How Long Does The Withdrawls/Pain Last

[secretsout]

Hi everybody!
I have been taking Tylenol 3s for I think about 8 years now.  I used to take over 100 a day and I have been able to bring that down to about 49 or so, depending on how bad a day I am having.  I take 7 at a time, and try to keep it to no more than 7 times a day (7 tylenols at a time 7 times a day)  I originally started taking them because of this surgery I had on my mouth, and during the surgery, they nicked a nerve, so I am in pain 24/7.  The degree of pain every day is different, but I am always in pain.  I did get a 2nd and a 3rd opinion, and I was told by all 3 that the only way to fix this would be to have brain surgery!  And even then there is no guarantee the pain will stop.  I also have chronic pain in my back and my joints due to 3 car accidents I had in 2007 as well as having rumetoid arthritis (Not sure how to spell that).  I have tried one time quitting, and the pain and the withdrawls were just a little too much for me to handle, but I am not a believer in programs as I have gone trough many for alcohol addiction and ended up quitting on my own.  I have not had a drink since March 11th, 1999.  This howeve is a whole new type of pain for me and as much as I would love to be free of tylenol 3s, I just don't know if I can do it.
So, my question is, has anybody out there gone cold turkey and exactly how long and what are the withdrawls?  Is there an easier way of getting off of them?  I realize from being an alcoholic and drug addict that nothing comes easy. but am I going to be in worst pain then I am in now?  I take the 3s to take some of the pain away, I do not take them to get high.
Thanks for listening!
"secretsout"

[jstntime]

Hey again,

It was my POINT to scare you.  Codeine was my doc for many years and I recall a doctor doing a double take when I told him I was taking 10 t-3's per day.  His first warning was about my liver.   My dose was 10-20% of yours at its worst.

I can't fathom a doctor writing a prescription for 3000 t-3's just to get you through the month.  I agree that meth, morph and oxy's are probably worse than codeine but your problem is addiction, not codeine.  I merely suggested something without tylenol to give the liver a break.

Starting at a pain clinic is an excellent start.  If that doctor there doesn't do a MAJOR DOUBLE TAKE over the amount you now take, then run out of that place!!!!!

Have you thought of NA or AA??  Or addiction specialist??  You've mentioned numerous substances that you have abused in the past, until you are ready to truly stop this insanity, you will always switch substances.  

The liver can heal but that won't happen as long as you keep taking that many pills.

I am extremely happy you are acting NOW before it's too late.

You are worth it, please do everything you can to stop this, we are all pulling for you.

bob

[Iwant2Bclean]

I read my post again and I don't see where that would have been taken as me saying I was the only one in the world that has not had an easy life with the addiction.Did you see something I didn't where I was being hard on him? Yes I am hard on myself cause that is something I find that helps with keeping me on the right path.  I am not here to judge or make anybody feel bad about themselves I came here like everybody else did looking for somebody to talk to through the recovery process. But anyways I am not going anywhere! I started Sub this morn and I walked out of there feeling like there is nothing I can't do! I am so ready for this addiction to be a thing of the past. Past is the past for a reason cause it wasn't good enough to make it to your future! I am excited about doing all the things I used to do b4 I got so bad on the pills. Camping Fishing 4Wheeling Horseback riding. Cant wait for my son to ride a horse for the first time. I am getting my lil man a puppy for easter. He is not gonna know what to do when he sees it LOL. Anways I am gonna go for a walk and clean up the house and find something else to keep me entertained for the rest of the evening, Hope you are having a good day
Krissy

[pharma9]

I understood what you were saying...you were saying that you chose the wrong path .Even if you did...it is never too late to change and continue your life in a better way.It takes a lot of determination and desire to get and stay clean,but it is possible.Many people have done it.
The past is the past and you can look forward to an even better future because you have learned the value of your life and family .
Please stay with us and get and remain clean

[Iwant2Bclean]

Did I mean that as a low blow to you? Absolutely not. You said you wouldn't have taken them if you knew SAME HERE! Yes that choice was mine and mine alone to keep taking them. Now I made the choice to put them down. WOW I didn't think it would get heated over my opinion of what I would have done if I only knew!!!!

[secretsout]

Once again I want to thank you and the others, you have given me a lot to think about and I will keep you informed.
I appreciate your support!  You have mine if you ever need it!

Although I am not sure I want to be here much longer tonight, so I will say goodnight!

Good Luck To All of You!

[secretsout]

WOW!  I am sorry you are having such a rough go at this!  I certainly did not mean what I said the way you just went off about it!
I was simply making a point.  You can be pissed off at the world of you want, like me you made the choice to keep taking them, just because I don't take them to get high it does not minimize the addiction!  You really are not the only person out there that is having a bad life due to addictions!
I simply meant that had I been told how hard it would be to get off of them and how much it would hurt, I would never have taken them.  Don't be so hard on yourself, or me of that is what you were trying to do.  Sarcasm is not necessary!  
Thanks to everybody else for your patience and your help!
Sorry your are so pissed off Krissy!
I certainly did not come on this board for this kind of treatment!