When will these withdraw symptoms subside?

[KDmommyof2]

I am currently 55hours into quitting cold turkey from Lortab. Right now I feel like crap! Sweaty palms, nausea, no appetite, chills, diarrhea, & now my legs hurt! I hate myself for letting it get & go this far. I have come to realize I have a problem & want to stop. I have nobody to talk to. Nobody knows about this. I made it my new years resolution to quit these evil things! I want my life back, I want the "old" me again. I need someone to talk to or some type of support. I just want this to all go away :'(

[CharlieAce61]

You will thank me....L-Tyrosine and b-6 on an empty stomach...3000 mils.a day and one b-6...You will not withdrawal and you will feel even better then you did on the pain meds....The moment you start..Get from Gnc

[Mtothedtother]

I hope all iof you are doing better now. I flushed all of my hydrocodone on Sept 23rd 2012...I struggled w an addiction for about 3 years. When I would finally wake up, I couldn't get out of bed w'o taking my pills and not just 1 but somedays 5-10mg's at a time. I put my family, my kids, lost alot of friends, was stealing, I had a BAD problem. I prayed to Hod everyday to tell me what to do to kick that don to the curve. Finally I just did it. This will sound crazy but I looked at myself in the mirror one day and told myself "you are a strong person, you can fo this" withdrawals were pure hell. But only lasted about a week. It has now been 3 months for me, w'o any opiates in my system. I am so thankful that I did it. I hope and pray each of you have the strength to get thru this as well. Which I know you do, if I could do it, anybody can. I look back on life now, and kick myself in the butt everyday, I missed out on so much w my kids :( that's what hurts the most. I came clean w my min, I told her about it and she was a BIG help. And very supportive. If you have family or friends to stay with, do that. It helps alot! Now I've quit smoking since all of this has taken place, as well which is hard, but I'm just keeping my head up and taking it a day at a time. That's all we can do. It's good to read these support groups as well. There is help out there. Praying for each of you, God bless.

[cocamojo1]

Hey there!!  I'm new to this website and have been battling the opiate merry-go-round myself.  Basically, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired!!.........AND BROKE!!!   I started cold turkey today and got the trots so bad, i actually had an accident in my jeans, I KNOW..TMI!!  But I'm just saying.....I get tearful, weak, no appetite and just don't know what to do to continue.  I have a fairly physical demanding job, so having the trots is NOT an option.  I have to be POLITE, etc...when all I wanna do is lay around the house in misery!!?!  I DO have a legit back issue, but I'm taking WAYYY too much than what is prescribed to me.  This has been heavy on my mind for over a year now..I just don't have time to check into REhab for 6 weeks or so.  I take care of myself and my 86 year old mother.  I was reading your post from ealier this year and was just wondering how you were doing??  Did you ever get off the pills??  or are you still on the merry-go-round, like me???  have any special tricks or advice you can pass on?

[southborn107]

All these responses: Is anyone willing to share what dosage of lortab, how many per day and how long they were taking them. In addition, how bad were your withdrawals (what were your symptoms), when did they start (after your last dose) and how long until you felt "normal" again.

This info would be much appreciated. :)

[mylife222]

I am right there with you ltoday is day 2 i feel like death going from a 300 mg a day perc habit to nothing i know i can do it but i feel terrible

[littlebit667]

I kept telling myself...YOU HAVE the FLU!  It will be over and I will feel so much better.  My brain seemed to get that and settled down a little.  It is hard, but doable!  The Thomas Recipe (bottom of the page under Health Pages will help.  I did not to the tranquilizers and had to cut back on the Ltryosine, but the rest really helped.  Imodium, Imodium, Imodium (liquid or pills if the liquid can't be found or you can't swallow it) will help.  I took double the dosage for a few days (personal choice) and it helped so much..even with the withdrawals in general and the opiate trots which sucked.  

Hydrate and eat!  Even if it is just a little every hour or so.  You have to eat something to keep your energy up as much as possible.  

If you have Restless legs..it is hit or miss what works.  Walking seemed to help me some.  Hot bath with epsom salts..a little.  I finally had to get my doctor to refill my restless legs meds (non addictive) to get some sleep.  If nothing works,your doctor might help.  

One hour at a time is all anyone can ask.  After 2 weeks it gets a little better and I started to say, One day at a time!  Your brain will do all sorts of things to get you to take a pill.  I found if I was hungry..the cravings got worse.  I would try to eat a banana, a few grapes or a few crackers to get that under control.

Good for you.  I hope all goes well.  You have made a good start coming here....this site has helped me so much!!!  Keep posting!!!!!

[lulu747]

Hi and Welcome....I too was where you were not too long ago (29 days for me)  It does get a little bit better every day and you're at the worst point so don't despair...It's good that you are resolved to get your life back.  Have you checked out The Thomas Recipe?  I used it and it worked for me...Hot baths with epsom salts, bananas and Hylands Leg Cramps (for RLS), Hydrate..hydrate...hydrate.  In the next day or two when you feel you can force yourself outside for a walk-no matter how short.  This will help your brain/body to rest easier.  Good movies, tv, and music are all great distractions.  Just hang in there and keep posting...You are almost over the hump.  Sending support....Lu

[gunn73]

hey i ve been thru the same and today i m 47 days clean though i screwed up for 1 day . i m back on my recovery. i ll advice u should see a doc for withdrawals. it might not be easy quitting but it s possible. and u ll get alot of ppl ready talk to u here so stick on ur resolution and make it work. u send me a message anytime u want and i ll be happy to hear from u. God bless u with ur recovery.

[sandra5353]

Just got thru mine. It tkaes time, donnot despair. It depends on your age, how many times you have stopped before, and how long and how much you were taking. Everyone's different. I just did my second time around . 2003 and 2010. 2003 it took me 3 weeks to get releif from hard withdrawals, this time 9 days, but anxiety took its toll as well, and thats hard to suffer thru.I never thought Id see the end of the tunnel but here I am 39 days later and feeling almost myself again. If ya want to email me personally as well, Ill be here for you too. xo

[GA_need_help]

Hi, You are doing great!  And I will be here for you.  You can talk to me here or private message me.  It sounds like you are right on schedule.  I believe a lot of people will post messages to support you.  Just give them time!  
Big Hug, Marie