Off Hydrocodone

[Weney3777]

I know this my sound silly, but this is day one of being off lortabs. I took them for 5+ years. I weened down to 2 a day for a while, but then went right back up to 6-8 a day. I know this doesn't sound like much, but I really could use some support through this. My husband also takes lortab and doesn't want to quit, yet. I'm on my own. Plus, they''ll be aroung me, which will be tough, but I know I can do it. I have all the remedies already...Hylands, Klonopin, and Xanax. I've already taken klonopin and xanax and gone for a short walk. My legs aren't bad yet, but my anxiety is the WORST! I'd like to keep track on this site and could really use(really need) your input. Let me just say that I got off oxycode a couple of months ago, and it was awful, even though I took a few lortab to get me through. I'm hoping it won't be that bad this time. Once again, I have never gone more than, maybe a day, without lortab before in the last 5 years. Please respond...

[missy812]

If you're up and walking around, you are doing pretty good! I was taking more than you, but I was bed-ridden for 2 days.
Anxiety will probably be your worst enemy for a while. Xanax helps, but it's addicting (I hear) so probably only use that at first.
You can do this!!
Good luck to you.

[Icanbeatthis]

Days one and two are the hardest! I'm concerned because with your husband choosing to not quit, it sounds like a bad relapse waiting to happen. I had to cut out everyone who used with me because let's face it, misery loves company!
You need to tell him that you are serious about quitting and if he is serious about helping you then he needs to either put the pills under lock and key, or better yet, quit himself.
I remember the days of tearing the house apart convinced that there were hidden pills somewhere, and it always led to a relapse.
Continue to post how you are feeling and just remember to be strong.
Good luck hon!!

[pbanks5]

Well if you have cut down to 2 a day recently and have your benzo's and klonopin you might have a smooth landing.  I hope your husband is supportive of your decision, because it is a wise one.  Can he put his meds in a lock box or something and make sure you have no access to them?  My problem...is if the pills are around, I'm takin them- so I respect your ability and courage to do this.  Good luck to you!!  I'm on day 5 and I can tell you that you will not regret getting off these pills.  By day 4 you should be rising out of the fog.  

[peaceinknowing]

There's always the CT option that I chose to take in my detox and getting my life back. Just know that you're not alone in this. The forums and all the members here became my saving grace. Knowing there were so many other people out there that experienced everything that I was afraid of made me feel better - because I knew that I'd have people to venture off to and speak to about everything.

Just know that we're all here for you no matter what.

[Weney3777]

I congratulate you for day 5! I'm on my way there, too. See, I was jogging up to a mile a day and walking 2 miles a day before quitting. So, I'm in good shape and want to keep that, you know? I'm hoping that if I just keep moving through this, it won't be as bad. I actually walked 1 and 1/2 miles today. I know the leg cramps are coming, but I won't let that get me down.

Also, I'm the one who delves them out to my husband, or he'll take too many! What a situation I have myself in, right? I want this really bad, so I'm sure I can do it. Maybe I'll just give them all to him and let him go crazy with them. I don't know yet. We'll see. Thank you for your support. I'll keep posting, k?

[peaceinknowing]

You'll do just fine!

[Weney3777]

I actually spoke to my husband about him qutting himself. Do you know what he said? More for me!!! I'm very disappointed, but I have to start somewhere. The day is almost over and I'm ready for day 2. I can(almost) understand his predicament. He has a very responsible job where is has to keep on his toes all the time. He says he'll quit during his next vacation. But I'M NOT WAITING THAT LONG!!!

I'm hoping with the walking/jogging I can keep the W/D to a minimum. I believe the exercise will where me out so I can sleep at night(with the xanax). It also helps with the leg cramping.. I get cramps, I run. The endorphines make my legs feel better for a while, you know? My hopes are that already being in shape will make this much easier on my body.

When I quit the roxys, that's when I wasn't exercising, and it was the worst. I feel I have a game plan this time. I'll post tomorrow, or the next day, depending on how I'm doing. Thank again everone.

One more thing, I quit smoking a month ago. So, this is my third attempt(roxys, cigarettes, and lortabs) at being healthy once again. It's been a long, long time.

[leeisgettingclean]

WATCH OUT FOT THE BENZOS

[Weney3777]

Well, had 5 hours sleep. Got up at 4:30am. Jogged for a while, walked for a while. My head feels pretty clear. It's not suppose to be this easy, is it? I keep waiting for the pitfall. When my legs start cramping later, which they did last night, I'll just run some more. Keep running til I get some relief. Walking/jogging makes your legs numb for a while. Those endorphines are great! I can't believe it, from 8 a day(2 days ago), to nada and I feel this good so far. Of course, it's only 5:30 in the morning, but people say the first 2 days are the worst.

Yesterday I took 2-5mg klonopin and 2-1mg xanax. My doctor's been prescribing me xanax for about 3 years anyway. I usually take one at night already, so that's no big deal. He actually prescribed the klonopin to get off the lortab. My doctor is really supporting me, as are you guys. I believe that benzos have never been a problem for me, and I won't let it happen this time. Thanks for your support.

I just want to say to people that walking is a real life-saver. If you can push yourself, do it. I actually feel kind of embarrased because I'm not having as hard a time as other threads I've read. Well, like I said, day 2. I'm there.

Has sneezing ever been associated with w/d? I did all day, which is weird for me.

[Weney3777]

ok, my legs are ****** killing me!

[leeisgettingclean]

yea sneezing is deff part of w/ds..lol, it ***** i know : ) all gets better

[Weney3777]

Thanks for being here. today's day 3 is almost over! I hurt my knees and i can't take a pain pill. This is awful. I have the jitters and can't think straight. my legs ache, but i'm not as naseaus anymore. of course, i'm thinking...i could just have one. but it goes away as soon as i do something. feeling pretty crappy, but from what i've heard, it could be worse. cried a little today. but guess what? i actually went and got a gym membership! couldn't work out hardly at all, but at least i put forth the effort. can't walk today cause of my knees, but i really don't feel up to it anyway. i'm sitting here sweating to death, just had a sneezing fit. i'll sleep good tonight, i think. I'll be ok.

[Weney3777]

Thanks for your support. For the most part,I am doing "just fine". :-)

[peaceinknowing]

You're going through what everyone else here has gone through, so try and stay positive and don't think that you're alone in this journey we all call getting our life back to where it should and needs to be. One of the weirdest symptoms I had when I went CT from the Percocet I was taking was the random sneezing fits. I guess people meant what they said to me when they told me it would be like I had the flu really badly for several days. The only bad thing about it, was that I'd never had the flu before -- up until I went through the WDs from going off of the pain pills. HAHA!

Stay strong, and keep posting here and letting us know how everything is going for you. Did you sleep well lastnight? If so, you're doing a lot better than most of us did here!