Will this get better or worse?????

[jess291]

I have been taking vicodin 5/500 since 2008 for a terrible ankle fracture that just would not heal.  To make things worse I developed arthritis in my ankle joint, so I still have daily pain.  So anyways, I have been on a taper down schedule with my primary care doctor since December & I have had some difficulties!  So basically I was given a script one week ago today for 28 pills ha ran out of them Monday.  I have not taken anything since Monday evening - 4 1/2 pills the whole day.  I feel a little low in energy, cranky, anxiety, and my stomach is outta whack.  I slept well last night, actually all the way through, a solid 7 1/2 hours.  No body aches as of yet.  I took a liquid dose of generic Imodium this morning, which seemed to help a tiny bit.  Is this WD in anyone's opinion going to get worse or am I on the path of it getting easier as the days go on??  I did speak with my primary doctor last night and he suggested that I go to outpatient rehab.  Honestly I really do not think it is necessary, I am a strong willed individual.  He also wrote one more script for me, which should be available anytime within the next few hours. Question is do I call and cancel the script continue?????  I have no drugs in my home except for IB 800 which in my opinion works well for the arthritis.  Just would like some advice/opinion from someone who has been in this situation before - Thanks :0)

[laurel453]

hey, congrats on your clean days and good that you are feeling great... don't let your guard down, ok ? ;) and keep walking, Jess

[jess291]

3 weeks 1 day clean!  I can't believe it (: the mental part was hell! Just wanted to stop by & let ya'all know I am alive and doing great!! So happy, I have my life back!!!

[10356]

I'm also very Proud of you !! You are very smart as it takes some of us awhile to come to the conclusion if we have pills waiting to be picked up we would, then go thru this all over again.. hot baths our showers will help with the leg cramps. It is so good you have a appetite ! make sure you are drinking fluids ok and a nutritious diet full of veggies and fruits. replenishing your body will help to replenish your brain also try exercising walking even if you have to force yourself. getting those feel good endorphins pumping on their own again will hasten feeling better.. as for smoking if your up too I say go for it but do not overwhelm yourself as the anxiety may increase. they sell a Natural product called Valerian Root works pretty well for this. This is why aftercare is talked about so much as the mental is tough and surrounding yourself with clean peps who can support you is essential as is getting to the root of why you take drugs..You sound like you have a good attitude this is half the battle so stay focused and Positive :)

[jess291]

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement!  I feel ok, tummy is the same, really anxious, and some leg cramps.  I took 1 800mg ib to help with the leg cramps!  Helped a little.  I'm hoping this is the worst of it.  I didn't realize how much I would think about it yuck!  I did call & cancel the script so I'm proud of myself!  I'm a smoker, usually I smoke 1 pack @ day, today a total of 6 cigs wow maybe I should kick that too!  Honestly I really don't feel like smoking the smell makes me want to vomit.  Has anyone experienced this?  Ok I'm going to try eat now!!  Thanks again (:

[10356]

Hi Jess Congrats on taking your life back ! I would cancel the script. you already are 2 days without and not feeling to bad. That is wonderful !! I do not know if it will get any worse for you but from what it sounds you may get thru your wd without all the major pains associated with it. my fear is in you adding more to your system now may cause you more discomfort then what you are feeling now. also you would just be feeding your addiction.. Being strong willed certainly comes in handy but if that is all it takes to beat addiction we would not have this forum as we are all pretty much strong willed. aftercare of some sort would be good. getting to the root of why we use is the best defense along with aftercare.. You should feel very Proud of yourself ! You are no longer chained physically to a pill. the mental battle ahead gets a lil rough.. read post and reach out for support..  You can do this. take care. lesa

[Jess31585]

Hey Jess, I just wanted to let you know, that your doing the right thing.. I am on day 5 of being sober off vics, and I have felt good on 3 Day, walking as helped me alot, and so has morning mediation. I usually sit outside with my morning cup of coffee, and smoke a cig and say 10 positive thoughts about today for my day! You have come to the right place and you are doing the right for yourself! Stay connected... We are all here for you! I swear that the only reason I have made it this long was because of this board!!!! Hope you have a great day, drinking some gaterade!!!! <3 Jess