having problem with lortabs

IM A 49 YEAR OLD FEMALE IVE HAD SIX BACK SURGURYS AND IM ADDICTED TO LORATBS I WANT OFF THEM SO BAD I SAY EACH DAY THAT IM GOING TO TAKE LESS AND LESS BUT THE WITHDRAWLS ARE SO BAD THAT I CANT TAKE IT IVE BEEN ON THEM FOR SIX YEARS NOW I GO IN FOR MY LAST SURGURY IN A WEEK THIS IS JUST A SIMPLE ON TO TAKE THE HARDWARE OUT OF MY BACK AND MY FINAL ON AND IM HOPING THAT I CAN FINALY GET OFF THIS ROLLER COASTER OF PAIN MEDS I CANT DO THIS ANYMORE IM SITTING HERE WRITING THIS TO PEOPLE I DONT EVEN KNOW CRYING IM SO DESPRATE AND I WANT MY LIFE BACK THE FIRST THING I GRAB FOR IN THE MORNING IS NOT A CUP OF COFFEE ITS MY PAIN PILLS I TAKE ALOT THROUGH OUT THE DAY SOMEONE HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ME SUPPORT MAYBE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IVE ADMITTED THIS TO ANYONE OTHER THEN MY BEST FRIEND AND I WANT TO DO THIS BADLY I WANT TO GET ON MY HARLY AGAIN AND LIVE LIFE AGAIN WITH OUT PAIN PILLS THANK YOU

[IBKleen]

Hi & Welcome,

You are not alone. this community is a group of members just like yourself you understand what you are going through.

As much as you want off of them, and I don't blame you, you may as well wait until the last surgery is over. If you do it now you will go through the physical withdrawal process for nothing. they will have you on pain meds, probably for a week after the surgery so think about getting ready to do it then.

In the meantime, get yourself mentally prepared. A positive attitude goes a long way in this process. Also, look at the bottom right of this page---you will see The Thomas Recipe and the Amino Acid Protocol. They contain supplements that may help ease the process somewhat. Get yourself some Imodium (immodium), Gatorade and Potassium supplements. There is also a product called Hylands Restless Legs which many say helped them. Melatonin is a natural supplement that may help with sleep issues.

This is a great place for support so hang around. Let us know when you will be going in for surgery.

[sudie58]

hi, i just wanted to wish you well, IBKleen has given you some great advice, once youve had your surgery and recovered from that, you will have the strength to get started on coming off the lortabs, good luck with the surgery, god bless ,   sudie

[quitinoxys]

Harley--I know exactly how you feel, I had several spinal surgeries and was on oxys for about seven years. I know all about the roller coaster of pain meds and how it takes your life away. I felt the same way you do now about 10 months ago and decided to get off the pain meds. I know the feeling of grabbing for the pill bottle before you even get out of bed and it is a terrible existence.  I agree with IBKleen you SHOULD wait until about a week after your last surgery before you try to do c/t as you will need that time to heal.

Is your surgery to take out a bone stimulator and battery? If so I know when I had mine removed I was in some pain for about 5 days and then it eased up. So I would heed IBK advice and wait. Also IBK gave you some great supplements to help you through w/d when you do stop. There are alternative ways of handling your pain and I would be glad to share them with you, but first get through your last surgury. I will be praying for you God Bless---Rick