How long, How long...how long

[justhuman77]

Was taking Norco 10/325's for 6 years straight.....Have been off for 37 days now....still don't feel "right".....walls of fatigue, light headedness,depression on and off....anyone on here been off awhile and have any insight how long I should be feeling this kind of stuff?....Is this normal?.....It's got me scared and I need some perspective.....just happned on to this site and thought I'd take a shot....most of the posts are related to only being off for a couple weeks etc etc....any help or insight would be greatly appriciated.....god bless all fighting for who they are in this insidious little battle....

[justhuman77]

At 50 days ....and still fighting the same issues.....but from the above comments i guess i'm still in the normal "red zone" and can expect the body to be acting "off" it's lessened some days and nights.....others increased back again.....although not quite as severe as around the 37 day post.....but still......how long....how long........it's not just sad.....it's a story....guess this version's mine....be well all who happen across these words....at this moment.....be well.

[jimimiddlefinger]

I have been in that 1-2 month window a few times in the last 5 years myself. Never really felt that great. Couldn't put a finger on what it was, but like you said, just didn't "feel right".
However the truth is, the last 5  years, between being high on pills, drunk, hungover etc...I'm not even sure what "feeling right" is like anymore. I have not a clue.

Rather sad now that I think about it........

[IBKleen]

If you go to the top right of this page you will see the "Health Pages". There is information in there on PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome).

Hang in there!

[justhuman77]

Oh, also, can you elaborate a little bit on what PAWS is?

[justhuman77]

Thanks so much for the bit of insight.....I have been to my GP....he's great and had blood work and full physical....he says everything looks fine....thank god I at least have access to that.....90 days you say...well ok, I don't feel quite so scared then....I guess I'm not that out of normal....thanks again and any further ansewers and insight will be greatly appriciated too....best of luck...

[Gpison]

Depending on the amount that you were taking...it can take awhile to get back to being totally normal. From the research that I have done, it takes a solid three weeks just for the brain to start producing a decent amount of endorphines again. 90 days is definately a good answer in general. I made it right around 65 days where everything seemed to be back in place with my energy, sleep and emotions.

You should spend some time researching "PAWS" and how it can play a part at the point you at in your recovery.

Good Luck

[IBKleen]

Hi,

A lot of it has to do with your metabolism, your age and overall general health. For us old folks it can be 90 days to start feeling better. Again, that is not everyone.

I suggest that since you used the pills for so long you get to your doctor and get a good check-up, complete with blood work. It never hurts.

I hope you feel better soon.