4 days off norco... about to break

[SFgirll853]

I just spent the past four days detoxing at home with "the flu"as far as everybody else around me knows.  This was my first CT detox ever after pretty much 5 years of vicodin and norco use.  I was up to 8 norco a day.  The sweats and dizzy started at about 24 hours and then it got worse from there.  My entire body ached, my joints hurt, cold flashes, sweating then diarrhea.  Started feeling better around day 3 but then I think I actually got sick!  Like REAL sick.  I have swollen glands, sore throat, laryngitis (cant get a peep out), and still previous symptoms but much milder.  Is this normal?  Hardest thing ... I have a refill on my norco for 100 more sitting in my hand.  All I have to do is call the pharmacy.  YIKES!

[worried878]

Ct from 8-10 norcos a day is not a picnic....for anyone...should be over soon tho...hang in there

[SFgirll853]

Yes I went CT from 8 to 10 Norco a day.  I had NO IDEA what was going to happen.

[salmonelbow]

Did you go CT from 8 pills a day?

[rosebud66]

you are so through the worst of the physical part but remember not to under estimate the cravings........if you keep it up you can have this in your past and not have to deal with it forever.  it's up to you and by the way most of us in here have this dirty little secret that nobody knows about so you are not alone there.  it's not something to go bragging about huh?  if you find yourself slipping back into this thing then you must tell someone so that you can get the help you need.  only you know if you can do this alone and it sounds like you are off to a good start.  stick around here and get yourself educated on this thing.  the people in here are so helpful and there is nothing you could ask or say that would surprise them or that they would not be happy to help with if possible.    this actually becomes and addiction for lots of us.

[rosebud66]

you are so through the worst of the physical part but remember not to under estimate the cravings........if you keep it up you can have this in your past and not have to deal with it forever.  it's up to you and by the way most of us in here have this dirty little secret that nobody knows about so you are not alone there.  it's not something to go bragging about huh?  if you find yourself slipping back into this thing then you must tell someone so that you can get the help you need.  only you know if you can do this alone and it sounds like you are off to a good start.  stick around here and get yourself educated on this thing.  the people in here are so helpful and there is nothing you could ask or say that would surprise them or that they would not be happy to help with if possible.    this actually becomes and addiction for lots of us.

[SFgirll853]

Thanks for the pep talk!  You think I can do this without telling anyone what I am going through?  NO ONE I mean NO ONE has any idea that I take pills all day every day.  My husband thinks I just take them when my back hurts.  Do I see if I can make it on my own?  I would like to...

[SFgirll853]

I have ready some people say that lorazepam or Valium can help ease out of the restlessness and urges.  Is this true?  I have a few.  of course I do... right???  

[GoingToMakeIt]

It is possible you were sick, but it is more likely that it is withdrawals. W/Ds are like a bad flu. And I know confused was trying to encourage you to not fill the script. We all have been tempted too. You are doing so good. If you rip up the script, the temptation is much less.
Welcome to the forum!

[rosebud66]

many people have reported the same thing in w/d.  seems a lot of us get sick right when the w/d start to subside.  do not call!!!!  you can have this monkey off your back forever.  if you do call it will be harder the next time because now you know what awaits you.  keep reading and look at how bad it has been for some people here and think that it will be you if you call.  please please!!  i sure wish i was you right now.  good luck and really know what you are doing if you call.

[SFgirll853]

I am trying not to call!!  That is why I am here ;-). I went to AZ for 4 days to visit my Mom WITHOUT bringing meds.  I had NO IDEA what I was in for!!!  I also didnt really realize my problem till this weekend.  It is crazy how your mind  talks to itself back and forth.  One minute its... "you dont need the norco"... your neck/back are so much better!  The next its, well, I DO feel a little nerve pain... crazy!    "Why do I have cold symptoms?  I was with my sister this weekend in AZ and now she is sick too.  Maybe it wasnt detox, just the flu".  crazy............. then I get home an hour and start rummaging through purses, drawers, etc..  Nothing.  I was like, "whew! Glad nothing is here.  Then I see that my norco scrip has a refill........... I am fighting it!  Is the swollen glands, sore throat normal?  Or maybe your immune system goes down?

[GoingToMakeIt]

You are just about through it. You really don't want to start back up do you? These last 4 days will be for nothing. Hang in there. Chuck the RX!!!!!

[confused456]

Do not make that call!!! You are almost through the worst of it!! Hang in there, please!! You can do it, and just think, the worst is almost over so why go back to square 1 and have to go through this all over again?! Hang in there!!