vicoprofen/hyrdocodone withdrawal

[lanas]

I came upon this cite this morning as I sit here waiting for a call from my doctor about refilling a vicoprofen prescription. I've never done anything like this before (a bulletin board). But I too want to get off this stuff but seem incapable. I have a job I love but that is very stressful. I get up at 4:45 am to work out of my home so that when I pick my daughter up from preschool at noon, I can have the day with her, unencumbered my other things (mainly my job). She is 4 and the joy of my life. Her father takes her to her preschool. I am currently taking about 4-5 per day for migraines; it really helps, but I also recognize that I am taking it now because I need it to exist well. I, like others, have taken Ultram. It certainly will keep the withdrawal symptoms of hydrocodone away, but only causes its own. I am just curious for any responses; I want to quit this, but I know if my doctor calls back and I have a prescription, I'll be at the pharmacy within 30 minutes... I guess this is a cry for help, so Help!

[bluehawaii]

Hello to everyone!  This is very new to me, as I have never
"participated" in a site like this one.  I am, however, at a
point in my life where I clearly need some help and direction
from people who understand.  I have been on hydros 7.5 for over
three years now for chronic back pain.  My doctor prescribes
40 per month for me, so this means I take approx. 2 per day.
I am miserable unless I have these 2 pills, both because of
my back and because, I think, of my mind.  The latter, of course,
is what scares me.  Anyway, I have been getting static from the
doctor and have the feeling she might cut me off soon.  I have
went to the web several times to try to define what "addiction"
is, and always find that people are saying they use 12, 18, 20
or more a day.  So I say, "am I really addicted by only taking
2 per day?  (Sounds like an addicts response, doesn't it?)
   So anyway, this last refill, I was hurting more than normal
and I think I just wanted to test my "strength", so I occasionally took 3 a day and ran my prescription out early.  I
have now been 4 1/2 days without hydro. and feel awful!  At first, I thought I had the flu:  I hurt, am sick to my stomach,
weak, and dizzy (everything is spinning).  Hence, this is the
reason I logged onto this sight.  This does sound like a
problem, doesn't it?  Here is where I need help the most:
my script probably can be refilled in three days.  My body
wants it so bad, but if I have a problem, should I tough
it out and try to fix the problem now?  Is 2 a day really a
problem?  Maybe I really do have the flu.  It's just that
those two pills a day allow me to get my house cleaned, do
my job (I teach), etc.:  one in the morning and one in the
afternoon -- I can't imagine stopping. Can someone mail be
back as soon as possible so I can have direction before my
three days are up?  Thank you very much.

[Shellbo]

I have went to the forum everyone keeps telling me I'll find the 'recipe' at, but once I get in there, I can't figure out where it's at??????? Can anyone please direct me where to go once I log in??

[Jasmine10]

I read you'r comments about using ultram. I just started taking it to keep away the w/d from morphine. How long have you been taking it & how long did it take you to get addicted. Have you been able taper down or detox?

[lanas]

SHelbo--the detox recipe (so I've been told) can be found at:
http://pub37.ezboard.com/bthenewaddictionmedicineforum
I hope this helps.  I'd really like to know your thoughts on it b/c I'm going down this road myself in the next two weeks.  I have no idea what is happening with the posting a question.  I haven't posted one since I did about 2 weeks ago. Let me know how you're doing.
Sammey--You are not alone--and I was feeling very much like you up until I found this place too.  I mean, I've known there are others out there dealing with this, but I have NO ONE I can talk with here.  My family would think very ill of me and would probably judge me the rest of my life if they knew (I've managed to be the black sheep repeatedly in many ways... and it's only b/c I've chosen to be more independent than any of my sibs... sigh).  Anyway, I'm glad you're going to be cutting back before you go off, b/c it really should help.  WHen I went off this stuff about 8 years ago (and stayed off for about 5), I tapered and about all I dealt with was restless legs.  I've been told I won't be so lucky this next time, but I'm still going to try to ease myself to eliminate the nastiest stuff.  Like I said, I've started the taper now and have two-three weeks to complete it.(If I do it right and don't binge).  Let me know how you're doing.

[sammey]

Hi Everyone,
my w/d was put off as i had to go to the hospital with a medical crisis (Legitimate) my illness.  However in the mean time i am having to cut way down.  it is so hard to focus and i am so depressed. really i was ready to kill myself when i found this site. when i found out depression was a component of this problem it has made me rethink that. i found an old ultram prescription i wonder if that alone, no hydro after this taper would throw me into hydro w/d. I honestly thought i was so alone and ashamed i had no idea this many people are having this difficulty.  sammy

[Shellbo]

Thank you for your comment.  When I try to post a question it's telling me that the forum is full for new questions????
Anyway, I was taking 50-80 mg daily for about 3 yrs.  Today has been very difficult with work & all, but at least I'm home now.  If you or anyone, has any "words of wisdom" I could definetly use them.  I've been trying to find out about some detox cocktail?  Any info is appreciated...