36 Hours off Vicodin...

[blakemac1]

So I haven't taken vicodin for 36 hours, and I don't feel a thing (only diarrhea).  I was only taking 10 mg a day, but for 7 months.  I have read on here that the worst happens from 24-72 hours...but is it possible that I won't feel so crummy?  I mean, I wasn't taking "a lot" of it compared to some of the stories I have seen on here...
Also, since I would only take the vics 1x per day (2 5mg pills) I would wake up feeling achy and withdrawn anyway...so is it possible that I have been maintaining a constant state of withdrawal or something similar and now that I have stopped that I am not going to feel it as much?  I don't know if that makes any sense.  

[corneredmoose]

this is day 11 well i guess day 12 technically. i was taking about 40 vics a day the 7.5mg and about 10-15 somas after work fro about 2 years. the diareah is still intense and i was hoping u guys had some pointers. weird thing is if i eat alot it plugs me up but if i dont constant diareah.......what do u guys think

[10356]

Thanks that makes me feel better!!

[SableZen]

Oh and 10356 - no worries.

[SableZen]

If you have a legitimate reason to use them... it is a bit different. There is a real difference between dependence and addiction. But it doesn't even sound like you were even really dependent yet.

Dependence is usually easier to deal with as your emotional well-being isn't as controlled by the drug.

At least that's my understanding...

[10356]

I will for sure and I hope you feel better too

[10356]

Sorry about the migranes that would s^ck I"'ve been fortunate not to get them It is wise of you to get off it is very sneaky

[blakemac1]

I hope you feel better soon, 10356!  :-)

[10356]

No I'm sorry for the confusion it's me and mt ct is kicking my but Things get confussing right now not always like this Thanks for your patience

[blakemac1]

I was taking them for migraines.  I've tried a lot of neuro meds and nothing else helps.  I didn't like that I was taking them every day, so I told my doc I was stopping them.

[blakemac1]

No, 10356.  I wasn't talking about you at all.  I was saying how much I was using.  Sorry for the confusion.

[10356]

you truly are blessed you don't sound like an abuser What were you taking them for?

[SableZen]

...meaning you weren't saturating and maintaining the drug in your system constantly throughout the day like most people try to do when fully addicted. Regardless of the amount taken at one time.

[10356]

Dotto

[SableZen]

"since I would only take the vics 1x per day (2 5mg pills)"

[10356]

are you under the impression I took one vicodin a day!!! no try about 240 norco a month with 90 soma, I thought you were taking one a day LMFAO

[10356]

and it will get a little worse, but then you will be over the hump and starting to feel better in a few day's

[SableZen]

It's all relative and every person is different - but chances are your withdrawal will be much less severe than many that have you read about.

Just guessing here, but I would bet that since you only took it once a day, your brain would still have to know how to at least maintain some homeostasis without it throughout part of the day. And consequently easier for your brain to repair itself and regain homeostasis completely without it. But at the same time - the original reason that drove you to take them is still there. And I would bet you'll be just as likely to relapse as anyone else - maybe even more likely without experiencing the full horror of withdrawal...

So if you are one of the lucky ones, be careful you don't turn to using them again.

[10356]

and yes you have been in constant withdraw

[10356]

If thats all your feeling after 36 hours you truly are lucky I feel like I'm about to crawl out of my skin You might experience some minor aches in your back or joints in the next 24 hours or so, If that happens take a hot bath several times as that will help e leave it. you like  to read that takes care of can"t sleep!! I like to read alot to sci fi Fantasy.Couldn't remember what I read if I tried now LOL

[10356]

your lucky maybe the low dose you took but good for you

[blakemac1]

Thanks :-)  

Its been a boring 36 hrs...I've been keeping busy by reading.

[10356]

I think the soma as I'm withdrawing from that too, is causing me confusion But I'm happy for you! I wouldn't wish this on anyone, Congratulations on 36