day 4

[stuckonmeds]

I am so happy I made it to day 4 but also worried today is the day I normally get my pills but I have to stay strong. My knee is killing me this morning I have the heating pad on it but does not seem to be working I'm taking advil also and its not working. Does anyone know of anything over the counter that might help better?

[Laura3012]

Hey there, I know how you feel. I just jumped on your post, and do not know what medication your trying to quit, but I suffer from lower back/pelvic pain after a car wreck when I was 17, and have taken Tramadol for almost a decade (and I am only 28 years old.)  Withdrawals are THE worst thing to go through - bar none. In fact, I would rather go through child birth than opiate withdrawals!

I wanted to let you know that I found that Kratom capsules help tremendously with the withdrawal symptoms, and as for pain, I also take Mobic (like Celebrex,) and Advil Liquigels, which help - not like opiates - but help nonetheless.  

[Fireby29]

Your doing great, hang in there.  As far as pain goes, I cannot tell you how much better I feel with my various body ailments now that I am clean.  The rebound pain thing is very legit in my opinion, and I bet you will start feeling better the closer you get to 30 -60 days.  I know it seems a long way away, but you will get there.

As far as now goes, you can try a therapeutic dose of aleve, naproxen sodium.  Can't give details here, but you can google it.  Also, same thing applies as before, any exercise you can manage and a quality protein supplement.  

Bryan

[stuckonmeds]

I hold everything in so when I do cry its like from everything that builds up. I get over stuff by just shutting it off then it all hits at one time. Thank you for your support

[weaver71]

I remember when I stared to cry the first time, it freaked me out. I was just sitting there and my eyes welled up and burned, because they hadn't had that sensation in so long. I was so overwhelmed with feelings. I was so excited to have emotions again that I stared laughing. Eyes full of tears and laughing. I was so glad to know my feeling would return. I was tired of flat lining. I'm glad you feel better, and have a great attitude. Congrats on time well spent.

[stuckonmeds]

Thank You! I have always battled depression and panic attacks it feels good to cry lol. I am going to stay strong and get through this. All things are possible through Christ!

[solost170]

the depression and pain are normal it took alot for me to realize that I would cry at nothing a song would come on the radio and i would just cry, or Id get angry my emotions were all over the place I just realized that heck I have covered my feelings for so long and numbed everything and now i can feel again and my body is getting used to functioning by itself and it takes time for everything to get back on track so to speak I'm like mary it has taken a while for everything to get back to somewhat normal but I was on them for a very long time and more than just one medication. you are doing great hang in there it will get better everyday I look back on my post and think yep I remember how that felt and I dont really feel like that anymore you will notice changes and be proud of those changes cause its you getting back to you. congratulations on day four cause getting to four is no easy task and your doing it. way to go girly

[stuckonmeds]

I am feeling way better right now guess its going to be up and down. just have to take it minute by minute. I am looking forward to each day it gets better. Thank You all for your support.

[Free2agoodhome]

Hi,

Hang in there...day 4 is critical..you're jsut about out of the woods

Much support

Free~

[Recovering82]

Hang in there!! You will go through depression and this is normal! You will feel like you just want to die and be asking yourself when and why can't I just feel normal again and have a normal life like you did before! Take a deep breath and keep praying!! Only god can help you through this!! If you need more help on how to manage situation go to HereToHelpProgram.com great advice there!!

[stuckonmeds]

It has been very hard this morning not with just the pain but the emotions I can't seem to stop crying today.

[mary577]

Day 4 can be a hard day....and you may notice that you feel pain more and more.   When I quit, it seemed like the pain was magnified and I didn't know how I was ever going to get along without the pain pills.   It took about a month for me to feel like doing anything, and then I had to make myself.   I have very bad knees...but now I am not taking anything for them.   If I am on my feet all day and they hurt badly, I take an OTC med.   I had some prescription strength Ibuprofen and I have taken one of those sometimes when it was really bad, but I am almost out of them.  Anyway, what I wanted to tell you was, the pain may seem worse at first, but don't give up, because it will get better.

[stuckonmeds]

I'm going to go see what they have today. I am so ready to just feel better. Its been a hard morning. Finally told my mom what I was going through she was not happy. Now depression is kicking in.

[magnoliaooo]

I also have Lupus and on my really bad pain days I take a BC powder, I know they are not for everyone but I have found they are the most helpful for my body pain, give them a try. Please DO NOT get a refill, it will start the insanity all over again. You are right at the turning point now and a new life is waiting for you, there is such a peace when you let go of the pills, you deserve this and you have fought hard these last few days, give the BC powders a try, I found they work better than ANY narcotic EVER did. Keep us posted and have a good day.

                                           Mag

[krissy326]

i know BC/goody powders arent for everyone and something you dont want take all time but they work for me...ask ur area pharmacy tell them your looking for somethin strong over the counter for your knee maybe they recommend something. im just wanting you to know how glad i am for you to make it 4 days!!!! WHOO HOO!!:) Big goal is 7!! YOU GO GIRL!

[buncogirl003]

Congrats on Day 4!!  Do not get a refill!!  Do not do it!  Cancel it!!

For my pain...it was trial and error....I get severe headaches from brain surgeries!  I am on vitamins,,,magnesium  and  D that helps and Excedrin!

You WILL find something!  

Stay positive and strong!!

Laurie