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Achy Legs

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Hi all ,
Joe is at 59 hours off subox. His mood has been up and down since 7pm. His gf and I got him out of the
house for an hour or so tonight to walk around the mall. He was okay at first but became miserable and wanted to leave.
We are all just sitting here and watching tv
Says his legs are aching real bad... any suggestions? I have icy hot.... think that might help?
bar of soap maybe....hmmm

thanks for any advice
momojoe
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That what I keep hearing.... it happened so quick... he said he was ready.. but then wasnt sure last night.  therapy starts again in 8 days.
He just went to bed. said he is tired. I will get the leg cramps stuff tomorrow
thanks magi
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306455 tn?1288862071
Thats a pretty rapid taper, but at this point, I guess he'll just have to get thru it.  Just hope hes following thru on some aftercare.
Hylands Leg cramps with Quinine or Hylands restful Legs could help with the legs too.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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This is the last week of joes taper... I know it is sparatic.... I followed his lead if he felt he needed it or not....
He is taking imodium for the runs.... that does not help his RLS does it? He asked me if it does..... I dont know

Day 15     sun          1mgs morning 2mgs night    
Day 17      mon        1 mgs morning 2mgs night
Day 18    tues          2mgs afternoon  0mgs night  
Day 19      wed         2mgs mid day
Day 20     thur         2mgs mid day    
Day 21    fri           1 mgs mid day  
Day 22    sat          crumbs   11:00am
Day 1    sun           no subox    
Day 2   mon          no subox
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That feeling is terrible....The only thing that worked for me was hot hot baths.....just enough hot water to cover his legs....
then wrap them in a heating pad, or heating blanket..
good luck
r2r
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306455 tn?1288862071
Hey Momo !! How many mgs of Sub did he jump off at?
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Joe is still detoxing.  just continue to work with him and help him out...your on the right track
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