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472576 tn?1210868917

Hydrocodone withdrawals

I weaned myself down to 1 1/2 Vicodin ES a day. I have been on this dosage for about 2 years.(I have tried to taper some more, but cant w/out wd symptoms). I didn't know which would be easier to taper some more or cold turkey. Getting to the breaking point I have been without for 48 hours now(decided on ct). Some hours are worse than others. I have been taking ibuprophen and klonopin. Just wondering if it will get worse than this, or if it should start getting better from this point. And how long will it take to feel normal again?
My symptoms as of now are:
restless legs, agitation, anxiety, chills, some sweating, mild nausea.......don't get me wrong this is TERRIBLE but I was anticipating it to be much worse, that is why I am wondering if the worst has yet to come. Thanks
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401095 tn?1351391770
That happened to me 3 times since I quit...got sick with a bug..no fair!   And i do know what you mean about ups and sdowns after quitting...good days and bad days   gets better and there are more good than bad.....hope u dont come down with a bug
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472576 tn?1210868917
maybe I'm just coming down with something? After reading some of the forums, I heard it's common to get sick after detox. My throats a lil sore and I have brutal body aches...ahhh..Hopefully its that instead, but def not the right time.
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472576 tn?1210868917
It's so discouraging when you think you are better and then the next day, you feel worse than you did 2 days ago. Not trying to discourage anyone by ANY means, I am still so glad that I have gotten this far. It's just weird how WD works. It plays mind games with you. And its so weird how it comes and goes. One min you feel like you are so pill sick and want to break down and take one, them the next you feel somewhat "normal". Does this make sense? Anyone else feel like they take a step forward and then 2 back in recovery? I haven't had anything in 8 days you would think it would be a breeze by now. Anyway i'll stop ramblin Im just kinda down in the dumps.Will recovery be like this forever? Or will there be a normal life again?
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452063 tn?1324074916
First it's great that your taking the first step to getting out of this hell. My DOC was Vics too and you will see alot of us here. My turning point was day 4. I felt alot better physically but not emotionally. That will take time and with a positive attitude and support it's bearable too. Keep reading and posting. It helps. PM me anytime. Corey
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You were on a really low dose,and you're at the 48 hour mark,DON'T TURN BACK NOW,the worst of the physical discomfort should ease up in another 48.Try some hot baths.They really help the RLS and they help to lessen the anxiety too.Just hang in there and congratulations on the 48 hours.Peace.
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472576 tn?1210868917
Thank you both. I just need these words of encouragement at this time. For some reason it really helps.
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You should be fine.....That is not a hugh amount...Liek worried said , sometimes we make ourselves so scared that it is actually not as bad sometimes as we may think...
Keep telling yourself this is it, and it will get no worst, only better.
The mind is a powerfull tool!
good luck to you
r2r
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401095 tn?1351391770
I think my anticipation of the WD was way more scary than the actual event...i was taking around 80 mg a day and felt much better on day 5...back to work on day 6 and still plugging along...that is a low dose u got yourself down to and you should be fine with minimal discomfort...everyone is different tho ...just stay strong mentally...and keep posting...i did not have the leg thing either...feel lucky about that!
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