RDR..are you around? - DAY 1 for the Hydros!

[K Todd]

RDR,

Hi sweetie,

Well, now after the months that we have talked and supported each other thru our different phases, I am glad, after a year your still here on the forum after bieng over 5 months free of the Hydros!

Well, now that the benzo's are way under control and down to minute...Today is my day 1 from the 7.5 Hydro's (about 5-7 a day) and yes, c/t.

I am already feeling the aching bones and flu like symptoms...I was just wondering, when you c/t off your 5 a day, did anything help you...like IBU or Cold and Flu Medicine??

Any love and help would be so much appreciate right now, because I want my clairity of mind, and my life back, and believe me...when I get thru this, I will be praising God up and down!

So...many days did it take for you, until you started to feel somewhat on the upbeat??

I'll wait for you reply...and miss talkin w/ since last week!

God Bless You!

Love,
Todd

[K Todd]

You are to sweet!!!!!

What would I do without you??

Thanks for the insight w/ the loss of apetite..I don't even feel like eating, kind of feel like I will throw up ..???

But, I guess the Cheez-It's will work for now - LOL

Never reliezed how much pain I feel in my knees, back and joints...until I stopped masking the pain with hydros!

But like I said, somehow...I am able to rejoice and have peace of mind thru this, despite the pain and suffering. There is somehting special God is doing in, thru and with me now, and that is why I focus on Him and the end..rather than the pain and suffering, for they will fade away....

I like to think of it like this: "I will let the pain and suffering from the bondage of addiction DECREASE....& LET EACH DAY INCREASE with every day holding that much more Light, Peace, Joy and Happiness!

THE ONLY WAY TO GAIN, IS TO...FINALLY LET GO!!!!!

God Bless and Lots of Love to you All,

Todd

[toxictome]

Hey Todd.....I am toxic-to-me (well, the pills are that..I'm NOT toxic!!)

I am clean 58 days off vics 7.5/10's and xanax after a 2/1/2 yr. daily use.

I am working it and staying clean and sober (also a 17 recovering alcoholic) with God as my witness and guide!!  It's been a journey...LOL

Glad you're here...IT 'WORKS' IF YOU "WORK" IT!!!!..so keep WORKING it!!!

Good Luck and Post often!!!

Sounds like you're prepared...so "hunker down and get 'er done" as IBKleen used to say!

[road2recovery]

yes very normal, i didn't eat much for 4 days....But tried my best..Please remember to drink alot of water, that will help flush out alot of toxins faster...
I ate alot of crackers, ritz was my favorite....
dont' forget about hot baths...

I am so proud of you, and the pain from detoxing at least helps us know we are alive...
We are here for you ....
wishing and praying for you my friend!!!
r2r

[K Todd]

I thank you for your prayers!

Please tell me what your in need of, and I well keep you in my prayer's likewise!

Love,
Todd

PS: Is it normal w/ the hydro w/d's to lose your appetite?? Kind have an upset stomach...just wondering if that's normal...oh well...just have to endure I guess...LOL

Love,
Todd

[GoingToMakeIt]

Good luck to you. I will be praying for a swift recovery.

[K Todd]

Thanks to you all, for your loving support a this morning.

Well, turns out, the Cold & Flu Medicine, Anihistamine, and maxing out on IBU....has made this day more bearable....and of coarse, all that know me ( My greatest source is by the Loving Grace of God).

I do feel a little on the medicine head side, but was acutally able to take a 2 hr nap, and hopefully the "night time cold and flue" along w/ bendydral will help with the sleeping.

The TRUTH is:  I DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE TEMPORARY SUFFERINGS THAT I HAVE TO FACE, BECAUSE:

AS I VENTURE INTO DAY 2 AND SO FORTH....I CAN ALREADY SEE LIGHT AT THE END...EVEN AS I SUFFER WHAT I MUST.

Not by will power...just the humbling and honest fact. I am willing to face what I have to...to finally get to what we are ALL seeking....I normal, happy and joyful sober life..free from dissapation!

May God Bless You All, and never give up!

Thanks again for all your loving support, and I will be seeking all of you shortly - LOL  (-:

Love,
Todd

[worried878]

the health pages over to the right have so much info...I have still not finished reading all of it yet...hang in there....sounds like you have a plan

[bmc1976]

What helped me the most was exercise. I didn't do anything strenuous, just some long walks in the evening. I have detoxed 6 times due to back and sciatic pain and the times I went on walks, I felt much better and faster. I was almost completely back to normal and had energy after about 7 days. I would go for a walk around 7 pm, come home take a hot bath, watch some tv, and hit the sack. It really helped with the rls and sleep. I know it can be hard to muster up the energy to do so, but once you get going it's not all that bad. I wish you the best of luck Todd and hang in there. You have beat one addiction, so you can beat another!
Brian

[K Todd]

Lucy,

No...have not heard from Tim in months..don't know what happened??

No worries, were all here together for each other. We'll just keep loving, supporting and praying for all.

We can and will obtain victory in the very One who holds our breath of life!

