Help&support

[Gottakickit]

Hi everyone, I will start with a thank you to everyone here that is willing to help and be understanding!!!!

I have been prescribed norco since almost 10 yrs ago. It started with my PCP prescribing for endometriosis then followed by two abdominal surgeries. I started to like the effects of the hydro and a moth supply would last me 2 2 1/2 week and my ins would do refills every two weeks then. So a 6 moth script would be gone In no time.. Then I started having chronic headaches that turned into debilitating pain in my head, I was missing work and miserable. 5 neurologists later I have had sinus surgery with no success with fixing it and to a pain dr who gave me lidocaine injections in the back of my head and temple. That just caused more pain. I stopped going there and found a new doctor who prescribed hydro a muscle relaxer etc. I switched jobs and needed something to take who eat work that wasn't they hydro so I was given Tramadol which caused me to have a full blown bad seizure. At that point I had totally given up hope on anyone fixing my headache that was still a daily issue. The hydro dulled the pain and my emotions which had become out of control out of frustration. I have made terrible decisions since being on the hydro I had started going through my monthly script in no time leaking 10-15 a day. Then I would go to an ER or UC with some excuse of pain. It has become out of control with dr bills that have accumulated in the last 2 yrs. at this point my life is falling apart. My marriage is failing, I can't imagine why my body is going through and I want to be able to have kids! I haven't been able to stop taking the because I'm terrified of the withdrawal I have felt the effects before, my pain amplifies ten fold not to mention all the effects others have mentioned, no sleep, hot and cold flashes, night sweats, twitching, stomach pain, etc. if it's a withdrawal symptom I get em. I took neurotin before and it does help with all the symptoms including my headaches  a little and it's the first thing to help. Due to trying to salvage my relationships with my family I have decided to go to rehab on their request and my hope for some physical and emotional help. Anyone who has been or could give a recommendation I where to go, would be oh so greatly appreciated and maybe what to expect. This is the most terrifying thing I have ever done, but I know now I'm spiraling out of control and on the verge of losing everything... Please help!!!

[ariley13]

Hi and welcome! I just wanted to add my support. It's great that you are wanting to change your life and get clean. Rehab is a wonderful idea and it works as long as you are ready and willing to put in some work. It sounds like you are beyond ready! Please stick around this site and keep posting. There's lots of good advice, support, and  people here. You take care of yourself. Good luck to ya!

[EvolverU]

Hi there & Welcome, Welcome!

Thank you for posting & Congrats on your decision to kick! It sounds like you've really been through it.

One of the things you should know right away is that opiates actually lower our pain thresholds. Many people are surprised to find that as they heal after going through acute w/d's that their pain is a lot less than they feared it would be or that they remembered. It's called 'Opiate-Induced Hyperalgesia'. Here's a Wiki link to start you off with:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid-induced_hyperalgesia

You are not alone in having seizures on Tramadol, btw. Others here have reported the same. (Particularly on higher doses!)

Can you tell us the general area that you're looking for a rehab in? Rehab sounds like a wonderful idea & it's great that you're trying to mend fences with your family.

Please, use this site for all it's worth! There are many wonderful folks here who'll give you the benefit of their hard-won experience/wisdom. You CAN do this. Your fear is completely understandable but I want you to know that what you're doing is brave & probably the most important thing you'll ever do for yourself & those you love. :))

I'll leave it at that for now & open this up.

[motye51]

Hold tight, its still early...there will be many people on here that can give you the advice you need. I didn't go to treatment, detoxed at home. Just a thought, do YOU want to go to treatment or are u doing it for your family??? You need to want to go, and from what u wrote above, its time! Good luck on your journey, as that us what it is.

[CRSeaside]

All the best for you.  Personally I have no experience with rehab. Some others will be along shortly for support.   Peace.  Pamela