feeling awful

Wow!  That is amazing that you are going to work while detoxing!  Be proud for getting yourself up and out!  Drink lots of water and deep breaths.  It will get much better in a couple of days.
Prayers are with you

way to go   im on day 5 and took 2 week vacation to beat this addiction so i commend you for going to work.  i still feel like xxxx too but everyday gets a little better and it is nice to wake up and not pop a perk just to function.  i can function without them and i never relized  that.  just stay strong and say nomore drugs. write me anytime and good luck to you  love, maria

I will say a prayer for you... im on day 6, and feeling pretty bad. NO Energy whatsoever.Craving just one hydro, but I know that would only set me back. It is amazing to see how many other people are going thru the same thing as me. I start a new job tomorrow at a daycare, not looking forward to it at all. But times are tough right now.

Hang in there! Amazing that you go off to work....I couldn't have done it that's for sure! Today is day 17 of no tramadol or anything else for that matter. Went to my Second opinion Orthopedic Surgeon yesterday and told him goodbye (at least for now). I think he thinks I'll be back and I was just wasting his time, that I just THINK I'm gonna be good to go. Well I may have some set backs, pain and all that, but I can't see myself taking anything stronger than Tylenol and lots of ice. I think CT from pain meds has it's advantages. When you were little and they said " That's HOT, don't touch it!" Most of us did touch and now know when someone says it's hot, it is. CT did exactly that for me. At this point, I can't even imagine EVER taking another tramadol in my life and that goes for the rest of the so called " narcotic" drugs as well. I don't think you learn that GOOD of a lesson from tapering. Just my opinion. Today I feel like I have my life back and am sooooo grateful to have found everyone here. Such sweet people and caring beyond belief. You all will be in my prayers.

Take care,
K

My hat goes off to you and anyone who has to face work outside the home while dealing with w/ds. I don't know that I could have done it.You are not ONLY on day 3,you're halfway there.Making it to day 3 is amazing,it also seems to be the hardest day for most of us for some reason.So take it easy today,minute by minute,it only gets better.I'll be sending lots of prayers your way.Stay strong,you're doing great..........Peace............Kim

Hi folks Thank You all, It was so nice to come home (yes made it through the day) and see all the wonderful comments that were left for me. I could of taken time off but I seem to do a lillte better if I'm not moping around the house. If I'm moving I can't focus on pain so much, but being active made me really sweaty and boy do I stink. Anyone else notice the bad B O? Well I'm going to say thanks again and head downstairs and make room for my son's friends stuff in storage room. Maybe if I keep moving I'll pass out from sheer exaustion(sp) and be able to sleep. Wishful thinking, I've been through this before so I know what to expect!!! Anyways everyone have a great night T