Keep on loving Lucy!
Todd

[lucyred68]

it's pretty special how we remember friends in here that we have never even really met!!  have you heard anything about Tim?  he was in it with us and was struggling.  i was without a puter for several months so i lost track of everyone.  Praying for you,   Love, Lucy

[lucyred68]

bumping this up

[K Todd]

Oh my sweet Lucy!

Long time my friend!

I'm glad to hear from you! - Well, you know where our biggest and most primary Source comes from...the rest is to keep putting our feet foward in faith!

Don't sweat what you need to take for a medical purpose. You know, that if there is an alternative for you w/ you back pain...He will lead, as He works ALL things together for His good purpose!!!

We'll keep fighting the Good Fight of fatih together!

My prayer's well go out for you, and for His perfect intentions w/ you doc. appt. tomorrow!

Lots of love to you!

May God immensly Bless You!

Love,
Todd

[road2recovery]

yes you have to get it from a doctor.....For me i already had it here so i was lucky...Doctor have given it to one of my children who has ADD and could not sleep..Since i didn't want her on any of the ADD medicine he gave me that one with many refills, she didnt' take it long, because it made her to sleepy..So when i read on here a yr ago about it helping, i looked at he bottle it was the same med..
I have to say it helped so much that i would recommend getting some from your doc...
Your blood pressure goes up alot when detoxing, so really it brings it down and helps with all the creppy crawly feelings, sleep and chills and sweats!

Good luck my friend!!
r2r

[lucyred68]

you get the clonodine from your dr.  and you'd better take a week off if you can.  day 3 is usually the worst.  glad to see you in here.  i was kicking methodone back in june when i discovered this site, and you were a great help to me.  i also am a believer, and we prayed for each other to get through it all.  i'm doing well. have no cravings for the done at all, but still have to take some hydros for the back pain.  going to dr. tomorrow to try and find some other treatment for the pain.  maybe a steroid injection, or surgery.  we'll see.  my prayers are with you as you go through this. in Christ Jesus,  Lucy

[FLaddict]

I answered above.  You have to get it from a doc but its worth it.

[K Todd]

Steph,

You and rdr recommend "clonodine"...why would a Blood Pressure Medicine help...if I never have had a blood pressure issue?

Is there something that relaxes you in the Clonodine?...I lack knowlege of how this can be helpful..

I'll wait to for your input to see why this helps,

Todd

[K Todd]

RDR,

Good to hear from you again!

Okay...you and Steph recommended ...."clonodine"...

What is that...and where can I get some?

Sooooo good to hear from you again.

PS: I still take a minumal of the Valium and .5mg at night on the Klonopin for those stupid panic attacks..which whe talked much about already - lol

Okay so where do I get the Clonodine?

Love,
Todd

[FLaddict]

clonidine is a blood pressure med. you get it from a doctor. but its easy to get.

Imodium Ad from the drugstore. Get the pills easier to go down

XOXO

[K Todd]

Steph,

What is Clonodine? Is something over the counter?

Also are you talking about imodium ad? or the salt?

Todd

PS: I agree, I would go mad sitting here thinking about my own misery! I would rather get something to help and continue to offer my love and support...as we always have!

So..where can I get these 2 items mentioned above?

Love,
Todd

[corey411]

Hi, Im new to this forum and am on day 4 of 9-12 Vics a day. I felt better yesterday and am feeling even better today. Try to stay positive. Clonoprin and imodium as well as hot baths really helped. I only hope I stay clean this time as I relapse regularly. Lots of luck, Corey

[road2recovery]

SO glad to see you here again...i was on 15 a day, then did a quick taper and was on 5 i think only 2 days...So not really a good taper...i think if i would of stayed at 5 like you my w/d's would have been alot better..

I am so proud of you, the only things i took was, clonodine, some advil, and at night klonopin---now you know we have talked about the benzos , and glad u got that under control...I only took those to try to sleep the first few nites...But really nothing helped to sleep...Now the best thing for me besides the clonodine, was the hot baths...
Heating pad on legs..
i think you will do well at that amount...my worst days were 3 and 4...After that i was seeing the light , and it just got better from that day forward..
If u want to talk u know i am here for you anytime!!!
r2r

[K Todd]

Hi mandee,

Congrats on day 14!....Thanks a million for the tips the helped you. It's not so much the emotional part for me right now...just the fever, cold like physical symptom's.

I did take the day off work today, and may take tomorrow off if needed. I was thinking of getting some Tylenol Cold and Flu medicine to see if it well help relief this body ache, along w/ some 800IBU.

Again, thanks for your insight, and I'm happy for your day 14!

God Bless!
Love,
Todd

[FLaddict]

Hmm.. those are the worst. Clonidine helps with the sweats/chills.  An anti-histimine for the sniffing sneezing, eye watering stuff. And don't underestimate the power of imodium. Because of its opiate quality it can take the edge off symptoms in general. And most of all keep talking, help out a new comer. that will help you not to focus on your misery and you can help someone else.

XOXO

[K Todd]

toxitome,

Thanks a million!

This day has been long awaited for. I just had to taper off from 25 (10mg) of Valium a day, before I could finally get to the point of getting rid of this last drug....the hell bound hydro!!!

Thanks for your encourgement.

How are you, and also we never met...so who are you and what are you up against?

Love,
Todd