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vicoprofen/hyrdocodone withdrawal
I came upon this cite this morning as I sit here waiting for a call from my doctor about refilling a vicoprofen prescription. I've never done anything like this before (a bulletin board). But I too want to get off this stuff but seem incapable. I have a job I love but that is very stressful. I get up at 4:45 am to work out of my home so that when I pick my daughter up from preschool at noon, I can have the day with her, unencumbered my other things (mainly my job). She is 4 and the joy of my life. Her father takes her to her preschool. I am currently taking about 4-5 per day for migraines; it really helps, but I also recognize that I am taking it now because I need it to exist well. I, like others, have taken Ultram. It certainly will keep the withdrawal symptoms of hydrocodone away, but only causes its own. I am just curious for any responses; I want to quit this, but I know if my doctor calls back and I have a prescription, I'll be at the pharmacy within 30 minutes... I guess this is a cry for help, so Help!
Well, I have not yet binged. I have the flu (high fevers--it's a bad case) and have taken 2 so far. My goal is to only take one more late this afternoon. Thanks for the words of encouragement; you make a very good point. I am very proud of myself, though. I (for the first time in about 3 years) did not take any ambien last night. I'm going to try to continue that trend. At about 2:30 am when I wasn't sleeping, I thought I might give in and take half--but I didn't and I feel I surpassed an obstacle--cleared a hurdle. I'm telling you, this forum is what has gotten me this far. And Korg, you have especially been important to my "progress." Don't worry though! It occurred to me that I didn't want it to ever sound like I am putting pressure on you; I truly understand this aspect of the stuff; but going 6 days--you should be in 7th now, right? Is such an accomplishment! I hope you have a wonderful time in NYC.
Lanas: Don't beat yourself too bad. Yes stealing drugs is not a good thing, just as any kind of "theft" or betrayal of a friend. But that's just how evil these things are. People rob, kill, ect, ect to feed the demon. They loose control. And regaining control is the hard part. Yes it's good that you know it was wrong. But it's past and you can't change it now. It's done. So let it be done.
A freindly suggestion. Choose your words with caution, so as not to predestine the things you will do. Such as. "I'll probably binge tomorrow". Maybe you won't also. Leave the door open to tomorrow's posiblities. Words have great power, so much so that people don't fully understand. Remember, "And God Said...." And with His "Word" created the world.
I'm praying you won't binge tomorrow. And If you don't, then I'll be extreamly proud of you. If you do, I'm still your buddy and will love you anyway. But I'm choosing to use my faith that you won't binge tomorrow, and you'll emerge, even stronger then before.
Hang in there.
Love Korg.
P.S. As of 6 pm tonight, It will be 6 days clean
A freindly suggestion. Choose your words with caution, so as not to predestine the things you will do. Such as. "I'll probably binge tomorrow". Maybe you won't also. Leave the door open to tomorrow's posiblities. Words have great power, so much so that people don't fully understand. Remember, "And God Said...." And with His "Word" created the world.
I'm praying you won't binge tomorrow. And If you don't, then I'll be extreamly proud of you. If you do, I'm still your buddy and will love you anyway. But I'm choosing to use my faith that you won't binge tomorrow, and you'll emerge, even stronger then before.
Hang in there.
Love Korg.
P.S. As of 6 pm tonight, It will be 6 days clean
Ooops.... hey, I'm new; I'm learning (thanks for the "hint")--okay keep going man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And have a great trip, but be good!!
Sunny1--ah yes, erasing the history; I do it constantly. I also realized that you have to be careful b/c you can erase the history but if you use the browse buttons, you can see where someone has been (if you don't exit off each time). But I totally understand. I, too, have had the concerned pharmacist... would not refill a script for 30 vicoprofen after having filled it 6 days previously. Called my doctor--who in turn called me. But he was pretty good, though I think I have been given a subtle "warning" that it will not be refilled at the current rate I'm taking it. So I'm going to try to limit my intake and really get off this stuff in the next two weeks. I am fortunate in that I have not gotten into taking as many as some, but the addiction is just as strong--I think it is simply that I was hooked on lortabs after three knee surgeries; then would get occasional vicodin for migraines. Then my old doc (I moved recently) wouldn't give me a script for vicodin (except on rare occasions) but would give me 120 ultram at a pop. So for two years, I've eaten ultram with an occasional vicodin supplement. In the past three months, I've gone back on the hydrocodone (and am not taking any ultram now). But I'm doing okay so far and I've only had one today (and it is almost 4 pm). I'm going to take one more and maybe a third but that WILL be all today. I'll probably binge tomorrow (I hate that and I hate to admit how weak I am), but I really think I can go back to 3 the following day without much pain. The problem with the weaning is that you don't get any of the "good" feeling, you just keep withdrawal symptoms away. And I mean "problem" in that for me, that's the hardest thing to give up... Sunny--stick it out; you can make it. And I understand well many of your feelings. I asked this previously, but anybody else out there have major guilt problems from stealing drugs from friends and family?
