Pregnant and addicted to vicodin

[itsabouttime139]

hi.. i need a bit of help...maybe reassurance.  i found out s couple days ago that i am pregnant.  i am only about 6-7 weeks.  when i found out i was taking anywhere from 6-8 vicodin 5/500 per day.  this has been a horrible habit, off and on, for many years.  i am ashamed that i do not take it for pain.  i am not really sure why i have been taking it; i am sure that will become more clear as i stay away.  when i found out i was pregnant...i freaked out.  what have i done to this unborn baby? i took two yesterday...and flushed the rest of my stash down the toilet.  as many of you know...this *****.  i feel horrible. am i doing damage to the baby from the withdrawls?  i am just feeling very guilty.  i know this pregnancy has been a blessing to me to shed some light on the stupidity of my addiction.  but...am i figuring this out at the cost of my baby? have i done permanent damage?  i have also taken ambien, 10mg a  night, for six years.  wow... have i done damage with that as well?  thank you all so much and i admire the courage of all of you who post on this site and share your stories.  it took me many years to get that strength.  

[kim715]

Worried about you hon.Please let us know how you are as soon as you get a chance.Kim

[daisy699]

I would go to the er and hold your head high!! you are doing the most selfless act by sucking up yur embarassment and getting help!! The ppl at the er will be happy to help not just you but your fetus!! GOOD JOB AND GOOD LUCK : )

[itsabouttime139]

thank you so so much.  i promise to keep you all posted and appreciate all of this.  i think i am going to suck it up and go to the er.  i am a little scared.

[kim715]

Yes hon,please keep us posted.We care about you and your baby.

[kim715]

I have to agree with Lisa,if you are in full blown w/ds right now and your doctor doesn't call you back real soon go to the ER...We are right here with you hon,you're not alone.Keep talking to us.You did the right thing by posting and calling your doctor.I'm proud of you,that took a lot of guts.You can tell you already love that baby more then anything.You're doing the right thing.

[itsabouttime139]

i am not sure i am in full blown withdrawls... i am going to see if he calls me back and if not.. i will go to the er.  thank you very very much and i will keep you posted....

[Lisa034]

I can not agree more!!!!!!  I am telling you, if you are in full blown wd and can not get to a doctor, I would go to the er.  If you are not in withdrawl then you need to get to the doctor first thing in the am.  I am not trying to scare you at all.  That is not my intent, but I can not tell you enough that going cold turkey while you are prego can result in a miscarrigae.  It is just way to much for the fetus.  
Lisa034

[bectaylund]

i was taking 30 30mg codeine tablets a day when i was pregnant with my 3rd child i never told any 1 i made then believe i had stopped taking them i was so stupid my baby could av ended up addicted too you need to tell your doc and be 100% honest with him about everything there not there to judge and will provide the support u need good luck x

[itsabouttime139]

it is seven here and i just left a message with my doctor's answering service to call me...
i am w/ding now... i have prickly, goose bump skin, sneezing, runny nose, anxiousness.. i have felt this before and avoided it like crazy.  i really did flush them all down... i think i panicked and felt like a horrible person.  i know you are not judging and trying to help.  i am just really appreciating the honesty.

[kim715]

Hon get in touch with your doctor ASAP and just come clean.Most doctors respect the fact that you are honest with them and are more then willing to help you.When I say ASAP,I mean now or tomorrow morning at the latest.Are you w/ding now? I know you said you flushed your supply.Have you taken any today?I am not asking to judge you.I just don't think it's a safe idea for you to go the c/t route.

[itsabouttime139]

thank you so much for all of your responses.  it really means a lot... i feel a lot less alone.  thank you thank you thank you.  i think you are right about telling my doctor.  i do not have anymore and have not taken for 24 hours.  i also was NOT getting these from my doctor...can i get into trouble?  i have my first ultrasound with an ob on monday... do you think i should try to get into my regular doctor first and just be honest?  i did not really even think about the withdrawl affects on the baby, just about getting off for the baby.  but it really makes sense.  i am really appreciating all of your help...it is very selfless and it means the world to me.

[kim715]

Hon are you still with us? PLEASE listen to what we are telling you.DO NOT stop this drug c/t.YOU MUST talk to your doctor and let them help you.We are here to support you emotionally through this,but your doctor needs to be the one to help you stop this drug in the safest way possible for you and your baby.Keep posting.

[Lisa034]

First off Welcome to the fourm, you will get lots of support here.  If you were getting your meds from a doctor and not from the street, you need to go to him right away and let him know what is going on.  I can not stress this enough, you can not go cold turkey while you are prego!!!!!!  It is way to much stress on the baby, especially this early in your pregnancy.  Nobody wants to tell there doctor that they are addicted but you must.  For your baby.  Will will be supprised how the doctors will help if you are honest.  You need to get on a good taper schedule so that you and your baby will suffer little to no withdrawl.  Just remember, everything you feel, so does your baby.  If you are feeling like ****, then so does your baby.  The thing is, we will not judge you here, we only have support for you.  And I want to let you know that you are not alone with this anymore!!!!!  Keep posting and others will be along soon with some good advice also.  As far as the ambien goes, I dont know for sure, that is another thing you must ask your doctor.  Do no stop anything cold turkey right now.  I will be thinking of you.
God Bless
Lisa034
Jacksonville,FL

[kim715]

Hon I know that you are in a bad place right now and I can only imagine how scared you must be,but pregnancy throws a whole new light onto w/ding.You MUST,for the sake of your baby,come clean with your doctor and NOT change anything until you do.I am not trying to scare you anymore then I know you already are,but going c/t,especially without some type of medical intervention can be dangerous to your baby as well as yourself.You may get some women who jump on here and tell you that they did it and that their baby ended up fine,BUT they are not you.Everyone is different and just because it worked out well for someone does not guarantee it will work out the same for you.YOU MUST COME CLEAN WITH YOUR DOCTOR about the vikes and let them safely help to get you off those as well as the sleeping pills if they deem that necessary also.PLEASE hon,this is about the safety and well being of your baby.Keep posting we are here to support you.All the best..Kim

[daisy699]

First and foremost PLEASE talk to your obgyn and be honest do not be ashamed to tell them everything they are not there to judge you the main concern for the dr. is the baby and they should be very helpful and informative in giving you the proper insructions and advice in handling your situation. I speak from experience and honestly the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby is Dr.'s help. You should have some comfort in knowing that you found out pretty early on so don't be so hard on yourself sh**t happens just take it from here!! A great website that can answer alot of your ?'s and a ton of information is babycenter.com. I truly commend you on immediately flushing those pills and starting to do the right things immediately : ) YOu just have to keep in mind the baby won't keep you clean only YOU can and you have towant it and do it!! Keep in touch..Daisy