let's get this started

[franco1470]

Well I started my w/d today.  I spent several days studying other peoples experiences, today I stocked up on food,
some tranks, vitamins & supplements and everything else I thought I'd need.
My schedule had been 5am and 5pm with my oxys.  Took my AM dose as I had a lot to do to get ready.   A couple of
hours ago I started feeling the ache a little bit.  Took a valium, will take one more and later a flexeril.
I should be able to get thru tonight okay, I am just getting started on this roller coaster ride.
I will probably post tomorrow or may just email some of y'all with questions.
Thanks to everybody for their encouragement.

Franco

[missm2]

Good Luck and hang in there, the worst will be over before you know it. And congrats on deciding to become pill free.

[corey411]

Good luck Franco. We associte that name with a miricle worker here in Pittsburgh. Maybe you will have an emaculate recovery. I'm glad that your getting back on track. Nothing beats a fail but a try. Hang in there . It sounds like you know the drill. Just keep remembering it will get better. Good luck. Corey

[done4good]

sounds like you have a plan. Flexeril helped me in the evenings too.
Awesome job on deciding to quit...hang close..these people here are great and very knowledgable.
a relative newbie,
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[kim715]

It sounds like you have prepared yourself well for this.I wish you lots of luck and I will keep you in my prayers.Hang in there.The worst will be over before you know it. Peace.

[theeagle]

If it ever seems like too much, just check out sunset at Mallory Square and you will realize that the whole world is really out of control!!!  You can PM me anytime for advice - I have made it for several months after many years of up to 30 #10 norcos a day......Good luck to you...

[worried878]

Keep posting....lots of support here...congrats on your decision to move forward

[MartiniGirl]

Good for you! Today is my first day going cold turkey without Vicodin since 2004, on and off. Im going to stock up on vitamins and what not tommorow, and I know it will be tough, but we can do it! I hope it all goes well for you! I know it will.

[worried878]

How did you do on your first day?  keep us posted

[franco1470]

So far so good.  I was able to sleep from 10.30-3.00.  Tossing and turning with my bones aching after that. Took one 5 mg percocet to take the edge off.
My body is used to 45 mg per day (2 x 20mg oxycontin, 1 x 5mg perc) so if I take 5 or 10 mg for these first days is that prolonging my w/d or just making it less painful?
Anyways I don't feel too bad yet and am still determined.

[road2recovery]

In my opinion It will prolong your w/d's...Do u have any clonodine?
Keep fighting
r2r

[theeagle]

Almost any dose of any other narcotic will only prolong w/d's - - for the slight amount of benefit you pay heavily ...... and its easy to want more....tapering down is hard and takes a lot of discipline - - maybe c/t is better choice?