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Need Vicodin Withdrawl Advice and Support
My wife is trying to withdrawl from Vicodin. This is day 5. She feels like ****. I tried to get her to join this group but she doesn't feel up to it. I have read several posts here and have already printed several and given them to her. She has taken it on and off for a LONG time. I don't know how much she was taking, but I assume it was a lot. I know that at one point she was taking 30 a day of what ever the strongest dose is. I don't think she was taking that much this time around.
I would like to ask for any suggestions that I can pass on to her either to help her with the addiction, or to tell her what to expect, or to encourage her to stick with it.
I think with enough encouragement she can kick this. Everyone here is so helpful to other's suffering, I'm hoping that you might send some help her way too.
Thanks in advance.
All of your are very strong and I wish you the best of luck.
I would like to ask for any suggestions that I can pass on to her either to help her with the addiction, or to tell her what to expect, or to encourage her to stick with it.
I think with enough encouragement she can kick this. Everyone here is so helpful to other's suffering, I'm hoping that you might send some help her way too.
Thanks in advance.
All of your are very strong and I wish you the best of luck.
Long term effects of using vics will damage your ability to have an effective immune system, not to mention the fact that is masks who you really are. I'm on day 11 free of vics after 2 years and I feel free for the first time.. I described it tonight as "melting into the background when I was using and becoming lost in the day to day minusia of life... every day felt foggy, numb, and nonspecific when I was using. Tell her to keep imaging the clarity and peace that will come when she is free of the drugs. I am lucky to have a wonderful partner like you that has been giving me lots of hugs and encouragement and only asked, "why didn't you ask me for help sooner, we can do this together." Remind her of who she is and why you love her.. she will remember and if she stays clean she can become even more amazing that she was before. Keep the faith!
You are a gem, Paul. Not everyone has such support in their own house. Please tell her that I am on day 7 today and I am feeling more and more like a person than I ever did on the pills.(after the inital high left and the tolerance set in..she will know)
Maybe me being close to her day 5 will help her see 2 days did mean a change. FYI, I was doing 100 mg of vicoden a day (10 x 10 mg) pills so we might be about the same in some ways.
Peace.
Maybe me being close to her day 5 will help her see 2 days did mean a change. FYI, I was doing 100 mg of vicoden a day (10 x 10 mg) pills so we might be about the same in some ways.
Peace.
Welcome to the forum . Copy your post onto a new question...I think you will get more responses..
What dose and how many were you taking at a time..and how many times a day?
Get Immodium for the diarrhea...drink fluids...If you haven't taken any for a couple of days, DON'T.....you're halfway thru the wd's...when was the last time you had any?
What dose and how many were you taking at a time..and how many times a day?
Get Immodium for the diarrhea...drink fluids...If you haven't taken any for a couple of days, DON'T.....you're halfway thru the wd's...when was the last time you had any?
i have been taking vicodin and am trying to get off them...I wanted to go cold turkey but realized that wasnt best...so I started to taper them..then I stopped for a day or two and now my mornings are terrible with anxiety and diahrea I just want to take a half of one to make it all go away....to get back on my taper schedule but I'm afraid I'm just going to want to take a half and a half and a half everyday to "FEEL" better...when do I STOP THIS??
I feel exactly the same way - "It would be a helluva coincidence"
She is 50 years old, and just as she is going through withdrawls she gets appendicitis. She seems to be doing better now, hasn't mentioned the pain in hours. She actually drove to taco bell to grab some food.
She doesn't want to admit it, but she IS feeling better.
Thanks for all of the advice, I will keep you posted.
She is 50 years old, and just as she is going through withdrawls she gets appendicitis. She seems to be doing better now, hasn't mentioned the pain in hours. She actually drove to taco bell to grab some food.
She doesn't want to admit it, but she IS feeling better.
Thanks for all of the advice, I will keep you posted.
Avis is right, keep an eye on it. Sharp pain in the lower right quadrant can actually be appendicitis. It would be a helluva coincidence, though.
paul,
just keep an eye on it ,watch for fevers ,vomiting , diarrhea (of course the that to can be from detox as well ...... It most likely detox but remember there is always the possibility that it is something else .
Keep us posted
Avis
just keep an eye on it ,watch for fevers ,vomiting , diarrhea (of course the that to can be from detox as well ...... It most likely detox but remember there is always the possibility that it is something else .
Keep us posted
Avis
The pain is where her appendix would be, but she has been using a heating pad, and taking Ibuprofen. She feels better physically, but is depressed at the thought of having to live with her back pain. I keep telling her that her pain is exaggerated because of the with-drawls as explained by some of you here.
Is the cramping associated with diarrhea? If so, immodium would help a lot.
Where in her abdomen is the pain? As in, which quadrant? What's the quality? Sharp, dull, etc?
Where in her abdomen is the pain? As in, which quadrant? What's the quality? Sharp, dull, etc?
I DO NOT recommend Valium or Xanax by any means!! These are both dangerous and highly addictive drugs. I don't think she needs that right now.
I gotta say too--hot baths. They are wonderful when every part of your body is aching. I also used a heating pad on my legs. Make certain that she is pushing fluids. Also, get some food in her. chicken soup works wonders for the mind and body.
Hang in there. She is almost through the worst of the physical withdrawal.
