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[sisterrose]

I have frequent flareups of shingles for the past ten years. An i have been taking the same medicin vicodine and valtrexs and ambiem. I am always in pain . But what i want to know how long will it take me to get rid of these medicin out of my system? i have tried and another shingle flare up. and it's back to the same pain and it is very chronic. I want to stop. Please help me!

[sisterrose]

Well ican say i am very ashamed of myself . Just when i wanted to come clean one of my friends friend gave me a sandwich bag full of vicodin... I could not pass it. i guess after i finish this meds i will go cold turky. OR am i just fooling myself? Why can't i stop?
I have no will power :(

[FLaddict]

How long did you take the Lyrica the last time you tried it?? From what I understand it takes some time to find the right dosage and for it to start helping with that kind of pain.

As far as getting the meds out of your system. They are short acting and will be eliminated after a few days to a week. ( not sure about the Valtrex)  The harder part is the after affects. Vicodin use damages neurotransmitters in our brain. Our brain stops making natural pain relievers, as well as the natural chemicals that control our moods and energy. These things take MUCH longer to get back to normal. The body is clear of the drugs after a very short time but the after effects can take months or even years to heal entirely.
Have you talked to your doctor about wanting to stop the meds? Does he have a plan for you and how you will deal with the pain without these meds??

[avisg]

That is restless leg syndrom  it is a symtom of withdrawl...... No it never to late ....what is it that you want ? do you want to stop using pian meds?   How long have you been on vicoden ?how much are you taking?

[sisterrose]

To answer your question... i have a bottle of that medicin but i guess it just does not work for me as far as taking the pain away. I want to know why is it when i try to get clean i get this awful anxiety attacks in my legs. It really freaks me out . Is it to late for me? I have the shingles now and my doctor did not want to give me vicoden and that made me very angry.

[avisg]

welcome,
The vicodin well be out of your system in a few days ambien is a short acting drug.....I dont know about valtrex.......

Have you talked to the doctor about lycria ,i hear it works well for shingles pain......