Rough Day 3

[Army220]

Today is day three.  And it is horrible..... What else can I expect.  What are some good vitamens to take.  Also what does anyone know about the CLONIDINE AND NURONTIN.  My personel doc used to work at a Detox Facility years ago before he started his own practice and told me this would help with the WDS.  What do you guys know??????

[confused456]

Look in the Health pages and read the Thomas Recipe. I hear it is very helpful.

[wait2long]

I used clonidine for about 10 days, 3 of those days i tapered off, during my transition from methadone to suboxone, it helped TREMENDOUSLY!!! i was actually able to sleep my first night through and i highly recommend it if your doctor is willing to give it to you, i would not have made it through the induction stage without it.
and i do take neurontin, but i take it for pain and although i am not completely pain free, it has lessoned my everyday symptoms quite a bit,.  i have heard that it does help with withdrawals also, if your having pain i highly recommend this if your doctor is willing to give it to you, this is expensive though, clonidine is cheap.
i think your doctor knows what he is talking about....
good luck to you!!!

[allaboutmary]

Yes, yes on the Clonodine.  Don't know about the Nurotin but have heard it helps.  Day 3 is usually the worst.  Keep going, it will be over before you know it.  It starts to get a little better everyday after day 5 (usually).  You will have ups and downs, but it will all be worth it.  Hugs   Mary

[Shotrock]

Dude it flat out sucks, the worse, but it does get better! And hey your Army, you got this whooped... Those little girls are your motivation... Get You Life Back... Your doing great, but your Army you new that......

[cathy5841]

amy, i didnt take either of those but, ppl here say they got relief from then.  i know day 3 is terrible and for me day 4 was too.  but the good part is you are about half way there.  hang in there goods day are on the way.  keep your eye on the prize and you will be free soon.  you are doing great. keep posting and you will get alot of support from those of us who have been there.
cathy

[Rose703]

Day 3 is a rough one and I found day 4 to be rough as well. However starting on my 5th day things started to improve, although sleep is still elusive at best and I'm on day 9. Hang in there and keep your chin up!! The light is starting to shine through the tunnel, can you see that sparkle?? Hugs!!!

[usarmymedic1]

I used the clonidine also and it does help alot it would be wise to get it.. what unit were you with? hope all is well keep us posted you can do this

[Army220]

I was actually in the Air Force.  Army is my nickname, has to do with my last name.

[usarmymedic1]

BMC you see this now all we need is a squid and were all here lol
BMC is a marine  but glad you are here and welcome you will find a great deal of help on here
and we do mess with each other about the branch so hope the chair force can handdle it lol

if you need anything you can pm me I am 44 days clean today
and stay ARMY STRONG .... lol
and for BMC
The FEW the PROUD... and remember they are looking for a few GOOD men lol

[worried878]

You are almost throught the worst of the physical WDs...hang in there..it will get better and better for you

[bmc1976]

I took neurontin for withdrawals and it helped so much. It mainly helped in the evening with sleep. I was able to sleep every night. I usually took one early afternoon and then one half hour before bed. Just keep hanging in there. Days 3 and 4 were the worst for me and day 5 was the turning point. That was for the physical part. The mental battle can last a bit longer. Exercise really helped me regain my energy much faster.
You should have picked the name marine. Everyone knows army stands for ain't ready for marines yet! Just kidding, just had to remind medic of that one!
Best of luck and keep going strong. Here soon you will be one of the few, the proud, the clean!
brian

[Army220]

Thanks for the input.  I think jokes like that keep us going.

By the way I was in the 97th based out of Okla for quite some time ( Metrologist Air Traffic Control )

[Destiny4]

i have said it and i will say it again because it was a miricle for me. it is called sevent flower and it is all natural no side effects non addicting.  you can google it and research it if.  it made my w/ds so much easier to deal with and helped me sleep.  Wish you the best day 3 is tough but soon you will feel like YOU again.


Des