Sunny1--ah yes, erasing the history; I do it constantly. I also realized that you have to be careful b/c you can erase the history but if you use the browse buttons, you can see where someone has been (if you don't exit off each time). But I totally understand. I, too, have had the concerned pharmacist... would not refill a script for 30 vicoprofen after having filled it 6 days previously. Called my doctor--who in turn called me. But he was pretty good, though I think I have been given a subtle "warning" that it will not be refilled at the current rate I'm taking it. So I'm going to try to limit my intake and really get off this stuff in the next two weeks. I am fortunate in that I have not gotten into taking as many as some, but the addiction is just as strong--I think it is simply that I was hooked on lortabs after three knee surgeries; then would get occasional vicodin for migraines. Then my old doc (I moved recently) wouldn't give me a script for vicodin (except on rare occasions) but would give me 120 ultram at a pop. So for two years, I've eaten ultram with an occasional vicodin supplement. In the past three months, I've gone back on the hydrocodone (and am not taking any ultram now). But I'm doing okay so far and I've only had one today (and it is almost 4 pm). I'm going to take one more and maybe a third but that WILL be all today. I'll probably binge tomorrow (I hate that and I hate to admit how weak I am), but I really think I can go back to 3 the following day without much pain. The problem with the weaning is that you don't get any of the "good" feeling, you just keep withdrawal symptoms away. And I mean "problem" in that for me, that's the hardest thing to give up... Sunny--stick it out; you can make it. And I understand well many of your feelings. I asked this previously, but anybody else out there have major guilt problems from stealing drugs from friends and family?
HI
KORG-WAY TO GO!!! U-R-DA-MAN!!!
WELL, I JUST GOT BACK FROM THE MD AFTER GIVING HIM THE STORY OF HOW I NEEDED MORE PILLS. WHAT A JOB! (I SWEAR IF WE TURNED THIS CREATIVITY WE HAVE TO SELL A STORY INTO CAPITOLISM. WE COULD CONVINCE A SENATE SUB-COMITTEE TO RE-DIRECT THEIR RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS TO CONSIST ONLY OF K-MART AND ENRON STOCK...TODAY!) BUT THE DOC MAY BE RUNNING THE SCAM ON ME BY HELPING KEEP ME HOOKED. WHO IS CONING WHOM??? SO, IS THE DOPE LIFE.
HOWEVER, AFTER I SPRINTED TO A PHARMACY AND WAS BROW BEATEN ABOUT MY USE OF THE MEDS BY AN CONCERNED PHARMACIST WHO WAS FLEXING HIS DISDANE FOR THE ADDICT IN FRONT OF HIM. BUT HE FILLED IT AND TOOK MY CASH ANYWAY (THANKS PUSHER MAN). WHILE I
WAS THERE I LOOKED THROUGH A BOOK FOR SALE THAT HAD A SECTION ON ULTRAM AND SUCH AND DESCRIBED HOW IT AFFECTED SEROTONIN AND NOREPINEPHERINE (OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT) AND I BEGAN TO REALIZE MORE AND MORE HOW THIS DRUG HAS AFFECTED MY BRAIN. THESE DRUGS ARE NOT ASPIRINS WE ARE PLAYING WITH...THEY CAUSES SERIOUS CHANGES.
ANYWAY, INSTEAD OF CUTTING OUT OF THE DRUG STORE WITH A "SEE YA WOULD NOT WANT TO BE YOU" EXIT, ONLY TO GET TO THE CAR SO I COULD EAT WHAT SEEMED LIKE A HEAPING HANDFUL OF LITTLE WHITE FOOTBALLS...I STOPPED AND PACED MYSELF. I HAD THOUGHT ABOUT IT BEFORE I EVEN GOT THE RX FILLED. I COUNTED OUT 1/2 THE AMOUNT I HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY TAKEN (WHICH IS STILL WAY WAY TOO MUCH!!!) BUT IT IS A START.
IT IS NOW 3 HOURS LATER AND I AM NOT BUZZED BUT I AM NOT IN WITHDRAWALS. I ARE TRYING TO FIND THE STRIDE OF WHERE NORMALCY ENDS AND WITHDRAWALS BEGIN AND TAKE ENOUGH TO KEEP ME FROM GETTING SICK. I WILL SLOWLY BACK OFF THIS AMOUNT. I DO NOT CARE IF I HAVE TO SHAVE 0.000001 MG OFF OF A PILL PER EVERY DAY OR SO. BUT I AM GOING TO DO IT.
