addiction to pain killers

[mlg2911]

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. I'm writing to ask if anyone has had success trying the Thomas method(I think that's what it's called), started using vicodin after a c-section to deliver my son. Due to further complications they kept me on the meds. Now two years have gone by and i don't want to take them anymore, trying to do it myself by slowly tapering off. 4/ 7.5mg per day. Didn't think it would be that hard, I'm on my 4th day of taking only 2 pills a day.  I'm having a really hard time with withdrawl symptoms. If anyone has had success with this method I would really appreciate any advice that can be given.  Thanks.

[sancho26]

sorry i said "going good" in the last sentecne i meant going "well" but I do it all the time lol

[sancho26]

Thank you, it is a HUGE difference isn't it? You know I think that's probably one of the best things you can do have good friends or family with you and you'll find yourself being distracted and you'll enjoy yourself believe it or not. I know it's hard since I can imagine everyone just kind of wants to be left alone but it helps to have someone make you laugh. I'm happy to hear your doing so great and i'm pretty sure it's all just going to get better and better from here on out. I agree "the grass is greener on the other side" and you will feel the difference even though you think it will never happen when you're in your first days. ANYONE please if you're going through this stay on this forum it WILL help and if you need any help please write. Take it from mlg2911 and me your life will be better when you decide to quit, it wont be easy but it will be worth it. Good luck mlg2911 and I hope everything is going good with your new baby and your husband.

[mlg2911]

CONGRATS!  So happpy to hear that everything is going well.  I'm just now reaching the end of day 14, WOW what a difference!  My family came to visit, and at first I thought I was going to freak out, but little by little the distraction of having them here started to help.  We were out and about all week, and by the time I knew it, 4 days had gone by, and everything was great!!  Just a week ago, I was in pain and didn't know if I was going to be able to get past this, but I did, and so will you.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed and wishing everyone out there the best.   I can't thank you enough.  I don't know how I could have done this without this forum and all the great advice you posted.  Please believe me when I say, "Things really do get better".  It takes time and dedication, but believe me, in this case,"The Grass is Greener On The Other Side."  Hang in there and I hope to hear that everyone is still going strong.

[sancho26]

I think the worst is behind me (i hope). I took my last painkiller on Friday so i'm on day 5 and I feel fantastic. Day 4 and 5 for me have been reall good. I even went to the gym yesterday and i'm planning on going today as well. Who would of thought that I would have energy to do that a few days ago but I feel pretty good. I thought the RLS would never go away but it's pretty much gone. I had a hard time trying to sleep every night because of the RLS but I haven't had it these last two days. Before I went to gym I took my doog out for a run. I've been taking some products from Herbalife (my parents sell it so I get it free LOL) and it's worked wonders so far. I don't know if it'll work for everyone but they have a product called "Relax Now" which I take 3 times a day and I think it's what's getting me by. I also take "Sleep Now" when I'm going to sleep but I haven't needed it the last 2 days. I will say this I felt a HUGE diffence when I started taking Herbalife, don't know if it'll work for everyone but just trying to help someone who's looking for something to use that isn't addictive at all. Not sure how much it costs because my parents gave them to me. My parents told me that what worked for my RLS was the some pills called "Xtra-Cal" and "Joint Support". If you can't stand the RLS you might want to try them because it worked for me. I wouldn't even know where you can buys these but you can probably get them online or someone probably sells Herbalife where you live? well anyways YAY!!!! I finally remember what it's like to get some sleep without any meds!!!!! That's 2 days in a row!!!! let's keep it going. Oh and I had a friend who offered to give me vicoden 10's and i said NO!!!! lol it was nice to not give in a few days ago I probably would of taken them...

[mlg2911]

Mimi1313, Thanks for the info.  I didn't know it was an addictive drug, but I guess I should have figured that much.  Seems like everything out there has some kind of dep. attatched to it. They have so many commercials on drugs for RLS.  I see one at least every two hours.  My mom is on Lyrica and it has done wonders for her.  She's no longer in pain due to RLS.  She's been in pain for years, she just never wanted to take anything, but she finally gave in.  However, she's on it for that specific reason, not because she's trying to get over something else.  I thought of taking it for the w/ds, but I'm happy to say, the RLS is gone.
I have a little less energy today, than I did yesterday.  WHAT A ROLLERCOASTER!!!! Still, I'm not looking back.
Hope everyone is staying strong and thinking about all the advice they have read from others either in, or past the stage of w/ds.  Still can't say i'm 100%, but I'm closer than I've been in a long time.
                         Take Care

[mimi1313]

Hi,

First Congratulations on day 9. It will get better from here. If you can try to exercise. It really does help, especially with the rls.
I'm glad you decided to do more research on Lyrica. It can cause dependence and have withdrawal effects if you suddenly stop taking it. It is also a class 5 controlled substance.

Melissa