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this is my first day off of vicodin,what should I expect?
i have had 2 back surgeiies.now i'm addicted to vicodin.i find myself taking them even when i dont need them :-( today i've decided to take my life back,how hard is it to go thru this?
Great post openmind. Checking on you Grannybeth. How are you doing?
Hi and Welcome,
I trust you've asked the prescribing Doctor what he/she can do to help also? Don't go through this without their help. As an example, sometimes they prescribe Clondine (if your charts allow) which helps with sleep and BP.
I'm 66 years old and have been through detox 3 times since I blew out my back 4 years ago. I'm sure you want to know what to expect as you go thru withdrawal. It all depends on how much you were taking; so all I can do is relate to is what I went through being on 25-30mg a day for around a year.
This is an un-sugarcoated account of what I went through this last time:
I stopped cold Turkey and it took about 24 hours to reach withdrawal stage, and by 36 hours I was in full withdrawal. My symptoms were: restlessness, headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, irritability, sweating, chills, diarrhea, muscle aches, runny nose and watery eyes. It seemed the restlessness kept me awake the most. Restless arms and legs all night. I have Asthma, opiates surpress coughing, so I coughed alot. I had to look at what I was going through as a part of recovering from Vicodin, just like I would recovering from surgery - something I must go through to reach to the other side, which to me was and is freedom. Reading this site helped me quite a bit. All of us on here have been through it one way or the other. Along with the Thomas R. I was told HOT BATHS, and I can't begin to express how the baths helped ease the anxiety and muscle aches right from the start of full withdrawal. I always slept after the baths, although not for long. The brunt of WDs lasted only about 2 days or less. I was left with only the restlessness and insomnia for about two more weeks, but felt better and better each day. Now, on day 62, it's just a matter of never wanting to go through that again, so I go to aftercare, getting with a fellowship of people like myself in recovery.
Sleep when your body wants to, no matter when. I took Alteril and Valerian for sleep, avoiding antihistimines like TylenolPM. They amounted to misery the next day. You'll indeed get through this, and you only want to do it once in your life! For me, each WD was worse than the last one. Best of luck to you!
I trust you've asked the prescribing Doctor what he/she can do to help also? Don't go through this without their help. As an example, sometimes they prescribe Clondine (if your charts allow) which helps with sleep and BP.
I'm 66 years old and have been through detox 3 times since I blew out my back 4 years ago. I'm sure you want to know what to expect as you go thru withdrawal. It all depends on how much you were taking; so all I can do is relate to is what I went through being on 25-30mg a day for around a year.
This is an un-sugarcoated account of what I went through this last time:
I stopped cold Turkey and it took about 24 hours to reach withdrawal stage, and by 36 hours I was in full withdrawal. My symptoms were: restlessness, headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, irritability, sweating, chills, diarrhea, muscle aches, runny nose and watery eyes. It seemed the restlessness kept me awake the most. Restless arms and legs all night. I have Asthma, opiates surpress coughing, so I coughed alot. I had to look at what I was going through as a part of recovering from Vicodin, just like I would recovering from surgery - something I must go through to reach to the other side, which to me was and is freedom. Reading this site helped me quite a bit. All of us on here have been through it one way or the other. Along with the Thomas R. I was told HOT BATHS, and I can't begin to express how the baths helped ease the anxiety and muscle aches right from the start of full withdrawal. I always slept after the baths, although not for long. The brunt of WDs lasted only about 2 days or less. I was left with only the restlessness and insomnia for about two more weeks, but felt better and better each day. Now, on day 62, it's just a matter of never wanting to go through that again, so I go to aftercare, getting with a fellowship of people like myself in recovery.
Sleep when your body wants to, no matter when. I took Alteril and Valerian for sleep, avoiding antihistimines like TylenolPM. They amounted to misery the next day. You'll indeed get through this, and you only want to do it once in your life! For me, each WD was worse than the last one. Best of luck to you!
Only thing I can add to Pat and Bub's post is to stay busy and distract yourself with movies, music, projects etc. Do some exercise each day to speed up the healing process. These pills have wrecked havoc on our mind and bodies and the better we treat it now with proper nutrition and exercise, the quicker it will return to it's pre-pill state. Whatever you do DON'T give up. Post often. Know the detox process is necessary to get well, but it will end and you'll have your life back. Much luck to you, you can do this!
Welcome to the forum grannybeth.
Many of us have gotten clean from all sorts of opiates here and it's very doable.
Scroll down and read the Thomas Recipe at the bottom right of this page, under Most viewed health pages. There are lots of things in it that can help during your detox.
I used imodium (it's a must) as it helps with bathroom issues and other withdrawal symptoms, drank a ton of gatorade, and took lots of vitamins. I also drank Boosts, ate crackers, toast and bananas.
Take lots of hot baths (you can add epsom salts) for aches and pains. Some people live in the bath tub.
Every one is different but I found the first 2 days I felt sick with it peaking on day 3. By day 4, I knew I was going to make it.
Please don't be afraid and post as often as you want. There are wonderful people on this forum that will be happy to answer any question you have.
Many of us have gotten clean from all sorts of opiates here and it's very doable.
Scroll down and read the Thomas Recipe at the bottom right of this page, under Most viewed health pages. There are lots of things in it that can help during your detox.
I used imodium (it's a must) as it helps with bathroom issues and other withdrawal symptoms, drank a ton of gatorade, and took lots of vitamins. I also drank Boosts, ate crackers, toast and bananas.
Take lots of hot baths (you can add epsom salts) for aches and pains. Some people live in the bath tub.
Every one is different but I found the first 2 days I felt sick with it peaking on day 3. By day 4, I knew I was going to make it.
Please don't be afraid and post as often as you want. There are wonderful people on this forum that will be happy to answer any question you have.
Hi and welcome to the forum,
That is a complicated answer, In a sense it depends on how much you were taking and for how long. Without knowing too much about it I will say this.
It is great that you want your life back. If you have never experienced withdrawal symptoms, they are he!! but they pass. Feel free to give up as much or as little information about your problem. You will find alot of support here but it would be beneficial to open up a bit more. Talk to you soon,
Larry
That is a complicated answer, In a sense it depends on how much you were taking and for how long. Without knowing too much about it I will say this.
It is great that you want your life back. If you have never experienced withdrawal symptoms, they are he!! but they pass. Feel free to give up as much or as little information about your problem. You will find alot of support here but it would be beneficial to open up a bit more. Talk to you soon,
Larry
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