Please help

[wannabedrugfree]

Hi. I am a 52 year old male.I started using Lortabs on and off about 6 years ago after arm surgery and three shoulder surgerys.
I have been taken 3 10mg tablets per day for the last 2 years because of back pain.
I realize this isn't a lot compared to some folks but I don't like what they are doing to me. I will not keep taking these.
I took my last pill 21 hours ago. My head is swimmy and I am emotional. Kinda feel like I have the flu.
What can I expect in the next week ? When will the withdrawal syptoms go away ?
Can I do this ? Would some one help me ?
I am working 12 hour shifts at a factory while doing this.
I have three collage age kids to care for.
My wife left home three days before Christmas after 30 years of marriage.
I am broke.
And I must move in 30 days.
I'm trying to hold all this together.
I do trust and depend on God. Aways have always will.
Thank you all. Please help me.

[Pat1956100]

Hi there
So sorry for everything you are going through.
I had that in my arms, chest and shoulders.
Try a nice hot bath.  I think that's about the only thing that will relieve it.
I know there are some OTC things that can help but that's not possible for you right now.
You are definitely in my prayers.

[selfinduced]

Just said a prayer for you. For your shoulders and arms twitching, get in a hot bath even for just 10 minutes. If thats too much trouble at this hour, heat up a towel in the dryer and wrap it around yourself. If you have tonic water in the house so swig some. There is something called restless leg cramps by hylands that another member swears by on here. Hang in there my friend, with each minute you are closer to being rid of these devils. About work, just take it hour by hour. If you need to call a day off, so be it. This time is so very important for you to be well.

[wannabedrugfree]

It's 1am. and I can't sleep. My shoulders and upper arms are going crazy with what feels like restless leg syndrome. I have to keep shaking them.
Anyway to stop this ? I have to go to work soon. A 12 hour day and no sleep.
I might call in sick. I hate to have a bad record at work.
And thank all of you for your kind comments and your prayers.
Prayers don't work by magic . They are heard by God Himself. And I take them very seriously. And I thank all you who pray. Your prayer could very well be the one that pulls me thru. So thank you all. 40 hours now without Lortab.
  

[ROSYouralright]

Hi and welcome! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family everyday! Just know that you are not alone in this. The wd's only last a few days and then they are OVER and you have your freedom back! Most important thing is STAY HYDRATED!!! Take each symptom as it comes and keep the great attitude! Hang in there !

[clean_in_ks]

You just hang in there!  You have a good attitude which is HUGE!!
3 days and then a week off.....and seeing a therapist is a great addition to your recovery tool bag.

I will pray for you, your wife and your family.  I have found that God restores what the "moths have eaten".....

[wannabedrugfree]

One other thing. I am seeing a mental health therapist who agreed to see me with little money. I see her once a week and will see her again this Friday.