need a little encouragment

[newlifeahead]

I have been reading this for a few weeks. It has really helped but i decided i too would like the support and realized by posting i could get and give the same encouragement to and from others goitn through the same crap. Just a breif backround i have been on vic and perc's for a LONG time i was clean for 2 years then relapsed why idk because that was by far the BEST 2 yrs of my life i didnt go on them as bad this time but it has been about a year now.  I stopped my last vic 10 days ago but through this last weekend took some tramadol i only had 10 (i dont usually take tram but it seemed to help) HOWEVER i am sure it was a mistake so my last tram was on mon morning but over the weekend i had only taken a total of 10. Since monday late afternoon i have felt not so good. Some points were REALLY bad i am sureit was still from vic and the tram jsut covered it tues i did quite a bit of cleaning ( i also have a 10 month old) so i have no choice but to keep moving.Slept really well mon but last night was HELL i didnt sleep but maybe 2 hrs combined just because of RLS (restless legs) they come faithfully every night by 7 pm that is the WORSE symptom and seems to be the one that i have the most.Today didnt feel too motivated but still took care of my sweet boy (which is one of my major motivations for staying clean he deserves me to be clean) and I deserve it too.... anyway jsut wondering if anyone can tell me how long the restless legs and sleep issues went on for. I eat bannannas dont help i also take warm baths (which help me feel better but not w the RLS) i ahve tried the restless legs med from hyland TOTAL WASTE of money. What has gotten me through this is my faith in God and prayer i know if i pray he helps me immensly. But this RLS doesnt want to stop i would be feelign pretty good if it werent for this i even get it during the day if i sit too much. cant wait for life to be back to normal and i can sleep naturally again. I am inspired by all the strength and clean time on here jsut need a little encouragment thanks:)

[adictainrecovery]

I feel for you newlifeahead. I was on Tramadol for over 2 years and restless legs was the worst withdrawal symptom. It seems like you have tried many things of the things I tried but I gotta tell you nothing helped me more than these two tips:

1. Right before going to bed, sitting with your legs straight and together, wrap a blanket or towell around them tight. I put the blanket or towel in the dryer for a few minutes so it was warm. Wear clothes that will keep your legs and feet warm.
2. One hour before bedtime, I used to take 3mg of Melatonin. This is a natural sleep aid that will help you through the first phase of your withdrawals at night but unlike the usual pm meds wont make you feel drowsy in the morning. You can find this over-the-counter at any pharmacy. The one I used to take also contained Valerian root, and passion flower extract and it was in the form of liquid soft gel.
3. Breathing exercises. It might sound silly but they help. Concentrate in your breathing, counting, vision yourself inhaling and exhaling. If possible get a track for relaxation, yes, the kind where a very soothing voice tells you you are in a beautiful place.

I hope these tips help you through. Keep in mind you are doing A BRAVE thing and you wont be in pain forever. By your post I can tell you are a warrior and keep active. You also have a very powerful reason to get clean.
Strenght! We can do this.

[lgboy93]

dont worry it could be worse i just started detoxing from 120mg of morphine a day plus 5 10mg norco a day.... i have intractable pain and this seems to just make it worse... iv tried to off seting it with taking some tramodol it doesnt seem to help but im sure things will get better for you hun

[donewitis]

Hi and welcome :)
The only thing I don't think was mentioned regarding RLS that I heard helped was a heating pad..putting a pillow between or under legs and heating pad on top. Maybe give that a try. This gettin' clean is not easy but it is so worth it. Praying and having prayers said on my behalf helped more than I can say. I want you to know prayers are being said for you right now. Isn't is shocking.that you had two of your best years clean..how easy it is to forget. I need to stay close...here as well as in a recovery aftercare (AA, NA) for healing, also to make sure I don't forget (again) just how bad it is..how far I have fallen, and that it would only get worse if I had continued. I'm so glad you made the decision first for yourself..then for your family...oh your precious little boy does need a sober/clean Mommy. It's the best gift you can give yourself and your family.
God Bless You

[newlifeahead]

@adictirecovery hey thanks so much for responding and ur post really helps as i read it at 4 am been up and out of bed since 3 but i cant complain i was soooo tired i went to bed at 8 last night and slept till 4 i was up about every hr for a little but it was sleep i soooo cant complain. I am feeling prettty ok right now my restless legs were so bad when i woke up i had to get up gonna go take a bath and YES i have heard a lot about the warm compresses and i have NOT tried that yet so i will hoping this lets up soon it seemed to be a bit better yesterday bless u and thanks @lgboy oh dont get me wrong it WAS worse and WAY worse i went through what u r going through and what we all do i just have some days behind me which i am truly thankful for... u WILL too if u stick it out i hope things get better for u and they WILL there is NO better life than a clean one not strapped to pills trust me my few years clean were by far my best years.... @ donewitis thanks and yes i have heard the heating pad but i have not tried it it sounds really good about now and i WILL try it thanks. Yes u r right about the after care i think i got too comfortable in recovery i lost 2 babies early in the 2nd trimester after a battle of infertility and i was started back on the meds for the pain i was in. So YES my sweet boy i waited SOOOO long for DOES deserve a clean mommy and i am sooooo tired of being chained down to these pills and my life revolving around refills and if i have enough to even be able to go out and grocery shop for my family it is a SICK thing, this time i WILL be staying in my aftercare which was celebrate recovery at my church and i WILL be depending on God the entire time i am not letting this slip away not again i have way too much and i am jsut tired of disappointing and being disappointed, Well thank u all for ur post i was really looking forward to coming on here and i REALLY needed the support while i am sitting in the dark w my husband and baby sleeping i needed some reminding to start my day and God bless u all and so glad WE ALL have decided to regain our life gonna go soak in the tub now

[laurel453]

what it did the "trick" for me was cold instead of hot blankets.... i would stayed on the balcony wrapped in a blanket with my legs and arms out .... the cold from the night  was a reliever... later i found one of these ice gel creams and since i was getting colds from the balcony LOL, the gel worked better....anyway, this too shall pass and you will be ok ... :)

[newlifeahead]

i have tried those gles u use for back pain didnt really help cold seems to send my nerves into overdrive and they JUMP... anyway after my bath i decided to lay back down took a little to fall asleep but got another 3 hrs YAY i feel GREAT this AM i know there r ups and downs but not gonna think about that when i am having a up day:) hoping it sticks around ALL day gonna do some more work and get out of the house today. Hope everyone has a blessed day PLEASE keep poting because i need it i enjoy it and i look forward to it and please do not hesitate to tell me clean time and what u went through i enjoy  learning about others journey as well