THIS IS THE 4TH QUARTER AND THE GAME IS TIED I HAVE THE BALL
AND A COUPLE OF DOWNS TO GET GET IT IN. I HAVE GOT TO KEEP GOING AND I CAN ILL AFFORD A LOSS. IT IS NOT ABOUT ME BEING HAPPY OR BEING HAPPY WITH THE FAMILY SITUATION. IT IS ABOUT ME STAYING OFF A MEDICAL EXAMINERS TABLE WITH HIM TRYING TO FIGURE WHY THIS YOUNG PERSON IS DEAD...THIS IS SERIOUS **** GANG. AS ANYONE OF YOU KNOW WHO HAVE FINALLY REALIZED YOU ARE HOOKED AND WANT OUT. AS A YOUNG PARTY TIME KIND OF GUY THERE WAS NO END TO THE FUN. ONLY MOVIE STARS AND ROCK STARS DIED OFF THIS STUFF. WELL, I HAVE A LISTING OF PRESCRIPITIONS DISPINSED TO ME THAT WOULD HAVE MADE ELVIS BLUSH AND WANT TO GO WITH ME TO THE DOCTOR.
SO, I AM TAKING IT MINUTE BY MINUTE NOW. NO PLANS FOR THIS LATER TODAY (JUST WORKING THROUGH THE HOUR) GIVE ME YOUR PRAYERS AND TO MAKE SUNNY1 A REAL SUNNY ONE (PERSON WITH A NEW DAY...OPTIMISMTIC, A NEW LEASE ON THE DAY) I KNOW IT IS OUT THERE.
KEEP POSTING AS I GET POWER KNOWING I AM NOT ALONE. I USED TO THIHNK NO-ONE IN THE USA IS SCAMING PILLS LIKE THIS AND TAKING AS MUCH AS ME ETC...NOT RIGHT, I FOUND A BUNCH AT ONE WEBSITE. AND THERE ARE MANY SITES OUT THERE AND I WOULD THINK ALOT OF ADDICTS DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO SURF THE NET. WHO KNOWS, WE MAY BE THE SILENT MAJORITY. MANY TOO ASHAMED (LIKE ME) TO RAISE THEIR HAND AND FESS' UP. HELL, I EVEN HAVE TO ERASE THE HISTORY EACH TIME I POST SO I WANT BE "FOUND OUT". SEE, I HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN "CLEAN" MONTHS AGO AND NO-ONE HERE HAS KNOWLEDGE
(I THINK) THE MONKEY IS BACK AND NEVER REALLY LEFT. BUT THINGS HAVE CHANGED. I HAVE SHARED MY PLIGHT WITH SOME BUT NOT MANY. BUT I CAN OPEN THE TRUTH GATE HERE. AND THAT IS A GOOD THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS ALL, FOREVER
KORG-WAY TO GO!!! U-R-DA-MAN!!!
WELL, I JUST GOT BACK FROM THE MD AFTER GIVING HIM THE STORY OF HOW I NEEDED MORE PILLS. WHAT A JOB! (I SWEAR IF WE TURNED THIS CREATIVITY WE HAVE TO SELL A STORY INTO CAPITOLISM. WE COULD CONVINCE A SENATE SUB-COMITTEE TO RE-DIRECT THEIR RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS TO CONSIST ONLY OF K-MART AND ENRON STOCK...TODAY!) BUT THE DOC MAY BE RUNNING THE SCAM ON ME BY HELPING KEEP ME HOOKED. WHO IS CONING WHOM??? SO, IS THE DOPE LIFE.
HOWEVER, AFTER I SPRINTED TO A PHARMACY AND WAS BROW BEATEN ABOUT MY USE OF THE MEDS BY AN CONCERNED PHARMACIST WHO WAS FLEXING HIS DISDANE FOR THE ADDICT IN FRONT OF HIM. BUT HE FILLED IT AND TOOK MY CASH ANYWAY (THANKS PUSHER MAN). WHILE I
WAS THERE I LOOKED THROUGH A BOOK FOR SALE THAT HAD A SECTION ON ULTRAM AND SUCH AND DESCRIBED HOW IT AFFECTED SEROTONIN AND NOREPINEPHERINE (OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT) AND I BEGAN TO REALIZE MORE AND MORE HOW THIS DRUG HAS AFFECTED MY BRAIN. THESE DRUGS ARE NOT ASPIRINS WE ARE PLAYING WITH...THEY CAUSES SERIOUS CHANGES.
