Lortabs and pain

[jennylynn1]

Hi, I have been reading some of the posts here for the first time. I have been taking lortabs for about 4 years now and I am up to taking 10-15 a day. I started taking them for pain, still rx for pain. I have 6 herniated disc in my back and the one that causes the most pain in not operable because it is pushing into my spinal cord fluid and also have rheumatoid arthritis. So, I really want to quit taking lortabs because I am spending so much money and killing my liver but I am so concerned about the pain. What will I do when I really hurt and don't just want to take a pill?

[joann1975]

I am tapering still. I was taking up to 20 7.5's a day...this week I have gotten down to 10. I have a taper plan that was given to me on here and I am going shopping this morning for the vitamins and stuff. I was just asking someone if GNC or Walmart is the best option price and selection wise. My GNC is on the other side of town and a pain to get to but I will go if I need to. I am scared of w/d also due to my kiddo and I don't like to be sick. That is why I am tapering and I did have slight w/d symptoms doing that but at least if I don't go cold turkey from 20 a day that could ease the pain...I think. If you want to taper talk to avisg she will help you out like she did me. This place is awesome!

[jennylynn1]

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for talking with me this morning and offering words of encouragement. My beautiful baby is awake and we are going to get cleaned up and I am going to take her out for breakfast and a trip to the park this morning. I have a lot of making up to do for her. I will be back on later today, this evening, so please if anyone has any advice please tell me. Thanks again.

[jennylynn1]

no, I do not have anyone to cover for me to take days off work. We are running a full time person short and I have a job that requires somebody to be there 24/7. You said insight into what else your addiction is doing to you. What is your addiction? Have you quit? How bad was your withdrawl? I am SO SCARED of that w/d.

[jennylynn1]

There is nothing worse to me than to look in her beautiful face and tell her I don't have time to play and she wants me to so much. If I am not trying to find pills to take then I feel so bad because I don't have enough to take. All that little girl wants from me is my time and I have been unable to give it to her. I am going to make that plan, I just looked at a post that has a list of vitamins and things to take while w/d. (posted by FLaddict about aminos) and I am going to go out today and get those things. I am willing to do this to get my life back. I want to play like a kid again with my baby. So everybody please think good thoughts for me, this will be my only support because I cannot tell my friends and family at home....they would never understand and it would devastate my parents. Congrats on 90 days, I am sure you can do it again. How bad was your withdrawl?

[joann1975]

Until you said it I didn't realize my sons needs are met but not his wants....what insight you have given me into what else my addiction is doing to me. You can do it! Stick to your plan.....we are all strong enough. Can you schedule some vacation days?

[Yoda99]

Just a quick note to say "Hang in there" and stay with us.  I'm leaving the computer for awhile, but I'll be back.  My son is coming over this morning, and those visits aren't frequent.  lol
Take care,
Yoda
PS:  There's so many people here that have gone through or are going through what you are.  You'll find lots of advice and support...  Do your research and make that plan...