Hydrocodone Addiction and alcohol, etc!!!

[Mark]

I am very scared of the possibility of having done serious damage to my liver or kidneys!  If anyone could please help with some advice or info I would greatly appreciate it!
I had some serious back problems about 2 1/2 years ago and was given Norco (10/500) for the pain.  I was taking 3 per day for pain even after the pain was gone for 1 year.  When that source ended I got a hold of Oxy IR (Oxycodone 5mg) and was taking 6 a day for 6 months.  Then I started the Norco again- at least 2 a day for another year.  Now, last month my doctor was shocked when he realized that "I was taking 2 Norco's a day and that was WAY TOO MUCH!"  (He didn't know about my supplemental supplies) Now I  am panicked about my past dosages and what to do.  My doctor has prescribed 2 Vicodin per day to reduce the amount of Hydrocodone intake.  On top of all this - I a have been on Prozac and Wellbutrin for 5 years and have a drinking problem (2-4 beers per day).  I know I need to just STOP and I am trying.  Reading the posts here have really helped!  I am down to 1 Vicodin per day and 2 Wellbutrin and I try to not drink at all - IT IS HARD!!!!!!!  I really want info on the possibility of permanent damage and should I try to get a blood test for it? and is there anything I can do to help the situation? (ie.  drinking excessive water, certain foods, vitamins, etc)

[stuckinlove]

I am trying to kick this habit that i picked up from my boyfriend. He takes pills and after my surgery i soon started taking them to even after i had healed. Im trying to stop by myself but with someone popping them infront of you, it's kind of hard. Anyone in the same situation.

[Jack629]

I have been clean 10 days from hydrocodone.  Took it for recreational purposes, not pain.  Anybody have any non-chemical/medication remedy ideas for the anxiety/sleeplessness? I am so tempted to go get just a few pills to take the edge off but I know will just blow the clean time I have...I really don't want to go back.  Still feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin.  Is this normal after 10 days clean?

[Nyteviolet]

Thanks Marcatj and FLaddict for responding.

To answer FLaddicts' question:  Yes, I have been completely off the pills for 5 days (try doing a cold-turkey detox, while simultaneously worrying about toxic hepatitis and liver damage... extreme physical and mental anguish, I can tell you).

I am now drinking close to a gallon of distilled water daily, and taking 3 milk thistle tablets per day.  I have eliminated coffee, caffeine, alcohol, and eating only organic foods containing no preservatives or additives.

My doctor did say that the liver has amazing regenerative powers, but I did some web surfing the other night and came upon a few articles that scared the S*** outta me.  

If I could figure out how to post this in a more conspicuous place, I WOULD.  For everyone out there who is afraid of the w/d's from hydro or vicodin... THEY ARE NOTHING COMPARED TO THE FEAR YOU WILL FEEL WHEN THE DOC TELLS YOU THERE ARE LIVER PROBLEMS.   I NEVER thought this would happen to me, as I have always been relatively healthy and in excellent shape (up until 2 weeks ago, I was doing 45 minutes on the elliptical every day and working two jobs!!!)  Friends and family were envious of the excellent shape my body is in... what a joke!  The worst part is the GUILT... I have no one to blame but me  :(

MY QUESTION IS THIS:  Has ANYONE experienced a similar situation and come out okay?  Sorry to sound so desperate, but I am frightened.  Thanks for your help guys.

PS:  Could someone please tell me how to post this as a new topic?  I tried and failed  

[marcatj]

I will pray for you sweety... keep me posted on what happens with the gastro.

And if you ever want to vent, I'll be around...

Be well... and try to stay calm.... I don't know much about the liver enzymes, but I'm guessing there are things you can do to help lower them, like Fladdict said above.  She's got a lot of good info...

Let me know how things go...

all my best,
mj

[FLaddict]

Please keep us posted on how you are doing.... its not always too late to start milk thistle.. there are others that can help rebuild the liver... I will look for this post and post them tomorrow night for you... I have a great book called prescription for nutrtional healing and its loaded with info on stuff to take for this kind of thing...  have you stopped taking the pills??  or are you trying to stop??
I wish you the best my dear..

[Nyteviolet]

Thanks for wishing me well.  As predicted liver enzymes and bilirubin levels were very high.  For a wekk, I have been drinking tons of distilled water, and have totally eliminated all medications, and am eating a bland, organic diet (no soda, no coffee and NO alcohol).

I am seeing a gastroenterologist on 9/28.  Pray for me!