Withdrawal Ease for hydro addiction

[mshvanslyke]

I have been doing hydrocodone and oxies for about 3 years now. It all started with an infection in my jaw that caused intense pain. Well, we all know the rest of the story.. and addiction was born. Im taking approx. 40-50mg/day.  I DESPERATELY want to get off these and get my life back. I feel like im in a 'fog'. I have alot of memory loss, mood swings, and just lathargic alot of the time. Im normally a high energy, happy go lucky, active, healthy woman. I want her back so bad. I tried detoxing a year ago and only lasted 3 days. The depression and RLS which led to insomnia were the WORSE for me. The RLS was so bad I took trazodone to help sleep but it didnt work- I was taking almost 500mg!!! and still didnt sleep. I was chugging J&B out of the bottle- even smoking pot. Tried ANYTHING.

I dont have a support system, and no one knows about this shameful position Ive got myself into. How long will the withdrawal last?? I just started a new job and CAN NOT take any time off, and I also started working out and trying to get healthier that way. If possible- Id like to not 'disrupt' my day-to-day activities, or at least not have anyone know whats going on. Id LOVE to hear from anyone who has actually beaten this monkey and is sober- how do you feel now? How long did it take?? I need some encouragement. I already know what to expect the first week- HELL. I need to make it 'tolerable' and I need to make sure I get SLEEP so I can work.

HELP!!

[SCtranspose]

I would like to recommend Super Snooze by sundown naturals. Of course you should always talk to your dr before taking anything. Like you, I was having trouble with rls / insomnia, and melatonin, benadryl and other sleep remedies did NOTHING for me! The first night I tried this super snooze, I super snoozed! I was getting 0 hours of sleep before and now getting at least 6-8 hours. It has not only helped with insomnia but also my rls! Everyone is different, but this worked wonders for me. I think you can also find it under puritains pride brand and I bought mine at K-Mart. Good luck & keep positive thoughts!

[SCtranspose]

This post http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/77 will give you the breakdown of what is in super snooze if you are interested.

[tryingtochange]

i am on day three and this *****.  I feel like my skin is on fire but yet i have chills.  My cheeks and arms feel like there sunburned or something and I have had all the other symtoms too.  I took 4 10/500mg lortab a day for 3 years! How much longer do I have?  Does anyone know?  I am misserable and have been taking immodium, and drinking ensure (ensure has lots of vitamins) and tons of gatorade and water.  I dont want any other prescription meds ever again!!!  I just want this to be over! I barely can get out of bed most of the time!

[wantitdone]

The physical w/d iam thinking you maybe 1/2 or so thru it, Iam on day 9 and feeling much better than day 3, alot better...now the mental pressures , you can get thru the next couple of days, I read somewhere on hear that 1tsp of honey in water helps. Thinking that is where I found some energy on day 6, also MASS vitamins, ie:calc/mag/zinc B's C's. Please look around there is so much info here & people are so SO kind....Wishing you nothing but the best...green tea lots of water,,,,try & force yourself to eat (eating a healthy diet made a huge difference for me...Good Luck...Keep reading...keep posting...Currently, looking to confess my sinful demon to my family, friends...Aftercare is a must...Everytime (3) that I have tried this I have failed, thinking I need to get this out & seek aftercare...

[mshvanslyke]

I have made a decision to detox this weekend..even tho I have a good supply of OC/Hydros...I just feel inside me that its TIME. I have Monday off and plan to start friday. I have my 'kit'...all the vitamins, 5-HTP, and valerian root to help sleep...I am a little nervous, but I think with some online support and encouragement (which I get by reading everyones posts) I can come out strong! I cant wait for the day I can wake up refreshed and clear-minded, energized, happy, and healthy, and go to bed naturally without ANY meds...that will be my main motivation. I also have a motto that 'PAIN IS TEMPORARY, PRIDE IS FOREVER".

[mshvanslyke]

I have started taking the vits already..my question is: can you take 'too many'..I want to make sure they are all in my system by fri!! any advice would help! I also bout some epsom salt to saok in for the aches and RLS..I read somewhere that it helped someone imensely!! (sp)