I gotta say too--hot baths. They are wonderful when every part of your body is aching. I also used a heating pad on my legs. Make certain that she is pushing fluids. Also, get some food in her. chicken soup works wonders for the mind and body.
Hang in there. She is almost through the worst of the physical withdrawal.
I am trying NOT to take her back to the doctor or hospital. We've been down that road too many times. I gave her some Ibuprofin and a heating pad. I threw away every drug in the house, so we don't have any thing. She has calmed down some for the time being. I will keep posting. I really appreciate all the help.
PS at my worst I felt like I was going to die and would have paid someone to do just that. But her I am day 15. ALIVE! And feeling great.
I would suggest xanax or Valium if you can get it. It helped me with the cramping
Thanks everyone - I appreciate all the advice - BUT - here we are at Day six and she is having severe pain in her abdomen. She wants to go to the hospital. I keep telling her to try and get through the next 24 hours. She is very emotional too.
Day 5 is great ! I bet she notices her sence of humor comes back. I remember laughing and really feeling it about day 5 , it was great. I don't want to be negative or discouraging but both of you need to know and accept that her energy will probably be low for a while. It comes back very gradually. Many have relapsed because of this. Please reasure her it will come back but it could take a month or more. This is not the case for everyone, but it is for many. She needs to be very patient with herself. She could also experience some depression. Let her know these things are normal. When she is up to it ask her to come on this forum. She will get so much support here. It is so great your are there for her. She will need you as she will start to have cravings. I hope this wasn't too negative. This is a long hard road, but so worth it. Both of you hang in there and stay strong. Mary
Day 5...good for her! I wish my husband was a supportive as you when I was doing it! I evenyually went on suboxone and have been happy with that...something to consider if god forbid she relapses.
I also feel there is no need to ver suffer thru withdrawals with such a wonderful drug a suboxone available now.
I also feel there is no need to ver suffer thru withdrawals with such a wonderful drug a suboxone available now.
Welcome to the Forum! I'm glad to see your post.
I had a 10-12 Vicodin a day habit for over 8 months - and am now on my 32nd day of sobriety. I went through a tapering regime for 14 days (dropping 1 or 1/2 a pill every day depending on the severity of the side affects). I also used the Thomas Recipe to replace electrolytes and stay calm and out of pain as much as possible (I chose not to use Xanex due to not wanting an addiction to it).
There is hope at the end of this tunnel - I am living proof. One thing I have noticed 'after' the tapering regime is 'my old self' is back - better than ever. Instead of focusing on the narcotic, I plan my day with things that will 'better' me - not hurt me.
I also agree that NA meetings are definitely helpful - as well as this forum. You're not alone through this - we're all here.
I had a 10-12 Vicodin a day habit for over 8 months - and am now on my 32nd day of sobriety. I went through a tapering regime for 14 days (dropping 1 or 1/2 a pill every day depending on the severity of the side affects). I also used the Thomas Recipe to replace electrolytes and stay calm and out of pain as much as possible (I chose not to use Xanex due to not wanting an addiction to it).
There is hope at the end of this tunnel - I am living proof. One thing I have noticed 'after' the tapering regime is 'my old self' is back - better than ever. Instead of focusing on the narcotic, I plan my day with things that will 'better' me - not hurt me.
I also agree that NA meetings are definitely helpful - as well as this forum. You're not alone through this - we're all here.
Day 5 is a HUGE turning point for most people! A lot of people start to get a little sleep around then and a lot of physical symptoms start subsiding at this point. I bet she will wake up tommarow and feel better. Has she been taking a multi-vitamin? They help a lot. Also if she has leg pain pour her a hot bath, light some candles, make it very relaxing for her. Hot baths are literally the best remedy for withdrawal, I don't know why but it's pure relief. I have 4 friends who got clean recently and they couldn't thank me enough for the hot bath advice, try it!
She is so close to the point of being spiritually reborn, it's a weird feeling that starts to creep in around day 5 for most people and it really gives you the strength to stay clean and get healthier. It's kind of like paying your dues, once you show you can tough it out for a few days your body gives you a little nudge of encouragement to stick it, at least mine did.
Thank for you being supportive to your wife, it's so crucial to be there for her right now, a lot of people freak out and turn their backs on loved ones when they find out they are addicts. Good luck!
She is so close to the point of being spiritually reborn, it's a weird feeling that starts to creep in around day 5 for most people and it really gives you the strength to stay clean and get healthier. It's kind of like paying your dues, once you show you can tough it out for a few days your body gives you a little nudge of encouragement to stick it, at least mine did.
Thank for you being supportive to your wife, it's so crucial to be there for her right now, a lot of people freak out and turn their backs on loved ones when they find out they are addicts. Good luck!
You can try to taper down until she's clean but it when comes to addiction you need to seek help to prevent relapse. I would take her to narcotics anonamis (NA). I have to attend NA and AA meeting because of a recent DUI. They are an hour long and they are everywhere. They consist of people from buisnessmen to parents to church people to homeless. I was really surprised when I went and it's really helped me to abstain from alcohol. You learn alot about how to stay sober and meet very supportive people. You need to stay sober just for today. Don't worry about tommorow. When tommorow comes stay sober just for that day and so on. One day at a time.
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