice and support here! Goodness, you have been through quite alot with your dental work! I'm glad you are feeling better! I can't really give you any advice on the Ultram cause I do not have personal experience with it! I only have read that it is also addictive, and withdrawals from that can be longer and more intense than from Norco!  First, read as many posts on this site as you can! There are tons of success stories and lots of great information! Next, check out the Thomas Recipe, which the link is at the bottom on this page! There are vitamins and supplements you can take which can help with the withdrawal symptoms! Please hang tight, as others who know about Ultram will weigh in! Take care, I wish you all the best! You can beat this!