Opiate Withdrawal - Anybody in there?? I'm feeling quite stupid. I'm 52 yr old and just recently?

7 Jan 2012

with me personally it sucked hard and 3 weeks later still struggling. but i was on morphine and vicodin for 10 years. God Bless

7 Jan 2012

Hi Belle Starr,
I may suck hard the third and fourth day, but you should be out of the woods pretty soon. You weren't taking that much, so the whole thing should be done with very soon.
However, after physical withdrawals you may experience some Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, please google this, as knowledge is power!!
PAWS can cause all manner of things from depression to lack of motivation.
But, like I've already indicated you weren't taking much for very long, so hopefully this will all go smoothly enough for you.
DO google The Thomas Recipe for a list of otc meds you will need while in the worst part of withdrawal, immodium, and certain vitamins can help you.
Also, if sleep is a problem, get some Melatonin (an all natural product) or Benadryl. Just in case!!
Best wishes Belle!!
sweet lemon

7 Jan 2012

belle starr, welcome to the family, you are not supid and youve come to the rite place, i too am on a slow taper from percocet 10/324, i take 13 a day, last week, i was taking 16 1/4. so actually, your still pretty low a dose. either way from my knowlege is if your experiencing withdrawls you will for about 1 week at its worse. then paws. some people get off with nothing. be strong, and come back for support as often as possible. here are some of the withdraw symptoms you could get, restless leg and arm syndrome, body aches, anxiety/panic, depression, and insomnia. everyone is different though. hang in there, journal, keep a medication journal also to track your pills taken and reduction. hang in there, with the amount you take and the amount of time, i hink youll be just fine. leanne

7 Jan 2012

Hi belle starr,

If you find that the withdrawals become more than you want to handle, I can help you with a taper schedule that will allow you to come off the hydrocodone with little to no withdrawals. It takes a bit more time then cold turkey, but is way more comfortable. Let me know if you change your mind, happy to help.

Laurie

7 Jan 2012

Hi belle stare,love that name,I really can't add much to what these gals told you I did it and I am ok.knowing what the symptoms of withdrawal are is very helpful.having a family member or friend is advised,however I went solo... the d.c. Family is just that a family that you can tell your darkest secret or most desperate fear.Do no minimize the power of that because I was on this site 24/7 when I was in the throws of detox and these men and women were there for me.Yes keep a journal,hit your knees and pray if that's your thing just don't give up on yourself!we are here,I am here,I did it you will too!!! I am sending you all the peace and love you need and so is my family,please keep posting,big hugs,c.

7 Jan 2012

Just suck for a brief period of time, but gradual dependence withdrawal effects do occur. You will be fine.
nucproff

8 Jan 2012

Hi Belle Star - I really don't think the withdrawls will be horrible since you were on a fairly low dose. If you have anyone that could help you for a couple of days that would be ideal. Please take the advice above. The Thomas recipe is a lifesaver. Is there a reason you are going cold turkey vs. weening off the med? Just wondering since the taper method can be done with little to no wd's. Wishing you much luck. My thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie.
Hugs my friend -Terri-

8 Jan 2012

Hi Belle Starr. Welcome. I cannot add to what has already been written by other folks here... it has all been good and accurate advice. The only thing I want to do is to offer you encouragement. You were not on very much so you should be fine. DO expect to experience some wd symptoms but not as bad as if u were using for much longer.
Good Luck. We are here if you need us. God Bless... pup

9 Jan 2012

Belle star,
Yes withdrawl from hydrocodone sucks big time . However I would suggest that you drop down slow. I don't know your dose but if your taking 5 hydrocodone's at one time 3 or 4 times a day drop down to 4 at a time.
and then couple day's drop to 3 and then 2 or 2 and a half and so on. I hope this of some help to you. You will survive. Hang strong !!!

9 Jan 2012

When I was coming off of them one time my doctor gave me clonidine to help with the withdrawls. Just wondering if you're doctor did or could give you something to help with them?

10 Jan 2012

20 Jan 2012

Hello, I too am 52. I am a grandmother and I have realized that I am addicted to my hydrocodone. I have taken my last pill and am just a little terrified.

30 Jan 2012

I am new to this forum. I have been pill free since friday morning. I was popping 5-6 10/325 percocets pills every 4 hours. It started out as just 4 a day and has increased to the 5-6 now for about a year. I have lost touch with my family and most importnat my kids. I have struggled thru this for the last couple of days let me tell you it is pure hell. I hope I am able to push thru this addiction and be able to be a father again to my kids. Any help with the WDS today seems like the hardest day yet not sure if it more mental than physical but it SUCKS!!!