Day 5- from 200 mg hydrocodone a day to 0 ?

[mrT]

Just wondering when you start to feel any better ?  I have had a bad headache for about 3 days, that seems to be clearing up now. I have extreme body aches, sneezing, runny nose, even blurred vision ?  I have gotten some meds from my addiction doc to help with withdrawls.  They make me feel a little better - help me sleep anyway.  Phenobarbital, robaxin, stomach medicine, and oxazepam.  Don't worry - he only gave me 20 of each and will not refill unless absolutely necessary.  I have only posted here once or twice, but I read all the time.  This seems to be a good place for support.  I have been addicted to opiates for over 10 years - the SUBUTEX is almost available, and I may switch to that since it seems that I can never quite for good.  I have only quite for a few months at a time before.  I am 44, have a good job, 17 year marriage, and a 5 year old boy.  I don't have much to loose, do I ?  I am also pending charges on possession of a controlled substance - testosterone.  I like to body build, but being an addict I tried the easy way and got caught.  I hope if there are spiritual people on this site you pray for me.  I really need to get out of my legal troubles and addiction.

With love,
Tim

[perfecto]

I have been on Hyrdo's 10mg for almost 2 years. I came off cold turkey 3 weeks ago. I am shaking and irratiable and sometimes get confused. How long will this last. I was taking about 5 or 6 10mg's a day. I have days I seem like I am going to feel ok and others I wonder if I am going to make it. I have a great job and can not go into rehab. I have Phengran to take at night to help me sleep. Is this normal. I shake really bad and am having muscle spasms. Help!!!

[Goldenbear]

Good for you girl. Dumping the poisen will make it easier to stay on course.
I went out and bought myself a rehab present today. A new Sony VAIO DVD, CDRW decked out LapTop. My primary reason to have it is to take to work.... my internet activity is my own business and who knows who is looking over my shoulder. This way I can stay in touch without being nervous.
Enjoy your day. I'm proud of you.
Goldenbear

[rooney30]

The shakes at night are totally what happens at first. I was taking just one Tylenol PM at night, and that at least allowed me to get 5 hours of sleep. I haven't posted here in about a week, and wish that I had, b/c i sort of fell off the wagon this weekend. Jumping back on tomorrow though. Totally mind over matter after the first few days of shitty withdrawal. I KNOW at this point that my body is over the addiction, and it took like 5 or 6 days to get to that level. Now, when I pop a couple (and I know I shouldn't be) I just get the buzz that I used to get when I first started the lortabs. It's almost like I'm rewarding myself b/c I've gone through the worst part now. I went from 7 to 9 lortabs/day down to 1 or 2. Still haven't stopped CT,but I know that I will at some point. Hang in there with your quitting, and keep posting here b/c it's totally the best support that I could have turned to w/out going to rehab. By the way,did you know that rehab is for quitters? lol...saw it on a bumper sticker once, and had to laugh b/c of what I or we are all going through. Take care.

[athena]

I posted to you a couple times last night but you were probably a busy guy 'wink 'wink.I hope your day is going well there in tide land.today is the Dawgs.Im not sure if we have a prayer but i'll be keeping an eye on it for sure.

pixi

[athena]

Good morning gb.I know we should flush them or we'll just have to start over.I hate being so weak around those things.I am really afraid that im going to mess up.My mind keeps telling me that I can just take this one script and get off them for good....My mind has told me that many many times though and it was WRONG!We have to be strong gb,we have made it through the worst.Thank God we all have each other for encouragement.Do you ever shake just knowing their around?I never want to go through all that running around,looking for hydro,lying to my dr.,Taking them from my family etc. etc. etc. We will do this gb.hang in there.You grumpy?lol
Hey CinCee where are you?Get in here and give your 2 cents!Peaz,let us have it for thinking this way.

pixi

[deva]

ive been watching these posts for over a month.ive gotten off meds before,although im on them now,i remember the scence of pride i felt while one day driving down the road and counting 3 weeks since i took meds.i smiled so widly the other drivers must have thought i was high,well i was,but on true happiness.id say give yourself the chance to experience your true joy,the depression will fade,and youve done so well.i think it was good of your wife..smart of her,and kind.i dont think id flush them,id give them to her and tell her to hide them from you.do you have legit pain?maybe one day someone will need them.good luck and good job,love deva..i know you can do it