Anyone who is suffering from vicodin addiction please read this.

[equalizer6837]

I have had three back surgeries, and one neck surgery. I worked as a trash man for over thirty years when it was done solely by me lifting 55 gallon drums before containers were introduced to the industry. I tore my body up and had fusion on my back and I do suffer daily from the pain. I was informed that I also have degenerative disc disease. My level just under the fusion is now close to bone on bone. I have been taking hydrocodone 10-325 for at least 10 years. 240 tablets a month. In the past I did feel that I was addicted and tried to stop. It was very difficult. I could not stop because of the so called Dt's which included the butterfly creepy feelings, the jitters, the spasms when trying to sleep etc. One day my my back doctor prescribed a medication to me to also help relieve my daily pain. It was GABAPENTIN 300 mg. I ran out of my regular hydrocodone fix early and I was really freaking out worried that I would have to deal with the DT's. I will be damned. The GABAPENTIN eliminated all of the DT's. No suffering what so ever. I quit cold turkey for a month without any problems other than the diareah for a week which is expected. I was able to regain control of things and gained self control of things. Please try this if you are suffering from the addicted feeling it worked for me. The prescibed GABAPENTIN was 300 mg's. One to two caps in the AM. One to two in the Mid Day, and three at bedtime. I hope that this helps anyone in need.   If you want to talk about anything. I will offer my support here for anyone who wants to talk about it.........Good Luck!   And God Bless You All.     Wayne   :  )   Portage Indiana U.S.A.  

[equalizer6837]

34th day and doing well.
No cravings other than taco's right now.    YUM YUM!

The only problem with my craving is the best taco's that I know of are in the Pilsen area of Chicago 43 miles away.

I miss Chi-Town food.

[equalizer6837]

I DEW. Have a DEW habit though???????????


SHEESH!!!!!!!

7up anyone?

[equalizer6837]

Thank You very much. And yes! After 10 years of Norco 10-325's and a finally of 40 a day, I found the way. I actually have nothing left and I have a refill script sitting on my side with my black magic marker signature across it saying no no more....lololol I ruined the script.  Woot! Woot!  33 days clean and counting!

[atthebeach]

hi Wayne, and welcome to MH.
congrats on your clean time.
yes others have also found that the gabapentin has helped their
detox and also their pain.
I know I have used it for my neuropathy in my hands.
sorry to hear about your brothers death. I know the pain
associated with losing someone you love because of addiction.
may you find peace in your heart and soul.
continued blessings,
Debbie

[equalizer6837]

The wonderful thing about GABAPENTIN is it non-narcotic. It is generally used for nerve damage so it helps eliminate the spasms, butterflies, restlessness, and other side effects caused by opiate addiction. Once you are off the opiates for a few weeks it is very easy to stop the GABAPENTIN.
Good Luck Everyone!

Wayne

[dominosarah]

I am glad to see you found some relief from the meds. Back issues are no fun and you had a very hard job.  Narcotics have a way of turning on us very quickly.