how to detox from vicodins

[openminded63138]

hello, i am a 30yr female, i started taking hydrocodone after having my baby(c-section) and that was in 2004, i was not heavy on them then, but i did take them on occasions to help me sleep. In 2009, i had two wisdom teeth pulled and they prescribed the Watson 349's. After that, i begin taking them on a daily basis one in the morning and one at night. . I finished the bottle that was prescribed, and when they ran out, i would feel like I had a bad hangover, I told my mama that the tooth was still hurting and could I have one of her pain pills she had (m357's)..I took it and I felt like a brand new person. I loved the feeling, it helped me sleep better and it made my mood so much better. But i knew i had a problem when I started buying them off the streets. By 2010, i was chewing atleast 6 a day. And the going price for them where i leave was 7 pills for 20 bucks..i was spending 120 a month on them, i knew i had a problem then. I friend who was addicted to oxycodone told me to just try a stronger milligram and i wont be spending as much. That was a big mistake. I took my first 325/10(853) the yellow one. And the feeling was so good and i loved it. But I could not get them as easy as the 5 milligrams, so I went back to them and then my tolorence was way to high and the 5's where not cutting it. Now im worse off then i was before. I cant go to rehab, my job is very demanding, but i dont think that im in that bad of a shape to go. But i dont know if im in denial, can someone help me to get off of these. I dont have regular bathroom visits either. Its a weeks sometimes before i go. And all the  time that i have spent on these has ruined my social life. please someone help me.

[Ann2497]

How are you doing?  We haven't heard from you.

[Ann2497]

The immodium is for when you start withdrawal and you have the runs.  Since you are so constipated I am predicting that you will have some intense stomach issues.  I was not suggesting that you take it now.  The Thomas Recipe instructs on the use of immodium and when it should be used.

[papachubby]

Don't take the immodium if your having no bathroom visits. This is for the runs and will bind you up even worse.

[Ann2497]

Sorry for all the questions but it will help.  Are you taking 6 pills a day?  Still buying from the street?  Flush the remaining pills or if you can't do that take them wisely over the next couple days (others may disagree with me).  Some may say take them as usual and get it over with.

Use the money that you spent on pills and buy the ingredients in the Thomas recipe (bottom right hand corner of this page).  Buy some Gatorade, bananas and your favorite healthy food.

Since your bathroom visits are infrequent you may have some intense stomach pain.  The immodium will help.

Can you take off work?  Do you have one child?  Have you ever tried to detox before?  I have asked so many questions,  I will wait for your answers and then post again.  There is so much to say.

[vicki595]

Hi-
First, you need to get your "system" working. Buy some Miralax and follow the directions...

Who knows about this? Do you have support to quit? A doctor? How many pills do you take a day?

It's very possible to stop for good! It's not hopeless! You'll need some help though...getting off the pills turns out to be the easier step. Staying off takes some work.

Can you take a few days off from work?

[selfinduced]

Welcome to the forum, Your story is very similar to mine and seems to be how many of us got started. I am rushing to get my kids to school, but somene will come on here in a few minutes to give you good advice. The fact you have come to this site is a huge step! You will do this. For just today, don't use, toss the pills, get the thomas reciepe supplements, stay hydrated. Remember all the reasons you NEED to end this cycle. I'm routing for you!