34th Hour.

jandyrone

Wow! This is so much harder than I thought it would be. I have been on prescription Vicodin for the better part of 5 years. It started when I ruptured my L5-S1 disk, and I have had 5 surgeries since then. I have realized several times during the past few years (aside from back pain) that my body is addicted to the meds, and decided to stop.

I figured the 1st couple of days would be the worst until last night and this morning. Yes yesterday I felt pretty bad… Last night I couldn’t sleep at all. My body can’t decide rather I’m hot or cold, stomach cramps and several visits to the rest room. My extremities feel like they are on pins and needles, and my head hurts bad!

Most folks here probably know where I am at right now. The big decision I need to make is rather to continue thru with this over the weekend? I have been off work the last few days, but have an interview for a promotion at work on Monday morning. I can’t feel like this come Monday. I can get a couple of weeks off work regardless, just not until after my interview.

What should I do?

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clean_in_ks

CLARIFICATION......I did not say (or mean to imply)  that gabapentin is addictive.
Valium is addictive......opiates are addictive.......That's where I would focus....but good advise from the nurse IMO. (FOR TODAY)

Gabapentin is NOT addictive......but it does affect gaba electrical receptors and is prescribed as an anti-seizure med too......therefore.....that = wean.

And you hopefully also know that gabapentin is prescribed to lessen nerve pain and damage.......but is NOT an addictive pain medicine.  A tool for those of us w/nerve damage and/or nerve pain.  (I just wanted off it.....to see what a post surgery, healing body might eventually feel like and to see how much permanent nerve damage I still have.....like a totally numb foot)

Good on ya for staying off the opiates!!!!!  You said Dr tomorrow to correctly and safely develop a plan to get off ALL this.......good deal)))

What have you decided about your interview tomorrow?

Not going to "cave" on the opiates to do that are you?
I pray not........sounds like you are correcting your course.....
Blessings~

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UnsureMS

Yes The Lord is with us. I am so happy for you. Keep up your fight to get clean, and prove to your family and yourself how strong you can be. But never be scared to call out for support. God has great things planned for you.

May god be with you,
Kimberly

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HumbledXtian

Have been away for a day or so and just read your recent post. As UnsureMS suggests, God has great things planned for you.

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jandyrone

7 days and 18 hours with no Vicodin. I am sleeping and eating again and feel pretty normal. Tomorrow I will start reducing my intake of Gabapentin. Even though not addictive, the body does develop dependency over time, and it has been "a long time"... If I don't have any effects from that it's time to begin the final step and get on the program to remove Valium from my diet.

Thank you everyone for being here with me, and even more thanks to you that have befriended in the process.

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