ANYWAY, INSTEAD OF CUTTING OUT OF THE DRUG STORE WITH A "SEE YA WOULD NOT WANT TO BE YOU" EXIT, ONLY TO GET TO THE CAR SO I COULD EAT WHAT SEEMED LIKE A HEAPING HANDFUL OF LITTLE WHITE FOOTBALLS...I STOPPED AND PACED MYSELF. I HAD THOUGHT ABOUT IT BEFORE I EVEN GOT THE RX FILLED. I COUNTED OUT 1/2 THE AMOUNT I HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY TAKEN (WHICH IS STILL WAY WAY TOO MUCH!!!) BUT IT IS A START.
IT IS NOW 3 HOURS LATER AND I AM NOT BUZZED BUT I AM NOT IN WITHDRAWALS. I ARE TRYING TO FIND THE STRIDE OF WHERE NORMALCY ENDS AND WITHDRAWALS BEGIN AND TAKE ENOUGH TO KEEP ME FROM GETTING SICK. I WILL SLOWLY BACK OFF THIS AMOUNT. I DO NOT CARE IF I HAVE TO SHAVE 0.000001 MG OFF OF A PILL PER EVERY DAY OR SO. BUT I AM GOING TO DO IT.
THIS IS THE 4TH QUARTER AND THE GAME IS TIED I HAVE THE BALL
AND A COUPLE OF DOWNS TO GET GET IT IN. I HAVE GOT TO KEEP GOING AND I CAN ILL AFFORD A LOSS. IT IS NOT ABOUT ME BEING HAPPY OR BEING HAPPY WITH THE FAMILY SITUATION. IT IS ABOUT ME STAYING OFF A MEDICAL EXAMINERS TABLE WITH HIM TRYING TO FIGURE WHY THIS YOUNG PERSON IS DEAD...THIS IS SERIOUS **** GANG. AS ANYONE OF YOU KNOW WHO HAVE FINALLY REALIZED YOU ARE HOOKED AND WANT OUT. AS A YOUNG PARTY TIME KIND OF GUY THERE WAS NO END TO THE FUN. ONLY MOVIE STARS AND ROCK STARS DIED OFF THIS STUFF. WELL, I HAVE A LISTING OF PRESCRIPITIONS DISPINSED TO ME THAT WOULD HAVE MADE ELVIS BLUSH AND WANT TO GO WITH ME TO THE DOCTOR.
SO, I AM TAKING IT MINUTE BY MINUTE NOW. NO PLANS FOR THIS LATER TODAY (JUST WORKING THROUGH THE HOUR) GIVE ME YOUR PRAYERS AND TO MAKE SUNNY1 A REAL SUNNY ONE (PERSON WITH A NEW DAY...OPTIMISMTIC, A NEW LEASE ON THE DAY) I KNOW IT IS OUT THERE.
KEEP POSTING AS I GET POWER KNOWING I AM NOT ALONE. I USED TO THIHNK NO-ONE IN THE USA IS SCAMING PILLS LIKE THIS AND TAKING AS MUCH AS ME ETC...NOT RIGHT, I FOUND A BUNCH AT ONE WEBSITE. AND THERE ARE MANY SITES OUT THERE AND I WOULD THINK ALOT OF ADDICTS DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO SURF THE NET. WHO KNOWS, WE MAY BE THE SILENT MAJORITY. MANY TOO ASHAMED (LIKE ME) TO RAISE THEIR HAND AND FESS' UP. HELL, I EVEN HAVE TO ERASE THE HISTORY EACH TIME I POST SO I WANT BE "FOUND OUT". SEE, I HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN "CLEAN" MONTHS AGO AND NO-ONE HERE HAS KNOWLEDGE
(I THINK) THE MONKEY IS BACK AND NEVER REALLY LEFT. BUT THINGS HAVE CHANGED. I HAVE SHARED MY PLIGHT WITH SOME BUT NOT MANY. BUT I CAN OPEN THE TRUTH GATE HERE. AND THAT IS A GOOD THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS ALL, FOREVER
Pssst: Korg is a guy.
LOL.
Keep up the good work. As I say, do what you can, when and how you can. Sounds like your doing great.
Korg
LOL.
Keep up the good work. As I say, do what you can, when and how you can. Sounds like your doing great.
Korg
133 hours! Keep going girl!!!!!!!!!! Well, I know I cannot stop this completely right now, but I am going to try to cut back--only take a total of 3 again today and for the next few and then try going to 2 etc. YOu ALL have been a real inspiration to me. I cannot thank you enough.
Korg--Have fabulous trip--be good and write when you get back and let us know how you're doing. I have to say though, I will miss you!
Korg--Have fabulous trip--be good and write when you get back and let us know how you're doing. I have to say though, I will miss you!
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