please help

[schramm74]

how can i help my wife get off of tyneol 3 and what is the withdraws from not taken it ?

[cleanguy]

Just to echo pat, how many mg is she currently taking?  That information will help allot with the advice. Glad you are supportive!

[Sonrissa]

Hi schramm and welcome! You have been given some really good information! If you could provide a few more details, we could better help. How much has your wife been taking, and for how long? Does she desire to stop taking them?

Best wishes! This is a wonderful place for advice and support! Keep posting!

[4slenderthread]

Hello!

Once your wife has gotten over the 'hump' so to speak, and she is feeling well enough to get out - I would strongly suggest that she goes to NA (narcotic's anonymous) meetings as often as she can. It is the one place she can go where everyone knows exactly how she feels and what she has been through. It doesn't cost anything except honesty and the desire to stay clean! It's important to be surrounded by other people that are recovering from their own addictions. It is quite inspiring. There are never any guarantee's ... but if you work the program, the success rate is MUCH higher than just trying to cope on your own! There are also Al Anon meetings, which are for any one that has ever been affected by someone elses 'using.' These programs teach you both how to take responsibility for your own behavior(s.) I hope you will each try goings to the meetings and give them a chance! I wish you both the very best ... take care!

[Pat1956100]

You have received some great advice. Does your wife want to stop taking the Tylenol 3's?  Do you know how much she is taking?

[LeaAnn807]

Hi!  The withdrawals are like sweating, chills, diarrhea, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, mood swings, rebound pain, nausea, possible vomiting, running nose, eyes watering, yawning, sneezing.....that's what I can think of off hand.  

Get her some Nyquil to take a dose of at night with some Melatonin.  That will help with the restless legs or arms she may have.  Nights are by far the worst part.  Also, some people get good results from valerian root.  Mixing those things might get her some sleep.  Don't have her take anything like Tylenol PM or Benadryl.  They can really make things worse.  Super B Complex vitamin is great.  I started taking it during WDs and still take it now when I remember it.  Also.....she WILL NEED Imodium.  Trust me on that one.  Drinking water and Gatorade are important and eating something bland will help make her feel better.  Nothing will sound or taste good, but she should get some food in her every day.

It's gonna last about 3-5 days.  The low energy and insomnia can last a little bit longer.  Have her come on here and read.  The health pages have lots of helpful info.  The Thomas Recipe is great for people in WD.  

Remember, this won't be the best time in the world for her.  Try to be patient and supportive.  Might wanna just stay clear of her unless she needs  you! : )

Good luck!

[mamaof4410]

First off welcome to our forum.
Next she has to "want" to stop. Meaning she has to be fully committed to this process. I told my husband the truth about my drug use and all I asked him to do was support me and be there for me. He continuously asked me how was he suppose to help me. And the answer was he couldnt unless I wanted to help myself.  I now know what he was asking. I had to want to change. And it meant changing my lifestyle and figuring out why I was hurting so bad. Anyone can get clean, its staying clean thats the tough part. Only she can do this. Yes you are her protector but you cant fight this one for her. Dont be her co-dependent.
Its going to be pure hell the first couple days. She will have hot/cold sweats, body aches, leg/arm tremors and ALOT of sleeplessness. She will get depressed also if she doesnt come to term with whatever pain she was numbing. She needs to talk to someone about her feelings. So do you.
Start her on some vitamins like Omega 3's and Magnesium, and B12. They will help with her energy level. She will be like a zombie for those couple days but she can get through it. Encourage her to eat foods high in protein for energy and encourage her to go outside for a walk. Trust me it will make her feel better. And it will pass the time. She can do this. Its a process and those days shes having cravings you have to remind her of all of her hard work. But ultimately at the end of the day it has to be her choice to get clean. She has to put in the work and make the decision. No one can do it for her. Best of luck to you.