Can quit Norco after 17 years?

[SuzzQ]

I've been taking hydrocodone for more than 17 years. Started with the 500 mg , now take Norco for many years. I have realized that these pills make you kind of stupid, not think clearly... isn't that funny after so many years!!  Well, I am down to two pills a day. I read something about cutting down by 25 % after 4 days... So, I don't know what to do.. not to mention, I have to count on myself... I am scared to just quit since I've taken them for so many years... I cut down by more than half this past week and i've been sick enough to stay mainly in bed. Horrible headaches, asperins, stomach aches, intestinal problems... Aching... my entire body aching.. So, my question is, WHAT WILL HAPPEN after I stop them???? and what??? I dont' know what to expect... This time I am determined to completely QUIT them.. They are BAD NEWS.. cause more pain when you take them too long.. So, I look forward to much less pain once I quit these pills.. and to be able to think clearly again!!! YAY!!! Anybody know what I should expect please?? Pretty please??

[SuzzQ]

I sure feel better on days when I get more sleep.. I am so tired.. Day 4

[vicki595]

Rick and I were posting at the same time! LOL. And thinking the same!

[ricart70]

Yeah that is a great suggestion by Vicki up above ! I just realized how many comments are on this thread.  Start a new one and let these fall to the back pages.You can always look at them later by doing what I said above. MH archives all of your threads and postings under "posts"  .

[SuzzQ]

My stomach hurts.. note to self.. careful on the stomach pills...

[SuzzQ]

My stomach hurts.. I'm going to lie down.. Now I am supposed to make a new post? People are complaining about that... I don't know what to do...

[SuzzQ]

Hi yes, I am on pc.. Day 4!!!! I am so happy about that... I never got to day one last time I don't think... the pain got bad and i said FORGET THIS!! and I started taking the pills again. that's what I think happened.. I got very near none at all Ithink... it was 2009 I think... But, this time I have good reason to quit forever and I know that this pain I feel will subside.. So, I am good to go.. Day 4!!! And thank you so much Ricart!  : O )

[vicki595]

Suzz-   You've got 3 threads going on this first forum page and you keep commenting on all three.  Now this one is up to 85 posts. It's very difficult for us to follow you and much of what you're writing is repetitive now.

My suggestion would be for you to start a brand new thread and post ONLY to that new one from now on.

Good job on those 4 days. After 22 years, that's an accomplishment.

[ricart70]

if you are on a laptop or pc just go to your profile and then it will show all of your post titles on that page.Click on the ONE you want  .By the way it 's awesome that you are feeling better !!   Great job and you never have to go through it again if you don't want to    ;))

[ricart70]

Yes this is the right place . Glad You are doing better friend ;)))  are you doing this on a phone ?  If you stop posting on the other threads they will fall to the back pages .I also left instructions on your other thread on how to find this one if you are on a pc or laptop . I will paste them onto this thread ..be right back

[SuzzQ]

Now I think this is the right place to go.... : O ) ... they don't make it easy!!

[SuzzQ]

My sister said to me yesterday after I told her its been 4 days.. She said, you look good! I said, I do?? I don't feel like I look good.. I was shocked that she said I looked good... very strange to me that she could think I looked good when I felt so poorly.. but, I know she meant it.. She really thought I looked good.. I think that makes me not only shocked, but feel good about that... I think I am thinking differently now... I think my hair is too long.. It seems it grows so much longer every day... that is weird.. Rapunzel rapunzel.. let down your hair.. LOL!!!! I'm so funny... I make me laugh... my stomach hurts again..I hate when that happens... but , she said I looked good! things get curiouser and curiouser...

[SuzzQ]

I can't believe ! 4 days with no pills... Looking at me in the mirror I was thinking... you look okay...your hair is way too long... but pretty still... I am still me... 4 days no pills, I am proud of myself.. yes, I am... I thank God..

[SuzzQ]

Yes, the side pain too... all the way up my back and lower back.. the pain in my legs is getting less and less every day! That's a real relief! I still don't feel normal.. I feel tired and achey... even while sitting and lying down.. but, not unbearable unless I stand...

[SuzzQ]

Thank you, you were right! It is getting much better now... on day 4!!! YAY!! Just the pain is my issue.. I am using tylenol and aspirins.. Thank you though, it is getting better... the w/d I mean.. : O )

[SuzzQ]

Thank you : O )

[SuzzQ]

Thank you again.. and again.. and again... You don't know how much that little comment means to me... God bless you...and your sweet heart...

[SuzzQ]

Hi, I am okay... but my pain level when I try to do anything is very bad. I went out yesterday and visited and did some things that needed doing and the pain was too extreme.. I had to hurry with everything I did.. sit on the ground.. I wasn't at my best thats for sure.. but, at least I got out and I am glad I did even though the pain... Thank you for inquiring : O )  bless your heart

[SuzzQ]

THANK YOU!!!! You don't know what a relief your message is to me!! I have been so scared since yesterday that that pain is just what it is.. and I will have to deal with that some how.. From your comment I see that it will get even better!!!  THANK you so very much Bub.. : O )

[SuzzQ]

That is wrong.. that is from when I came on here a couple, few years ago... I never did quit that time.. I stayed on that one pill... and maybe got down to less than a whole pill... I didn't realize what I do now... I need to quit them completely!! I am on day 4 not 1,000 and something days!! LOL... I wish!!

[SuzzQ]

Thank you Rosy.. I recall reading this from you when I first started and I was so relieved to read your message!! I think it is different for those of us who have very real pain and that is why we stArted taking the stupid pills in the first place. Though it does get to be a pleasure thing after a while to take the pills.. pleasure and misery.. weird... but, I recall reading what you wrote and that really made me feel better. I wasn't the only one who didn't feel like going out and running a marathon.. : O )  Thanks for that doll...

[SuzzQ]

W/d in a truck!! EEEK!!! How very sad... I'm sorry you had to go through that.. but, it got you where you are now right!! YaY!!!  I am happy to just be on day 4!!!  I think, I hope, I pray, the pain will become less... I went out yesterday and did things.. very quickly each thing while having to stand, because the pain was so bad. not so bad while sitting.. but, standing is so hard , the pain is intolerable.  I'm glad I am at home now... I got a little sleep last night.. I found my right page, everyone was so concerned I was putting my notes in all wrong places.. but, I coun't find this page most of the time.. I am hoping after i get out of this place and turn off my computer that when I get back on, I will be albe to find this same place.. But, my pain level at day 4 is very bad.. sitting with a pillow in back of me isn't so bad, but its already hurting.. So... I need to go take my vitamins and some tylenol.  I want to thank you, sweetie for all your help.. you have been very sweet to me.. I want to thank you for that.. I have been very horrible part of the time, I know, and I am sorry.. I am alone and nobody to take anything out on... LOL... I'm so sorry to anyone I wasn't completely nice to... thats really not me to be mean at all.. I am a very nice person..

[Bubbleguppie100]

I believe that you're having w/d pain. The first few days, I had really bad, lower back pain. I broke my back so, I was scared because I thought the pain was from my broken back. Each day, your pain becomes less and less. I also had side pains and neck pain. Wait it out for the next couple of weeks. Be patient with our pain. Good job getting out. I am very proud of you.

[SuzzQ]

Thank you Barb!!!

[SuzzQ]

Did your pain get less??  After you were off of them for a while... this is so important to me... thank you